Year: 2014-15
Teacher:
CORE Science Grade 6
Course: Science Grade 6
Month: All Months
Understanding Science
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
Content
Lessons
RST.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of
- What is scientific Lab: Egg
identify skills scientists use to learn about Thinking like a scientist
symbols, key terms, and other domaininquiry?
Observation (sink or the world.
observing
specific words and phrases as they are
How can physical float) 10/1/2014
classifying
used in a specific scientific or technical
properties of matter Magazine
predicting
context relevant to grades 6–8 texts and be used to
Scavenger Hunt
inferring
describe what scientific inquiry involves.
topics.
distinguish one
10/1/2014
classifying
develop a hypothesis and design an
3.4.6.D.2-Use computers appropriately to substance from
Chapter Test
science
experiment.
access and organize and apply
another?
10/1/2014
skepticism
information.
What skills do
Controlling Variables
making models
S8.A.1.1.2-2. Explain how certain
scientists use to
Lab 9/19/2014
Scientific Inquiry
questions can be answered through
learn about the
differentiate between a scientific theory and hypothesis
scientific inquiry and/or technological
world?
variables
scientific law.
design.
What do people
controlled experiment
S8.A.1.1.3-3. Use evidence, such as
need to understand
data
observations or experimental results, to scientific principles
communicating
explain what scientific literacy is and why it
support inferences about a relationship. and think
scientific theory
is
important.
S8.A.1.1.4-4. Develop descriptions,
scientifically?
scientific law
compare and contrast the three branches of Scientific Inquiry
explanations, predictions, and models
- How do scientific
science
using evidence.
theories differ from
Independent variable
RST.6-8.8-Distinguish among facts,
scientific law?
Dependent variable
Explain why people need to understand
reasoned judgment based on research
Distinguish
scientific principles and think scientifically.
findings, and speculation in a text.
between
S8.A.1.1.1-1. Distinguish between a
a hypothesis and a
Why Study Science
develop questions to answer through
scientific theory and an opinion, explaining prediction?
scientific literacy
inquiry.
how a theory is supported with evidence,
or how new data/ information may change
Describe how characteristic physical
existing theories and practice.
properties of matter can be used to
S8.A.2.1.5-5. Use evidence from
distinguish one substance from another.
investigations to clearly communicate and
support conclusions.
Resources
Sink or Float
Design an Experiment
Measurement and Tools
Standards
Essential
Assessments Skills
Questions
Content
Lessons Resources
RST.6-8.4-Determine the meaning of symbols, key
terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as
they are used in a specific scientific or technical context
relevant to grades 6–8 texts and topics.
WHST.6-8.1.a-Introduce claim(s) about a topic or issue,
acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate
or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and
evidence logically.
Why do
Current Event Project identify the SI units of measurement for
scientists use a 10/31/2014
length, mass, volume, volume, density,
standard
time, and temperature.
measuring
Length Lab 10/31/2014
system?
describe how conversion factors can be
Mass Lab 10/31/2014 useful.
What are the SI
units of
use math skills to solve scientific problems.
Measuring: A common
language
metric system
weight
density
volume
SI
mass
Importance Pages 42-83
of Graphs
Length Lab
WHST.6-8.1.b-Support claim(s) with logical reasoning measurement?
and relevant, accurate data and evidence that
What math
demonstrate an understanding of the topic or text, using skills help
credible sources.
scientists
3.4.6.D.3-Design and use instruments to evaluate data. analyze data?
3.2.6.A.1-Distinguish the differences in properties of
What is a line
solids, liquids, and gases. Differentiate between volume graph and how
and mass. Investigate that equal volumes of different
are they used?
substances usually have different masses.
Should the
S8.A.1.3.1-1. Use ratio to describe change (e.g.,
United States
percents, parts per million, grams per cubic centimeter). covert to the
S8.A.2.1.1-1. Use evidence, observations, or a variety Metric System?
of scales (e.g., time, mass, distance, volume,
What tools are
temperature) to describe relationships.
used to
S8.A.2.2-Apply appropriate instruments for a specific
measure
purpose and describe the information the instrument
volume, mass,
can provide. (Reference: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D)
density, length,
S8.A.2.2.1-1. Describe the appropriate use of
and
instruments and scales to accurately measure time,
temperature?
mass, distance, volume, or temperature safely under a
variety of conditions.
