6th Grade Science Guide

6.4: Ecosystems 3 Dimensions & Progressions

Unit 5

Extension

Students research to do further research on different types of relationships in an environment. They might be able to choose from the following: ●​ Bot Fly ●​ Zombie wasp ●​ Eye worm ●​ Remora or Suckerfish ●​ Burdock Seeds ●​ Buffalo and Oxpecker

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

6.4.2 Formative Assessment

ELA CONNECTIONS

●​ Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. ●​ Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. ●​ Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.

MATH CONNECTIONS

●​ Summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.