SCIENCE
The Grade 6 Science Curriculum
consists of the following units:
- Solar System
In this unit we will learn
about meeting needs in space, space travel and technological developments,
Canadian contributions to space research, positive and negative impacts of
space research, the sun and planets as well as the changing phases of the moon.
- Electricity
In this unit we will learn
about static and current electricity, electrical safety, circuits, insulators,
conductors, switches, electromagnets, motors, generators, renewable resources
and reducing energy consumption.
- Flight
In this unit we will learn
about air pressure and fluids, Bernoulli’s Principle, forces that impact flight
as well as aircraft.
- Diversity of Living Things
In this unit we will learn
about classification systems, five kingdoms, classification keys, local
environments, invertebrates, arthropods, vertebrates as well as contributions
of scientists.
Design Process
Each of the above listed units will
include a design process component as mandated by the Department of Education.
The goal of the design process is for students to develop skills and attitudes
that lead to a broader understanding of technological problem solving.
Evaluation
and Assessment
Students will be assessed on
assignments, research and presentations, tests and quizzes, design process,
labs and reports.
Websites
The Five Kingdoms
Monera
Classification Key
Invertebrates
Sponge
Arthropod
Worm
Mollusc
Canadian Astronauts
NASA
Flight
Bernoulli’s Principle
How airplane wings and sailboat sails work is often explained using Bernoulli’s Principle, but is it correct? Many scientists think there is more to it. This will get you thinking about it, especially if you plan to travel in an airplane or a sailboat. (2:51)
Lift, Drag and the Aerodynamics of Flight
Airplanes range in size from tiny to gigantic, yet four basic principles of flight apply to all of them. This illustrated flight simulator presentation takes you along for the ride and makes the principles easy to understand. (7:13)
Electricity
Electrostatics / Electric Force and Charge
Electric Charge and Force: Definition, Repulsion and AttractionWhat is electricity? Where does it come from? Why do magnets attract and repel? How do atoms fit in to this? Illustrated answers to these questions will help you understand some difficult concepts. (6:40)
Electrical Circuits
Series and Parallel Electrical Circuits – for KidsLearn what makes an electrical circuit and how to distinguish between series and parallel circuits. Find out why you might prefer one type of circuit over another for a particular application. (7:16)
Solar System
The Planets of the Solar System
Exploring our Solar System: Planets and Space for KidsLearn some basic facts about our solar system and get to know the names of the planets that rotate around the Sun. (11:54)
Day and Night Cycles on Earth
Day and Night Explanation, CausesTwo animated actors use a globe and a lamp to explain the phenomena of day and night cycles on Earth. (4:45)
The Seasons
Bill Nye Explains SeasonsBill Nye the Science Guy explains why we have seasons on Earth. (4:45)
Moon Phases
Phases of the Moon – Explanation for KidsThis video explains how the relative positions of the Sun, Moon and Earth determine how much of the Moon we can see from Earth at any particular time. We describe the phenomenon as phases of the Moon. (6:33)
Eclipses of the Moon
NASA – Lunar Eclipse EssentialsThis short animated video on lunar eclipses from the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) explains why people on Earth sometimes see what appears to be a temporary disappearance of the Moon. (1:46)
Eclipses of the Sun
Solar Eclipse Educational VideoWhat are solar eclipses and how often do they occur? They occur more often than most people think, but the chance of seeing one depends on where you live and where you are willing to travel. (5:00)
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