Next Generation Sunshine State Standards
SC.6.N.1: The Practice of Science
SC.6.N.1.A: Scientific inquiry is a multifaceted activity; The processes of science include the formulation of scientifically investigable questions, construction of investigations into those questions, the collection of appropriate data, the evaluation of the meaning of those data, and the communication of this evaluation.
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
Real-Time Histogram
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Time Estimation
SC.6.N.1.B: The processes of science frequently do not correspond to the traditional portrayal of "the scientific method."
Effect of Environment on New Life Form
Pendulum Clock
Seed Germination
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
SC.6.N.1.C: Scientific argumentation is a necessary part of scientific inquiry and plays an important role in the generation and validation of scientific knowledge.
SC.6.N.1.D: Scientific knowledge is based on observation and inference; it is important to recognize that these are very different things. Not only does science require creativity in its methods and processes, but also in its questions and explanations.
SC.6.N.1.1: Define a problem from the sixth grade curriculum, use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding, plan and carry out scientific investigation of various types, such as systematic observations or experiments, identify variables, collect and organize data, interpret data in charts, tables, and graphics, analyze information, make predictions, and defend conclusions.
Feel the Heat
Graphing Skills
Pendulum Clock
Real-Time Histogram
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Time Estimation
SC.6.N.1.2: Explain why scientific investigations should be replicable.
Growing Plants
Seed Germination
Temperature and Sex Determination - Metric
SC.6.N.1.4: Discuss, compare, and negotiate methods used, results obtained, and explanations among groups of students conducting the same investigation.
Hearing: Frequency and Volume
Pendulum Clock
Real-Time Histogram
Sight vs. Sound Reactions
Time Estimation
SC.6.N.1.5: Recognize that science involves creativity, not just in designing experiments, but also in creating explanations that fit evidence.
SC.6.N.3: The terms that describe examples of scientific knowledge, for example; "theory," "law," "hypothesis," and "model" have very specific meanings and functions within science.
SC.6.N.3.4: Identify the role of models in the context of the sixth grade science benchmarks.
SC.6.E.6: Over geologic time, internal and external sources of energy have continuously altered the features of Earth by means of both constructive and destructive forces. All life, including human civilization, is dependent on Earth's internal and external energy and material resources.
SC.6.E.6.1: Describe and give examples of ways in which Earth's surface is built up and torn down by physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and deposition.
Erosion Rates
River Erosion
Weathering
SC.6.E.7: The scientific theory of the evolution of Earth states that changes in our planet are driven by the flow of energy and the cycling of matter through dynamic interactions among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, geosphere, and biosphere, and the resources used to sustain human civilization on Earth.
SC.6.E.7.1: Differentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection, the three mechanisms by which heat is transferred through Earth's system.
Conduction and Convection
Heat Transfer by Conduction
Radiation
SC.6.E.7.2: Investigate and apply how the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate.
SC.6.E.7.3: Describe how global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, and humidity and precipitation.
Coastal Winds and Clouds - Metric
Hurricane Motion - Metric
SC.6.E.7.4: Differentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
SC.6.E.7.6: Differentiate between weather and climate.
Comparing Climates (Metric)
Observing Weather (Metric)
SC.6.P.11: Energy Transfer and Transformations
SC.6.P.11.A: Waves involve a transfer of energy without a transfer of matter.
SC.6.P.11.B: Water and sound waves transfer energy through a material.
Longitudinal Waves
Ripple Tank
SC.6.P.11.D: The Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy is conserved as it transfers from one object to another and from one form to another.
Air Track
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
SC.6.P.11.1: Explore the Law of Conservation of Energy by differentiating between potential and kinetic energy. Identify situations where kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy and vice versa.
Energy Conversion in a System
Energy Conversions
Inclined Plane - Sliding Objects
Sled Wars
SC.6.P.12: Motion of Objects
SC.6.P.12.A: Motion is a key characteristic of all matter that can be observed, described, and measured.
Distance-Time Graphs - Metric
Free Fall Tower
Free-Fall Laboratory
SC.6.P.12.B: The motion of objects can be changed by forces.
SC.6.P.12.1: Measure and graph distance versus time for an object moving at a constant speed. Interpret this relationship.
SC.6.P.13: Forces and Changes in Motion
SC.6.P.13.A: It takes energy to change the motion of objects.
SC.6.P.13.C: Some forces act through physical contact, while others act at a distance.
Free Fall Tower
Free-Fall Laboratory
SC.6.P.13.1: Investigate and describe types of forces including contact forces and forces acting at a distance, such as electrical, magnetic, and gravitational.
Free Fall Tower
Free-Fall Laboratory
SC.6.L.14: Organization and Development of Living Organisms
SC.6.L.14.2: Investigate and explain the components of the scientific theory of cells (cell theory): all organisms are composed of cells (single-celled or multi-cellular), all cells come from pre-existing cells, and cells are the basic unit of life.
SC.6.L.14.3: Recognize and explore how cells of all organisms undergo similar processes to maintain homeostasis, including extracting energy from food, getting rid of waste, and reproducing.
SC.6.L.14.4: Compare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles.
SC.6.L.14.5: Identify and investigate the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, excretory, immune, nervous, and musculoskeletal) and describe ways these systems interact with each other to maintain homeostasis.
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Human Homeostasis
SC.6.L.14.6: Compare and contrast types of infectious agents that may infect the human body, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.
SC.6.L.15: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms
SC.6.L.15.C: Natural Selection is a primary mechanism leading to change over time in organisms.
Rainfall and Bird Beaks - Metric
Evolution
Correlation last revised: 4/14/2021