6th Grade Science
83 Lessons
Westmont Jr High School
Westmont, IL
Suburban Environment
6th Grade Science
(9 Units, 83 Lessons)
Unit 3 - Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair(9 Lessons)
What Affect Does Climate Change Have On A Pond?6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Climate change poses many new challenges and the planet's future is uncertain. Problem-solve to understand how renewable energy could impact the environment.
Green Problem Solving6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Creative people are coming up with ideas for using clean energy such as Windstalks, Tree Houses, and Sparkling Supertrees. Read about ways to battle climate change.
Renewable vs. Non Renewable6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:All living things share resources that can be renewable or nonrenewable. The way in which we use one resource can affect other resources.
Vocabulary At The Pond6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Building vocabulary is an important skill. Through a variety of interactions with a word, students will increase their understanding and achievement.
Practicing Science Vocabulary6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Learning science vocabulary is hard. Engage students with graphic organizers and vocabulary games.
Discussion Moves In Science6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:How can you establish student-centered discussions supported by evidence? Try using discussion moves to engage students in meaningful conversations with their peers.
Argumentation Skills6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Reasoning and argument are essential skills in science. Students will use evidence (data) to create a claim that supports their argument for this problem-based learning experience.
Creating A Display Board6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Let's wrap up a problem-based learning experience. Students create a display board to show their evidence, data, claim and argument while answering an essential question.
Science Fair-A Summative Assessment6th Grade Science» Unit:Pond Study: Preparing for the Science Fair
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Big Idea:Making a presentation is an essential, life-long skill. While the most important elements are the student and the content, communicating your ideas is the main purpose of the presentation.
