Huntsville City Schools - Instructional Guide

Huntsville City Schools - Instructional Guide 2015-2016 Course: Honors Science Grade: Sixth Grade 1st Nine Weeks

1st Nine Weeks

Standard “I Can” Statements Resources Pacing Recommendation Scientific Process and I can make predictions and Pearson: Science and 9 days Application Skills estimations Technology Book- Ch. 1

I can use one variable in an LTF: Penny Lab and experiment Whirligig Lollapalooza

I can create a working definition for the terms “independent” and “dependent” variables.

I can explain how to design and conduct an experiment so that it uses sound scientific principles.

I can explain what scientific inquiry is and how it involves posing questions and developing hypothesis. 1 Al COS 1 I can independently and Pearson: Chapter 12 2 days Identify global patterns of collaboratively record ideas and atmospheric movement, questions about earth’s weather AMSTI Weather and including El Nino, the Gulf and climate. Climate Lesson 1 Stream, the jet stream, Coriolis effect, and global I can create a working definition of Pearson: Chapter 12 5 days winds that influence local the term “vortex”. weather. AMSTI Weather and  predicting local weather I can compare and contrast storms, Climate: Lesson 2, Lesson and weather patterns tornadoes, and hurricanes. 7  Interpreting weather data through I can use the Fujita Scale to *Honors Science will be observations over time. determine the strength of a working on an independent  Using lines of latitude tornado. research project such as and longitude to locate a science fair and/or a areas of specific I can use the Saffir/Simpson Scale hurricane project. weather events. to determine the strength of a  Describing the function hurricane. of instruments and technology used to I can create a foldable to organize investigate Earth’s data from an AMSTI Weather and weather, including Climate Reading selection (page 30- barometers, 35). thermometers, wind socks, weather vanes, I can use lines of latitude and satellites, radar, longitude to locate formation of weather balloons, and hurricanes. rain gauges I can graph and analyze the heating and cooling rates of soil and water.

2 I can describe the atmosphere and Pearson: Chapter 12 6 days it’s layers. AMSTI Weather and I can Compare land and water Climate Lesson 3 temperature at different times during a 24 hour period.

I can investigate the effect of surface temperate on the temperature of air above the surface and its resulting movement.

I can identify the major air masses that affect the weather in North America and describe how they move.

I can name and explain the main Pearson: Chapter 12 8 days types of fronts. AMSTI Weather and I can identify the tools used to Climate Lesson 4 predict and forecast the weather.

I can determine which weather instrument is used to calculate precipitation, temperature, and air pressure. I can set up and investigation that demonstrates what happens to two air masses when they meet.

3 I can develop a working definition for the term “convection current”.

I can relate the movement of air within the convection model to the formation of land and sea breezes and tornadoes.

I can explain how wind forms.

I can describe the rotation of the Pearson: Chapter 12 7 days Earth which causes surface currents and global winds to curve AMSTI Weather and Honors should as the move across Earth’s surface. Climate Lesson 5 begin making and using homemade LTF: Blowing in the Wind barometers for the project listed AMSTI weather and in the next section Climate Lesson 9 is a reinforcement of a convection model within the ocean instead of the atmosphere.

Honors Science will be developing more independent skills during labs. AL COS 3 I can explain the water cycle. AMSTI Weather and 2 days Describe water cycle and Climate: Lesson 6 its effect on earth I can model and describe how water 4 evaporates and condenses and how LTF: Evaporation and these processes play a part in cloud Condensation formation. Honors will make a I can model and describe the air homemade barometer, pressure under which clouds form. chart the data, and create a graph for 7 days.

Benchmark Review and 2 days for Assessment Review

1 day for Assessment

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2nd Nine Weeks

Standard “I Can” Statements Resources Pacing Recommendation AL COS 2 I can use origin, texture, and Pearson: Ch. 2, 6.1, and 7 5 days Describe factors that mineral composition to identify cause changes to Earth’s the three types of rocks. AMSTI Plate Tectonics: surface over time. Lesson 13  Comparing I can describe the sequence of constructive and sedimentary rock formation. LTF: Mineral Masters destructive natural LTF: Rock-N- Roll processes and their I can describe the 2 factors that LTF: We will Rock You effects of land cause change in metamorphic rock. formation. Ex. Weather, Erosion, I can illustrate the rock cycle. mining and reclamation I can determine the factors that cause weathering.

