UNITED SOUTH

Teacher: Marrieta P. Novido

United South Middle School - Portable 3

Email: mnovi22@uisd.net

Tel. (956) 473-7700 Ext. 7795

Conference Time: 8:11 – 8:55

The 6^th grade Science course covers the following:  Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space, and Life Science.  To ensure student’s success a variety of appropriate activities are incorporated in each lesson covered.  Below are the topics covered in every 6 weeks.

• FIRST SIX  WEEKS
•                Scientific Method
•                Science Fair Project
• SECOND SIX WEEKS
•            Elements and Compounds
•            Evidence of a Chemical Change
•            Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids
•             Density
•             Properties of Minerals
•             Potential and Kinetic Energy
• THIRD SIX WEEKS
•               Unbalanced Forces
•               Calculating Speed
•                Graphing Motion
•              Inclined Plane
•               Thermal Energy
•               Energy Transformations
• FOURTH SIX WEEKS
•           Earth’s Layers and Rock Cycle
•           Plate Tectonics
•          Solar System
•           Gravity
•            History and Future of Space Exploration
• FIFTH SIX WEEKS
•           Cells:  Prokaryotic and Eukayotic Cells
•            Taxonomic Classification
•            Characteristica of Organisms
•             Interactions in an Ecosystem
•             Levels of Orgaization in an Ecosystem
• SIXTH SIX WEEKS
•            Review, Reteach, and Reinforce