Science 6

Week at a Glance

Weeks 3 and 4 (March 30 - April 3 and April 6 - 10):

In Weeks 3 - 4, sixth grade students wrap up the unit of study on Heat, having explored the question, "How is thermal energy transferred from one substance or object to another?" Students participated in several hands on labs and activities...in Week 3, they explored the concept of radiation, the third method of heat transfer, and in Week 4, they will integrate all three types of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) in a final project- a solar oven. They will also take their end of unit test in Week 4, on Tuesday, April 7.

Resources for the Heat Unit:

Click here to view the Slide deck from class.
Click here for a master copy of the Collection of Evidence sheet for the heat unit.
Click here for a copy of the review guide.
Click here for a copy of the review guide (with sample answers). (To be added 4/6)
Click here for a copy of the Solar Oven Project Guide, and click here for a copy of the project rubric. (To be added 4/8)

Upcoming Dates and Assessments to Note

End of Unit Test: Tuesday, April 7

Science 6 Overview

Science 6 is a Sixth Grade NGSS-based course, splitting the year into three focal areas of science: earth science, physical science, and life science. During the earth science exploration, students will explore the ways in which the earth recycles, studying the water cycle and taking a side track to learn about watersheds, rivers, and salmon. Sixth graders will raise and release salmon in the late fall. In the winter, sixth graders will learn about heat and energy transfer, and the spring will bring a deep exploration into ecosystems and species diversity in preparation for the 6th Grade Field Studies, Outdoor School.

Grading information can be found on the "5/6 Science Program Overview" page. Please review to understand how students will be evaluated this year.

Click here for a scope and sequence (course plan) outlined for the 2025-2026 school year.