Earth Science Review 6th Grade Science

NC Earth Science Standard 1 Understand the earth/moon/sun system, and the properties, structures and predictable motions of celestial bodies in the Universe.

Earth’s Rotation and Orbit

Moon Phases

Eclipses

Tides

Inner Solar System Mercury Venus Earth Mars Small, Rocky, Few moons, No rings

Outer Solar System Jupiter Saturn Uranus Neptune Large, Gaseous, Many Moons, All have Rings

Space Exploration Telescopes Spacecraft (manned and unmanned) International Space Station

NC Earth Science Standard 2 Understand the structure of the Earth and how interactions of constructive and destructive forces have resulted in changes in the surface of the Earth over time and the effects on the lithosphere of humans.

Structure of Earth

Plate Tectonics Convergent Divergent Transform

Earthquakes

Volcanoes Cinder cone Shield Composite

Minerals Naturally occurring Solid Definite Chemical Makeup Crystal Structure

Rocks Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic

Soil Formation

Human Impact on Soil Mining Farming Construction

Classwork: Earth Science Notes Practice Test Videos

Homework: Multiple Choice Sample Questions