Scope and sequence Into Science 6th grade

Discipline HMH unit name Lessons

PS The structure of matter 1. The properties of
matter
2. Changes of state
3. Atoms and elements
4. Molecules and
extended structures
PS Chemical processes and 1. Chemical reactions
equations 2. Chemical equations
3. Engineer it: thermal
energy and chemical
processes
PS Energy 1. Introduction to energy
2. Changes in energy
3. Engineer
it:transforming energy
PS Energy transfer 1. Temperature and heat
2. Engineer it: thermal
energy transfer in
systems
PS Forces and motion 1. Introduction to forces
2. Newtons laws of motion
3. Engineer it: collisions
between objects
PS Waves and information transfer 1. Introduction to waves
2. The behavior of
mechanical waves
3. The behavior of light
waves
4. Information transfer
ESS The dynamic earth 1. Geologic change and
surface processes
2. The rock cycle
3. Earths plates