6th Grade Science Curriculum
In grade 6, students continue to build on their understanding of the underlying scientific principles that explain the natural world. They learn more about the different types of organisms and how they interact with each other, how the Earth’s climate has changed over time, and how the solar system formed. They also learn about the different types of waves and how they propagate, and how different forces act on Earth’s surface.
Introduction to Scientific Inquiry
- Science as an inquiry
- Introduce the scientific method and observation skills
Life Science
- Plant & Animal Cells
- Multicellular Organisms
- Reproduction of Living Things
- Competition in Ecosystems
- Multicellular Organisms
- Reproduction of Living Things
Earth Science
- Water Cycle
- Air Masses & Weather Fronts
- Climate Zones & Ocean Currents
- Human Impacts on the Environment
- Intro to Climate Change
Physical Science
- Heat: Transfer of Thermal Energy
- Potential vs. Kinetic Energy
Engineering Design
- Introducing the engineering design process.
- Conducting simple design challenges.
- Exploring technological advancements.
- Investigating how engineers solve real-world problems.