6th GRADE SCIENCE - Findlay City Schools

BENCHMARK C: Describe interactions of matter and energy throughout thelithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere (e.g., water cycle, weather andpollution.TOPIC/UNIT: 8 th : Earth/Earth SystemsTime Line: 2 weeksINDICATOR 5: Describe the water cycle and explain the transfer ofenergy between the atmosphere and the hydrosphere.INDICATOR 11: Describe the connection between the water cycle andweather-related phenomenon (e.g., tornadoes, floods, droughts, hurricanes).KNOW• The events in the water cycle.• The difference betweenevaporation and condensation.• The kinds and dangers ofsevere weather.• How tornados and hurricanesdevelop.• The effect of floods anddroughts on human and naturalhabitats.• Know severe weather safety.DO• Draw the water cycle.• Research and discuss acity/region that hasexperienced a naturaldisaster.• Develop a cycle graph of thelife history of a hurricane.• Know weather conditions thatare needed for tornados toform.• Develop a tornado safety planfor your family.