Sixth+Grade


 * =COURSE DESCRIPTION= || =MATERIALS & LINKS= ||
 * ===6-1 ADVANCED WEATHER===

Students will further understand Earth’s systems and patterns during this comprehensive exploration of weather. Our Bay News 9 Weather Room provides an excellent opportunity for studying weather, climate, heat transfer, Earth’s spheres, and how natural disasters affect life here in Florida. SC.6.E.7.1—SC.6.E.7.2—SC.6.E.7.3—SC.6.E.7.4—SC.6.E.7.5—SC.6.E.7.6—SC.6.E.7.7 || Additional Teacher Resources ||
 * ===6-2 ADVANCED PETROLOGY===

This Earth Science class studies the structures and patterns of our constant changing planet. Erosion, plate tectonics, and man-made earth changes such as deforestation, urbanization, and desertification are explored through activities, experiments, and the use of technology. SC.6.E.6.1—SC.6.E.6.2—SC.7.E.6.1—SC.7.E.6.2—SC.7.E.6.4—SC.7.E.6.5—SC.7.E.6.6—SC.7.E.6.7 || Additional Teacher Resources || The ever-changing night sky allows students to see moons, stars, planets and other celestial objects. During this earth science class a visit to the Science Center’s digital planetarium offers a grade level- appropriate view into the ever-expanding universe. Activities using technological materials round out this critical learning experience. SC.8.E.5.1—SC.8.E.5.2—SC.8.E.5.3—SC.8.E.5.4—SC.8.E.5.5—SC.8.E.5.6—SC.8.E.5.7— SC.8.E.5.8—SC.8.E.5.9—SC.8.E.5.10—SC.8.E.5.11—SC.8.E.5.12 || Additional Teacher Resources ||
 * ===6-3 EARTH AND SPACE IN TIME===