SIXTH GRADE SCIENCE The sixth grade science curriculum focuses on Earth Science. The beauty of God’s design and the intricacies of how all of Earth’s systems work together to make life possible on Earth are discussed. The students play detective as they uncover the history of Earth through inquiry based activities and labs. In addition to the geosphere, the atmosphere, weather, and climate are incorporated into the year with hands on investigations and modeling. Finally, the impact of humans on the delicate balance of Earth’s systems is examined. Students learn the importance of using technology to help conserve Earth’s resources and to protect the beautiful planet God provided. Engineering is threaded throughout the year as students use the Engineering Design Process to identify problems, design solutions, and test and improve their designs. Writing and analysis of text, tables, and graphs is integrated throughout the curriculum. |
AssignmentsAssignments are posted in Google classroom. Plans are subject to change, and therefore the dates that assignments are due may change. A student's assignment book (or Google Calendar) should be the most accurate location for assignments and due dates. If absent, a student should check Google Classroom for missed work. Not all grades will be entered in Google Classroom so PowerSchool should be used to check for grades and missing work.
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Safety, Policies and SuppliesUse the links below to access the Science Class Policies and the Safety Guidelines.
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TextbookTextbook information:
Title: HMH Science Dimensions Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Click here for a letter about the textbook series In 6th grade we will study Earth Science which includes the following modules:
E: Earth's Water and Atmosphere F: Geologic Processes and History G: Earth and Human Activity District: Diocese of Metuchen Ed Office Username: first initial, last name, graduation year. For example, sjones2026 Password: onlinescience2026 We will log in together the first day of class. |