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Challenger "Comet" 6th Grade
Science - Grade 6

Earth and Space Science

Earth: History
The learner will be able to understand the Earth's history.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Comprehension Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 158 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Famous Comets; Pages 1-4 [Work Books]
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Earths History: Research
The learner will be able to research comets that are historically, scientifically, or otherwise significant.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Comets Application Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 158 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Famous Comets; Pages 1-4 [Work Books]
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Earths History: Narrative
The learner will be able to write a creative narrative based on their research comets that are historically, research, or otherwise significant.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Comets Application Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 158 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Famous Comets; Pages 1-4 [Work Books]
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Earth: History/Influences
The learner will be able to understand how Earth's history has been influenced by catastrophes, such as the impact of a comet.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Earth: History Comprehension Master 1.5 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.11, SC-M-2.2.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Famous Comets; Pages 1-4 [Work Books]
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Solar System: Components
The learner will be able to understand the components of the solar system: the sun, nine planets and their moons, asteroids, and comets.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Solar System Knowledge Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 160 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.12, SC-M-2.3.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 19-22)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Solar System: Earth
The learner will be able to understand Earth as it exists in our solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Solar System Knowledge Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 158 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.12, SC-M-2.3.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 19-22)
  Unit Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
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Physical Science

Matter: Properties and Change
The learner will be able to understand the properties of matter and how those properties change.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Matter: Properties Comprehension Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 149 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Forces: Motion
The learner will be able to understand forces and motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Forces: Motion Knowledge Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 149 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Forces: Explore/Balanced/Unbalanced
The learner will be able to explore the balanced and/or unbalanced forces.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Forces Analysis Master 1.5 KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Conceptual Understandings Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Balanced/Unbalanced/Explore
The learner will be able to explore the impact of balanced or unbalanced forces on the motion of an object.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion Analysis Master 1.5 KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Conceptual Understandings Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Objects/Illustrate
The learner will be able to illustrate the motion of an object.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion: Objects Application Master 1.5 KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Conceptual Understandings Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Unbalanced/Understand/Determined
The learner will be able to understand that when an object is subjected to an unbalanced force, the alteration in the object's speed and direction is determined by the direction and size of the force.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.2.3 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Unbalanced/Understand/Until
The learner will be able to understand that until an object is subjected to an unbalanced force, it will maintain a constant speed or stay at rest.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.2.2 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Objects/Understand/Explained
The learner will be able to understand that an object's movement can be explained by its relative position, direction and speed.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion: Objects Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.2.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Motion: Objects/Understand/Graph
The learner will be able to understand that an object's motion can be portrayed in a graph.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Motion: Objects Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.2.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Energy: Understand/Substances/Property
The learner will be able to understand that energy is a property of numerous substances.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy: Properties Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.3.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Energy: Transfer
The learner will be able to understand the transfer of energy.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy: Transfer Comprehension Master 1.5 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 149 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
Energy: Transfer/Understand/Ways
The learner will be able to understand that energy is transferred in numerous ways.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Energy: Transfer Comprehension Master 1.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.10, SC-M-1.3.1 week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Cooking Up A Comet (Pages 5-6) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-16) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pages 18-22)
  
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Research and Inquiry

Inquiry: Skills
The learner will be able to begin to develop the skills necessary to perform scientific inquiries.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Scientific Inquiry Knowledge Master   National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 143 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Inquiry: Components
The learner will be able to understand the different components of a scientific inquiry: evaluate results of investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and scientific theories.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Scientific Inquiry Comprehension Master 1.5 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 171 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Scientific Knowledge
The learner will be able to understand that scientific investigations are driven by current knowledge.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations Comprehension Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 148 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Explanations: Definition
The learner will be able to understand the components of a scientific explanation: experimental evidence, consistent arguments, scientific principles, models, and theories.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Explanations Comprehension Master 0.5 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 148 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Evidence and Explanations
The learner will be able to employ critical thinking skills to determine the relationship between evidence and explanations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evidence and Explanations Application Master 1.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 145 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Evidence and Explanations
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to reach explanations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evidence and Explanations Evaluation Master 3.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 145 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Workbook [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Perform
The learner will be able to perform a scientific investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations: Conducting Synthesis Master 3.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 145 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Conducting/Utilize
The learner will be able to utilize suitable equipment, instruments, methods, technology and mathematics during scientific explorations.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations: Conducting Application Master   KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Scientific Inquiry Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Plan/Perform/Questions
The learner will be able to plan and perform various types of scientific investigations in order to answer various types of questions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations: Plan & Perform Application Master   KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Scientific Inquiry Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Examine/Peers
The learner will be able to examine scientific explorations of his/her peers.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations Analysis Master 1.5 KY: Program of Studies, 1998, Grade 6, p.155, Scientific Inquiry Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Investigations: Planning/Scientific
The learner will be able to plan a scientific investigation.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Investigations: Planning/Design Synthesis Master 2.0 KY: Core Content for Assessment, 1999, Grade 7, p.15, Scientific Inquiry week tested: 27. Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Evidence: Predictions
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to make predictions.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activities
Evidence Analysis Master 2.0 National Science Education Standards, 1996, Grades 5-8, p. 145 Classroom
  Instructional Resources
 
· Comet, Challenger Space Science Center, 1997, Teacher's Guide/Student Worksheet [Work Books]
Famous Comets (Pages 1-4) Cookin Up a Comet (Pages5-6) Cometary Orbits (Pages 7-10) Investigating Falling Particles (Pages 11-14) Particle Collection (Pages 15-18) Aerogel (Pags 19-20)
  
Evidence: Models
The learner will be able to use scientific evidence to develop models.
Strand Bloom's Scope Hours Source Activiti