6th Grade Science Guide

6.2: Matter & Energy 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 3

container to another via a thermal conductor. Interpret a graph of heat transfer. Find the relationship between the rate of temperature change and the temperature difference between the two containers. Compare the rate of heat transfer for different materials. Classify materials as thermal conductors or thermal insulators.

beaker of cold water with a conducting bar, and over time the temperatures of the beakers equalize as heat is transferred through the bar. Four materials (aluminum, copper, steel, and glass) are available for the bar.

Multiple Choice Assessment - 6.2.3 Formative Assessment

Activity: Thermal Protection Systems for Astronauts

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ Students read about thermal protection

●​ Lesson Plan

●​ I can design a re-entry vehicle for astronauts that will redirect heat energy to keep the astronauts safe.

systems used on re-entry vehicles and use their knowledge from the unit to design a re-entry vehicle that will safely return astronauts to Earth.

Activity: Climate Action Kits: Sustainable Smart Homes

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can design and code an automated smart home to minimize energy transfer

●​ Learn how smart homes contribute to reducing CO2 emissions. Design and code an automated smart home model to automate energy-saving behaviors.

●​ Sustainable Smart Home Climate Action Kit Lesson ●​ Chromebooks

Activity: Climate Action Kits: Eliminating Urban Heat Islands

Objective

Overview

Materials

●​ I can build model cities and learn how design

●​ Learn about the causes and effects of Urban Heat

●​ Climate Action Kits ●​ Chromebooks