6th Grade Science
The main focus of the study covers the North Carolina Essential Standards. Our curriculum is very vocabulary and concept-driven, which involves researching and studying the content. Sixth-grade students are not required to take an end-of-grade (EOG) science test.
This year in science, we will use STEMscopes online textbook by Accelerate Learning for grades 5 - 8. STEMscopes is an online science curriculum for teaching science accompanied by a printed student notebook. STEMscopes is aligned with the state standards and focuses on student learning through hands-on exploration and inquiry. Each lesson includes a series of investigations and activities, allowing students to “learn by doing” and fully engage in the scientific process. STEMscopes supports the belief that students learn best through hands-on experiences with experiments, exploration of ideas, interpretation of what they observe, and their ability to relate scientific concepts to the real world.
The curriculum covers topics in Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Some adjustments may be made throughout the year to cater to the needs of students, but the general course outline is as follows:
Physical Science
Earth Science
Life Science
Link to NC 6th Grade Science Essential Standards
The main focus of the study covers the North Carolina Essential Standards. Our curriculum is very vocabulary and concept-driven, which involves researching and studying the content. Sixth-grade students are not required to take an end-of-grade (EOG) science test.
This year in science, we will use STEMscopes online textbook by Accelerate Learning for grades 5 - 8. STEMscopes is an online science curriculum for teaching science accompanied by a printed student notebook. STEMscopes is aligned with the state standards and focuses on student learning through hands-on exploration and inquiry. Each lesson includes a series of investigations and activities, allowing students to “learn by doing” and fully engage in the scientific process. STEMscopes supports the belief that students learn best through hands-on experiences with experiments, exploration of ideas, interpretation of what they observe, and their ability to relate scientific concepts to the real world.
The curriculum covers topics in Life Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. Some adjustments may be made throughout the year to cater to the needs of students, but the general course outline is as follows:
Physical Science
- Wave properties
- Electromagnetic Spectrum and Sight
- Vibrations
- Atoms and Elements
- Heat’s Effect on Atoms
- Comparing Physical Properties
- Transfer of Heat and Electricity
- Effects of Electromagnetic Waves
Earth Science
- Sun, Earth, and Moon systems
- Tides, rotation, orbits, seasons, moon phases, eclipses
- Tides, rotation, orbits, seasons, moon phases, eclipses
- Earth’s Ability to Support Life
- Space Exploration
- Earth’s Structure
- Plate Tectonics
- Formation of Soil
- Good Health and Soil
Life Science
- Plant Structures and Functions
- Plant Processes
- Energy Flow through Food Webs
- Plant Response to External Stimuli
- Abiotic Factors of Biomes
Link to NC 6th Grade Science Essential Standards