Highland Park Community Scimatics Syllabus UNIT 1
September- November 2016
Course Title: 6th Grade Scimatics
Term & Year: Fall/2016
Scimatics Teachers: Mrs. Braswell, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Moncada, Mr. Stephens
Phone:
Email: [email protected], [email protected],
[email protected], [email protected]
Office Hours: Tuesday- Thursday 2:20- 3:35PM or by appointment (make contact via telephone, email or
before or after class
Class Location: 414, 413
Required Textbook:
Supplies: 1 composition notebook, 1 Graph notebook, pens, pencils, markers(permanent and dry erase,
crayons, hand sanitizer, sharpener, whiteout, post it, index cards, highlighters, 3 ring binder, 4 pocket
folders, ruler, calculator, scissors, glue, tape and box of Kleenex.
Performance Standards:
New York State Math Standard 7 - Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
Key Idea 1: The knowledge and skills of mathematics, science, and technology are used together to make informed decisions
and solve problems, especially those relating to issues of science/technology/society, consumer decision-making, design, and
inquiry into phenomena.
Common Core Learning Standards for Math:
6.NS.A.1 Interpret and compute quotients of fractions, and solve word problems involving division of fractions by fractions e.g
6.NS.B.2 Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples
6.NS.B.3 Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.
6.NS.B.4 Compute fluently with multi-digit numbers and find common factors and multiples.
6.NS.C.5 Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
6.NS.C.7 Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers.
6.NS.C.8 Apply and extend previous understandings of numbers to the system of rational numbers
Common Core Learning Standards for Science:
■ Gases have neither a determined shape nor definite volume. Gases assume the shape and volume of a closed
container. (3.1d)
■ Energy can change from one form to another, although in the process some energy is always converted into heat.
Some systems transform energy with less loss of heat than others. (4.5b) ■ The Sun is the major source of energy
for Earth. Other sources of energy include nuclear and geothermal energy. (4.1a)
■ Light passes through some materials, sometimes refracting in the process. Materials absorb and reflect light,
and may transmit light. To see an object, light from that object, emitted by or reflected from it, must enter the
eye. (4.4b)
.■ Nearly all the atmosphere is confined to a thin shell surrounding the Earth. The atmosphere is a mixture of
gases, including nitrogen, oxygen, with small amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide, and other trace gases. The
atmosphere is stratified into layers, each having distinct properties. Nearly all weather occurs in the lowest layer
of the atmosphere. (2.1a)
■ Conduct an experiment designed by others. (S2.1b)
.■ Design and conduct an experiment to test a hypothesis. (S2.1c)
■ Use appropriate tools and conventional techniques to solve problems about the natural world, including:
measuring, observing, describing, classifying and sequencing. (S2.1d)
.■ Design scientific investigations (e.g., observing, describing, and comparing; collecting samples, seeking more
information, conducting a controlled experiment, discovering new objects or phenomena; making models). (S2.2b)
■ Design a simple controlled experiment. (S2.2c)
.■ Identify independent variables (manipulated), dependent variables (responding), and constant in a simple
controlled experiment. (S2.2d)
Goals and Objectives:
Goals:
 By the end of October, 2015 students will attain 75% or more of mastery of the steps of basic computational procedural
skills, which will enable them to master solving problems involving division and fractions.
 By the end of October, 2015 students will attain 75% or more of mastery of the content in the Mathematics
Objectives: At the end of the marking period, students will be able to:
Topics to be discussed in Class:
 How can we evaluate word problems?
 Introduction to Prime and Composite factors
 Prime & Composite
 Statistics
 Ratio and Unit Rates & Tangrams
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Define greenhouse and explain how it works.
Describe how the earth’s atmosphere is similar to greenhouse.
Determine the factors that influence the greenhouse.
Discuss the limitations in comparing the earth’s atmosphere and a greenhouse.
Determine what global climate change is and how it affects our lives
Learn about greenhouse gases and begin to consider what events are causing an increase in the
amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere
The study of energy will provide a better understanding about its various forms, transformations, and uses.
Students should be able to design systems that will demonstrate the use and transformation of energy. As
they continue exploring the concept of energy, students will know the application of potential, kinetic and
mechanic energy through simple and complex machines. Students should be able to design a complex
machine that will use at least one form of energy, and should be able to explain such energy
transformations.
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Evaluation:
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Unit 1 Pre and Post Test
Homework
Problem of the Day
I acknowledge that I received and are aware of the content and expectations of Unit 1 of Math
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Student Signature
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Parent/Guardian Signature