The 6th Grade Science program consists of Earth Science topics.  The Earth is an interesting place.   Think about what natural events are happening on Earth this very  second.  Earthquakes are occurring, volcanoes could be erupting, mountains are growing, clouds are covering the sky; there are so many.  As I teach about these actions, I will focus not only on what is happening but why it is  happening and what else can take place because of it.  Make sense?  You'll see  what I mean. 

Think of Earth's existence as a "story", and the units we will do are all linked to this "story".  The "story" is organized and will be "told" in this order:

    1.  How the Earth began/Pangaea

    3.  Archeology/ Paleontology

    4.  Rocks/ Rock Cycle 

    5. Weathering and Erosion

    6.  Earthquakes

    7.  Volcanoes

    8.  Water

    9.  Air

    10.  Weather

    11.  Seasons

    12.  Astronomy

At any time the above list is due to change.  As current events occur, I feel it is necessary to modify and adjust my plans.

Each unit will be collected and saved in your homemade folder.  In June, I will hand this back to you, I urge you to save it in a safe place for 2 years. These folders will be used to help you prepare and review for the 8th grade New York State Science assessment.