S8.A.2.2.2-2. Apply appropriate measurement systems
(e.g., time, mass, distance, volume, temperature) to
record and interpret observations under varying
conditions.
meniscus
Mathematics and Science
estimate
precision
For Good Measure Labread and create graphs.
percent error
10/31/2014
median
explain safety procedures in labs
mode
Reading Response
Use time, mass, distance, volume,
mean
Packet 10/8/2014
temperature to describe relationships.
accuracy
significant figures
Chapter 2 Test
Use the correct tools to measure mass,
Graphs in Science
10/31/2014
volume, density, length and temperature. slope
axis
Argumentative Writing Distinguish the differences in properties of origin
Prompt 10/29/2014
solids, liquids, and gases
data point
coordinate
Density Lab 10/8/2014 Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and line of best fit
relevant, accurate data and evidence that Safety in the Lab
demonstrate an understanding of the topic Argumentative Writing
or text, using credible sources.
Should the United States
Go Metric?
Volume Lab
10/31/2014
identify what math skills scientists use to
analyze data.
Variables
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
3.4.6.A.2-Describe how systems thinking involves What is a variable? Pendulum Lab: Mass
considering how every part relates to others.
12/31/2014
S8.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation How do you design a
or technological design in different contexts to make controlled
Pendulum Lab:
inferences to solve problems. (Reference: 3.2.7.B, experiment?
Amplitude 12/31/2014
3.1.7.C, 3.1.7.D)
RST.6-8.3-Follow precisely a multistep procedure What are the steps Pendulum Lab: Length
when carrying out experiments, taking
of a controlled
12/31/2014
measurements, or performing technical tasks.
experiment?
WHST.6-8.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or
Pendulum Response
section that follows from and supports the argument why do we conduct Sheet 12/31/2014
presented.
multiple trials while
WHST.6-8.6-Use technology, including the Internet, experimenting?
Pendulum Quiz
to produce and publish writing and present the
12/31/2014
relationships between information and ideas clearly how do you find the
and efficiently.
capacity of an
3.2.6.B.1-Explain how changes in motion require a object?
force.
S8.A.2.1.3-3. Design a controlled experiment by
what is a two
specifying how the independent variables will be
coordinate graph
manipulated, how the dependent variable will be
and how can I use it
measured, and which variables will be held
to show my results?
constant.
S8.A.2.1.4-4. Interpret data/observations; develop How does changing
relationships among variables based on
one variable in a
data/observations to design models as solutions.
design and conduct scientific
investigations
Content
Pendulums
- amplitude
- force
will record and graph data correctly - motion
- kinetic energy
interpret data to make predictions. - potential energy
Boats
apply the scientific method to
- lifeboat
discover relationships between
- capacity
variables
- buoyancy
- density
use tools to gather, analyze, and
- displacement
interpret data.
Planes
- aviation
Develop and communicate
- slope
explanations using evidence
- thrust
- drag
identify parts of the system and
Catapults
recognize them as variables.
- projectile
- lever
apply mathematics to solve
- fulcrum
problems
variables
system
controlled experiment
Scientific Inquiry
Graphing
Lessons Resources
Pendulums Variables Binder
Graphing
Pendulums science story
student books
3.2.6.B.2-Describe energy as a property of objects
associated with heat, light, electricity, magnetism,
mechanical motion, and sound. Differentiate
between potential and kinetic energy.
1.4.a.1-Informative/Explanatory ~ Write informative/
explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey
ideas, concepts, and information clearly.
system affect the
system as a whole?
- Two-coordinate graph
- data points
- ordered pair
- coordinates
- line of best-fit
- axis
- independent variable
- dependent variable
- data trend
What is the
difference between
potential and kinetic
energy?
Variables
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
3.4.6.A.2-Describe how systems thinking involves
What is a variable?
Pendulum Quiz
considering how every part relates to others.
12/31/2014
S8.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation or
How do you design a
Lifeboat Response
technological design in different contexts to make
controlled experiment?
Sheet 2/19/2015
inferences to solve problems. (Reference: 3.2.7.B,
Lifeboat Labs
3.1.7.C, 3.1.7.D)
What are the steps of a 12/18/2014
3.4.6.C.2-Explain how modeling, testing, evaluating, and controlled experiment?
