CPCS Summer Science Homework

Summer Science Homework – For All 6th Grade scholars entering 7th Grade

 Objective: I will be able to...

• Use my reading skills to stay up-to-date on science current events.
• Use my critical thinking skills to analyze the data from the article.
• Use my writing skills to construct a written piece of evidence to show my understanding. 

 Directions:

• Read a science-related article from the newspaper, magazine or one of the following websites: Popular Science, NOVA, New York Times, Time for Kids, National Geographic, Earth and Sky Kids or Earth and Sky, NPR, Nature, Sciencenews.org, Sciencedaily.com
• Write a Claim/Evidence and Personal Response to the following questions:

• • How can this apply to your daily life?  
  • What is the scientist claiming about his or her finding? 
  • Explain whether you agree or disagree with the scientist's claim.
  • What background knowledge did you use to help you understand and/or infer the meaning of the article?
   
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  See THIS EXAMPLE to help you. 
  Use this rubric to edit your work.
  Scholar work must be typed with the article attached or a link to the article.
  Due on the first day of school.
• You may also email your completed assignment to Ms. Moore at kmoore@cpcsschool.org.