Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
Learning Coach Guide Contents Welcome Letter Dear Learning Coach, Thank you for partnering with CCA and investing in your learner’s education. This Learning Coach Guide is intended to help you support your learner in their Science 6 course. Within this guide, you will find the goals, components, and features of the online course. Please take time to read and review this information so you understand how to help your learner interact with all the course’s elements. The Learning Coach Guide also includes information about each of the units in this course. On each page of unit information, you will discover the following. The Unit Overview will tell you what the focus, content, and skills of the unit will be. The Unit Assessment section is a place for you and your learner to preview the graded work in the course. At the start of each unit, work with your learner to look at the unit in edio and find out which types of graded work are in this unit. Write them in the box and use it as a checklist. You can check off each one as your learner completes it. The Unit Materials section tells you the materials your learner will need to complete the activities in this unit. You will also find the materials list repeated within each lesson so that your learner has exactly what they need at the right time. The Unit Discussion Questions are optional questions that you may want to ask your learner during the unit to increase home and school connections about what your learner is studying. In the Unit Notables section, you may find optional activities, career connections, ideas to help your learner if they get stuck, or safety tips. CCA wishes you and your learner a terrific school year! Supporting Your Learner Your role as a Learning Coach is very important. Here are a few ways you can help your learner do their very best in the course. Help your learner know what time guided or live class instruction is scheduled for, and prompt them to attend sessions or watch recordings. Remember, it is okay for your learner to get stuck. Learning new material takes time. Encourage them to take breaks, keep trying, and even ask the teacher for help. Help your learner navigate technology. That may mean helping them type information or upload work into edio. Always encourage your learner to do their very best. Review the course syllabus for your learner’s course. Maintain communication with your learner’s teacher. Part B:Course Information Course Goals In Science 6, your learner will use the foundations they learned in previous science courses to explore concepts related to physical science and life science. Throughout the course, learners will apply scientific thinking and STEAM skills as they explore problems, ask questions, and develop solutions using science-related concepts. By the end of the year, your learner will be able to: relate the physical and chemical properties of matter to the structure of atoms; describe the relationship between forces and motion; describe the patterns of the movement of Earth, the moon, the sun, and planets; relate Earth’s structural and climatic features to energy flowing and matter cycling between interconnected systems; describe how ecosystems depend on complex interactions between living organisms and the physical environment; and describe how human activities impact ecosystem function and biodiversity. Course Format This section will help you understand how your learner’s course is structured in edio. Lesson Components: Each day, your learner will spend 50–60 minutes completing a Science 6 lesson. Some days may take less time, while other days may take a little more time. The lesson does not need to be completed in one sitting. Encourage your learner to take short breaks as they need. Lesson Bundling: In the Science 6 course, your learner will engage in lessons, assignments, projects, and quizzes. Within some lessons, there are lesson bundles. A lesson bundle is a collection of lessons that stack up to equal one full class period. On some days, learners will see bundles, such as a Knowledge Check and the daily lesson, or the combination of a Quiz Review and Quiz. Within the lesson bundles, there are different components your learner will interact with. These components will not be used every day. 1. Course Introduction Lesson: There is one Course Introduction lesson in this course. It can be found on Day 1 of Unit 1. This lesson includes important information about the course and contact information for your teacher. 2. Unit Overview: Each unit will include a Unit Overview. This describes what your learner will learn in the unit and how many assessments the unit will have. 3. Prep for Success: At the beginning of each unit, your learner will find a Prep for Success. This component offers learners tips to be successful in the course, such as study tips, important software information, safety reminders, and more. 4. Knowledge Check: There will be one Knowledge Check in each unit. The Knowledge Check is designed to check prior learning and understanding about key skills and concepts that will be taught in the unit. The Knowledge Check is not a graded assessment. 5. Vocabulary: On most lesson days, your learner will see a Vocabulary bundle. Your learner will complete the vocabulary bundle followed by the regular lesson. The vocabulary bundle contains a list of the objectives your learner will cover in the lesson, new vocabulary words, and prerequisite vocabulary words. 6. Lesson: Science 6 lessons are similar to your learner’s other classes. Each informative lesson includes three parts: Engage, Discover, and Show. Some lessons include an Optional: More to Explore section that provides additional information on that day’s topic. Review the information below to learn what to expect within each of these parts of a lesson. Example of a lesson bundle: In Science 6, learners will see a specific bundle of lessons within one day. Each lesson has its own components to help guide your learner through the lesson. 1. Lesson Overview: Within the vocab component of each lesson bundle, your learner will see the Lesson Overview. This section contains lesson objectives, lesson vocabulary, materials your learner will need for the lesson, and the suggested lesson length. 2. Engage: The first section of the lesson component is Engage. In this section, learners will be introduced to the lesson by making a connection to past and present knowledge and will get ready for the lesson’s instruction. 