6th+Grade

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Sixth grade science is an activity-centered program providing students with the opportunity to learn science concepts through a student’s own experiences. The problems presented in each activity are inquiry structures, asking students to think about the purpose and meaning of the activity they are to perform. They are engaged at each step of the scientific method and are encouraged to ask questions and give suggestions while conducting experiments and evaluating their results. Investigations are done in small collaborative groups where students learn to share ideas, data and experiences. Inquiry based units studied are environmental sciences, atmospheric studies, and astronomy.

Sixth grade science is an inquiry-based program providing students with the opportunity to learn science concepts through hands-on experiences. The topics presented with each investigation are structured to allow for multiple answers, asking students to think about the purpose and meaning of the activity they are asked to perform. Each student will be engaged at each step of the process; incorporating the scientific method while he/she are encouraged to ask questions and give suggestions while conducting the experiments and evaluating their results. The projects are carried out in small collaborative groups where students learn to share ideas, data and experiences, as well as whole class investigations, where the students work individually to accomplish separate parts a larger assignment. Environmental science forms the basis for the year’s study, particularly wildlife conservation, field ecology, earth science, and eco-cultural studies.