Science 6th Grade A

Semester 1: Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students' natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys a variety of scientific disciplines through interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin to explore scientific processes by creating and testing hypotheses. They learn to design experiments and analyze the results. Students also examine the connections between science and technology. They begin their survey of sciences by looking at life science, in which they examine the basic building block of life, the cell, and how cells come together to make larger organisms. Students compare the structure and processes of different organisms and how those organisms interact in an ecosystem. They finish by looking at one organism, the human body. The next part of the course focuses on physical science. Students examine the structure of matter and the forces that cause its motion. They also explore the forms of energy and how energy changes from one form to the other. Finally, students explore Earth science, examining the structure of Earth and the processes that shape it. They study the processes that affect an area's weather and climate, including the forces that are causing climate change. Students compare natural disasters, learn which disasters are most likely to affect their local area, and find out how to prepare for disaster emergencies. Finally, students explore Earth's place in the universe alongside the other objects.