Bright in the Middle Growing Science Curriculum - Standards, Resources, and Sequence

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1	6th Grade North Carolina Science
2	Standard	Lessons	WONDER or WIDEN Activities

3	Inquiry
4		The Process of Science Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Inquiry Anchor Charts Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
5		Experimental Design Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Scientific Careers Gallery Walk Membership Exclusive
6			Science Safety Level Up Activity Membership Exclusive
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9	Matter and Its Interactions
10	PS.6.1.1 Use models to illustrate that matter is made of atoms and elements, and are distinguished from each other by the types of atoms that compose them.	Atoms and Elements Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Atom Models Activity Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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12	PS.6.1.2 Use models to explain the relationship between changes in thermal energy in a substance and the motion of its particles (including phase changes).	States of Matter Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Thermal Energy and Particle Motion Experiments Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
13		Phase Changes Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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15	PS.6.1.3 Carry out investigations to compare the physical properties of pure substances that are independent of the amount of matter present including density, melting point, boiling point and solubility to properties that are dependent on the amount of matter present to include volume, mass and weight.	Physical Properties of Matter Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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18	Energy
19	PS.6.2.1 Use models to compare the directional transfer of heat energy of matter through convection, radiation, and conduction.	Heat Transfer Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Conduction, Convection, and Radiation Models Activity Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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21	PS.6.2.2 Use models to explain how the transfer of heat and resulting change of temperature impacts the behavior of matter to include conduction, expansion, and contraction.	Thermal Expansion and Contraction Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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23	PS.6.2.3 Carry out investigations to compare the transfer of thermal energy in insulated and non-insulated materials (examples could include insulated box, solar cooker, or styrofoam cup).
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25	PS.6.2.4 Engage in argument from evidence to classify materials as conductors and insulators of energy (both thermal and electrical).	Conductors and Insulators Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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27	PS.6.2.5 Carry out investigations to explain the transfer of electrical energy in electrical circuits, to include how a circuit requires a complete loop through which an electrical current can pass.	Electric Circuits Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Electric Circuits Activity Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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30	Waves and Their Applications
31	PS.6.3.1 Use models of a simple wave to explain wave properties in seismic, light, and sound waves that include: waves having a repeating pattern with a specific amplitude, frequency, and wavelength, and the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy of the wave.	Mechanical and Electromagnetic Waves Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Amplitude and Energy of a Wave – Models Activity Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
32		Properties of Waves Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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34	PS.6.3.2 Carry out investigations to conclude the relationship between the electromagnetic spectrum (including visible light) and sight.	Electromagnetic Spectrum Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Visible Light M&Ms Lab Membership Exclusive
35		Visible Light Waves Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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37	PS.6.3.3 Carry out investigations to conclude the relationship between sound waves (including rate of vibration, the medium through which vibrations travel) and hearing.	Sound Waves Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Sound Waves Investigations Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
38		How Sound Travels Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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40	PS.6.3.4 Use models to explain that various waves (seismic, sound, electromagnetic, including visible light) are reflected, absorbed or transmitted through various materials.	Wave Behaviors Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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44	ALL PS.6.3 STANDARDS		Waves Anchor Charts Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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47	From Molecules to Organisms - Structures and Processes
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49	LS.6.1.1 Use models to explain how the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and transpiration work together to meet the needs of plants.	Plant Processes Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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51	LS.6.1.2 Construct an explanation to compare how vascular and nonvascular plants obtain, transport, and use nutrients and water necessary for survival.	Vascular and Nonvascular Plants Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Nonvascular and Vascular Plants - Habitat Survivor STEM Challenge Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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53	LS.6.1.3 Use models to summarize structural adaptations, processes, and responses that flowering plants use for defense, survival and reproduction.	Parts of a Flower Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Parts of a Flower Matching Activities Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
54		Sexual Reproduction in Flowering Plants Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
55		Plant Defense Mechanisms in Flowering Plants Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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58	Ecosystems - Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
59	LS.6.2.1 Use models to summarize how energy derived from the sun is used by plants to produce sugars (photosynthesis) and is transferred to consumers and decomposers.	Photosynthesis and Respiration Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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61	LS.6.2.2 Analyze and interpret data to predict how the abiotic factors (such as temperature, water, sunlight, and soil quality) and biotic factors affect the ability of organisms to grow and survive in different biomes (freshwater, marine, temperate forest, rainforest, grassland, desert, taiga, tundra).	Photosynthesis and Respiration Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Components of an Ecosystem Sort Membership Exclusive
62		Abiotic and Biotic Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
63		Biomes Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
64		Biodiversity Interactive Lesson Membership Exclusive
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67	Earth's Place in the Universe
68	ESS.6.1.1 Use models to explain how the relative motion and relative position of the Sun, Earth and moon affect the seasons, tides, phases of the moon, and eclipses.	Rotation and Revolution Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Seasons Online Simulation Worksheet Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
69		Seasons Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Moon Phases - Two Truths and a Lie Game Membership Exclusive
70		Tides Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
71		Moon Phases Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
72		Eclipses Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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74	ESS.6.1.2 Analyze and interpret data to compare the planets in our solar system in terms of: size and gravitational force relative to Earth, surface and atmospheric features, relative distance from the sun, and ability to support life.	Earth in the Solar System Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Earth and Planets Task Cards Membership Exclusive
75		Solar System Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
76		Planets Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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78	ESS.6.1.3 Use models to explain how the gravitational forces of the Sun and planets impact the structure of our solar system.	Gravity and the Solar System Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	The Truth - Can You Spot It Activity - Gravitational Forces and the Solar System Membership Exclusive
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80	ESS.6.1.4 Analyze and interpret data from historical and ongoing space exploration to illustrate the size and scale of the components of our solar system, galaxy, and universe.	Space Exploration Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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82	ALL ESS.6.1 STANDARDS		Earth in the Universe Task Cards Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
83	ALL ESS.6.1 STANDARDS		Space Anchor Charts Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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86	Earth's Systems
87	ESS.6.2.1 Use models to summarize the structure of the earth, including the layers, the mantle and core based on the relative position, composition and density.	Earth's Layers Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Earth's Layers Models Activity - Written Models Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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89	ESS.6.2.2 Construct an explanation to illustrate how the movement of lithospheric plates can create geologic landforms and cause major geologic events such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.	Plate Tectonics Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Plate Tectonics Mapping Activity Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
90		Earthquakes Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
91		Volcanoes Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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93	ESS.6.2.3 Use models to explain the rock cycle and its relationship to the formation of soil (including how different types of soil come from different types of rocks).	Minerals Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link	Rock Cycle Candy Model Activity Membership Exclusive
94		The Rock Cycle Process Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
95		Formation of Soil Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
96		Soil Horizons Interactive Lesson Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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98	ALL ESS.6.2 STANDARDS		Earth Systems Anchor Charts Bright in the Middle Store Link TPT Link
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