Standard Course of Study :: Science — Grade 6

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Talking lights: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about ideas to use the imperceptible flickering of fluorescent lights to transmit coded information. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Snow goggles: The aim of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to illustrate how the scientific method can be used to solve different kinds of problems. As part of this lesson, students build snow goggles similar to those used by the Inuit peoples. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Renewable energy sources: In this lesson, students will use Internet resources to investigate renewable sources of energy. The students should already have a basic understanding of energy, and know several examples of renewable and nonrenewable sources. This lesson is designed to... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Remote sensing and the electromagnetic spectrum: The purpose of this lesson is to teach students that energy from the Sun can be measured with a thermometer, and that there is measurable energy beyond the visible spectrum, specifically, the ultraviolet and infrared wavelengths. From these realizations, students... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

Making light of science: This Science NetLinks lesson is part of a three-lesson series on light. This lesson is an introduction to light in which students are introduced to the electromagnetic spectrum (focusing on visible light) and the wave nature of light. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

The lighter side of color: This lesson focuses on the idea that we can see objects because they either emit or reflect light. It discusses the way light is reflected, absorbed, and scattered to allow certain wavelengths to reach the eye, leading to a perception of different colors.... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Altimetry: The purpose of this lesson is to introduce the use of satellites as a tool for studying the Earth. Students will learn how satellites help scientists monitor sea surface height. Lesson two in a series of seven. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: NOAA Coral Reef Watch

All those seeing color, say eye!: This lesson includes an Internet exploration that focuses on the roles of the eye and brain in the perception of color. It includes an introduction to the anatomy of the eye, including the functions of rods and cones. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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