Science
Science 6
Science 6 is the first building block course in the development of a student’s understanding of the basics of the natural sciences (Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science). The first half of Science 6 covers basic physical science concepts, such as: the atom, matter, energy, pressure, motion, forces, conduction, and convection
About the course
Course Overview
Science 6 is the first building block course in the development of a student’s understanding of the basics of the natural sciences (Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science). The first half of Science 6 covers basic physical science concepts, such as: the atom, matter, energy, pressure, motion, forces, conduction, and convection. The second half of the course is predominantly the Earth science concepts of: Earth’s spheres and zones, the water cycle, weather, rocks and minerals, and wind and water. The final two modules of the course provide the student with a brief introduction to life science concepts, which is the focus of Science 7.
Textbook: Science 6 - © Excel Education Systems, Inc. - 2021
By the end of the course
Learning Objectives
- Describe the International System of Units and how they are used in science.
- Explain the five states of matter and phase changes.
- Describe the basic physical science concepts of energy, pressure, work, and conduction.
- List and describe Newton’s Law of Motion.
- Explain various Earth science concepts, such as: spheres and zones, the water cycle, weather, types of rocks and minerals, plate tectonics, and erosion and deposition.
- Describe the basics of life science topics, including: the cell and body systems.
Course contents
What You'll Study
Measurement and the Atom
States of Matter
Solubility and Thermal Energy
Pressure
Graphs and Motion
Motion and Forces
Repulsion and Attraction
Work, Energy, and Mass
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Earth’s Spheres and Zones
The Water Cycle
Weather
Types of Rocks
Rocks and Minerals
Earth’s Changing Surface
Wind and Water
What is a Cell?
Body Systems
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