Science Grade 6

Mrs. Marde Dimon
 

Course Objective: The objective of this course is to give the student an introduction to the planet, environment, and the universe.

Schedule/Outline – 6^th Grade - Earth Science

 This schedule is subject to change according to the pace of the class and need for extra time on a unit.

1^st Marking Period

• What is Earth Science?
• Graphing
• Scientific Method
• Mapping Earth’s Surface
• Minerals
• Rocks

2^nd Marking Period

• Plate Tectonics
• Earthquakes
• Volcanoes
• Weathering and Soil Formation
• Erosion and Deposition

3^rd Marking Period

• Fossils and Earth’s History
• Energy Resources
• Fresh Water
• Oceans

4^th Marking Period

• The Atmosphere
• Weather Factors and Patterns
• Climates and Climate Changes
• Astronomy

Supplies

1.       1.5 inch three ring binder divided into 5 sections

1.      Notes

2.      Handouts

3.      Vocabulary

4.      Corrected papers

5.      Miscellaneous

2.       100 page, college ruled, hard cover composition notebook for labs.

3.       Blue/black pen and a supply of pencils

4.       Loose leaf paper

5.       Crayons and Colored Pencils

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