3. Discover: New content and instruction is presented in the Discover section. Your learner will interact with the lesson content through defined vocabulary terms, videos, audio, and Pause and Think activities. Your learner will be able to practice and answer questions as they work through the lesson. 4. Optional: More to Explore: At the end of some lessons, an Optional: More to Explore activity will appear. This activity will introduce your learner to an extension that includes more information about the day’s lesson topic. Your learner may skip the activity and move directly to the lesson summary. 5. Show: Learners will demonstrate what they have learned in the lesson through a series of practice questions. 6. Wrap Up: This section recaps the day’s objectives and prepares learners for a future lesson or assessment. The course includes assignments and projects. These graded assignments allow your learner to show what they have learned and apply their new skills. All CCA assignments and projects include these components. 1. Assessment Overview: At the beginning of each assessment, your learner will see the Assessment Overview. This section contains the goals of the assessment, materials your learner will need, length of the assessment, and directions for completion. 2. Plan: In the Plan section, learners will be introduced to the assignment or project. Learners may be provided with a review of content from the previous lessons, strategies for completing the activity, graphic organizers, and grading rubrics. 3. Do: Learners put their plan into action and work to complete the assignment or project successfully. This section also provides the grading expectations and/or rubric the teacher will use to grade the work. 4. Reflect: In Reflect, learners will think back to the work they completed. They will reflect upon the experience and analyze how well they completed the task. These moments of reflection are important and allow learners to think about their learning and their work habits. In addition to assignments and projects, this course also includes quizzes. Review: Before a quiz, learners will have the opportunity to review the content they will be assessed on in a quiz. Quiz: A quiz may be given at the end of a topic or the end of a unit. A quiz will usually be worth 10–15 points. Course Features This course includes and uses unique features such as: Science Labs: Science labs include hands-on or virtual investigations that provide learners with opportunities to engage in scientific practice and solve real-world problems. Curriculum Kit: Learners receive a box of science supplies that include materials for science labs and hands-on activities throughout the course. Lab Safety Tips: Learners are expected to use all science supplies as directed in a lesson. Lab safety procedures and tips are provided and are expected to be followed. Safety gear (goggles, aprons, and gloves) should be worn when directed. Science 6 Notebook: Learners will receive a science notebook in which they can take notes and reflect on their learning to support the online lesson. Notebooks will be used to collect data during science labs. Prerequisite Vocabulary: Prerequisite vocabulary is science vocabulary terms that learners should recall from previous science lessons or science courses. They are included in the notebook Glossary to review and reinforce important scientific terms. Part C:Unit Information Matter Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the composition and arrangement of atoms in matter. Your learner will explore the characteristics of matter in various states, and examine how heat energy causes matter to change states. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How has our understanding of matter changed over time? What are examples of physical changes in matter? What about chemical changes? What are some phase changes you might see in everyday life? Unit Notables The pre-quiz review recommends utilizing flashcards for studying. It may be beneficial to encourage your learner to quiz themselves using their flashcards prior to taking the Introduction to Matter assessment. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Atoms and Elements Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will investigate matter and its relationship to atoms. They will understand the main structure of an atom and its job. They will experiment with atoms, matter, mass, and volume. Your learner will be able to identify the physical properties of matter and list examples of chemical properties of matter. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions How have the models we use to understand atoms changed over time? What was the most surprising fact you learned about your element in the Interactive Periodic Table project? Unit Notables Your learner will use a digital interactive activity to complete the Atoms and Molecules assignment. In the Interactive Periodic Table project, your learner will research a chemical element. Encourage them to choose the element that interests them most. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Forces and Motion Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the relationship between forces and motion. They will examine velocity and acceleration, and the role that forces play in changes in motion. They will explore Newton’s laws of motion, and how they relate to balanced and unbalanced forces. Finally, your learner will explore the concept of work and complex and simple machines. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What are some ways that we measure motion? Which of these measurements do we use most often? How does force relate to motion? What is your favorite simple or compound machine? Why? Unit Notables To ignite your learner’s creativity in the Biomechanical Engineering project, start by discussing bicycle improvement. Ask your learner: What parts of a bicycle could be better? How could they be improved? This conversation will help them focus on problem-solving and innovation. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Astronomy Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the nature of space and the objects found beyond Earth, including planets, stars, and galaxies. They will examine the technology that has helped advance our understanding of space. Your learner will study the movements of Earth, the moon, and the sun, and how those movements relate to phenomena such as moon phases, eclipses, and seasons. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What interested you most in learning about space exploration? Do you think it would be fun to be an astronaut? How are seasons related to the movement of Earth in relation to the sun? