Jefferson County Schools
Jefferson County Schools

Science - Grade 6

Science

The Terra Nova, Second Edition (CAT/6) is a comprehensive, modular assessment series, offering multiple measures of student achievement in science.
The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in science.

Grade 6

The Tennessee Science Curriculum Standards provide standards, performance indicators, and accomplishments for students in sixth grade.


Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science unit addresses the composition, structure, exploration, and history of the earth and space. Topics include plate tectonics, the atmosphere, geological cycles and processes, weather, climate, the solar system, and the universe.

    Atmosphere: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the atmosphere.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atmosphere Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Instructional Resources
- AOL, Science Standards [internet].  http://aol.statestandards.com/getpage.dll?page=/tn/doc35300/section5315/index.htm
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Careers: Recognize/Utilize
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize careers that utilize science and technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 23 Science/Tech week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Careers: Science and Technology
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize careers that need science and technology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Science & Technology 23 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Careers: Space Science/Investigate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) investigate careers in space science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Careers: Earth/Space Science Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth and Sky: Explore/Alterations
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore alterations in the earth and sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth and Sky Analysis Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth: History
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: History Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Comprehend/Composed
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that the earth is composed of various materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth: Materials/Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of Earth's materials.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth: Materials Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: Explain/Positions
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the relative positions of the earth, sun, and moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: Model/Lunar Eclip
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) model the placement of the earth, moon and sun during solar/ lunar eclipses.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi. 5, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: Movements
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) distinguish between a day, month, and year based on the movement of the earth, sun, and moon.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7. spi.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Earth, Moon & Sun: System/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the earth-moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Identify/Force/Center/Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify the force that pulls objects toward the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standard, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Orbit
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) recognize that gravity is responsible for the orbits of the planets and moons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Gravity Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.4.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Gravity: Solar System
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand that gravity is the force that maintains the orbit of planets around the sun and governs movement in the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Gravity Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Moon: Position/Associate/Tidal
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) predict the type of tide produced by the different positions of the earth and moon system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Moon Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documentd through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi. 7, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.4.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Natural Resources
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Natural Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Planets: Differentiate/Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between the planets according to specific characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Air Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Resources: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Resources Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Types
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand igneous, sedimentary, and/or metamorphic rocks.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Rocks: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand rock dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Rocks Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Seasons: Describe/Model
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe, using a model/illustration how the earth's revolution around the sun and its tilt cause the seasons.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Seasons Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi. 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Sky: Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of the objects in the sky.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sky Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Earth
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand Earth as it exists in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Solar System: Model/Make
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) make a model of the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Solar System Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Space/Technology: Resources/Use
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) make use of available resources (internet, library, interviews, etc.) to research careers associated with technology and space exploration.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Space Exploration Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Processes
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the processes of the systems of the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Characteristics/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the characteristics of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Components/Distinguish
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) distinguish and categorize the components of the universe (i.e., stars, planets comets asteroids, meteors).
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.7.spi. 4, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Distance/Explore/Objects
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explore the relative distance between objects in space.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Universe: Features/Identify
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) identify the basic features of the universe.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Universe Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.7.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Water: Properties
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and functions of water.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand weather.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Water: Understand/Dynamics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand water dynamics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Water Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  
    Weather: Climate/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the nature of climate.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Weather: Climate Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 22 Earth/Space week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Earth & Space Science 22 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bv229.k12.ks.us/brscience/sixth/earth.htm, Activities [On-line].  
- www.inspire.ospi.wednet.edu:8001/curric/space, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.gamequarium.com/science.htm, Games, Activities [On-line].  
- www.marsacademy.com, Interactive Activities [On-line].  
- http://amazingspace.stsci.edu/, Activities [On-line].  
- www.fourmilab.ch/earthview/vplanet.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/class_acts/index.html, Activities [On-line].  
- www.scienceteacher.org/k12resources/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- www.funbrain.com, Lesson Plans, Games [On-line].  
- www.atozteacher stuff.com/themes/environment, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- http://www.luc.edu/schools/education/science/zfra, Activities, Experiments [On-line].  
  

Life Science
The Life Science unit addresses the characteristics and cycles of and relationships between living things and their environments. Topics include cellular organization, classification, ecosystems, genetics, and human health issues.

