Science Units

These are the topics that will be covered this year in Sixth Grade Science.

1. Lab Safety
Being that this is most sixth graders first experience in a science lab, it is vital that we are all experts on safety rules and procedures.


2. Scientific Method and Inquiry
The proper approach to solving problems of all kinds is extremely important. This information will help students not only in science, but in other classes and in the world at
large.


3. Ecology
We will be taking a look at the various ecosystems around the world, drawing comparisons and also seeing what effect we have on the environment as a whole.


4. Chemistry
This particular group of sixth graders seem to be looking forward to this unit most, and with good reason. We will be doing a lot of basic experiments, studying chemical changes, and learning about the periodic table in this unit.


5. Geology
In this unit, we will be looking at how the Earth forms and plate tectonics. Don't worry; we'll get to the "cool" stuff as well. (Earthquake, volcano, etc. )


In addition to these units, we will be having Current Events every Wednesday, in which we discuss a variety of science topics that are changing our world every day. These will mostly be provided by myself, but students are always welcome to bring things in to share!