I can explain the process that wear down and build up Earth’s surfaces. 6 AL COS 2 I can illustrate the layers of the Pearson: Chapter 1.2 2 days Describe factors that earth. cause changes to Earth’s AMSTI Plate Tectonics: surface over time. I can determine the varying sizes, Lesson 8 composition, temperature, and pressure of the layers of the Earth. AL COS 4 I can explain the theory of plate Pearson: Chapter 3.3 3 days Explain the plate tectonic tectonics and continental drift. theory. AMSTI Plate Tectonics: Ex. Continental drift and I can illustrate the 3 types of Lesson 5, Lesson 6 seafloor spreading plate boundaries. LTF: Dynamic Earth I can use a model to simulate the movement of lithospheric plate as they collide, separate, and slide past each other.

I can explain convection currents within the Earth’s mantle.

I can identify the movement in the earth’s mantle as one cause of plate movement, earthquakes, and volcanoes.

I can recognize that an understanding of the motion of seismic waves can help scientists formulate hypothesis about the earth’s interior. 7 AL COS 2 I can brainstorm about possible Pearson: Chapter 4 14 days Describe factors that cause and effects of earthquakes cause changes to Earth’s and techniques for monitoring and AMSTI Plate Tectonics: surface over time. predicting them. Lesson 2, Lesson 3, Ex. Earthquakes Lesson 4, Lesson 7 I can use a spring to simulate p- COS 4 waves, s-waves, and surface waves. LTF: Mapping an Explain the plate tectonic Epicenter theory I can design and build a model  Determining energy house that is resistant to shaking. release through seismographic data using I can locate the epicenter of an data from the Mercalli earthquake using data from S-P scale and the Richter time method chart. scale. Ex. Epicenter, focus, I can plot on a world map the seismic wave, and locations and magnitudes of some subduction zone of the earthquakes that occurred during the 1990’s.

I can use the Richter Scale to determine the magnitude of an earthquake. I can use the Mercalli scale to determine the intensity of an earthquake. AL COS 2 I can classify the effects of Pearson: Chapter 5 13 days Describe factors that volcanic eruptions as either cause changes to Earth’s destructive or constructive. AMSTI Plate Tectonics: surface over time. Lesson 9, Lesson 11, Ex. Volcanoes I can devise a working definition Lesson 12, Lesson 14 8 for the words “magma” and “lava”. AL COS 4 Honors Science will Explain the plate tectonic I can identify the cause and complete AMSTI Plate theory effect of volcanic eruptions. Tectonics Exploration Ex. Lava, magma, eruption Activity Lesson 10. I can relate the viscosity of lava to the type of volcano formed.

I can compare and contrast the 3 types of volcanoes.

I can draw and label the inside of a volcano.

I can develop a working definition for the word “pyroclastic material”.

I can analyze the properties of volcanic ash sample and predict its potential effects on people, property and the environment. Benchmark Review and 2 days for Assessment Review

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3rd Nine Weeks

Standard “I Can” Statements Resources Pacing Recommendation AL COS 8 I can describe the apparent Pearson:14.1 , 14.2, 14.6 12 days Earth’s rotation, Earth’s motions of the stars and planets axial tilt, and distance from throughout the year. AMSTI Sun-Earth- the equator cause I can identify objects and Moon: Lessons 1-2, variations in the heating constellations visible without a Lesson 3 page 48-51 and cooling of various telescope. locations on Earth. I can demonstrate how earth Honors Science will  Mapping seasonal moves in space. create a constellation / changes in locations of I can record the length and angle moon myth. constellations in the of shadows cast by a shadow stick night sky at different times during the day. I can model winter and summer shadows and compare the sun’s apparent position in the sky during each season. AL COS 8 I can Explain what causes the Pearson: 14.4 7 days Earth’s rotation, Earth’s cycle of seasons on earth. axial tilt, and distance from AMSTI Sun- Earth- 11 the equator cause I can compare sunrise and sunset Moon: Lesson 3 variations in the heating times at different latitudes at and cooling of various different times throughout the LTF: Reasons for the locations on Earth. year. Seasons

I can create a working definition for the terms “revolution” and “rotate”. AL COS 9 I can explain what causes the Pearson: Chapter 14.4 7 days Identify the moon’s phases. phases of the moon. and 14.6

I can demonstrate the sun’s light AMSTI Sun- Earth- as Earth revolves around the sun. Moon: Lesson 4

I can track, model, and illustrate LTF: Moon Watch the phases of the moon as seen from Earth. Honors Science will complete AMSTI Sun- I can analyze the moon to Earth- Moon Exploration determine if it is waxing or waning. Activity Lesson 5. (Individual research I can make predictions about the project). moon’s appearance on the basis of observed patterns. AL COS 9 I can describe what causes a solar Pearson: 14.4 10 days Identify the Moon’s phases and lunar eclipse.  Describing lunar and I can analyze the conditions under AMSTI Sun- Earth- solar eclipse. which the lunar and solar eclipses Moon: Lesson 6, Lesson 7  Relating effects of occur. the moon’s positions on oceanic tides. I can describe the phases during 12 which lunar and solar eclipses occur.

