6th Grade Science Guide

Grade 6

YEAR AT A GLANCE

Unit 1

Unit 2

Unit 3

Unit 4

Unit 5

Suggested Pacing

3-6Weeks

4Weeks

8Weeks

8Weeks

9Weeks

Unit

Moon & Seasons

Solar System Matter & Energy Weather & Climate Ecosystems

6.2.1 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4

6.3.1 6.3.2 6.3.3 6.3.4

6.4.1 6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4

Science Performance Expectations

6.1.2 6.1.3

6.1.1

Writing Focus

Narrative

Informational

Argument

Information

Argument

Scale Evaluate Infer Bibliography Credibility Paraphrase

Claim Source Characteristic

Analyze Conclude Sequence

Compare Contrast Summarize

Discover Evidence Calculate

Prioritized Vocabulary

#1 - Benchmark Cluster Standard 6.1.1 October

#2 - Benchmark Cluster Standard 6.2.2 Dec/January ● Archimedes takes a Bath ● Ice Balloons ● Why dowe

#3 - Benchmark Cluster Standard 6.4.2 April/May

Benchmark Testing Window

SALTA Extensions - Exemplars Program

● Why do some Tree Species Seemto Dominate?

● Weather

Expressions: Are they True?

useSalt on theRoads?

Accessing the District-Wide Standards-Based Assessment (DWSBA)

RISE Benchmarks will be utilized for the DWSBA in order to give students an opportunity to practice using the tools in the RISE portal prior to the assessment. These assessments can be found, previewed, and administered at https://utahrise.org/. Please follow this How To Guide for step by step instructions of administering a benchmark assessment. If you need an account, contact Cindy.Perry@canyonsdistrict.org.