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Integrated Subjects
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NC Essential Standards For
Science
Commor Core Standards for
Mathematics
Common Core Standards for
ELA & Literacy
Essential Questions
Science
ELA, Math, Technology, Art, PE
6-8
10 Days
www.thesciencequeen.net
www.sciencespot.net
www.sciencebuddies.org
www.middleschoolscience.com
www.science-class.net
During the course of this unit students will select appropriate tools for
collecting and recording data. They will be able to explain the steps of
the scientific method. Learners will carry out scientifc “experimental”
investigations following the steps of the scientific method. They will be
able to select and use appropriate equipment for scientific investigations
and communicate conclusions and results.
Scientific Method, problem/question, hypothesis, observation,
conclusion, data/results, variables, constant, control, experiment,
dependent/independent variables, inference, data collection, prior
knowledge measurement, mass, grams, volume, liters, scale, triple
beam balance, graduated cylinder, metric system, density, engineer,
safety, technology, classify, theory, law, sequence, quantitative,
qualitative.
There is no standard for science as inquiry however, it is expected to be
implemented throughout the year in all units.
6.EE.C.9
6.R.3, 6.R.4, 6.R.7, 6.R.8, 6.R.9
Why is it important for scientists to conduct experiments? How can we
use the scientific method to find answers to problems? Why is collecting
and organizing information/data important? How is creative essential to
the process of science?
Materials & Resources
Safety Requirements
Activities/Procedures
• Essential Question
• Explore/Engage
• Explain
• Elaborate (Inquiry)
• Evaluate
Save Fred Handout, Plastic Cups, toothpicks, gummie worms, gummie
life savers, Scientific method presentation, scientific method cartoon
sheet, dropper, pennies, liquid soap, drops of water on a penny
handout, Observation and inference keynote, emotion charade cards,
tootsie pop observation sheet, tootsie rolls, hand lens, ruler, triple beam
balance, metric presentation (keynote) and metric notes worksheet, lab
equipment and safety presentations, sponge bob handout, graduated
cylinders, triple beam balance, stop watch, metric ruler, tape measure,
beakers and food coloring or lab equipment lab, vocabulary roundhouse
handout, scientific inquiry quiz, mythbusters handout, Practical
assessment and consumer challenge lab sheet.
review safely working in labs.
Day 1: Save Fred Activity
Day 2: “Scientific Method’ Presentation; comic strip activity: cartoon
handout, complete for homework
Day 3: Drops of Water on a Penny Lab
Day 4: Observation and Inferences Keynote presentation; observation
and inferences charades using emotion cards. HW: find a social media
advertisement and create a t-chart listing observations and the
inferences that can be made from those observations.
Day 5: Tootsie Pop Observation Lab
Day 6: Metric Mania presenation and handout. Complete metric notes
for interactive notebooks.
Day 7: Lab Equipment and Science Safety Presentation. Sponge Bob
safety handout.
Day 8: Lab equipment stations. HW: Lab equipment roundhouse.
Day 9: Scientific Inquiry quiz. Mythbusters and handout.
Day 10: Practical Assessment: Consumer Challenge
Accommodations for
Differentiated Instruction
Cross Curricular
Integration
Modified grading multiple intellegences, alternate assignments
Created by
Email
harringtonrs@rss.k12.nc.us, steedlgm@rss.k12.nc.us,
curleeaj@rss.k12.nc.us, hsshores@salisburycatholic.org,
strodeas@rss.k12.nc.us
Teacher Notes, Flipcharts, Labs, Data Sheets, Rubrics, etc.
Supporting Documents
Art: Cartoon strip, diagrams, illustrations
Technology: Keynote, Internet
PE: Charades