Week 27: 6th Grade Science

Week: 27

This week in 6th grade the class will expand on their knowledge of the moon and explore the alignment of the sun, moon, and Earth during a spring and neap tide.

Topic:  The Moon and Tides

Objectives: 

Identify causes of tides.

Essential Question:

 How does the moon’s gravity create tides? 

This week the 6th grade class will create models showing how the angle of the sun, moon, and Earth create Earth’s tidal bulge.  

Key Terms:

gravity

spring tide

neap tide

Differentiation:

Observing

Predicting 

Creating Models

Using Geometry

Finding Patterns

Upcoming:

Gravity and Motion