SEPUP: 6th GradeOctober 25, 2012
For each activity:
Does it align with Essential Standards?
Tips/suggestions
Studying Soils Scientifically:1. Into the Field
Yes, needed to set stage for unit Modified use of cards—did activity
twice for EC and ESL
2. The Garden Problem
Yes Use updated map on SEPUP website!
3. Observing Soil
Yes
4.Soil Columns
Yes Difficult to dry soil—figure it out!
5. Soil Composition
Yes
6. Describing Soils Scientifically
Yes
7. Mapping Soils
Yes and also aligns with SS and Math Kids love it Takes long time to color…. If time is short…skip
8. The Dust Bowl
Relationship to LA May Skip but does align with
stewardship Students have trouble relating
9. Nutrients in Soil
Yes
10. Organic Matter Test
Yes Careful with chemicals
When you pop top after organic it is difficult and dangerous
Careful removing Clean tubes with tube brush and
Awesome cleaner and use gloves IT WILL STAIN!
11. Garden Action
Yes Necessary for culmination!! The
whole point of the study!!
Rocks and Minerals: 12. Observing Natural Resources
Yes if doing most of unit to set stage
12. Diamond Dilemma
Process skills and voc and geometric solids for Math, but does not specifically align…
Process for scratch test Model scratch tests and keep copper
in a locked box!! Student prep for using materials
important
14. Analyzing Diamond Data
No, does not align
15. Mineral Properties
Yes
16. Mineral Identification
Not aligned
17. The Minerals in Rocks
Yes HCL in hands of teacher only? Go through major safety preparation
18. Every Rock Tells a Story
Yes
19. Rock Formation
Yes Literacy Strategy
20. Identifying Rock Types
No
21. Modeling Rock Layers
Yes Could skip and use Plate tectonics
unit
22. The Rock Cycle Game
Yes It is fun! Models the cycle!
23. Making Minerals
?? Culminating activity
Plate Tectonics: 36. Storing Waste
Yes Refer to updates in teacher links of
SEPUP websites Use after reflection of article:
advantages and disadvantage
37. Volcanic Landforms
Yes Demo the volcano When you dip stopper in Baking
Soda just use a very THIN layer to “pop up” rather than foaming
38. Beneath the Earth’s Surface
Yes and aligned with ratios in math Create a foldable to use with 38-39—
layered fold
39. Earth Time
No
40. The Continent Puzzle
No, but could possibly align with SS Introduction to plates?
41. Continental Drift
Yes, 2.1
42. The Theory of Plate Tectonics
Yes--video
43. Measuring Earthquakes
Yes Over-engineered—Amy Contact Teresa Costner for
assistance not Carol or Megan Used seismograph for energy unit to
measure frequency! Fresh markers—thin tipped Best on long tables
44. Mapping Plates
Yes Review plotting and estimation: Pair
students carefully
45. Understanding Plate Boundaries
Yes Literacy
46. Convection Currents
Yes Must find warmed water
47. Spreading Plates
Yes Computer simulation in lab on SEPUP
website May do in conjunction with #48
48. Other Types of Plate Motion
Yes Another simulation
49. Comparing Site Risk
Yes Culminating Activity Good to show to parents… Defending using evidence—Literacy
Goal
The Earth in Space: 71. Sunlight and Shadows
Intro—review Do in conjunction 72 and 73 Work in collaboration to go outside
several times throughout the day to see shadows—must be sunny
72. Measuring Shadows, Measuring Time
Review
73. A Day of Earth
Big misconception!
74. As Earth Rotates
Yes Literacy activity with anticipation
guide, combine with 75
75. Sunlight and Seasons
Yes, aligns with graphing in math Combine with 74
76. A Year Seen From Space
Yes Simulation of Season on SEPUP site
for Students
77. Explaining the Seasons
Yes Must go outside Careful with wires solar panels May want to tape wires down with
electrical tape Flag motor with bright tape to see it
spin
78. The Earth on the Move
Yes Literacy
79. The Predictable Moon
Yes Provide Moon sheet early— Moonconnection.com
80. Explaining the Phases of the Moon
Yes Need to pass our Moon sheet earlier
in unit
81. Moon Phase Simulator
Yes Find on SEPUP website
82. Tides and the Moon
Yes
83. Marking Time
No
84. Planets in Motion
Culminating Activity
Exploring the Solar System: 85. History of Space Exploration
Yes
86. Observing Objects in Space
Yes
87. Telescope Technology
Yes Literacy
88. Classifying Space Objects
Yes May need additional support to learn
classification—See AIMS
89. Where in the Solar System Am I?
Yes
90. Drawing the Solar System
Yes
How Big Are the Planets?
92. The Nearest Star: The Sun
93. Picturing Without Seeing
94. Remote Sensing
95. Universal Gravitation
96. The Effects of Gravity
97. Exploring Outer Space
98. Choosing a Mission
Energy: 53. Home Energy Use
No, but sets stage
54. Drive a Nail
Yes, transference of energy
55. Roller Coaster Energy
No, but fun—class discussion Video
56. Shake the Shot
Yes, energy transfer Careful with thermometers How much shot? Scant to 1/3
amount to show faster temperature speed
Students need to practice changing lids or use the one with the hole in it and put your thumb over the hole—model this
57. Conservation of Energy
No?, but literacy skill Can be provided as homework
58. Follow the Energy
Yes Card sort
59. Ice Melting Contest
Yes Need cooler or refrigerator for ice
60. Ice Preserving Contest
Yes Plan ahead—prep ahead of time! Provide extra materials for students
61. Mixing Hot and Cool Water
Yes Need hot water sources
62. Quantifying Energy
Yes with math correlation—transfer Need ice
63. Measuring Calories
Burning peanut—do as demo
64. Electricity Generation
Skip
65. Electrochemical Batteries
No
66. Connecting Circuits
Yes
67. Hot Bulbs
Yes Don’t touch it
68. Photovoltaic Cells
Yes
69. Solar Heating
Yes Make sure wires are secured
70. Collecting Solar Energy
Yes
71. Household Energy Efficiency
No, but leads to culminating activity Literacy strategy Dyson website—great resource
72. Improving Household Efficiency
Culminating activity