Grade 6 Unit 9 The Wonder of Physics
Unlock your child's natural curiosity with "The Wonder of Physics," a dynamic and interactive unit designed to immerse students in the foundational principles of physics. This unit encourages a phenomenological approach to science, where children experience phenomena directly, fostering their ability to observe, reflect, and derive scientific concepts on their own. Students will delve into five core areas of physics: sound, light, heat, magnetism, and electricity. The unit is structured around hands-on experiments and demonstrations, allowing your child to actively engage with the material. Unlike traditional methods, where children might learn the predicted outcomes or theories in advance, this unit encourages your child to explore without preconceived notions, nurturing independent thinking and curiosity. This approach educates and deeply engages your child, making science a lived and memorable experience.
This purchase includes one digital curriculum unit with 15 days of lesson plans and 5 days of flexible projects. This 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 Physics
Learning Standards
Science
Concept: Demonstrate ability to Question/Predict, Plan/Conduct, Process/Analyze, Evaluate, Apply, and Communicate scientific findings.
Connection: Your child will study physics to demonstrate curiosity about a phenomenon. They will follow the steps of a scientific inquiry, such as questioning, predicting, and analyzing by observing phenomena and drawing their own conclusions.
Language Arts
Concept: Questioning what we hear, read and view contributes to our ability to be educated and engaged citizens.
Connection: Through listening to the history and descriptions of scientific elements, your child will develop critical thinking skills by questioning, analyzing, and evaluating what they hear and see.
Math
Concept: Data from the results of an experiment can be used to predict the theoretical probability of an event and to compare and interpret.
Connection: Your child will gather data from their experiments to predict theoretical outcomes, enhancing their understanding of probability and the interpretation of scientific results.