Science - 6th Grade
Avon Lake City Schools
Curriculum Framework
Science - 6th Grade
Course Overview:
Throughout the 6th grade year, students will be exposed to a variety of topics. The Matter and Motion unit focuses on the study of foundational concepts of the particulate nature of matter, and kinetic and potential energy. The Cellular and Multicellular unit focuses on the study of the basics of Modern Cell Theory. Students will also learn that living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function. The last unit of study is Earth History. This topic focuses on the study of rocks, minerals and soil, which make up the lithosphere.
Textbook (Title and Publishing Company):
Ohio Grade 6 Interactive Science by Pearson Education
Online/Supplemental Materials:
Explore Learning Gizmos (lab simulations)
Nearpod (interactive learning tool)
Generation Genius (Science videos with supplemental materials)
Assessments:
Edulastic- Interactive Standards Aligned Assessments
Content/Topics/Learning Goals Subject to Pacing and Schedules |
1st Quarter - SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND APPLICATION & CELLULAR TO MULTICELLULAR |
SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND APPLICATION: During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their knowledge and understanding in all science content areas:
CELLULAR TO MULTICELLULAR: This topic focuses on the study of the basics of Modern Cell Theory. All organisms are composed of cells, which are the fundamental unit of life. Cells carry on the many processes that sustain life. All cells come from pre-existing cells.
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2nd Quarter- Cellular to Multicellular |
CELLULAR TO MULTICELLULAR: Continued
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3rd Quarter- Matter and Motion |
MATTER AND MOTION: This topic focuses on the study of foundational concepts of the particulate nature of matter, linear motion, and kinetic and potential energy
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4th Quarter - Rocks, Minerals and Soil |
ROCKS, MINERALS AND SOIL This topic focuses on the study of rocks, minerals and soil, which make up the lithosphere. Classifying and identifying different types of rocks, minerals and soil can decode the past environment in which they formed.
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Last Updated:
September, 2023