Grade 6 Unit 1 The Wonder of Geology

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This unit will spark your child's curiosity and open their eyes to the wonders of the Earth's geological formations. Through hands-on lessons that bring the five senses to life, your child will explore local rock formations, human-made mixtures, and the layers that make up the ground we stand on. It combines a phenomenological approach with modern theories, allowing your child to connect with the subject matter through their own experiences and feelings. This unit introduces your child to the standard scientific theories of today while highlighting their limitations, encouraging children to remain open to wonder and curiosity while also understanding the nature of scientific theories. As your child navigates through this unit, they will be encouraged to explore cleaner energy sources and write a research paper, fostering a deeper understanding of environmental sustainability.


This purchase includes one digital month-long curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This 95-page unit will inspire you with beautiful images, clear instructions and exciting project ideas.


​And that's not all. You will also gain access to the Wonder Hub, which includes supporting documents, videos, resources, and community.

The Wonder of Geology


​Learning Standards


Science

Concept: Everyday materials are often mixtures. Your child will make observations in familiar or unfamiliar contexts.  They will identify questions to answer or problems to solve through scientific inquiry. They will demonstrate a sustained curiosity about a scientific topic or problem of personal interest. 
Connection: Your child will explore local rock formations or human-made mixtures. They will research alternative energy sources to coal.

Language Arts

Concept: Language and text can be a source of creativity and joy. 
Connection: Your child will read independently, listen to stories, and recite poetry. They will develop writing skills through paragraph writing, literary devices and editing.  They will write a research essay.

Math

Concept: Computational fluency and flexibility with numbers extend to operations with whole numbers and decimals. 
Connection: Your child will review previously learned concepts in their math workbook.

Social Studies

Concept: Economic self-interest can be a significant cause of conflict among peoples and governments. 
​Connection: Your child will begin to research cleaner energy sources, discovering some reasons why they are not in mainstream use.