6th Grade Science
September 22nd-26th

South Dakota Science Standard(s) Covered:
 Indicator 1: Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.
- Recognize scientific knowledge as not merely a set of static facts, but is dynamic and affords the best current explanations.

Monday
  • Explain the importance of the International System of Units, and give four examples of SI units.
  • Review the history of the metric system.
  • Review the base units of the metric system.

Assignment:  International System of Units Presentation and Notes (8).  Background Research Plan due. 

  
Tuesday
  • Understand the simplicity of converting metric units using a "metric ladder".
  • Practice conversion of metric units.
  • Use the metric system when determining the length of objects.

Assignment:  Measuring length (11).

  
Wednesday
  • Explain the importance of the International System of Units, and give four examples of SI units.
  • Review the history of the metric system.
  • Review the base units of the metric system.
  • Understand the simplicity of converting metric units using a "metric ladder".
  • Practice conversion of metric units.

Assignment: Measuring length (11).

  
Thursday
  • Research the history of similar experiments or inventions.
  • Research definitions of all important words and concepts that describe science project.
  • Answer all background research plan questions.

Assignment:   Background Research Plan.  Research for science fair project.  http://auth.grolier.com/login/go_login_page.html

 
Friday
  • Research the history of similar experiments or inventions.
  • Research definitions of all important words and concepts that describe science project.
  • Answer all background research plan questions.

Assignment:   Background Research Plan.  Research for science fair project.  http://auth.grolier.com/login/go_login_page.html

 

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