    Cells: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the cell.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Cells: Energy/Chemical Change
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells undergo chemical changes which allow energy to be converted from one form to another.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Cells: Food/Nutrients/Utilized
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that cells utilize the nutrients that they must take in to provide energy for the work that cells perform and to produce the materials that a cell or living thing requires.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells: Energy and Food Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Cells: Understanding
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of cells.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Cells Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Communities: Predators/Prey
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between predators and prey.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Biological Communities Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.2.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Earth: History/Find/Geological Age
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) find the geologic age of an object using diagrams or timelines.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Ecosystems: Competition/Explain
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the effects of competition among species in an ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.2.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Ecosystems: Human/Affect/Interpret
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) interpret how human beings affect ecosystems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Human Activities Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.2.2.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Ecosystems: Interactions/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that an ecosystem is comprised of all populations living together and the physical factors with which they interact.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Ecosystems: Interactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Environment: Adaptation/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend adaptation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment: Adaptation Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Environment: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend environments.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Environment: Determine/Organisms
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) determine which organisms are likely to survive in a particular environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.5.spi. 4
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Environment: Ecology
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend ecology.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Environment: Quality
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding about environmental quality.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Evolution: Evidence/Identify
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify evidence other than fossils that indicates living things have changed over time.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Evolution Knowledge Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.6.spi. 4, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Food: Identify/Obtain
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) identify how organisms obtain food for energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.3.spi. 1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Food Chain: Link/Loss/Infer
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) infer the consequences of losing a link in the food chain.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.3. spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Food Webs: Interrelationships/Show
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) show interrelationships among living things in a food chain or food web.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Food Webs Application Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.3.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Fossils: Evidence/Explore
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) explore fossil evidence found in sedimentary rock layers and differentiate between the relative age of these fossils.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.6.spi..3, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Heredity: Living Things
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the heredity of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heredity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Human Health: Issues
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand human health issues.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 24 Personal/Social week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Human Health: Personal/Community
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of personal and community health.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Human Health: Personal & Community Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Life Cycle
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that living things have a life cycle.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Life Cycle: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the life cycles of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Life Cycle Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Living Things: Behavior and Regulation
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the behavior and regulation of living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Behavior Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Living Things: Habitats/Various
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand that various living things live in various habitats and/or niches.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Habitats Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Living Things: Population/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend populations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Living Things: Population Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Personal/Social Perspectives 24 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Adaptation and Diversity
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the adaptations and diversity of organisms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Adaptations/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand behavioral and/or structural adaptations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Adapted/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend how organisms are adapted for surviving in specific environments by identifying specific characteristics which allow it to survive.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indictor 6.5.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 6.5.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of organisms' characteristics.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Characteristics Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Classify/Utilize/Systems
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) utilize various classification systems for living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Characteristics Application Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Environment/Understanding
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of organisms and the environments in which they live.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Environment Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Organisms: Survival/Describe
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe how the relationship between form and function of a living thing is connected to survival of the organism in a specific environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Survival Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.5.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 6.5.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Plants/Animals Recognize/Interdependence
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize how plants and animals are interdependent.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.2.spi. 1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Producers/Consumers/Decomposers
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) categorize living things as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Producers/Consumers/Decomposers Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented throughstate assessment, Performance Indicator 6.3.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 6.3.1.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Reproduction: Heredity/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend reproduction and heredity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Reproduction Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Species: Extinction/Reason
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) reason as to how environmental alterations are related to the extinction of a species.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Species Synthesis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Species: Extinction/Causes/Assess
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) assess possible causes of extinction.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Species Evaluation Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.6.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.3.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Species: Survival/Predict
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) predict how environmental alterations may impact the survival of a plant or animal species.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Species Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.6.3.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Survival: Predict/Ecosystem
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) predict whether an organism can survive in a particular ecosystem.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Agriculture Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.2.spi. 3
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Symbiosis: Commensalism/Parasitism/Mutua
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) distinguish between commensalism, parasitism, and mutualism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Organisms: Symbiosis Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.2.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 6.2.1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Systems: Comprehend/Organ/Form
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend that organ systems work together to form living things.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 21 Life Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Systems: Organ System/Structure/Function
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize the basic structure and function of organ systems.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Systems Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.5.spi. 1
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  
    Taxonomy: Applications
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the applications of taxonomy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Taxonomy Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Life Science 21 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Activities, Web Links [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Resources, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.sciencenetlinks.com/, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.alex.state.al.us, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- Lesson Plans, Resources, Activities [On-line].  http://schooldiscovery.com/lessonplans/programs/givemeabreak
  

Physical Science
The Physical Science unit includes concepts related to matter, forces, motion, and energy, as well as their interactions. Topics include chemical and physical changes, electricity, magnetism, heat, light, sound, machines, work and power.

