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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Science — Grade 6

Goal 3: The learner will build an understanding of the geological cycles, forces, processes, and agents which shape the lithosphere.

Objective 3.08. Conclude that the good health of environments and organisms requires:

  • Monitoring of the pedosphere.
  • Taking steps to maintain soil quality.
  • Stewardship.

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We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

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Resources on the web

Tsunami barriers
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how humans may have unwittingly aggravated some of the damage done by the December 2004 tsunamis in Southeast Asia. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Soil & global warming
In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how dirt might help fight the global warming problem. (Learn more)
Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science)
Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Preservation issues: Competing interests
In this lesson, students explore scientist, Mark Olson's efforts to identify extinct or nearly extinct plants, and consider the issues surrounding conservation efforts in a variety of contexts. Activities in this lesson engage students in small group collaboration,... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Adopt a lot
Students identify a place in the community that needs to be improved and develop a plan to renew the area. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 English Language Arts and Science)
Provided by: ReadWriteThink