SOUTH CAROLINA 6TH GRADE SCIENCE
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    • 6.S.1A.1 Practice 1: Asking Questions
    • 6.S.1A.2 Practice 2: Develop and Use Models
    • 6.S.1A.3 Practice 3: Planning & Carrying Out Investigations
    • 6.S.1A.4 Practice 4: Analyzing & Interpreting Data
    • 6.S.1A.5 Practice 5: Using Mathematics & Computational Thinking >
      • How to Solve Dimensional Analysis Problems
    • 6.S.1A.6 Practice 6: Constructing Explanations & Designing Solutions
    • 6.S.1A.7 Practice 7: Engaging In Argument From Evidence
    • 6.S.1A.8 Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluation, & Communicating Information
    • 6.S.1B.1 Practice 9: Construct Devices or Design Solutions
  • ENERGY
    • 6.P.3A.1- FORMS OF ENERGY
    • 6.P.3A.2 TRANSFER BETWEEN KINETIC & POTENTIAL, LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY
    • 6.P.3A.3 ENERGY TRANSFER IN ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS
    • 6.P.3A.4 ELECTROMAGNETS, GENERATORS & ELECTRIC MOTORS
    • 6.P.3A.5 CONDUCTION, CONVECTION, RADIATION & HEAT TRANSFER
    • 6.P.3A.6 DESIGN & TEST MODELS TO INCREASE OR DECREASE HEAT TRANSFER BY CONDUCTION, CONVECTION & RADIATION
    • 6.P.3B.1 SIMPLE & COMPOUND/COMPLEX MACHINES
    • 6.P.3B.2 MACHINE EFFICIENCY, MECHANICAL ADVANTAGE & WORK
    • ENGINEERING DESIGN
    • ENERGY REVIEW ZOMBIE TURKEY-ENERGY UNIT REVIEW
    • PASS ENERGY UNIT STUDY GUIDES
  • WEATHER
    • WEATHER LABS
    • 6.E.2A.1 PROPERTIES OF THE ATMOSPHERE
    • 6.E.2A.2 HUMAN VS. NATURE'S IMPACT ON ATMOSPHERE
    • 6.E.2A.3 WATER CYCLE
    • 6.E.2B.1 INTERPRETING WEATHER MAPS, TOOLS & CLOUDS
    • 6.E.2B.2 AIR MASSES, PRESSURES & FRONTS
    • 6.E.2B.3 SOLAR ENERGY & CONVECTION'S IMPACT ON CLIMATE (GLOBAL WINDS, JET STREAM, OCEAN CURRENTS)
    • 6.E.2B.4 CHARACTERISTICS OF CLIMATE
    • PASS WEATHER UNIT STUDY GUIDES
  • PLANTS
    • 6.L.4A.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE
    • 6.L.4A.2 CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE
    • 6.L.5A.1 HOW PROTIST (EUGLENA, PARAMECIUM & OMEBA) & FUNGI OBTAIN ENERGY
    • 6.L.5A.2 HOW FUNGI RESPOND TO EXTERNAL STIMULI
    • 6.L.5B.1 HOW VASCULAR/NONVASCULAR TRANSPORT FOOD/WATER
    • 6.L.5B.2 PHOTOSYNTHESIS, RESPIRATION & TRANSPIRATION
    • 6.L.5B.3 STRUCTURAL ADAPTATIONS/PROCESSES FLOWERING PLANTS USE FOR DEFENSE, SURVIVAL & REPRODUCTION >
      • GERMINATION
      • FLOWERS
    • 6.L.5B.4 HOW ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES AFFECT GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF FLOWERING PLANTS
    • 6.L.5B.5 PLANT RESPONSE TO EXTERNAL STIMULI
    • PLANT DOCTORS
    • PASS PLANT UNIT STUDY GUIDES
  • ANIMALS
    • 6.L.4A.1 CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE
    • 6.L.4A.2 CLASSIFICATION STRUCTURE
    • 6.L.4B.2 STRUCTURAL ADAPTATIONS FOR DEFENSE, MOVEMENT & OBTAINING RESOURCES
    • 6.L.4B.1 COMMON CHARACTERISTICS OF VERTEBRATES/INVERTEBRATES
    • 6.L.4B.5 ENDOTHERMIC & ECTOTHERMIC
    • 6.L.4B.3 RESPONSE TO ENVIRONMENTAL STIMULI
    • 6.L.4B.4 CLASSIFY INNATE & LEARNED BEHAVIORS
    • ANIMAL BENCHMARK REVIEW
    • PASS ANIMAL UNIT STUDY GUIDES
  • SC PASS REVIEW
  • VIRTUAL LABS

