grade 6 science

In sixth grade, the focus for the year is on the area of physical science. Students are immersed in the study of matter, waves, energy and time. This is their first formal study of chemistry and they develop models to describe molecules and their structure. Also in sixth grade is the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) unit called Design and Modeling. In this unit, students work in teams to solve problems and understand the influence of creativity and innovation in their lives. They work in teams to design a playground and furniture and they produce a portfolio to showcase their innovative solutions.