Headline
6TH Grade Science Scope & Sequence
Grading Period
Throughout the School Year
First Grading Period
Second Grading Period
Third Grading Period
Fourth Grading Period
Focus TEKS
(R) Readiness
(S) Supporting
(P) Process
6.1 A, B
6.2 A, B, C, D, E
6.3 A, B, C, D
6.4 A, B
6.1 A, B
6.2 A, B, C, D, E
6.3 A, B, C, D
6.4 A, B
6.5 A, B, C
6.5 D
6.6 A, B, C
6.8 A, B
6.9 A, B, C
6.8 C, D, E
6.11 A, B, C
6.10 A, B, C, D
6.7 A, B
6,12 A, B, C, D, E, F
Unit (S)
· Measurement (13 days)
· Scientific Inquiry (8 days)
· Structure of matter (11 days)
· Classifying Matter continued (14 days)
· Energy (forms and transformations) (12 days)
· Force and Motion (14 days)
· Force and Motion - marble machines (9 days)
· Solar System (13 days)
· Space Exploration (11 days)
· Start Earth Systems- Plate Tectonics (8 days)
· Earth System-Plate Tectonics cntd. (6 days)
· Rocks&Minerals (12 days)
· Earth’s energy resources (13 days)
· Organisms and Environment (7 days)
Key Topics or Concepts
· Take measurements and collect data using the metric system.
· Identify different types of scientific investigations.
· Use the appropriate tools to collect and analyze information.
· Identify the role of science and research throughout history & in society – including the contributions of scientists.
· Identify the signs of a chemical change.
· Identify physical properties of matter.
· Calculate and use density to identify unknown substances.
· Classify elements based on physical properties.
· Compare & contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures.
· Identify the elements most abundant in the earth system.
· Identify and compare metals, metalloids & non-metals based on physical properties.
· Calculate and use density to identify unknown substances.
· Demonstrate and investigate thermal energy transfer.
· Demonstrate a variety of energy transformations.
· Compare & contrast potential and kinetic energy.
· Identify and describe the effects of unbalanced forces.
· Measure & calculate average speed.
· Measure and graph changes in motion.
· Investigate and demonstrate the mechanical advantages of simple machines.
· Measure & calculate average speed.
· Describe the physical properties of the various bodies that comprise our solar system.
· Explain the role gravity plays in the motion of objects in our solar system.
· Describe the history and future of space exploration.
· Explain the equipment & technology needed to maintain life in space.
· Begin Earth systems
· Model the layers of the earth.
· Classify rocks using the rock cycle.
· Identify the major tectonic plates on earth.
· Describe the role of tectonic plates in catastrophic events & shaping earth’s surface features.
· Test the physical properties of minerals.
· Research and debate the advantages & disadvantages of different energy resources.
· Design a plan to manage energy resources at the local level.
· Classify single celled and multicellular organisms.
· Compare and contrast the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
· Describe how biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem interact.
· Diagram the levels of organization in an ecosystem
Assessment Evidence
(F) Formative
(C) Common to PLC
(DC) District Common
Continual.
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Grading Period
Throughout the School Year
First Grading Period
Second Grading Period
Third Grading Period
Fourth Grading Period
Focus TEKS
(R) Readiness
(S) Supporting
(P) Process
6.1 A, B
6.2 A, B, C, D, E
6.3 A, B, C, D
6.4 A, B
6.1 A, B
6.2 A, B, C, D, E
6.3 A, B, C, D
6.4 A, B
6.5 A, B, C
6.5 D
6.6 A, B, C
6.8 A, B
6.9 A, B, C
6.8 C, D, E
6.11 A, B, C
6.10 A, B, C, D
6.7 A, B
6,12 A, B, C, D, E, F
Unit (S)
· Measurement (13 days)
· Scientific Inquiry (8 days)
· Structure of matter (11 days)
· Classifying Matter continued (14 days)
· Energy (forms and transformations) (12 days)
· Force and Motion (14 days)
· Force and Motion - marble machines (9 days)
· Solar System (13 days)
· Space Exploration (11 days)
· Start Earth Systems- Plate Tectonics (8 days)
· Earth System-Plate Tectonics cntd. (6 days)
· Rocks&Minerals (12 days)
· Earth’s energy resources (13 days)
· Organisms and Environment (7 days)
Key Topics or Concepts
- Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations.
- Design investigations.
- Collect & record data.
- Summarize data in writing, and/or using tables and graphs.
- Develop valid conclusions based on evidence.
- Analyze and use models to represent aspects of the natural world.
· Take measurements and collect data using the metric system.
· Identify different types of scientific investigations.
· Use the appropriate tools to collect and analyze information.
· Identify the role of science and research throughout history & in society – including the contributions of scientists.
· Identify the signs of a chemical change.
· Identify physical properties of matter.
· Calculate and use density to identify unknown substances.
· Classify elements based on physical properties.
· Compare & contrast elements, compounds, and mixtures.
· Identify the elements most abundant in the earth system.
· Identify and compare metals, metalloids & non-metals based on physical properties.
· Calculate and use density to identify unknown substances.
· Demonstrate and investigate thermal energy transfer.
· Demonstrate a variety of energy transformations.
· Compare & contrast potential and kinetic energy.
· Identify and describe the effects of unbalanced forces.
· Measure & calculate average speed.
· Measure and graph changes in motion.
· Investigate and demonstrate the mechanical advantages of simple machines.
· Measure & calculate average speed.
· Describe the physical properties of the various bodies that comprise our solar system.
· Explain the role gravity plays in the motion of objects in our solar system.
· Describe the history and future of space exploration.
· Explain the equipment & technology needed to maintain life in space.
· Begin Earth systems
· Model the layers of the earth.
· Classify rocks using the rock cycle.
· Identify the major tectonic plates on earth.
· Describe the role of tectonic plates in catastrophic events & shaping earth’s surface features.
· Test the physical properties of minerals.
· Research and debate the advantages & disadvantages of different energy resources.
· Design a plan to manage energy resources at the local level.
· Classify single celled and multicellular organisms.
· Compare and contrast the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
· Describe how biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem interact.
· Diagram the levels of organization in an ecosystem
Assessment Evidence
(F) Formative
(C) Common to PLC
(DC) District Common
Continual.
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