Students will learn the Grade 6 National Science Standards

Matter:
MS-PS1-1 Matter and Its Interactions- Atoms, Simple Molecules and more complex molecules 
MS-PS1-2.	Analyze and interpret data
Analyze and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in findings on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. 

Forces:
MS-PS2-1.	Apply Newton’s Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects.
MS-PS2-2.	Plan an investigation to provide evidence that the change in an object’s motion depends on the sum of the forces on the object and the mass of the object.

Energy:
MS-PS3-1.	Construct and interpret graphical displays of data to describe the relationships of kinetic energy to the mass of an object and to the speed of an object.
MS-PS3-2.	Develop a model to describe that when the arrangement of objects interacting at a distance changes, different amounts of potential energy are stored in the system.
MS-PS4-1.	Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.
MS-PS4-2.	Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.

Engineering Design:

MS-ETS1-1.	Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles
ETS1.A: Defining and Delimiting Engineering Problems
The more precisely a design task’s criteria and constraints can be defined, the more likely it is that the designed solution will be successful. Specification of constraints includes consideration of scientific principles and other relevant knowledge that are likely to limit possible solutions.
 and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions.
MS-ETS1-2.	Evaluate competing design solutions
Engaging in Argument from Evidence
Engaging in argument from evidence in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to constructing a convincing argument that supports or refutes claims for either explanations or solutions about the natural and designed world.

Evaluate competing design solutions based on jointly developed and agreed-upon design criteria.
 using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.

MS-ETS1-3.	Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Analyzing data in 6–8 builds on K–5 experiences and progresses to extending quantitative analysis to investigations, distinguishing between correlation and causation, and basic statistical techniques of data and error analysis.

Analyze and interpret data to determine similarities and differences in findings.
 among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
MS-ETS1-4.	Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved.

Earth Science:

MS-ESS1-1.	Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.
MS-ESS1-2.	Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.
MS-ESS2-1.	Develop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process.
MS-ESS2-2.	Construct an explanation based on evidence for how geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.
MS-ESS3-1.	Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for how the uneven distributions of Earth's mineral, energy, and groundwater resources are the result of past and current geoscience processes.

Biology:

MS-LS1-1.	Conduct an investigation to provide evidence that living things are made of cells; either one cell or many different numbers and types of cells.
MS-LS1-2.	Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell as a whole and ways the parts of cells contribute to the function.
MS-LS2-1.	Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
MS-LS2-2.	Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.

Mrs. Barenborg has a degree in education, a concentration in middle school sciences and a masters degree in educational leadership. She has been in education for 42 years, as a teacher, science supervisor, administrator and School Board member.  She created the first science lab in her district, the first STEAM program and is a co-author of eight STEAM Design Challenge Books for teachers and her books are sold internationally. 

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Assessment
頻度: 含まれる
詳細: The teacher will periodically check on student understanding of the topics at hand. The class will be interactive as students will be encouraged to participate through chat or discussion. An optional benchmark test will be offered for students to take at the end of both semesters. I do provide follow up activities and post the answers the following week so parents can opt to have their students do the assignments for not. 
グレーディング
頻度: 含まれる
詳細: I offer a grade for the tests, if parents want/need grades or evaluations for homeschooling needs, they need to direct message me early enough to provide me the time to get it done as I have several students. I evaluate by taking test scores, participation in class, attendance and doing the follow up activities into account. 

I encourage parents that have children with special needs to reach out with a direct message so that I can provide some accommodations for their child.

5th grade science

ScienceSaurus Student Handbook Grades 6-8 (used copies available on Amazon or Thriftbooks are available). I also use this same book for my 7th and 8th grade classes.

I have the 2002 edition and here is a link for the Thriftbooks site: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/great-source-sciencesaurus_great-source-education-group-staff/293271/#edition=3376284&idiq=6272615

A notebook is HIGHLY suggested and I keep one as well and send out my pages of notes after class. I suggest that students copy and read the pages into their notebooks. I use a composition notebook and show students how to set it up the first day of class.