Lifeboat Quiz
modifying are used to transform ideas into practical
12/31/2014
solutions.
why do we conduct
Lifeboat Design
RST.6-8.3-Follow precisely a multistep procedure when multiple trials while
Challenge
carrying out experiments, taking measurements, or
experimenting?
12/10/2015
performing technical tasks.
WHST.6-8.6-Use technology, including the Internet, to
how do you find the
produce and publish writing and present the relationships capacity of an object?
between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
3.2.6.B.1-Explain how changes in motion require a force. what is a two coordinate
S8.A.2.1.3-3. Design a controlled experiment by
graph and how can I use
specifying how the independent variables will be
it to show my results?
manipulated, how the dependent variable will be
measured, and which variables will be held constant.
How does changing one
S8.A.2.1.4-4. Interpret data/observations; develop
variable in a system affect
relationships among variables based on
the system as a whole?
data/observations to design models as solutions.
3.2.6.B.2-Describe energy as a property of objects
What is the difference
associated with heat, light, electricity, magnetism,
between potential and
mechanical motion, and sound. Differentiate between
kinetic energy?
potential and kinetic energy.
What makes an object
sink or float?
What is density?
design and conduct scientific
investigations
Content
Pendulums
- amplitude
- force
will record and graph data correctly. - motion
- kinetic energy
interpret data to make predictions. - potential energy
Boats
apply the scientific method to
- lifeboat
discover relationships between
- capacity
variables
- buoyancy
- density
use tools to gather, analyze, and
- displacement
interpret data.
Planes
- aviation
develop and communicate
- slope
explanations using evidence
- thrust
- drag
identify parts of the system and
Catapults
recognize them as variables.
- projectile
- lever
find the capacity of a given object. - fulcrum
variables
apply mathematics to solve
system
problems
controlled experiment
Scientific Inquiry
Graphing
- Two-coordinate graph
- data points
- ordered pair
- coordinates
- line of best-fit
- axis
- independent variable
- dependent variable
- data trend
Lessons Resources
Exploring
Lifeboats
Variables Binder
Boat
Challenge
science story
student books
Variables
Standards
Essential
Questions
Assessments Skills
3.4.6.A.2-Describe how systems thinking involves What is a variable?
Plane Lab:
considering how every part relates to others.
Compensating
S8.A.2.1-Apply knowledge of scientific investigation How do you design a
Variables 12/31/2014
or technological design in different contexts to make controlled experiment?
inferences to solve problems. (Reference: 3.2.7.B,
Plane Lab: Design an
3.1.7.C, 3.1.7.D)
What are the steps of a Experiment
3.2.4.B.1-Explain how an object's change in motion controlled experiment? 12/31/2014
can be observed and measured.
RST.6-8.3-Follow precisely a multistep procedure why do we conduct
Plane Quiz
when carrying out experiments, taking
multiple trials while
12/31/2014
measurements, or performing technical tasks.
experimenting?
WHST.6-8.1.e-Provide a concluding statement or
Plane Response
section that follows from and supports the argument what is a two coordinate Sheet 12/31/2014
presented.
graph and how can I use
3.2.6.B.1-Explain how changes in motion require a it to show my results?
force.
S8.A.2.1.3-3. Design a controlled experiment by
How does changing one
specifying how the independent variables will be
variable in a system
manipulated, how the dependent variable will be
affect the system as a
measured, and which variables will be held
whole?
constant.
S8.A.2.1.4-4. Interpret data/observations; develop What is the difference
relationships among variables based on
between potential and
data/observations to design models as solutions. kinetic energy?
3.2.6.B.2-Describe energy as a property of objects
associated with heat, light, electricity, magnetism, What factors make a
mechanical motion, and sound. Differentiate
plane fly?
between potential and kinetic energy.
Content
design and conduct scientific
investigations
Planes
- aviation
- slope
will record and graph data correctly. - thrust
interpret data to make predictions.
- drag
variables
apply the scientific method to
system
discover relationships between
controlled experiment
variables
Scientific Inquiry
Graphing
use tools to gather, analyze, and
- Two-coordinate graph
interpret data.
- data points
- ordered pair
Develop and communicate
- coordinates
explanations using evidence
- line of best-fit
identify parts of the system and
- axis
recognize them as variables.
- independent variable
- dependent variable
apply mathematics to solve problems - data trend
Kinetic Energy
Lessons Resources
Exploring
Planes
Variables Binder
science story
student books
Potential Energy
Variables
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
3.4.6.A.2-Describe how systems thinking
What is a variable?
