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Science Grade 6 Measurement and Graphing

Science Grade 6 Measurement and Graphing

4-5 weeks

Measuring Variables

Units of Measurement

Rounding Numbers

Creating Graphs from Data

 

 

What tools do we use and how do we measure variables acurately?

How and why do we form estimates?

What are significant numbers and how do we round numbers?

What is rate and how is it calculated?

 
(1) MST1 Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1) MST3 Students will understand the concepts of and become proficient with the skills of mathematics, communicate and reason mathematically, and become problem solvers by using appropriate tools and strategies, through the integrated study of number sense and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and statistics and probability.
(1) MST4 Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1) MST6 Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.

Choosing the right tool for the job.

Measuring length, volume, mass, temperature, and time accurately.

Forming estimates.

Calculating rates of change.

 

Measurement

Estimation

Precesion

Accuracy

Rounding

Significant number

GPS systems

Latitude

Longitude

SI Units

Prefixes

Tera-

Giga-

Mega-

Kilo-

Hector-

Deca-

Deci-

Centi-

Milli-

Micro-

Nano-

Length

Volume

Mass

Weight

Temperature

Rate

Classwork

Unit Activities

Unit Labs

Unit Lab Skills

Unit Assessment

Read Works Articles

Bill Nye Videos

UPCO Intermediate Level Science
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