FORMS OF ENERGY

6.P.3A.1  Analyze and interpret data to describe the properties and compare sources of different forms of energy (including mechanical, electrical, chemical, radiant, and thermal). 


Essential Knowledge

Thermal (Heat) energy


●  Thermal energy is the energy that is associated with the motion of the particles in a substance.

●  All matter is made up of atoms (particles) that move faster when they heat up. The faster the particles move, the higher the temperature.

●  Heat energy is the transfer of thermal energy.

●  Heat energy always moves from hotter objects to cooler objects.

Radiant energy


●  Energy which is transferred through electromagnetic waves such as visible light, ultraviolet light or X- rays.

●  Solar energy is a type of radiant energy.
          ○  Green plants use solar energy during photosynthesis.
          ○  Most of the energy that we use on Earth originally came from the Sun.

●  Sources of radiant energy include, but are not limited to, stars, light bulbs, and microwaves.

Chemical energy

●  Chemical energy is energy stored within the chemical bonds in matter.

●  Chemical energy can be released, for example in batteries or sugar/food, when these substances react to form new substances.

Electrical energy

●  Electrical energy is the energy flowing in an electric circuit.

●  Sources of electrical energy include: stored chemical energy in batteries; solar energy in solar cells; fuels or hydroelectric energy in generators.

Mechanical energy

● Mechanical energy is the energy due to the motion (kinetic) and position (potential) of an object. When objects are set in motion or are in a position where they can be set in motion, they have mechanical energy.

○ Mechanical Potential energy:
Potential energy is stored energy. Mechanical                 potential energy is related to the position of an object.

A stretched rubber band has potential energy. This is called elastic potential energy.

A book on a shelf has potential energy. Since gravity can pull the book to the floor, this is called gravitational potential energy. The height and mass of an object affect gravitation potential energy.

● Gravitational potential energy is greater when the height of an object is greater because more kinetic energy was required to raise the object to the greater height. 

Gravitational potential energy is greater when the mass of the object is greater because more kinetic energy is required to lift the heavier object.

●  Examples of this can include, but are not limited to, lifting a book to a height of 2 meters instead of 1 meter; and lifting a basketball to a height of one meter and then lifting a bowling ball to a height of 1 meter.


○ Mechanical Kinetic energy:

Kinetic energy is the energy an object has due to its motion.  Mechanical kinetic energy increases as an object moves faster.


SONGS & CHANTS

What is Friction?

CLASSROOM RESOURCES

ENERGY WARM UPS

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ENERGY UNIT VOCABULARY

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ENERGY UNIT BENCHMARK REVIEW

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ENERGY UNIT FILL-IN-THE-BLANK BOOKLET

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FORMS OF ENERGY FOLDABLE

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SCIENCE WEBSITE RESOURCES

Gizmo Exploration- Forms of Energy

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DISCOVERY EDUCATION- Types of Energy

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LABS

CIRCUIT OF INQUIRY LAB

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MAKING A BATTERY LAB

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How to Make a Lemon Battery


Blended Learning Rotation 2: Direct Independent Technology Work Video with Viewing Guide

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