"Blast to the Past"
Ancient Civilizations Thematic Unit

Sixth Grade, Second Quarter

Science Learning Standards
Springfield Public Schools, District 186

C & I 407/Summer, 1999
Melissa Netznik

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Goals	Standards	Benchmarks	Second Quarter Alignment	Alignment in All Quarters
Goal 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.	Learning Standard A: Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of scientific inquiry.	Benchmark #1: Collect and analyze data for investigations using measuring instruments and technologies.	1: Moderate Alignment	1: Moderate Alignment
Goal 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.	Learning Standard B: Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.	Benchmark #1: Identify elements of design and construction of models.	1: Moderate Alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 11: Understand the processes of scientific inquiry and technological design to investigate questions, conduct experiments and solve problems.	Learning Standard B: Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.	Benchmark #2: Design and construct conceptual and physical models.	1: Moderate Alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.	Learning Standard C: Know and apply the concepts, principles and processes of technological design.	Benchmark #1: Identify basic chemistry concepts, and apply these in the context of scientific investigations.	0: Little or no alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.	Learning Standard D: Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them.	Benchmark #1: Demonstrate and explain the concept of advantage as it relates to simple machines.	2: Strong Alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.	Learning Standard E: Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the earth and its resources.	Benchmark #1: Recognize and explain the effects of water on the surface features and relate processes observed to processes that create existing landforms.	0: Little or no alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 12: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.	Learning Standard E: Know and apply concepts that describe the features and processes of the earth and its resources.	Benchmark # 2: Interpret topographical maps and apply techniques used to create them.	0: Little or no alignment	2: Strong Alignment
Goal 13: Understand the fundamental concepts, principles and interconnections of the life, physical and earth/space sciences.	Learning Standard A: Know and apply the accepted practices of science.	Benchmark #1: Identify and reduce potential hazards in science activities.	1: Moderate alignment	1: Moderate Alignment