    Atoms: Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the structure of atoms.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Atoms Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Chemical Reactions: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand chemical reactions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Chemical Reactions Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29. Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001. Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electricity & Magnetism: Explain/Eff
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) explain the electric effect produced by magnets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electricity and Magnetism Comprehension Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.3
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Electromagnetic Spectrum: Describe
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe wave frequencies within the electromagnetic spectrum.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Electromagnetic Spectrum Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 5, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.5.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Conservation/Laws/Comprehend
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend the laws of energy conservation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Conservation Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.4.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Properties/Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Properties Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 20 Physical Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Transformations/Know
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) know that a form of energy can be transformed into another form of energy and recognize a variety of transformations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Transformations Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 3, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.4
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Energy: Types/Differentiate
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) differentiate between heat, chemical, electrical, and mechanical energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Energy: Types Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.4.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand forces and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Forces: Motion/Understand/Use
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand and use concepts about and principles of force and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Forces: Motion Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 20 Physical Science week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heat: Movement/Heat/Objects
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) describe/predict the movement of heat between objects.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat: Movement Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 1, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.2.a
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heat: Temperature/Scales
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe the difference between the Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature scales.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat: Temperature Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.2.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heat: Temperature/Understand/Differ
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) understand how heat and temperature differ.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat: Temperature Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.2
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Heat: Understand
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) develop an understanding of heat.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Heat Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend light.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Properties/Comprehend/Nature
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) comprehend the nature of light, including the electromagnetic spectrum.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light: Properties Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.5
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Properties/Differentiate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate between reflection, refraction, and absorption of light.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light: Properties Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment , Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 4, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.5.b
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Light: Properties/Find
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) find the similarities and differences in production and efficiency of incandescent and fluorescent light.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Light: Properties Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.5.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Magnetism: Comprehend
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL)comprehend magnetism.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Magnetism Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Matter: Properties and Structure
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) understand the properties and structure of matter.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Matter: Properties Comprehension Master Terra Nova 2nd Edition - CAT 6, Complete Battery, 2001, Level 16, 20 Physical Science week tested: 29.; TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Nuclear Power: Impact/Humans/Environmen
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) infer the impact of nuclear power on humans and the environment.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Acids Master Tennessee Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 6
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Physical Science: Characteristics
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) comprehend the characteristics of physical science.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Physical Science Comprehension Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Physical Science 20 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Polymers: Natural/Recognize/Synthetic
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) recognize examples of natural and synthetic polymers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Polymers Knowledge Master TN: Achievement Tests, 2001, Grade 6, Science & Technology 23 week tested: 29.
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Sound: Properties/Related
The learner will be able to (IMPORTANT) describe how the characteristics of sound are related to wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Sound: Properties Comprehension Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.1.c
Unit Instructional Resources
- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.cellsalive.com, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
- http://marcopolo.worldcom.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.edHelper.com, Lesson Plans, Work Sheets [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanspage.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.lessonplanz.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.teachervision.com/lesson-plans/lesson-5163., Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.utm.edu/departments/ed/cece/SAMk8.shmtl, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.csun.edu/~vceed009/lesson.htm, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.explorescience.com/, Activities, Resources [On-line].  
  
    Waves: Differentiate
The learner will be able to (ESSENTIAL) differentiate among wavelength, frequency, and amplitude.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source
Waves Analysis Master TN: Curriculum Standards, 2001, Grade 6, as documented through state assessment, Performance Indicator 6.14.spi. 2, Learning Accomplishment 6.14.1.b
Unit Instructional Resources
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- www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/sciencek7/science00.htm, Lesson Plans [On-line].  
- www.enc.org/classroom/lessons/nf lessci/htm, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/index.shtml, Activities [On-line].  
- http://www.keystone.fi.edu/matrixl.shtml, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- http://schooldiscovery.com/schrockguide/, Resources, Activities [On-line].  
- www.sitesforteachers.com, Lesson Plans, Resources [On-line].  
- www.glencoe.com/sec/science/lep_science/lep2002/, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].  
- http://sciencespot.net/Pages/refdeslinks.html, Lesson Plans, Activities [On-line].