Science

=Course Description= In sixth grade science, students will focus on an introduction to eleven human body systems and how to maintain a healthy body. Other units of study will include characteristics of the solar system, behavior of light waves, and geologic factors that influence the interactions within biomes. =Science Pacing =

Pacing for the 2013-2014 school year. Please click on each unit name to go to its page. 1st quarter: @Scientific Method, Universe 2nd quarter: Biomes, Light 3rd quarter: Human Body Systems 4th quarter: Human Body cont.

Terri has purchased some non-fiction materials with building wide access so that we can all use these materials at the same time if needed. You can access them here...please let her know what your needs are and I'm sure there will be additional funds for this year :) Evans E Books on Follett Shelf

=Multi-Lingual Glossary/Science Dictionary from McGraw-Hill=

=Common Targets= We can use the following template when planning different units and attach/modify as necessary.

== Two Comprehension Think Alouds per week.

=Digital Videos=

__Discovery Education__ is available for EMS this year. You have to login to search and/or view videos. The login is based off of your GPAEA/SNAP login. You would put a 31 in front of your username and then use the same password that you use with SNAP. Discovery Education

GPAEA/SNAP You have a login for this, usually the username is your first initial last name and they generate a password for you that you can change to one that you will remember. When in doubt, you or the students can use the generic user name. GPAEA Resources

=EBOOKS AT THE GPAEA= How to find ebooks at GPAEA
 * 1) Go to the gpaea website and log in to your SNAP account.
 * 2) Go to Advanced Search
 * 3) Check the box that is EBOOK
 * 4) Type in the search fields what you are looking for.
 * 5) Click SEARCH

=GENERAL WEBSITES=

Scale of the Unverse 2012 Awesome program! Shows relative size of items from very small, to very large. Includes scientific notation, planets, electromagnetic spectrum waves, cells, bateria. Very easy to use. = = Window to the Universe Classroom Activities and Demonstrations has a plethora of stuff for our content. Take the time to scroll through each strand to see what they have for each.