The simple experiments, using materials that can easily be found at home, help your child understand and retain science concepts in a memorable way.
 
Each lesson includes reading selections and activities that focus on one science concept, covering the following sixth grade topics:
 
Organisms and Ecosystems

• Inherited Traits
• Chromosomes and DNA
• Genetic Variation
• Artificial Selection

 
Climate and Weather

• What Causes Weather?
• Regional Climates: The Poles
• Hurricanes
• Global Climate Change

 
Plate Tectonics

• Our Changing Planet
• Our Planet’s Interior
• Plate Tectonics
• Future Earth

 
Energy

• Potential and Kinetic Energy
• Thermal Energy
• Electrical Energy
• Chemical Energy

 
Ideal for practice at home and classroom enrichment, Skill Sharpeners: Science:

• provides practice of reading comprehension, vocabulary, and writing skills
• offers striking photography and scientific illustrations to help children connect science to the real world
• is based on Next Generation Science Standards and state science standards
• includes an answer key

Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: Science Teaching Guides include:

• How to Use directions for teaching life, earth, and physical science
• Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities
• Teaching suggestions for studying the scientific method and graphic organizers for learning vocabulary
• Extension activities that include science journals, additional background information, and hands-on activities to connect children’s learning.