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will use digital simulations to investigate how the movement of Earth, the moon, and the sun contribute to seasonal changes, moon phases, and eclipses. Encourage your learner to make observations of the moon and ask them to explain how what they observe relates to the moon’s position. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Earth’s Structure Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore methods of mapping and illustrating the features of Earth’s surface. They will also examine the characteristics of minerals and rocks along with the processes necessary for their formation. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What are Earth’s major systems? How do they interact? What is density? How do the densities of different rocks and minerals differ? What are the different types of rocks? How are these types formed? Which types are most common in your area? Unit Notables In the Mapping Pennsylvania project, learners will explore the connection between Earth’s surface features and the unique geography of a place. Have your learner locate the area on the map. Then, ask them to describe what the map reveals about the area around them. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Tectonic Activity Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will explore the past and current movements and features of the rocks at Earth’s surface. They will learn about the natural processes that cause both gradual and sudden changes to Earth’s systems, and the way that these changes may sometimes adversely affect humans. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What types of evidence show that Earth’s surface features have changed over time? How do plate tectonics relate to earthquakes and volcanoes? Have you ever experienced an earthquake? If not, what do you think it would be like? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will study natural hazards including earthquakes and volcanoes. Talk to your learner about the topic to let them know it is important to be informed to stay safe from natural hazards. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Earth’s Changing Surface Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will investigate how changes we observe on Earth are the result of energy flowing and matter cycling between interconnected systems. They will see how the processes of weathering, soil formation, erosion, and deposition alter Earth’s surface over time, and how these processes relate to human activity. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What types of processes contribute to changes in Earth’s surface? How do Earth’s materials move around and change form, and how does energy influence those changes? Can you identify any local features that have been shaped by weathering and erosion? How so? Unit Notables This unit will present many opportunities for your learner to observe the evidence of changes in Earth’s surface in the landscape around them. Some examples include soil and its formation, changes caused by water such as rivers, streams and ocean waves, and boulders deposited by glaciers. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Earth’s Water Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will learn about how water’s presence and properties impact Earth’s ecosystems and surface features. They will investigate the water cycle, and how it is driven by energy from the Sun and the force of gravity. Your learner will investigate Earth’s major water reservoirs, including Earth’s oceans and the forms of life found there. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions Have you ever visited the ocean, or another large body of water? What living things did you observe? Where does the water you drink come from? How can human activity affect the water cycle? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will investigate how the water cycle relates to Earth’s fresh water supply. Encourage your learner to think about how the choices that we make as humans may affect the availability of fresh water in the future, and how we can use freshwater resources sustainably. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Weather and Climate Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will see how weather and climate are influenced by interactions involving sunlight, the ocean, the atmosphere, ice, landforms, and living things. They will learn about how weather relates to water in the atmosphere, and how weather can be predicted. Your learner will also learn about world climate and how it is changing in response to human activity. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What are the differences between weather and climate? What factors affect an area’s weather and climate? How can these factors be affected by human activity? Why is it important to forecast the weather? What makes this difficult? Unit Notables During this unit, you can encourage your learner to read or watch a weather forecast in the newspaper, on the Internet, or on TV. You can ask your learner where the data used in the forecast came from, or compare the weather that they observe with what was predicted. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none Ecology Unit Overview In this unit, your learner will investigate how ecosystems are complex, interconnected systems including both living and non-living components. They will explore how ecosystems respond to change, and how human activities impact ecosystems. Your learner will also see how humans depend on biodiversity, and how human actions impact the diversity of species. Unit Assessments Quiz _________________________ Test _________________________ Assignment ________________ Project _____________________ Exam _______________________ Have your learner identify which assessment type they see in their unit. Check all that apply. Unit Discussion Questions What types of interactions can occur between species in an ecosystem? How do ecosystems recover after a disturbance? What are some examples of environmental problems, and what can humans do to address those problems? Unit Notables In this unit, your learner will learn about a number of different environmental problems that can affect biodiversity and ecosystem health. Encourage them to brainstorm ideas to address these problems, and think about what we can do as individuals or communities to protect ecosystems. Kit Materials Science 6 Notebook Household Materials none
Enrolling Now for 2026-27 School Year.
