6th Grade Science Guide

Science Grade 6

YEARAT AGLANCE

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

Suggested Pacing

3-6Weeks

4Weeks

8Weeks

8Weeks

9Weeks

Unit Overview

Moon & Seasons

Solar System Matter & Energy Weather & Climate Ecosystems

6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4

6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4

6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4

Science Performance Expectations

6.1.2 6.1.3

6.1.1

Plan & Carry Out Investigation & Communicate Findings

Constructing Explanations & Engaging In Argument

Develop & Use a Model Asking Questions

Mathematics & Computational Thinking

Defne problems &Design Solutions

Prioritized SEP

Writing Focus

Narrative

Informational

Argument

Information

Argument

Scale Evaluate Infer Bibliography Credibility Paraphrase

Claim Source Characteristic

Analyze Conclude Sequence

Compare Contrast Summarize

Discover Evidence Calculate

Prioritized Vocabulary

RISE Benchmark ● Cluster 6.2.2 ● Code: Test Two ● Dec/January

RISE Benchmark ● Cluster 6.4.2 ● Code: Test Three ● April/May

RISE Benchmark ● Cluster 6.1.1 ● Code: Test One ● October

DWSBA Information