6th grade science- p bworks（第六年级科学- p bworks）.doc

6th Grade Science Westgate Christian Academy The 6th grade science curriculum aligns with the Show-Me Standards according to the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. (For more information, visit .) The course is hands-on and inquiry-based, providing students with a solid foundation in life, earth, and physical science which will be built upon in 7th and 8th grade. Lab work and experimental design are a large part of the course. Both the leading scientific theories and Creation science will be addressed, with the Bible serving as the ultimate authority. Students will learn ways to defend their faith from both a scientific and Biblical point of view. General Goals Students will learn… …characteristics and interactions of microorganisms, plants, and fungi. …characteristics and behaviors of animals. …interactions of organisms with their environments, including human responsibilities. …processes and interactions of earth’s surface. …properties and principles of matter. …properties and principles of sound and light. …processes of scientific inquiry. …the impact of science, technology, and human activity on resources and the environment. …God is the Author of science and the Creator of the universe and everything in it, including humanity. Curriculum Objectives Topic Objectives Level of Mastery Characteristics and Interactions of Microorganisms, Plants, and Fungi List the characteristics of all living things and the resources necessary for survival. Introduction, Practice, Mastery Compare and contrast bacteria and viruses, and explain why viruses are not living things. Introduction, Practice, Mastery Classify and describe different unicellular and multicellular organisms. Introduction, Practice Describe the process of photosynthesis. Introduction, Practice Characteristics and Behaviors of Animals Compare and contrast the 6 major groups of animals (invertebrates, fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals). Introduc