Wcpss6th Grade Science

WCPSS6th Grade Science

CATCH A WAVE

Standard / Digital Resources Wave Properties
6.P.1.1
Compare the properties of waves to the wavelike property of energy in earthquakes, light, and sound.
Objective:
Students will understand that earthquakes, light, and sound are all types of waves with unique properties and there are differences and similarities between electromagnetic and physical waves.
Essential Question(s)?
How is energy like a wave?
What are the similarities and differences between the waves that produce earthquakes, light, and sound?
Which is one way sound waves are different from light waves? (Sound waves travel at a slower speed than light waves.) / Physics Classroom
www.physicsclassroom.com
Anatomy of Waves
Informational text with vocabulary definitions and review questions at the end.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/waves/Lesson-2/The-Anatomy-of-a-Wave
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Earthquake Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zx_fdv2azbc
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves Demonstration
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iT4KAc0Ag1E
4 Characteristics of a Wave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01Jcz6t9UQg
Mechanical Waves
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=997iDD6Fu0A
Elements of Physics: Waves; Sound and Electromagnetism
20 minute video explaining properties of waves and comparing sound and light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dl_-DsOEi4
Brainpop.com
www.brainpop.com
Member login required to access all science videos. Use the following video titles to search Brainpop:
·  Waves
·  Refraction and Diffraction
·  Kinetic Energy
·  Potential Energy
·  Forms of Energy
·  Energy Sources
READWORKS.ORG
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Waves and Water
Informational reading passage and question set.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/250815
6.P.1.3
Explain the relationship among the rate of vibration, the medium through which vibrations travel as sound, and hearing.
Objective:
The students will understand that.....
Sound travels in waves
Sound vibrations are the result of disturbances that cause vibrations.
Sound waves are affected by the mediums through which they travel
The structure of the human ear and its connection to our brain allows us to hear certain wavelength
Essential Question(s)?
What is the nature of sound?
How do we hear sound?
Through which medium does sound travel the fastest?
a. air
b. steel
c. steam
d. water / Internet Resources Sound Energy
Science for Kids – Sound Facts
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/sound.html
Physics for Kids – Sound Wave Characteristics
http://www.ducksters.com/science/physics/sound_wave_characteristics.php
Physics Classroom
www.physicsclassroom.com
Lesson plans for teachers on sound waves. Includes five chapters with links topic.
1.  The Nature of a Sound Wave
2.  Sound Properties and Their Perception
3.  Behavior of Sound Waves
4.  Resonance and Standing Waves
5.  Physics of Musical Instruments
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/sound
Physics Classroom
Interactive Physics site for students to learn about waves and sound.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Waves-and-Sound
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Sound Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ27q5QHU1U
Magic School Bus – Sound: The Haunted House!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgc4XtdqzK8
Scholastics Studyjams.com
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary for students to answer after watching.
Sound
Vocabulary: pitch, frequency, vibration, decibels, hertz and echo.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/sound.htm
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The Sounds of Baseball
Reading passage and question set on sound and how humans hear.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/237764
Now Hear This!
Informational reading passage and question set on what frequency of sound can humans hear and why.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/227431
Question Set
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/227432/227433
Brainpop.com
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·  Sound
6.P.1.2
Explain the relationship among visible light, the electromagnetic spectrum and sight.
Light is a form of energy emitted by the Sun as well as light-producing objects on Earth.
Light can be absorbed or reflected by objects depending upon the properties of the object and the type and angle of light when it hits the object. Some materials scatter light and others allow light rays to pass through, but refract the light by changing its speed.
The structure of the human eye can detect many colors in visible light that are reflected by objects.
Objective:
Students will understand that
The electromagnetic spectrum contains many different wavelengths.
Only certain wavelengths are visible by humans.
Essential Question(s)?
How can you see different colors?
What is the relationship between light and sight?
Which is true about the relationship between light and the electromagnetic spectrum? (Visible light is only part of the electromagnetic spectrum that can be detected by the human eye.) / Internet Resources
Light & The Electromagnetic Spectrum
Physics Classroom
www.physicsclassroom.com
Light and Color Lesson Plans and links for teachers.
1.  How Do We Know Light is a Wave?
2.  Color and Vision
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/light
Reflection and the Ray Model of Light
1.  Reflection and its Importance
2.  Image Formation in Plane Mirrors
3.  Concave Mirrors
4.  Convex Mirrors
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/refln
Physics Classroom
Interactive site for students to learn about light, reflection and mirrors.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Reflection-and-Mirrors
Physics Classroom
Interactive site for students to learn about light, refraction and lenses.
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Physics-Interactives/Refraction-and-Lenses
Diagram of a Human Eye – National Eye Institute
https://www.nei.nih.gov/health/eyediagram
Kids Health, Women and Children Health Network
Eyes – How they work, and health issues.
http://www.cyh.com/HealthTopics/HealthTopicDetailsKids.aspx?p=335&np=152&id=1730
