INTERCONNECTIONS 6 Science and Social Studies: a Thematic Approach
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INTERCONNECTIONS 6th Science and Social Studies: A Thematic Approach Department of Teaching and Learning Salt Lake City, UT Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 1 Notes: Foldable: Graphic organizer where students fold the paper and then write/draw information in each section. Do an internet search for some examples. eMedia: Online media content provider that can be accessed through UEN.org. Video files can be shown directly from the website or can be downloaded and saved (recommended). Document Camera: Overhead camera that connects to the computer and LCD projector so that the entire class can see a single document or book. HUE brand can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $50 or less. LCD Projector: The electronic copy of the manual can be used on the LCD instead of making copies, or to take advantage of the color graphics in the electronic version. Nystrom Atlas: Recommended to have a class set for each grade level. Contact Kim Sorensen at Nystrom for a current catalog. 801-969-5737. Book/Video list: A spreadsheet of all suggested materials is available on the Interconnections website (or Intranet for GSD employees). The teacher may always substitute another book if they do not have the suggested title. Books go out of print, or may not be as appropriate for every student. Teachers can use their judgment on replacing a book or video. Supplies: The science supplies are listed in a spreadsheet on the Interconnections website (or Intranet for GSD employees). Suggestions for where to purchase items can be found in the spreadsheet. Website: http://www.graniteschools.org/departments/teachinglearning/Curriculum/intercon nectins/Pages/default.aspx Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 2 6th Grade Table of Contents 5-Welcome 6-Imagine It! Correlations 7-Unit 1 Microorganisms 9-Essential Question 1 How does the structure of microorganisms relate to their function or environment? 11-Microorganisms 17-Essential Question 2 In what negative ways do humans and microorganism interact? 19-Disease Microorganisms 23-Essential Question 3 What changes occur in foods due to the action of microorganisms? 25-Microbe Investigation 31-Grocery Store Microbes 37-Essential Question 4 How has science developed positive uses of microorganisms? 39-Decay and Composition 43-Scientists and Microbiology 47-Unit 2 Cause & Effect: Ancient Civilizations 49-Essential Question 1 How did geography affect the development f early civilizations? 51-Where in the World Does History Happen? 57-Emerging Civilizations 61-The Fertile Crescent 65-Mesopotamia 71-Essential Question 2 How has religion played a role in history from ancient times through today? 73-Ancient Beliefs 75-The Gods Must be Crazy, Part 1 81-The Gods Must be Crazy, Part 2 85-Essential Question 3 How can modern governments trace some of their ideas to those in ancient civilizations? 87-Government of the People 95-Essential Question 4 How did the earliest civilizations create technologies and systems to meet their needs? 97-Show me the Evidence 101-The Most Excellent Civilization 105-Unit 3 Transformations: The Middle Ages & the Renaissance 107-Essential Question 1 How does physical geography affect economic and cultural expansion? 109-The Wonder of the World 115-The Spice World 119-Essential Question 2 Why was religion so important in the Middle Ages and Renaissance and how do relation from those times continue to impact us today? 121-Two Worlds Collide 123-Relevant Today: Religion in the Middle Ages and Renaissance 129-History Makers 133-Essential Question 3 How did governments take steps toward self-rule during the Middle Ages and Renaissance? 135-From Feudalism to Self-Rule 145-Rise of the City States 151-Essential Question 4 Why is the Renaissance considered a rebirth of cultural and intellectual pursuits? 153-A Renaissance of Ideas Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 3 157-Unit 4 Transformations: Energy of Heat, Light & Sound 159-Essential Question 1 How can energy be transferred from one material to another? 161-Conduction 165-Convection 169-Radiation 175-Essential Question 2 In why ways can visible light be changed? 177-Reflecting Light 181-Refraction: The Bending of Light 185-Light: Sources and Colors 193-Essential Question 3 How can changes in vibrations create sound? 195-Conduction of Sound 199-Good Vibrations 205-Unit 5 Change: The Universe in Motion 207-Essential Question 1 In what ways do the Earth, sun and moon affect each other? 209-Moon Phases 215-More Moon Phases 219-Essential Question 2 How does the position of the Earth in the solar system affect the condition of life on our planet? 221-Orbit, Revolution, Rotation 223-Seaons 229-Essential Question 3 How does the force of gravity affect all matter in the universe? 