Science Curriculum

Sixth Grade Science2014/2015

WELCOME

Go 6B! It’s going to be a banner year!

MY EXPERIENCE

I’ve been teaching for 16 years.

I taught 6th grade science, 6th grade social studies, 7th grade math and multimedia.

MY BACKGROUND

I grew up in Denver, Colorado.

I attended Lakenheath Elementary School in England, Northglenn High School in Colorado, University of Northern Colorado Greeley and University of Phoenix.

Get to Know Me

My Family My Husband’s name is Joe. We have

been married for 36 years. I have two daughters. Tori is a hair

stylist at K-Bella and my oldest daughter is a 1st grade teacher.

I will soon be a grandmother in November

I have two pets: Harley and Bane who are adorable mutts.

Hobbies/Interests

I love to read.I love to cook.I love movies.I love teaching science.

Communication

My email: slilly@kyrene.orgMy phone: 480-541-6107Class web site: http://goo.gl/OjUeRW

1st Quarter

•Scientific Inquiry•Lab Safety•Measurement•Cells•Microlife

Students use scientific processes to:

Question Plan and conduct

investigations Use appropriate

tools and techniques to gather data

Think critically and logically about relationships between evidence and explanations

Communicate results

Structure and Function in Living Systems

Explain the importance of water to organisms

Describe the basic structure of a cell

Describe the function of cell parts

Differentiate between plant and animal cells

MicroLife

Explain how the human body contracts and fights illnesses and diseases.

2nd Quarter

•Body Systems

•Plants

Animals: Relate and describe the following

structures of living organisms to their functions:

Respiration – gills, lungs

Digestion – stomach, intestines

Circulation – heart, veins, arteries, capillaries

Locomotion – muscles, skeleton

Animals

Animals Cont.

Describe how the nervous system interacts with these systems:RespirationDigestionCirculationLocomotion

Plants: Relate and describe the following structures of living organisms to their functions

Transpiration – stomata, roots, xylem, phloem

Absorption – roots, xylem, phloem

Response to stimulus (phototropism, hydrotropism, geotropism) – roots, xylem, phloem

3rd Quarter

RenewableNonrenewableTransfer of energy

Energy & Science and It’s Impact on Society

Physical Science

EnergyRenewable and

nonrenewable resources

Ways energy can be stored and transformed

How thermal energy can be transferred

Energy Continued

Compare the pros and cons of alternate energy sources and the technology behind them.

Explain why all energy sources should be conserved.

4th Quarter

Describe layers of the atmosphereStructures of lakes, rivers, oceansWater cycleWeather

Earth’s Processes and Systems

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

Understand the impact of technology.

Grades

80% Assessment Tests & Quizzes Projects Lab Reports

20% Class Work and Homework

Our partnership this year means:

I will do my part when your child is here by:

Providing structure and procedures so that he or she is confident and comfortable with daily happenings

Maintain high but reasonable expectations

Communicate with you whenever necessary or upon request from you

Provide valuable practice through homework

Strongly protect your child’s right to a challenging learning environment free from distractions and misbehavior

I will need your help when your child is home by:

Supporting the classroom procedures and providing structure at home.

Letting me know if my expectations are too high, or not high enough.

Monitoring the neatness, accuracy and level of difficulty of their homework.

Communicating ANYTHING about your child that might interfere with their learning.