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Online Middle School Science 6 Syllabus

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Science 6 is the first building block course in the development of a student’s understanding of the basics of the natural sciences (Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science). The first half of Science 6 covers basic physical science concepts, such as: the atom, matter, energy, pressure, motion, forces, conduction, and convection. The second half of the course is predominantly the Earth science concepts of: Earth’s spheres and zones, the water cycle, weather, rocks and minerals, and wind and water. The final two modules of the course provide the student with a brief introduction to life science concepts, which is the focus of Science 7.

Textbook: Science 6 - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021

Course objectives:

Throughout the course, you will meet the following goals:

  • Describe the International System of Units and how they are used in science.
  • Explain the five states of matter and phase changes.
  • Describe the basic physical science concepts of energy, pressure, work, and conduction.
  • List and describe Newton’s Law of Motion.
  • Explain various Earth science concepts, such as: spheres and zones, the water cycle, weather, types of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and erosion and deposition.
  • Describe the basics of life science topics, including: the cell and body systems.

 

Contents:
Semester A
1: Measurement and the Atom
2: States of Matter
3: Solubility and Thermal Energy
4: Pressure
5: Graphs and Motion
6: Motion and Forces
7: Repulsion and Attraction
8: Work, Energy, and Mass
9: Conduction, Convection, and Radiation

Semester B
10: Earth’s Spheres and Zones
11: The Water Cycle
12: Weather
13: Types of Rocks
14: Rocks and Minerals
15: Earth’s Changing Surface
16: Wind and Water
17: What is a Cell?
18: Body Systems

Grading Scale                                                                                    

A = 90-100%                                                                          

B = 80-89%                                                                            

C = 70-79%                                                                                                                   

D = 60-69%                                                                           

F = under 59%

Grade Weighting

Chapter Quizzes…………. 35%
Written Assignments……. 35%
Mid-Term/Final Exams…. 30%

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