Science
Units:
- Sixth grade uses the Amplify Science Curriculum. It's a balanced program of direct instruction, hands-on activities, SIMS, reading of expository textual material, reading content strategies, and technological information.
- Geology of Mars
- Plate Motion
- Earth's Changing Climate
A variety of assessment opportunities are used throughout the year to understand the student's knowledge of science. Performance Assessments are used continuously so student's can demonstrate their ability to use the tools of science. Sixth Grade Science is supported by the district's philosophy that students learn through a combination of hands-on activities, technology, and student resources. We believe that children learn best by doing through concrete experiences and guided activities that are in-depth and create a deeper understanding of concepts.The scientific method is also an integral part of the thinking process of problem solving. In addition, students will participate in a "Shark Tank" presentation in which they will try embark in a Defined Stem Task to prove ways they can provide a great change to help the world as we know it. We will also experience some great ways to experiment whether it be creating rockets, navigating spheros, or even simply diving into growing plants using hydroponic farming. 6th grade is definitely a great year to explore the 4C's of Learning: Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.
THE SCIENTIFIC METHOD
PROBLEM
HYPOTHESIS
MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT
PROCEDURE
DATA
RESULTS
CONCLUSIONS
In addition to the seven step process above, observing, classifying, inferring, predicting, communicating, measuring, using numbers, interpreting data, operationally, and formulating models are also important skills that are included in our curriculum.