Earth and Space Science Experiments

Lindsay introduces the sixth-grade Earth and Space Science unit, aligned with NGS standards. The unit includes various experiments such as car temperature safety, solar ovens, greenhouse effect, lunar lander crash tests, and more. Each experiment comes with guides, resources, and troubleshooting tips. Teachers are encouraged to try experiments themselves to better support students.

What standards are the sixth-grade Earth and Space Science unit aligned with?

• Only Life Science

• Only Earth and Space Science

• Only Physical Science

• NGS standards and Common Core mathematics

What can be found at the bottom of each experiment guide?

• Specific NGS standards for the experiment

• A summary of the entire unit

• A list of famous scientists

• A link to a video tutorial

Which experiment is best conducted as a classroom demonstration?

• Greenhouse effect

• Solar ovens

• Car temperature safety

• Lunar lander crash tests

In the solar ovens experiment, what do students use to determine the time taken to reach a certain temperature?

• A temperature sensor

• A stopwatch

• A barometer

• A thermometer

What question do students explore in the heat absorption experiment?

• Do different colors absorb different amounts of heat?

• What is the boiling point of water?

• How does light affect plant growth?

• How fast does ice melt?

What is used in the experiment to measure the atmosphere?

• A thermometer

• A barometer

• A hygrometer

• A luminosity sensor

In the chemical reaction experiment, what are students trying to determine?

• The color change in a reaction

• The speed of a reaction

• Whether a reaction is endothermic or exothermic

• The pH level of a solution

What tool do students use in the sea turtles and magnetic fields experiment?

• A GPS device

• A thermometer

• A magnetometer

• A compass

In the conductivity experiment, what do students use to build a circuit?

• A battery and light bulb

• A breadboard and Arduino

• A solar panel and resistor

• A magnet and wire

What is the purpose of the vinegar experiment with bread slices?

• To measure the weight of bread over time

• To test the taste of vinegar on bread

• To see if vinegar changes the color of bread

• To determine if vinegar affects mold growth