Variables Unit Test
involves considering how every part relates
2/1/2015
to others.
How do you design a controlled Variables
3.4.6.C.2-Explain how modeling, testing,
experiment?
Experiment Project
evaluating, and modifying are used to
What are the steps of a controlled 2/25/2015
transform ideas into practical solutions.
experiment?
Catapult Lab
RST.6-8.3-Follow precisely a multistep
2/1/2015
procedure when carrying out experiments, why do we conduct multiple trials
taking measurements, or performing
while experimenting?
technical tasks.
3.2.6.B.1-Explain how changes in motion
how do you find the capacity of
require a force.
an object?
S8.A.2.1.3-3. Design a controlled experiment
by specifying how the independent variables what is a two coordinate graph
will be manipulated, how the dependent
and how can I use it to show my
variable will be measured, and which
results?
variables will be held constant.
S8.A.2.1.4-4. Interpret data/observations;
How does changing one variable
develop relationships among variables
design and conduct scientific
investigations
will record and graph data correctly.
interpret data to make predictions.
apply the scientific method to discover
relationships between variables
use tools to gather, analyze, and interpret
data.
develop and communicate explanations
using evidence
identify parts of the system and recognize
them as variables.
apply mathematics to solve problems
Content
Lessons Resources
Catapults
- projectile
- lever
- fulcrum
Building a
Catapult
Variables Binder
Exploring
Catapults
science story
student books
variables
system
controlled experiment
capacity
Scientific Inquiry
Graphing
- Two-coordinate graph
- data points
- ordered pair
- coordinates
- line of best-fit
- axis
- independent variable
- dependent variable
based on data/observations to design
in a system affect the system as
models as solutions.
a whole?
3.2.6.B.2-Describe energy as a property of
objects associated with heat, light, electricity,
magnetism, mechanical motion, and sound. What is the difference between
Differentiate between potential and kinetic potential and kinetic energy?
energy.
- data trend
Potential Enegry
Kinetic Energy
Force
Food Chemistry
Standards
Essential Questions
Assessments Skills
S8.A.2.2-Apply appropriate instruments for a what is chemistry?
Starch Lab
specific purpose and describe the information how will iodine react with starch 5/31/2015
the instrument can provide. (Reference:
to show that it is present?
Starch Quiz
3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D)
how do we rely on nutrients for 5/31/2015
3.2.4.A.1-Identify and classify objects based energy?
Glucose Lab
on their observable and measurable physical how can nutrients be bad for us? 3/1/2015
properties. Compare and contrast solids,
why is it important to follow safety Glucose Quiz
liquids, and gases based on their properties rules to prevent contamination? 3/1/2015
3.2.4.A.4-Recognize that combining two or
how do you test for protein in
What is glucose?
more substances may make new materials
foods?
3/1/2015
with different properties.
how do you test for the presence What is starch?
3.1.6.A.2-Describe how energy derived from of fat in foods?
3/1/2015
the sun is used by plants to produce sugars how do you test for the presence
(photosynthesis) and is transferred within a of glucose in foods?
food chain from producers (plants) to
how do people with diabetes use
consumers to decomposers.
test strips to test their blood?
3.2.6.A.5-CONSTANCY AND CHANGE
What happens when you add
Identify characteristic properties of matter that iodine to a food that contains
can be used to separate one substance from starch?
the other.
How does our bodies use
S8.C.1.1.2-2. Use characteristic physical or carbohydrates?
chemical properties to distinguish one
substance from another (e.g., density, thermal
expansion/contraction, freezing/melting
points, streak test).
S8.C.1.1.3-3. Identify and describe reactants
and products of simple chemical reactions.
Content
test various foods and
liquids for the
presence of different
nutrients.
Lessons
Chemistry
What is starch?
Nutrition
Starch
Comparing
Glucose
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
describe the effects
fat
and benefits that
protein
different nutrients have vitamins
on our bodies.
nutrients
contamination
two-coordinate graph
create a healthy meal chemical reactions
using the food pyramid calorie
energy
create and read charts physical and chemical
as a means of
changes
organizing data.
conduct independent
research on nutrients.
observe, record, and
organize test results.
communicate results
from experiments.
