6-Science

6th Grade — Science

Units Themes

• Experimental design
• Space science
• Geology
• Water, oceans, and climate
• Food systems and gardening
• Puberty and reproductive health

Project Highlights

• Genius Hour Podcasts (independent student choice science projects)
• Windmill project
• Solar system amusement park
• Student-designed garden experiments

Approaches to Learning

• Project-based learning, hands-on investigations, labs, outdoor experiential learning, collaboration, direct instruction, evidence-based argumentation