6th Grade Science
Fall Semester | |||
Unit Title | Force & Motion | Energy | Earth Systems |
Time | 7 weeks | 6 weeks | 5 weeks Fall / 2 weeks Spring |
Understandings | Forces including gravity, friction, magnetism, applied, and normal forces acting on an object in the same or different directions, result in a change in motion, no motion, or constant motion of that object.
Net force can be demonstrated and calculated using diagrams to determine whether forces are balanced or unbalanced.
Forces applied simultaneously on interacting objects always occur in action-reaction pairs as described by Newton’s Third Law of Motion. These pairs are always equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
The resulting change in motion of an object depends on the net force acting only on that specific object.
| Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.
Potential energy, which includes gravitational, elastic, and chemical, is stored energy that has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy or another form of energy.
Energy transformation demonstrates the Law of Conservation of Energy as energy is transformed from one form to another within a given system.
Transverse and longitudinal waves are mechanisms for transferring energy from one place to another without transporting the matter (medium) itself. | The structure of Earth includes components of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
Earth's distinct internal structure (layers) include the crust, mantle, outer core, and inner core.
Earth’s internal structure and heat drive the geological processes that constantly recycle and transform igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rock. This effect is known as the rock cycle.
The Earth, Sun, and Moon interact as a system that moves in predictable ways, resulting in predictable effects on seasonal changes and ocean tides.
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TEKS | 6.7A, 6.7B, 6.7C | 6.8A, 6.8B, 6.8C | 6.9A, 6.9B, 6.10A, 6.10B, 6.10C |
Skills TEKS | 6.1A-H, 6.2A-D, 6.3A-C, 6.4A-C, 6.5A-G | ||
Spring Semester | |||
Unit Title | Properties of Matter | Organisms & Environment | Global Resources |
Time | 6 weeks | 9 weeks | 2 weeks |
Understandings | The three common states of matter (solid, liquid, gas) are compared based on their fundamental characteristics and can be classified based on whether its composition is uniform and whether it can be separated by physical means.
Density is a physical property defined as the mass of a substance per unit volume.The density of a substance determines whether it will float or sink in a given fluid (liquid or gas).
Elements on the Periodic Table are grouped based on shared physical properties and are classified into major categories.
A chemical change results in the formation of one or more new substances. The formation of a new substance can be identified by observing possible evidence. | Cell theory is foundational to modern biology, establishing that the cell is the universal building block of life.
Organisms are compared based on their cellular structure (prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic), cell number (unicellular vs. multicellular), and method of energy acquisition (autotrophic vs. heterotrophic).
Variations within a population affect an organism's survival when the environment changes.
Organisms and populations depend on and compete for both biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors for survival and how they compete for these limited resources within an ecosystem.
Organism relationships include competitive, predatory, and symbiotic interactions based on how the organisms are affected.
Hierarchical organization of life within an ecosystem progresses from a single organism to a population, to a community, and then to an ecosystem. | Resource management is the efficient and strategic planning, execution, and control of resources, which is crucial for addressing major global challenges.
Several strategies can be employed to effectively manage vital resources such as air, water, soil, and energy. |
TEKS | 6.6A, 6.6B, 6.6C, 6.6D, 6.6E | 6.12A, 6.12B, 6.12C, 6.13A, 6.13B, 6.13C | 6.11A, 6.11B |
Skills TEKS | 6.1A-H, 6.2A-D, 6.3A-C, 6.4A-C, 6.5A-G | ||