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1st Quarter Focus
Quantitative vs. Qualitative
Replication of Investigations
Mechanical Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
Conservation of Energy
Forces (contact/non-contact, balanced/unbalanced)
Law of Gravity
Friction/Air Resistance
Distance Time Graph
Vocabulary:
science, scientific method, experiment, observation/inference, hypothesis, quantitative, qualitative, replication, repetition, mechanical energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, conservation of energy, law of gravity, friction/air resistance, speed, velocity, distance/speed/time graph, constant speed, positive acceleration, negative acceleration, contact force, non-contact force, net force, balanced/unbalanced, friction, electrical, magnetic, gravitational
2nd Quarter Focus
Observation vs. Inference
Hypotheses
Conclusions
Scientific Process
Types of Inquiries
Mechanical Weathering
Chemical Weathering
Erosion
Deposition
Atmosphere (structure, composition, importance of)
Water Cycle
Earth's System
FL Landforms
Sinkholes
Vocabulary:
model, hypothesis, conclusion, observation, inference, mechanical weathering, abrasion, ice wedging, chemical weathering, oxidation, erosion, deposition, sinkhole, dune, river, mountain, glacier, delta, lake, coastline, water cycle, evaporation, condensation,precipitation, transpiration, infiltration, accumulation, sublimation, hydrosphere, geosphere, cryosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, troposphere, stratosphere, ozone layer, mesosphere, thermosphere, exosphere
3rd Quarter Focus
Nature of Science
Physical Science
Variables
3 Types of Heat Transfer
Air Masses
Humidity
Fronts
Storms
Weather vs. Climate
Density
Natural Disasters
Vocabulary:
Independent variable (test variable), dependent variable (outcome variable), control variable, water cycle, atmosphere, conduction, convection, radiation, temperature, barometric pressure, humidity, relative humidity, wind speed, direction, precipitation, weather vs. climate, air masses, cold fronts, warm fronts, density, wind, global wind, local wind, jet stream, ocean current, convection current, thunderstorm, tornado, hurricane, flooding/storm surge, sinkhole
4th Quarter Focus
Theories and Laws
Cell Theory
Cell Structure
Prokaryotes & Eukaryotes
Organization of Living Things
Homeostasis
Classification
Human Body
Infectious Disease
Vocabulary:
classification (Linnaean), binomial nomenclature, domains, kingdoms, genus, species, cell theory, theories and laws, model, cell membrane, cell wall, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, nucleus, mitochondria, central vacuole, DNA, prokaryotes, eukaryotes, cells, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, respiratory, homeostasis, virus, bacteria, fungi, parasites
iPhone/iTunes Apps:
DIY Sun Academy
NASA
Khan Academy
Classify It!
Agent Higgs
Earth Primer
iCell
Science 360
Science Glossary
Pines to Vines
Android/Google Play Apps:
Sun Surveyor
NASA
Khan Academy
Solar System 3D
iCell
Science 360
Classify It!
Basic Science Dictionary
Science News and Discoveries
Environment (Overview of Ecosystems)
6th Grade Home
English Language Arts
Math
Science
U.S. History
Video Help: Math Standards
Video Help: English Language Arts Standards
Video Help: Science Standards
App Descriptions: Language Arts
App Descriptions: Math
App Descriptions: Science
App Descriptions: U.S. History
Meet the Parent Academy
Need resources for a different grade level?