6th+Grade+Science

Course Description
In science, we are following the AERO standards, which means we will be jumping around in the textbook from time to time. We are also very excited to have a FOSS kit for Astronomy. This is an integrated unit and will cover several different topics in math and science. Students will also be participating in the Annual BFIS Science Fair. General information about the fair will be distributed at Open House on September 18th. Students will receive more details and begin working around October 6th.

Topics

 * Scientific Method and Measurement
 * Intro to Chemistry (Matter)
 * Cell Biology
 * History of Life on Earth
 * Astronomy
 * Ecology
 * Physics (Energy)

**Currently in Science**
What is life? How do scientists decide whether or not something is a lifeform? Students will begin their biology studies with this question. We then move on to cells - their structure and functions.