Applied Science
SIXTH GRADE
8 week unit

1. Students should understand how mathematics and science are related.
2. Students should recognize the importance of describing objects mathematically.
3. Students should recognize design in nature.
4. Students should be able to design an experiment.
5. Students should be able to compare and contrast objectively.
6. Students should have the ability to obtain data, graph, interpret, and conclude.
7. Students should recognize the importance of motion form the smallest particle to the universe.
8. Students should be able to observe different motion.
9. Students should be able to observe motion in fluids.
10. Students should begin to understand flight.
11. Students should observe aerodynamic design.
12. Students should be able to compare phenomena in gravity and micro gravity.
13. Students should think about the future of space exploration.

WEEK 1.
PRE: Investigating critical thinking.
LAB: Exploring topology of a closed surface.
POST: Exploring how math and science are related.
WEEK 2.
PRE: Exploring how mathematical sequences are found in nature.
LAB: Exploring design.
POST: Designing an experiment.
WEEK 3.
PRE: Discussing how fibers become fibers.
LAB: Comparing and contrasting different fibers.
POST: Investigating fibers present in your home.

WEEK 4.
PRE: Investigating matter and its interactions.
LAB: Exploring the nature of motion.
POST: Exploring the different laws of motion.
WEEK 5.
PRE: Exploring the motion of fluids.
LAB: Observing and recording motion of fluids.
POST: Investigating fluids in motion.

WEEK 6.
PRE: Investigating Bernoulli's principle.
LAB: Experimenting with different types of gliders.
POST: Exploring forces that affect gliders.
WEEK 7.
PRE: Exploring how design can overcome friction.
LAB: Investigating aerodynamic design.
POST: Comparing rockets and airplanes.

WEEK 8.
PRE: Exploring living requirements in space.
LAB: Observing toys in space.
POST: Designing a space station.