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Science Curriculum
Science - Grade 6

Research and Inquiry
Observation: Properties
The learner will be able to apply the scientific method to an earth science investigation. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Inquiry: Scientific Method
The learner will be able to utilize scientific method to find solution to scientific problem. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Research: Control and Variable
The learner will be able to understand importance of "control" and "Variable" in science experiment. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Comprehension, Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Research: Hypotheses
The learner will be able to write hypotheses. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Inquiry: Evaluate Claims
The learner will be able to evaluate claims of advertisers by comparing objective, quantifiable information and design and conduct scientific tests to compare qualities of several brands of paper towels. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Research: Math- Metric System
The learner will be able to use the metric system and its application to science and be able to convert measures within the metric system. (NJCCCS 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Alternative Actions Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Scientists: Qualities
The learner will be able to understand the qualities necessary for scientists: insight, reasoning, energy, skill, and creativity. In addition, scientists must be open minded, honest, and have a tolerance for ambiguity and skepticism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Scientists Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Inquiry: Components
The learner will be able to understand the different components of a scientific inquiry: evaluate results of investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and scientific theories.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Scientific Inquiry Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Scientific Data: Communicate
The learner will be able to communicate scientific information.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Scientific Data Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Scientific Theories: Understand/Open
The learner will be able to understand that scientific theories are open to modifications. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Investigations: Scientific Theories Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Data: Assessment/Make/Explanations
The learner will be able to use scientific data to make reasonable explanations. (NJCCCS 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Data: Assessment Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Problem Solving: Evaluation of Results
The learner will be able to evaluate the results of a problem. (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.5).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Problem Solving Evaluation Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Data: Analysis/Interpretation/Formulate
The learner will be able to analyze scientific data to formulate a solution. (NJCCCS 5.1, 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Data: Analysis/Interpretation Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Evidence: Descriptions/Develop
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop descriptions. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Evidence Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Investigations: Scientific Knowledge
The learner will be able to understand that scientific investigations are driven by current knowledge. (NJCCCS 5.1).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Investigations Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Math & Science: Importance
The learner will be able to understand the importance of mathematics in all aspects of scientific inquiries. (NJCCCS 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Math & Science Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
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Earth and Space Science
Earth Science: Minerals
The learner will be able to describe nature and the characteristis of minerals. (NJCCCS 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Geology: Processes
The learner will be able to define geology and give examples of the forces and processes that have shaped and changed the Earth confirming the concept that geology is the study of Earth and the forces of change that have shaped its out layer. (NJCCCS 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Geology: Climate and Landforms
The learner will be able to describe how Earths's climate affected landforms and life forms over time confirming the concept that systems of weathering and erosions break down rock material and move it from place to place and that the location of land masses and continents have changed over time by movements of crustal plates. (NJCCCS 5.2, 5.3. 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Geology: Cenozoic Era
The learner will be able to reconstruct how glaciers may have affected landforms in the most recent ice ages of the Cenozoic Era (NJCCCS 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Geology: Continents
The learner will be able to analyze the movements of the continents and identify land features associated with plate boundaries confirming the concept that location of land masses and continents have changed over time by movement of crustal plates (NJCCCS 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Earthquakes: Causes and Measurement
The learner will be able to discuss earthquakes with particular emphasis on causes, measurement and their effect on society. (NJCCCS 5.8, 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Volcanoes: Type, Causes and Impact
The learner will be able to discuss volcanoes with specific emphasis on types, causes and impact on the earth. (NJCCCS 5.8, 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Oceans: History
The learner will be able to relate a brief hisory of the earth's oceans. (NJCCCS 5.8).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Oceans: Interactions and Atmosphere
The learner will be able to describe interactions of oceans and atmosphere ( NJCCCS 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Conservation of Resources
The learner will be able to discuss the importance of the ocean's living and non-living resources and ways to manage and conserve our resources. (NJCCCS 5.5, 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air   Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Oceans: Currents
The learner will be able to describe the types of currents and discuss the the factors that affect them. (NJCCCS 5.7, 5.8. 5.10).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Oceans: Waves and Movements
The learner will be able to identify wave components and movement and how they relate to each other. (NJCCCS 5.7, 5.3).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Oceans: Tides
The learner will be able to analyze tides and their relationship to the earth, sun and moon. ( NJCCCS 5.8, 5.9).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Air Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
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Physical Science
Matter: Mass
The learner will be able to understand that all matter has mass and takes up space. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Matter: Atoms
The learner will be able to understand that atoms make up all matter. (NJCCCS 5.6, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Matter: Matter vs. Non-Matter
The learner will be able to compare and contrast matter vs. non-matter. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Matter: Mass and Weight
The learner will be able to differentiate between mass and weight. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Chemicals: Reactions
The learner will be able to understand and explain synthesis and decomposition reactions (NJCCCS 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Chemistry: Elements and Compounds
The learner will be able to compare and contrast and elementd and a compound (NJCCCS 5.6).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Radioactive Decay
The learner will be able to discuss radioactive decay of elements (NJCCCS 5.6, 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Fission and Fusion
The learner will be able to compare and contrast atomic fission and fusion. (NJCCCS 5.6 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Motion: Change
The learner will be able to describe motion and changes in measured speed. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Motion: Relative to Others/Understand
The learner will be able to understand that the motion of an object is relative to other objects or backgrounds. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Motion: Relative to Others Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Motion: Force
The learner will be able to measure the force of gravity on objects at rest and the affect of motion. (NJCCCS 5.7).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Acids Application Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
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Life Science and Ecosystems
Oceans: Characteristics and Organism
The learner will be able to define the different characteristics of the ocean environment and describe three groups of marine organisms . (NJCCCS 5.5, 5.9).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Agriculture Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Organisms: Functions
The learner will be able to define how marine organisms perform their basic life functions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Organisms Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Environment: Diversity
The learner will be able to explain the diversity of life within the marine environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Environment Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Environment: Zones
The learner will be able to define the zones within the marine environment and identify two main ocean environments and describe the organism and ecological zones of each (NJCCCS 5.5, 5.8).
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Environment Knowledge Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Habitats: Compare/Contrast
The learner will be able to compare and contrast the different marine habitats.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Habitats Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Environment: Chemical & Physi
The learner will be able to describe the chemical and physical balance within the marine environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Environment Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Fossils: Origin
The learner will be able to analyze fossils to gain an understanding of the origin of living and non-living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Fossils Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Fossils: Extinction
The learner will be able to analyze fossils to gain an understanding of the extinction of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Fossils Analysis Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Marine Biology: Processes
The learner will be able to understand the fundamental processes of research and inquiry in marine biology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Marine Biology Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Organisms: Interdependence
The learner will be able to understand the interdependence of organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Organisms Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
Living Systems
The learner will be able to understand that in order to maintain chemical and physical organization, living systems must have continual energy input.
Strand Bloom's Scope Source Activities
Living Systems Comprehension Master New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, National Science Education Standards, The Higher Order Learning (1999) Curriculum, Chester Science Currriculum Committee and Sixth Grade Teachers. Classroom
  
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