Science Grade 6 Work and Force

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Science Grade 6 Work and Force

3-4 Weeks

Measuring and Calculating Work and Forces

What is Work?

What is a Force?

What is Motion?

How Do We Measure Forces?

How Do We Calculate Work?

How Do Work, Force, and Motion Affect our Lives?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(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)	MST5	Students will apply technological knowledge and skills to design, construct, use, and evaluate products and systems to satisfy human and environmental needs.
(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.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Measurement

Assembling, Diagraming, Labeling, and Using Labortory Equipment

Calculating Work and Force

Making Scientific Predictions

Work

Distance

Displacement

Time

Force

Balanced Force

Unbalanced Force

Motion

Friction

Speed

Spring Scale

Newton

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Read Works Articles

Bill Nye Videos

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UPCO Intermediate Level Science