I can analyze solar and lunar eclipse data and compare it to phase data.

I can develop working definitions for the terms “umbra” and “penumbra”.

I can model the shadows cast by the moon and earth.

I can graph and analyze patterns and the times in heights of tides, moonrise and moonsets times, and phases of the moon along Virginia Beach.

I can explain the tidal process between the Earth and the moon. AL COS 10 I can investigate the effects of Pearson: 16.1 6 days Describe components of the distance on the amount of energy universe and their received from a light source. AMSTI Sun- Earth- relationship to each other Moon: Lesson 8, Lesson including stars, planets and I can use a radiometer to observe 9 their moons, solar systems, the effects of solar energy. and galaxies.  Identify the impact I can describe the features that of space exploration on form on or above the sun’s 13 innovations in surface. technology. Ex. An MRI, microwave, satellite I can state the regions of the imagery, and GPS. electromagnetic spectrum.

I can explain how satellites use the electromagnetic spectrum to produce imagery. Benchmark Review and 2 days for Assessment Review

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4th Nine Weeks

Standard “I Can” Statements Resources Pacing Recommendation AL COS 10 I can explain how stars are Pearson: 16.3 and 16.4 3 days Describe components of the classified. universe and their Honors Science will be relationships to each other, I can explain the H-R diagram and developing more including stars, planets and how astronomers use it. independent skills during their moons, solar systems, labs. and galaxies.  Describing the life cycle of stars. Ex- H-R diagram AL COS 10 I can summarize the life cycle of Pearson: 16.3 and 16.4 5 days Describe components of the stars. universe and their LTF: Beyond the Black relationships to each other, I can describe what happens when Hole including stars, planets and a star runs out of fuel. their moons, solar systems, and galaxies AL COS 10 I can define a star system. Pearson: 16.5 2 days

15 Describe components of the universe and their I can identify major types of relationships to each other, galaxies. including stars, planets and their moons, solar systems, and galaxies. AL COS 11 I can describe the order and sizes Pearson: 15.1 and 15.2 5 days Describe units used to and the planets and their measure distance in space, distances from each other. AMSTI Planetary including astronomical units Systems: Lesson 2 and light years. I can create a model of the solar system from a set of scaled items. LTF: Not so Lost in Space I can use scale models to explore the relative diameters of and distances between the nine planets and the sun. AL COS 10 I can analyze patterns in planetary Pearson: 14.3, 15.4, 15.5 5 days Describe components of the motion. universe and their AMSTI Planetary relationships to each other, I can observe the motion of a Systems: Lesson 3, including stars, planets and marble when acted upon by a Lesson 7 their moons, solar systems, curved trajectory demonstrating and galaxies. gravitational pull from the sun. Honors science will complete an independent I can identify the main planet research project characteristics that distinguish for example a planet each of the inner and outer Prezi. planets. AL COS 2 I can explain how fossils form. Pearson: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 5 days Describe factors that I can identify the different kinds 16 cause changes to Earth’s of fossils. AMSTI Planetary surface over time. Systems: Lesson 5,  Distinguishing rock I can explain what happens during Lesson 8, Lesson 9 strata by geologic radioactive decay. composition. Ex. LTF: Relative Dating Predicting relative age Sands of Time of strata by fossil depth. AL COS 3 I can illustrate the carbon cycle. Pearson: 13.4 1 day Describe water and carbon biogeochemical cycles and their effects on Earth. AL COS 5 I can describe the features of the Pearson: Chapter 10 4 days Describe layers of the ocean floor. oceanic hydrosphere, LTF: Sonar Seas Staying including the pelagic zone, I can classify the subdivisions of out of Hot Water benthic, abyssal, and the two major regions of the intertidal zones. ocean floor.

AL COS 6 I can identify the ecological zone Describe regions of the of the benthic and pelagic oceanic lithosphere, environments. including the continental shelf, continental slope, and the abyssal plain. Benchmark Review and 2 days for Assessment Review

1 day for Assessment AL COS 7 I can locate and describe the Pearson: Chapter 13 7 days 17 Describe Earth’s biome tropic, temperate, and polar zones.  Identify geographic Honors science will factors that cause I can describe the different complete an independent diversity in flora and biomes found within the 3 zones. group biome project. fauna including elevation, location, and climate.