- Science
Sixth-grade science focuses on further developing the skills necessary for scientific inquiry and building foundational laboratory skills that will prepare students for future laboratory courses. Students build these skills through a variety of hands-on, iterative engineering challenges requiring them to apply scientific principles to the design process. Some content focus areas include electromagnetism (students design and build working electrical models) and Newtonian motion (students construct and test a functional rocket).
In sixth grade, we expect students to acquire skills at different rates and build in many opportunities for re-assessment. Sixth-grade scientists are encouraged to honestly assess their skill strengths and weaknesses. They are expected to take more independent ownership over their learning by seeking help when they need it, in order to prepare them for more independent and student-driven learning opportunities they will encounter in seventh and eighth grade.
- Grade 6