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| 6th Grade Science | ||||
| Content | Introduction
Metric measurement review Field ecology Vital functions of animals Animal care and classification |
Vital functions of animals
Animal classification Bird Migration Animal Behavior |
Changes of state in matter Review of mass, density and volume Changes of state in matter Pure substances and mixtures Characteristics of fluids Major and trace components of the atmosphere Air pollution |
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| Skills | Using a hand lens
Making a line graph Field mapping Topic research Estimating distances Long-term animal care Scientific observation |
Close observation skills Reading science materials Taking tests Condensing information in chart form Collection and summary of information Using a 30x hand scope |
Safe use of lab equipment Setting up an experiment apparatus Measuring temperature accurately Using metric measurement system Observing and explaining changes in volume and pressure Multimedia organization of information |
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| Portfolio Artifacts | Field ecology journal
Animal care folder Vital functions of study animal poster Tests |
Animal classification webquests Design a fish Tests Winged migration |
Lab notebook
Air pollutant wanted poster Community pollution inventory Air pollution imovie |
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| Integrated Units | Art: Sketching live animals
Service Learning: Focus on animals |
All: Renaissance Minds Art: Migratory bird art Service Learning: Focus on animals |
LA:Women Trailblazers Technology: imovie Service Learning: Focus on animals |
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| Field Trips & Speakers | Davidson College Animal Lab |
Barrier Island Trip |
Environmental law attorney Raptor Center |
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| Resources | FAST I: The Local Environment
Animals Science Explorer |
FAST I: The Local Environment
Animals Science Explorer Winged Migration |
FAST I: The Local Environment
Animals Science Explorer |
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