Grade 6 - Science
Earth & Space Science A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
A begins with space. You will observe the phases of the Moon and use scientific
evidence to understand how Earth, the Sun, and the Moon interact. You’ll also examine
other celestial objects in our solar system. This course describes the history of Earth
through the study of energy flow, weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, and tectonic
plate movements. You will apply an understanding of the three states of matter to
explain the water cycle and other systems on Earth. The course ends with a discussion
of Earth’s natural resources.
Earth & Space Science B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
B explains how convection shapes the weather, climate, and movement of ocean
currents on Earth. The course takes an in-depth look at climate change and the
greenhouse effect in Earth’s atmosphere. It draws attention to severe weather events
and describes how technology plays a role in keeping communities safe. It also
explores how the growing human population poses challenges for the distribution of
Earth’s natural resources today and in the future.
Florida M/J Earth/Space Science A (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Florida M/J Earth/Space Science, Semester A, begins with space. You will observe the phases of the Moon and use scientific evidence to understand how Earth, the Sun, and the Moon interact. You’ll also examine other celestial objects in our solar system. This course also describes the history of Earth through the study of energy flow, weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, and tectonic plate movements.
Florida M/J Earth/Space Science B (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. In Florida M/J Earth/Space Science, Semester B, you will explore cycles of matter and energy that take place on Earth. You will also investigate how convection shapes the weather, climate, and movement of ocean currents on Earth. You will analyze severe weather events and describe how technology plays a role in keeping communities safe. Finally, you will explore how the growing human population poses challenges for the distribution of Earth’s natural resources today and in the future.
Florida M/J Life Science A (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. The field focuses on their organization and life processes. Florida Life Science, Semester A begins with the basic unit of life—the cell. You will discover how cells build up tissues, organs, and systems. You will study the growth and development processes of different organisms and see how genes are responsible for the traits of organisms. You will also explore natural selection and artificial selection and their effects on the genetic traits of organisms.
Florida M/J Life Science B (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. In Florida Life Science, Semester B, you will learn how life evolved on Earth. You will analyze fossil data to determine the evidence it provides about evolution. You will study ecosystems, the flow of energy in an ecosystem, and the various relationships in an ecosystem. In addition, you will discover the interdependence that is present in all ecosystems. At the end of the semester, you will determine the effects that humans and environmental factors have on the ecosystems and devise solutions to protect the biodiversity of ecosystems from these effects.
Florida M/J Physical Science A (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Physical science is the study of matter and energy. In Florida M/J Physical Science, Semester A, you will describe the atomic and molecular structure of substances using models. You will investigate how chemical reactions involve energy and lead to changes in properties of substances. You will also model different kinds of forces and the effect they have on the motion of objects. You will solve problems involving work and power and apply these principles to simple machines. Finally, you will see how simple machines make up more complex machines that are important in our lives.
Florida M/J Physical Science B (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Physical science is the study of matter and energy. In Florida Physical Science, Semester B, you will investigate gravitational, electric, and magnetic force fields and identify factors that determine their strength. You will apply concepts of electricity and magnetism to explain how motors, generators, and electromagnets work. You will discuss energy transformations in objects and systems, including how heat flows between objects that are at different temperatures. You will model how sound and light travel as waves and how they interact with different forms of matter. Finally, you will explore how electromagnetic waves help us communicate with one another and collect information about the universe.
Science 6 (Credit: 1.00)Science 6 A/B is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content in the course covers all three facets described by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. Science is sometimes referred to as the crossroads for several different disciplines: science, English language arts (ELA), and mathematics. To support this idea, the course addresses three Common Core standards—Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (RST), Writing in History, Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (WHST), and the Standards for Mathematical Practice (MP). The course also addresses a subset of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics as identified by NGSS
Science 6 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to
describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 6A is an integrated science
course that covers topics selected from Earth and space science and physical science.
This course discusses the structure and properties of matter, force interactions between
objects, and Earth and space systems. In the first unit, you’ll explore the composition of
matter and atomic arrangements of substances. In the second unit, you’ll identify forces
and analyze the motion of objects using words, equations, and graphs. In the last unit,
you will study interactions in the solar system and the role that gravity plays in the motion of celestial bodies.
Science 6 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to
describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 6B is an integrated science
course that covers topics selected from Earth and space science and life science. This
course discusses Earth’s history, its ecosystems, and its climate and weather. In the
first unit, you’ll explore the history of Earth and how natural forces such as wind and
water shape its formation. In the second unit, you’ll study the relationships between the
physical and biological elements of Earth’s ecosystems. In the last unit, you will
discover how the uneven heating of Earth from the Sun leads to its various climates and
weather patterns.
Science 6 with Virtual Labs A (Credit: 0.50)
Science 6 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with sixth-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on basic physical science and earth and space science. Semester B focuses on the history of the Earth, ecosystems, and weather and climate.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 6 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
Science 6 with Virtual Labs B (Credit: 0.50)Science 6 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with sixth-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on basic physical science and earth and space science. Semester B focuses on the history of the Earth, ecosystems, and weather and climate.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 6 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
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