231-Gravity 235-Essential Question 4 How are the planets and other objects in the solar system similar to and different from Earth? 237-Tour of the Solar System 245-Distance in the Solar System 249-Like Earth? 253-Essential Question 5 What can learn from the night sky? 255-Constellation Myths 257Constellation Tubes 259-The Stars in Motion 263-Tools of the Astronomer 267-Unit 6 Change: Revolution and the Modern World 269-Essential Question 1 Why do people revolt? 271-Revolutionary Reasons 275-Essential Question 2 How is revolution a catalyst for change? 277-Winds of Change 281-Essential Question 3 How did major conflicts of the 20th century affect the world today? 283-World at War, Part 1 287-World at War, Part 2 289-World at War, Part 3 295-Essential Question 4 What are possible solutions to the global issues we face today? 297-Into the Future: Global Solutions 301-Essential Question 5 What rights and responsibilities do we have in today’s world? 303-Rights, Respect and Responsibility in a Global World Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 4 Welcome to Interconnections! Interconnections is a thematic approach to teaching the Utah elementary science and social studies core curricula. Introduced over a decade ago, Interconnections was and continues to be a collaborative effort of classroom teachers, media coordinators, curriculum specialists, and district administrators. The 2011 revised program honors the past, yet embraces current research, resources, and technology. Built on the Backward Design* model, each grade level in the 2011 program includes four to six units sequenced to build on skills and knowledge outlined in the curricula and assessed through state criterion-referenced tests (CRTs). Each unit includes an enduring understanding and three to five essential questions designed to teach both science and social studies comprehensively and efficiently. Time is a precious instructional resource. Interconnections recognizes this and consolidates resources, ancillary materials, and lesson plans into one user-friendly notebook per grade level. Theme-related graphics associate individual lessons and support materials with specific units of instruction. In addition to the notebook, electronic versions of the program replace the need for overheads and excessive photocopying. Program updates and support services are available through the Granite School District Interconnections website. The look may be new, but the philosophy remains the same. Students need to recognize authentic connections among content areas and use them to enhance their skills and understanding of a given subject. Students must be engaged in learning tasks that promote life skills and higher-level thinking. Students need opportunities to apply their reading and writing abilities during science and social studies instruction. While Interconnections adheres to this philosophy, it honors the expertise of individual classroom teachers and encourages them to make program adjustments as necessary to meet the needs of individual students and classrooms. 6th Grade Pacing Map Unit 1 Unit 2 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 Unit 6 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 5 weeks 10 weeks 5 weeks (complete before science CRTs) *Understanding by Design, Grant P. Wiggins & Jay McTighe Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 5 Imagine It! Correlations with Interconnections 6th Grade Taking a Ancient Great Earth in Art and 6th Grade Stand Civilizations Ecology Expectations Action Impact Unit III, EQ Interconnections None Unit II, EQ 2 None Unit I, EQ 4 None 4 Science & Social Studies Interconnections: A Thematic Approach 6 Sixth Grade Interconnections Unit I Investigations: Microorganisms Enduring Understanding: Microorganisms are living things that are too small to see without magnification. They range from simple to complex, are found almost everywhere and are both helpful and harmful. Essential Questions • How does the structure of microorganisms relate to their function or environment? • In what negative ways do humans and microorganisms interact? • What changes occur in foods due to the action of microorganisms? • How has science developed positive uses of microorganisms? Core Curriculum Concepts/Skills: investigation, scale, relationship, communication, demonstration, observation, complexity, summarize Core Standards Science Standard V: Students will understand that microorganisms range from simple to complex, are found almost everywhere, and are both helpful and harmful. Objective 1: Observe and summarize information about microorganisms. Objective 2: Demonstrate the skills needed to plan and conduct an experiment to determine a microorganism’s requirements in a specific environment. Objective 3: Identify positive