1. Earth Science Review
6th Grade Science

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

3. Earth’s Rotation and Orbit

4. Moon Phases

5. Eclipses

6. Tides

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

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

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

10. 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.

11. Structure of Earth

12. Plate Tectonics
Convergent
Divergent
Transform

13. Earthquakes

14. Volcanoes
Cinder cone
Shield
Composite

15. Minerals Naturally occurring Solid Definite Chemical Makeup
Crystal Structure

16. Rocks
Igneous
Sedimentary
Metamorphic

17. Soil Formation

18. Human Impact on Soil
Mining
Farming
Construction

19. Classwork:
Earth Science
Notes
Practice Test
Videos

20. Homework:
Multiple Choice Sample Questions