The theme for Sixth Grade Science is Scale, with Relative Position as an underlying concept. Sixth graders should begin to relate to the incredible size and distance of objects in the solar system, galaxy, and universe, as well as compare their world to the miniscule scale of microorganisms. Students will also understand how relative position affects such events as the appearance of the moon and the changing of the seasons. Students will experiment with heat, light, and sound, and begin to understand concepts of energy.
Microorganisms
Microorganism Video
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Solar System
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Our 6th graders are building our solar system this year in Mrs. Falcon's class. They have been directed that they must NOT buy a kit. They are to create an original piece to demonstrate their knowledge about our solar system. They will present the project in class and turn in a journal with 10 facts on each planet and details about how their project came together. See rubric and dates below.
Due Dates for Solar System Projects: TBA
Hansen's Class Falcon's Class Sorensen's Class Cloward's Class |
Moon Phases
MOON
Shows the moon phases for the month. Understanding the moon phases Phases of the moon web quest. |
Seasons
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Heat, Light & Sound
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