6th+Grade

Welcome to 6th Grade Science! This year, we will be studying Earth and Space Science.

DAILY ASSIGNMENTS: Due to copyright laws, I am not able to link photocopied worksheets to this site. Some sheets that I have created are here. || The foldable must be neat, colorful, and accurate. || The moon will often be visible before school, but not after due to the moonrise/set times. Use this [|moonrise/set calculator] to determine the best times to make observations. I recommend avoiding times close to the rising/setting times as the moon will be too close to the horizon for most students to be able to see. ||
 * **Date Assigned** || **Date Due** || **Assignment** || **Notes or Comments** ||
 * 9/26/14 || 10/01/12 || Equinox and Solstices Foldable
 * 10/4/12 || 10/8/12 || [[file:A, B, Cs-6th gr earth's moon.docx]] || Make sure to follow instructions. This is different than your other A, B, C sheets. ||
 * 10/05/12 || 10/05/12 || [[file:Science equipment.docx]] || This will be done during class time. ||
 * 10/08/12 || 10/29/12 || [[file:moon observation sheets.docx]] || This must be done outside of class. We will be entering a New Moon phase so observations will become increasingly difficult.
 * 10/08/12 || 10/09/12 || Earth's Moon fill-in-the-blanks ||  ||
 * 10/09/12 || 10/10/12 || Craters Lab || This will be completed during class time. ||
 * 10/10/12 || 10/12/12 || Moon's appearance sheet ||  ||
 * 10/15/12 || 10/16/12 || Earth's Moon Reading || Please read the article then answer the 3 questions in complete sentences either on the back of the paper or on a separate sheet of paper. ||
 * 10/17/12 || 10/18/12 || Eclipses Matching ||  ||   ||
 * 10/24/12 || 10/25/12 || Tides Reading ||  ||   ||
 * 10/25 ||  || Begin preparing for the test! Test will be next week on Wednesday. The flashcards will help greatly. ||   ||   ||

Useful Links Arranged by Topic


 * Topic || Link || Description ||
 * Sun-Earth-Moon System || [|Earth and Moon Viewer] || Use this link to view Earth from the Sun or the Moon or to view various regions of the Moon. ||
 * || [|Moonrise/Set Calculator] || Use this link to determine the best times to make Moon observations. I recommend avoiding times close to the rising/setting times as the moon will be too close to the horizon for most students to be able to see. ||
 * || [|Tidal bulge] || Use the following link to help you understand tidal bulge. When you open the link, click "Run" and "Include Sun". DO NOT CLICK "Include Effects of Earth's Rotation". ||
 * || [|2017 solar eclipse animation] || The next solar eclipse that will be visible in the United States will be on August 21, 2017. Click the following link to see an animation. ||
 * || [|lunar eclipse] || Click the following link to see video footage of an actual total lunar eclipse. ||
 * || [|partial lunar eclipse] || Click the following link to see video footage of a partial lunar eclipse. ||
 * || [|Why are we only able to see solar eclipses from certain areas?] || Video footage of an astronomer discussing solar eclipses. ||
 * Planets || [|Why Pluto is No Longer a Planet] || Great article and video explaining why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet. ||
 * Planets || [|Why Pluto is No Longer a Planet] || Great article and video explaining why Pluto is no longer classified as a planet. ||

Use the following flashcards to help you learn about the Sun-Earth-Moon System Tips: uncheck "both sides" then check "term first".

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