Resources
Food chemistry packet
food pyramid
Understanding Matter
Standards
Essential Questions
S8.A.2.2-Apply appropriate instruments for a specific
what is chemistry?
purpose and describe the information the instrument can
provide. (Reference: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D)
how will iodine react with starch to
3.2.4.A.1-Identify and classify objects based on their
show that it is present?
observable and measurable physical properties. Compare
and contrast solids, liquids, and gases based on their
how do we rely on nutrients for
properties
energy?
3.2.4.A.4-Recognize that combining two or more substances
may make new materials with different properties.
how can nutrients be bad for us?
3.1.6.A.2-Describe how energy derived from the sun is used
by plants to produce sugars (photosynthesis) and is
why is it important to follow safety
transferred within a food chain from producers (plants) to
rules to prevent contamination?
consumers to decomposers.
3.2.6.A.5-CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Identify
how do you test for protein in foods?
Assessments Skills
Protein Lab
3/31/2015
Content Lessons
Resources
test various foods and liquids Chemistry
Good News about Food chemistry
for the presence of different Nutrition
Fat
packet
nutrients.
Starch
Comparing Labels food pyramid
Protein Quiz
Glucose
to Test Results
3/31/2015
describe the effects and
Carbohydrates
benefits that different
fat
Fats Lab 3/31/2015 nutrients have on our bodies. protein
vitamins
Fats Quiz 3/31/2015 create a healthy meal using nutrients
the food pyramid
contamination
two-coordinate
create and read charts as a graph
means of organizing data. chemical
reactions
characteristic properties of matter that can be used to
separate one substance from the other.
S8.C.1.1.2-2. Use characteristic physical or chemical
properties to distinguish one substance from another (e.g.,
density, thermal expansion/contraction, freezing/melting
points, streak test).
S8.C.1.1.3-3. Identify and describe reactants and products
of simple chemical reactions.
3.2.6.A.4-Differentiate between physical changes and
chemical changes.
how do you test for the presence of
fat in foods?
conduct independent
research on nutrients.
how do you test for the presence of
glucose in foods?
observe, record, and
organize test results.
how do people with diabetes use test
strips to test their blood?
communicate results from
experiments.
calorie
energy
physical and
chemical
changes
Food Chemistry
Standards
S8.A.2.2-Apply appropriate instruments for a specific
purpose and describe the information the instrument can
provide. (Reference: 3.3.7.A, 3.7.7.B, 3.1.7.D)
3.2.4.A.1-Identify and classify objects based on their
observable and measurable physical properties. Compare
and contrast solids, liquids, and gases based on their
properties
3.2.4.A.4-Recognize that combining two or more
substances may make new materials with different
properties.
3.1.6.A.2-Describe how energy derived from the sun is
used by plants to produce sugars (photosynthesis) and is
transferred within a food chain from producers (plants) to
consumers to decomposers.
3.2.6.A.5-CONSTANCY AND CHANGE Identify
characteristic properties of matter that can be used to
separate one substance from the other.
S8.C.1.1.2-2. Use characteristic physical or chemical
properties to distinguish one substance from another (e.g.,
density, thermal expansion/contraction, freezing/melting
points, streak test).
S8.C.1.1.3-3. Identify and describe reactants and products
of simple chemical reactions.
3.2.6.A.4-Differentiate between physical changes and
chemical changes.
Essential
Questions
what is chemistry?
Assessments Skills
Vitamin Scavenger test various foods and liquids
Hunt 5/1/2015
for the presence of different
how will iodine react with
nutrients.
starch to show that it is
Food Chemistry Unit describe the effects and
present?
Test 5/15/2015
benefits that different
nutrients have on our bodies.
how do we rely on nutrients
create a healthy meal using
for energy?
the food pyramid
how can nutrients be bad
for us?
why is it important to follow
safety rules to prevent
contamination?
how do you test for protein
in foods?
how do you test for the
presence of fat in foods?
how do you test for the
presence of glucose in
foods?
how do people with
diabetes use test strips to
test their blood?
Content
Lessons
Resources
Chemistry
Good News about
Nutrition
Fat
Food chemistry
Starch
packet
Glucose
Comparing Labels
Carbohydrates
to Test Results
food pyramid
fat
protein
vitamins
nutrients
create and read charts as a contamination
means of organizing data.
two-coordinate graph
conduct independent
chemical reactions
research on nutrients.
calorie
observe, record, and organize energy
test results.
physical and chemical
communicate results from
changes
experiments.