Science 6

Week at a Glance

Week 1:

Welcome back to school! Sixth Graders are diving right into their new science journey with a review of matter and states of matter before delving into their first unit of study on the hydrosphere. In this unit, students will explore molecular movement within the water cycle, and discover water cycle processes in their immediate environment. Sixth Graders begin this exploration with some hands on acitivites focused on evaporation and transpiration.

Unit 1 General Resources: Hydrosphere

States of Matter and Water Cycle Vocabulary

Project Resources

(Check back for project resources)

Due Dates, Upcoming Assessments and other Notes:

September 22-25: Student Work Days for "Life of a Water Molecule" cartoons and Water Cycle Labs
September 28: Cartoons and Lab Projects due (Lab Presentations 9/28-29)
October 2: Unit 1 Test (Hydrospere)

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.

Science 6

Week at a Glance

Science 6 Overview

Archived Resources

Trimester 1 Resources

Water Cycle