Standard Course of Study :: Science — Grade 6

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Yellowstone wolves: The purpose of this lesson is to use the Internet to explore relationships between habitats and species (specifically the gray wolf and those species with which it must coexist) as well as the effect of physical and human forces on living things and their... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

WWII tree disease: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the debate over the unintended consequences of military invasions. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Working to Save Endangered Species: Students view an online presentation about endangered species, then role-play a debate about spotted owl protection from the point of view of lumber workers, environmental activists, and government and scientific interests. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Why civilizations fall: In this lesson, part of a two-lesson series from Science NetLinks, students find out about the social changes that caused the collapse of important ancient civilizations in Central America, Mesopotamia, the southwestern United States, and western Africa. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Why Are There Cities? A Historical Perspective: This lesson looks at the conditions that led to the development of early cities, as well as some of the factors that caused the decline of early cities. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Why Are Species Endangered?: This lesson introduces and explores the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally. Following a webquest-style format, students will research the plight of endangered species; create a poster of a selected animal; and present their poster,... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Wasted food: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study on food waste that indicates that households alone throw out about fifty billion dollars worth of food per year. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Too bright at night?: Students consider and discuss some of the benefits and drawbacks of technology, as it relates to light pollution. They will discover that there are unintended consequences as well as benefits resulting from our ability to illuminate the night. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sanitation and human health: The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to develop an understanding of the impact of improved sanitation on human health. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Research and conservation: Doing the legwork: Students learn about the ways in which geographical studies can be put to practical use, such as in helping to preserve the rain forest. Students will think about the importance of counting and studying all the species in an ecosystem, such as the Congo River... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 and 9–12 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Postcards from the edge: Endangered species: Students learn about endangered species in the United States, some of the reasons they are endangered (e.g. habitat destruction or the introduction of invasive species), and what is being done to protect them. Students will choose one species to focus on and... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

Passenger pigeons: Nomads lost: This Science NetLinks lesson is aimed at helping students understand the concept and implications of extinction using the example of the passenger pigeon, once an extremely abundant species that was completely eliminated by humans. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Metabolism of Urban Ecosystems: This lesson teaches students that most of the materials and energy used by a city come from outside the city boundaries. Students use various websites to investigate energy flow and nutrient cycles. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Invasive species: In this Xpeditions lesson, students investigate species relocation and the effect it has on the environment. They then outline arguments for and against human manipulation of other species. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: National Geographic

In Defense of Cities: Students will learn about the concept of an ecological footprint and brainstorm the qualities and characteristics of what they might consider an excellent, livable community. The class will then create an oversized wall map of their local environment, decoerated... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Fuel-saving speed: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the ideal vehicle speed for the best fuel efficiency. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

From forest to farm to urban forest: In this lesson from the Forest History Society in Durham, North Carolina, students examine what happens when the post-war urban development boom crowds out the forest. Students will examine the land use history of Duke Forest from 1930 on, and the variety... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5–8 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: Forest History Society

Food preservation: Students learn about food spoilage and the different methods that are traditionally used to prolong the freshness of food. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Eavesdropping plants: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how some plants eavesdrop on their neighbors to find out how they're doing. (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Disappearing fish: In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about why the world's biggest fish are in serious jeopardy. Commercial fishing has decimated the numbers and sizes of big fish like marlin, tuna, cod, and grouper, which in turn has changed the nature... (Learn more); Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6 Science); Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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