1. What is the Milestone? Why We should Know?
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2. Who We Are? How we can help!

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6. Correct Answer: D
Explanation of Correct Answer: The correct answer is choice (D) Tectonic plates in the area are colliding
or moving apart. The highlighted area reveals the boundaries of many tectonic plates. As

8. Correct Answer: A
Explanation of Correct Answer: The correct answer is choice (A) Laysan was once above water, but it
eroded. The older islands such as Laysan have been exposed longer to agents of erosion such as wind
and water. Over time, these islands likely became smaller until finally they disappeared below sea level.

9. Now What? Video
The 6th grade program is a process-oriented, activity-centered approach to general science with a strong emphasis on earth science. The end result will be the ability to think critically, to solve problems creatively and to demonstrate an understanding of earth science concepts.
 1st NINE WEEKS
Rocks and Minerals
Weathering and Erosion
 2nd NINE WEEKS
Weathering and Erosion (continued)
Inside the Earth
3rd NINE WEEKS
Water in Earth’s Processes
Climate and Weather
4th NINE WEEKS
Universe and Solar System
Earth, Moon, and Sun
Human Impact

10. The Life of a Middle School Scholar
Is it a Rock
ID please/ Where do I belong and why?
Igneous Metamorphic Sedimentary
Vocabulary matching
UNWRAP
Check for Understanding

11. UNWRAP UNWRAP is a reading strategy students are encouraged to use.
Underline the title Number the paragraphs Walk (Read)through the questions Read the passage then read it again to locate the information (twice) Answer the Questions Prove the answers twice (once in the passage-write the problem number, the other by the question- write the paragraph number)

12. Check for Understanding!
Rocks are broken up into three major groups:
magma, metamorphic, and minerals
igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary
sedimentary, sand, and igneous

13. What You Can Do! Help is on the Way!