Smyth County Schools Curriculum Map. 1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks 6.1 ( Scientific Inquiry) 6.4 (

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1 Standards Grade:Six Subject: 1st 6 Weeks 2nd 6 Weeks 3rd 6 Weeks 6.1 ( Scientific Inquiry) 6.4 ( 6.1( Scientific Inquiry) 6.2 ( Energy) 6.1( Scientific Inquiry) 6.3 ( Atmosphere) Matter/Atoms 6.6 ( Weather) 6.9 ( Natural Resources ) Content Skills Parts of an atom Matter Atoms, elements and compounds Make precise and consistent measurements and estimates. Differentiate between independent and dependent variables in an investigation. Pose a question that can be answered by a controlled experiment. Design an experiment to answer a question in which one variable is manipulated over many trials. Collect, analyze and report data. Interpret and explain the results of an experiment based upon the analysis of the data. Create and interpret a simplified model of the atom. Compare and contrast the atomic structure of two different elements. Potential and kinetic energy Energy transformations Role of the sun in most energy sources Renewable/Nonrenewable resources Energy conservation Compare and contrast potential and kinetic energy using specific examples from the natural world. Analyze and describe kinetic to potential energy (and vice versa) conversions that take place every day. Create and interpret a model or diagram of an energy transformation. Recognize the role of the Sun in the formation of most energy sources on Earth. Design an application of the use of solar and wind energy. Chart and analyze the energy a person uses during a 24-hour period and determine the sources. Differentiate between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources. Cloud formation Weather Air Earth s atmosphere Management of Air (a renewable resource) Identify the elements and compounds that comprise the troposphere. Explain the cause of air pressure. Describe how air pressure, temperature and humidity change with altitude in Earth s atmosphere. Analyze a chart or graph of how temperature changes with altitude in the atmosphere and use it to explain why we divide the atmosphere into layers. Measure and record air temperature, air pressure and humidity using appropriate units of measurement and tools. Analyze the relationship between atmospheric measure and weather conditions. Compare and contrast cloud types, Dev. 03/2008 1

2 Assessment Explain that elements are represented by chemical symbols. Identify the name and number of each element present in a simple molecule or compound. Model a simple chemical change with an equation and account for all atoms. Name some of the predominant elements found in the atmosphere, living matter, the oceans and Earth s crust. Glencoe Book K Related News articles Quizzes Guided Reading Student demonstrations (Projects) Models (atoms, structures, equations) Unit test Classroom observations Group activity sheets Dev. 03/ Analyze how renewable and nonrenewable energy resources are used and managed. Analyze the pros and cons of the use of various renewable and nonrenewable resources. Describe actions for minimizing the environmental hazards when mining for coal and/or drilling for oil. Glencoe Book M Related News articles Quizzes Guided Reading Student demonstrations (Projects) Classroom observations Group activity sheets Applicable handouts and relate cloud type to weather conditions. Compare and contrast types of precipitation. Read an interpret information from a weather map including fronts, systems and basic measures. Make a forecast from the information presented. Analyze the effects of natural and human caused changes to the atmosphere and the importance of protecting and maintaining air quality. Analyze and explain the difference in average winter temperatures among areas in central and western Virginia and cities and counties along the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Coast in terms of ability of large bodies of water to store heat and modify climate. Glencoe Book I Related News articles Quizzes Guided Reading Student demonstrations (Projects) Classroom observations Applicable handouts

3 Related Literature Technology AIMS Physical Powerpoints Music (PTL) Portaportal sites Smart board lessons AIMS Physical Appropriate Literature National Energy Education Project Learning Tree Powerpoints Music (PTL) Portaportal sites (Also NASA and U.S. Dept. of Energy resources) Energy and Me AIMS Physical Appropriate Literature Powerpoints Weather radio Dev. 03/2008 3

4 Grade: Subject: Standards 4th 6 Weeks 5th 6 Weeks 6th 6 Weeks 6.1 ( Scientific Inquiry ) 6.5 ( Water ) 6.1 ( Scientific Inquiry ) 6.7 ( Watersheds 6.8 ( Solar System ) 6.6 ( Weather ) ) 6.9 ( Natural Resources ) Content Skills Complete weather Water Management of water (a renewable resource) Make a diagram that explains what happens to solar energy that enters the atmosphere (Earth s energy budget). Analyze, model and explain the process through which heat is trapped in Earth s atmosphere (Atmospheric Greenhouse Effect) Design an experiment to determine the effect of sunlight on the heating of different Earth surface materials. Model and explain the role of radiation and convection in the distribution of energy and explain how this causes wind and some motions in the oceans. Model and sequence the events in cloud formation. Analyze the role of heating and cooling in the formation of clouds. Explain the role of heat in extreme weather phenomena including thunderstorms and hurricanes. Dev. 03/ Watersheds Living System: Define watershed and tell what happens to water that falls on a given area of land. Identify on a map the three regional Virginia watersheds that lead to the Chesapeake Bay, the North Carolina sounds and the Gulf of Mexico. Locate your own watershed and the rivers and streams associated with it. Give the watershed address of home and/or school. Model the processes that form rivers and streams. Design an investigation to model the effects of stream flow on various slopes. Identify the major parts of a river system including divides and tributaries. Define wetland and estuaries and describe their importance to the Energy Solar System Weather/atmosphere on Earth Moon phases Describe the nine planets and their relative position from the Sun. Describe the unique characteristics of planet Earth. Design and interpret a scale model of the solar system. A scale model can be a physical model or mathematical representation that uses factors such as ratios, proportions, or percentages. Explain the role of gravity in the solar system. Compare and contrast the ideas of Ptolemy, Aristotle, Copernicus and Galileo related to the solar system. Create and interpret a timeline highlighting the advancements in solar system exploration over the past half century. Compare and contrast revolution and rotation and apply these terms to the relative movements of planets and moons.

5 Grade: Subject: Describe the shape of the water molecule and explain that because of its unique shape, many substances dissolve in water. Design an investigation to demonstrate the ability of water to dissolve materials. Design an investigation to determine the effects of heat on the states of water. Compare the density of liquid and solid water. Recognize that the water on Earth originated from early volcanism. Compare the amount of water located in oceans, ice/glaciers, rivers/lakes/streams, atmosphere and underground with the total amount of water on Earth. Recognize that usable freshwater is a very small part of the total water on Earth. Model and explain how the expansion of water when it freezes is responsible for the physical breakup of Earth materials (weathering). Design an investigation to model the action of acidified water on building material such as concrete, limestone or marble. Observe and describe evidence of chemical weathering in the local environment. Dev. 03/ ecosystem. Give an example of each. Analyze ways to maintain water quality within a watershed and forecast potential water related issues that may become important in the future. Critique a media article concerning water use or water quality. Analyze and evaluate the science concepts involved. Model and describe how day and night and the phases of the moon occur. Model and describe how the Earth s axis tilt causes the seasons. Discuss the relationship between the gravitational pull of the moon and the cycle of tides. Model and name the phases of the moon in order as they occur.

6 Grade: Subject: Assessment Related Literature Analyze the importance of water for agriculture, power generation and public health. Discuss the importance of protection and maintaining water resources. Design an investigation to determine the adhesive and cohesive properties of water. Glencoe Book K Related news articles Guided reading Applicable handouts Glencoe Book K and M Related news articles Guided reading Applicable handouts Glencoe Book M and J Related news articles Guided reading Appropriate literature Technology PowerPoint PowerPoint PowerPoint Dev. 03/2008 6