6th Grade Science Syllabus
1st Six Weeks
Rules: Expectation, Lab Safety, Lab Tools, Notebook | ||||
Scientific Method, Introduction to Science Fair | ||||
Differences between elements and compounds, Recognize the elements on Earth | ||||
Evidence of a Chemical Change, Density |
2nd Six Weeks
Earth's Energy Resources, Potential & Kinetic Energy | ||||
Potential & Kinetic Energy, Unbalanced Forces |
Calculating Speed, Graphing Motion | ||||
Graphing Motion |
3rd Six Weeks
Inclined Planes Science Fair Paperwork & Masterlist via Scienteer DUE (Dec 1, 2017) |
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Transfer of Thermal Energy | ||||
Energy Transformations | ||||
Earth's Layers (Build a Model) |
4th Six Weeks
Rock Cycle | ||||
Plate Tectonics | ||||
Plate Tectonics | ||||
Cells, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic, Microscope | ||||
Cells, Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic, Microscope | ||||
Taxonomic Classification |
5th Six Weeks
Taxonomic Classification, Interactions in an Ecosystem (Abiotic & Biotic) | ||||
Interactions in an Ecosystem (Abiotic & Biotic) | ||||
Levels of Organization within an Ecosystem | ||||
Components of the Solar System(Sun, Planets, Moons, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets) | ||||
Models of the Universe (Sun, Planets, Moons, Meteors, Asteroids, Comets) |
6th Six Weeks
Gravity and the Solar System | ||||
History & Future of Space Exploration | ||||
STAAR Rdg & Math | ||||
History & Future of Space Exploration | ||||
Semester Reviews | ||||
Semester Exams |
**Three CBA’s throughout the year
**Science Fair Projects done in the 1st Semester
Class Grading
Averaging Grades: Daily Grades 50% and Test 50%
1st Semester Calculations: 1st Six Weeks 25%, 2nd Six Weeks 25%, 3rd Six Weeks 25%, Mid-Term Semester Exam 25%
2st Semester Calculations: 4th Six Weeks 25%, 5th Six Weeks 25%, 6th Six Weeks 25%, Final Semester Exam 25%
Final Grade: 1st Semester 50% and 2nd Semester 50%
Classroom Expectations: ROAR