Curriculum

6th Grade Science Topics 

Measuring using the International System of Units (SI or Metric system)

1.  Length:  Using a ruler to measure to the nearest cm and 10th of a cm

2.  Using a triple beam balance to measure mass in grams

3.  Using a graduated cylinder to measure volume in milliliters

Matter and Energy

1.  Renewable and non-renewable resources

2.  Fossil fuels and alternative energy sources

3.  Waves

4.  Light and color

5.  Hot House Hotel (HHH) experiments **

Heat Transfer

1.  Radiation, Conduction and Convection

2.  States of matter

3.  Thermal Conductivity and Specific Heat Capacity

4.  Air and water currents (wind) including hurricanes

Ecology

1.  Flow of matter and energy through communities

2.  How organisms are adapted to where they live

3.  Biomes **

Geology

1.  Weathering, erosion and deposition

2.  Rock cycle

3.  Volcanoes and earthquakes

4.  Plate tectonics

Throughout the year

1.  Scientific method and lab safety

2.  Taking notes and how to prepare for tests

3.  Reading and writing in Science

4.  Research skills

** Large projects involving group work

6th grade California Science content standards