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Light and Color Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gtgBHsSzCPE
The Magic School Bus – Light: Make a Rainbow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_3RzWuuVhg
Scholastics Studyjams.org
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary for students to answer after watching.
Light
Vocabulary: prism, pigment, laser, spectrum, wavelength, and color
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/light.htm
Light Absorption, Reflection, & Refraction
Vocabulary: reflection, refraction, absorption, and color
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/light-absorb-reflect-refract.htm
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Lights Out!
Informational reading passage and question set.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/255278
Brainpop.com
www.brianpop.com
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·  Light
6.P.3.1
Illustrate the transfer of heat energy from warmer objects to cooler ones using examples of conduction, radiation, and convection.
Objective:
Students will understand that:
Conduction, radiation, and convection are methods of energy transfer.
Heat energy will travel in the direction of warmer to cooler temperatures.
Essential Question(s)?
How does heat travel?
What are the effects of heat transfer?
What are the similarities and differences between convection, radiation, and conduction?
If you placed a hot stone in a beaker of cold water, what would happen to stone and water after 10 minutes of time elapsed? (The stone would get cooler and the water would get warmer.) / Internet Resources
Thermal Energy Transfer
Bill Nye the Science Guy – Heat Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBeJPpeeYJQ
PBS Media
Explaining conduction, convection, and radiation.
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_heattransfer/
Conduction, Convection, and Radiation Worksheet
http://www.irysec.vic.edu.au/userfiles/ehung/8HW_3types_of_heat_transfer.pdf
What is the most conductive element?
http://chemistry.about.com/od/elements/f/What-Is-The-Most-Conductive-Element.htm
Physics for Kids
Conductors and Conductivity
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/elec_conduct.html
Thermal Energy Transfer by Harcourt School
http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/science_up_close/615/deploy/interface.html
Scholastics Studyjams.com
www.studyjams.com
Each video has an essential question and vocabulary for students to answer after watching.
Heat
Vocabulary: thermal energy, conduction, convection, radiation, and reflection.
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/energy-light-sound/heat.htm
READWORKS.ORG
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The Cooling from the Warmth of Nature
Informational reading passage and question set explaining geothermal energy.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/250181
Brainpop.com
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·  Heat
6.P.3.2
Explain the effects of electromagnetic waves on various materials to include absorption, scattering, and change in temperature.
Visible spectrum is the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that is visible to (can be detected by) human eyes.
Electromagnetic radiation in this range of wavelengths is called visible light or simply light.
Objective:
Students will know that:
Electromagnetic waves can have different wavelengths.
Some types of matter will absorb electromagnetic waves.
Essential Question(s)?
How do electromagnetic waves interact with/affect different types of matter?
When electromagnetic waves strike a metal pipe, what usually happens?
(The pipe absorbs some of the waves.)
/ Internet Resources
Light & Electromagnetic Spectrum
Electromagnetic Spectrum
http://science.hq.nasa.gov/kids/imagers/ems/waves2.html
Geography for Kids
The Electromagnetic Spectrum
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0056-electromagnetic-spectrum.php
Science Kids’
Absorption Experiment
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/experiments/lightcolorheat.html
Geography for Kids’
Heat Absorption
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0066-heat-absorption.php
Scattering of Light Rays
Informational site with great illustrations.
http://ww2010.atmos.uiuc.edu/%28Gh%29/guides/mtr/opt/mch/sct.rxml
Why is the sky blue?
http://spaceplace.nasa.gov/blue-sky/en/
Brainpop.com
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·  Electromagnetic Spectrum
·  Color
·  Rainbow
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Electromagnetic Radiation
Informational reading passage and question set.
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/250179
6.P.3.3
Explain the suitability of materials for use in technological design based on a response to heat (to include conduction, expansion, and contraction) and electrical energy (conductors and insulators).
Objective:
Students will understand that:
Matter can expand and contract based on exposure to or removal from heat.
Materials are chosen based on their response to heat and electrical energy.
Materials can be classified as conductors or insulators.
Essential Question(s)?
How are materials chosen for different technological design projects?
Which best describes why metals are used for making pots and pans that are used for cooking? (Metals conduct heat and have a high melting point.) / Internet Resources
Solubility of Materials
Kids’ Corner on Science
Conductors and Insulators
http://www.fplsafetyworld.com/?ver=kkblue&utilid=fplforkids&id=16185
Physics Classroom
www.physicsclassroom.com
Conductors and Insulators
http://www.physicsclassroom.com/class/estatics/Lesson-1/Conductors-and-Insulators
Physics for Kids’
Thermal Expansion
http://www.physics4kids.com/files/thermo_expand.html
Heat Rises Experiment (Using a Balloon) – Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhTm4k_TLFI
Balloon Expansion Experiment
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/lab/experiments/balloon-expansion-sick-science
Expansion and Contraction Article
http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b682/pdfs/Science%207/Heat-and-Temperature-Unit3_T4_T6.pdf
What is Electrical Energy? Video
http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-electric-energy-definition-examples.html
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Solar Absorbers and the Future of Electricity
http://www.readworks.org/modal/nojs/pdf/254434