Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 6

AZ.SC06-S1. Inquiry Process

SC06-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observations. Locate appropriate resources.

SC06-S1C1-01. Differentiate among a question, hypothesis, and prediction. 14
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SC06-S1C1-02. Formulate questions based on observations that lead to the development of a hypothesis. (See M06-S2C1-01). 14
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SC06-S1C1-03. Locate research information, not limited to a single source, for use in the design of a controlled investigation. (See W06-S3C6-01, R06-S3C1-06, and R06-S3C2-03). 3
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SC06-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Design and conduct controlled investigations.

SC06-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 11
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SC06-S1C2-02. Design an investigation to test individual variables using scientific processes. 14
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SC06-S1C2-03. Conduct a controlled investigation using scientific processes. 11
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SC06-S1C2-04. Perform measurements using appropriate scientific tools (e.g., balances, microscopes, probes, micrometers) (See M06-S4C4-02). 11
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SC06-S1C2-05. Keep a record of observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as written and/or computer logs. (See W06-S3C2-01 and W06-S3C3-01). 11
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SC06-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

SC06-S1C3-01. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends (See M06-S2C1-03) . 11
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SC06-S1C3-02. Form a logical argument about a correlation between variables or sequence of events (e.g., construct a cause-and-effect chain that explains a sequence of events). 11
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SC06-S1C3-03. Evaluate the observations and data reported by others. 11
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SC06-S1C3-04. Interpret simple tables and graphs produced by others. 9
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SC06-S1C3-05. Analyze the results from previous and/or similar investigations to verify the results of the current investigation. 11
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SC06-S1C3-06. Formulate new questions based on the results of a completed investigation. 11
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SC06-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC06-S1C4-01. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data: line graph; double bar graph; stem and leaf plot; histogram (See M06-S2C1-02). 9
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SC06-S1C4-02. Display data collected from a controlled investigation. (See M06-S2C1-02) . 11
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SC06-S1C4-03. Communicate the results of an investigation with appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative information. (See W06-S3C2-01) . 11
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SC06-S1C4-04. Create a list of instructions that others can follow in carrying out a procedure (without the use of personal pronouns) (See W06-S3C3-01) . 11
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SC06-S1C4-05. Communicate the results and conclusion of the investigation. (See W06-S3C6-02). 11
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AZ.SC06-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC06-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual, cultural, and technological contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC06-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Jacques Cousteau [inventor, marine explorer], supports Strand 4; William Beebe [scientist], supports Strand 4; Thor Heyerdahl [anthropologist], supports Strand 6). 65
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SC06-S2C1-02. Describe how a major milestone in science or technology has revolutionized the thinking of the time (e.g., Cell Theory, sonar, SCUBA, underwater robotics). 23
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SC06-S2C1-03. Analyze the impact of a major scientific development occurring within the past decade. 42
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SC06-S2C1-04. Describe the use of technology in science-related careers. 78
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SC06-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge: Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC06-S2C2-01. Describe how science is an ongoing process that changes in response to new information and discoveries. 37
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SC06-S2C2-02. Describe how scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information and/or technology challenges prevailing theories. 37
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SC06-S2C2-03. Apply the following scientific processes to other problem solving or decision making situations: observing; questioning; communicating; comparing; measuring; classifying; predicting; organizing data; inferring; generating hypotheses; identifying variables. 14
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AZ.SC06-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC06-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC06-S3C1-01. Evaluate the effects of the following natural hazards: Sandstorm; hurricane; tornado; ultraviolet light; lightning-caused fire. 20
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SC06-S3C1-02. Describe how people plan for, and respond to, the following natural disasters: Drought; flooding; tornadoes. 8
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SC06-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Develop viable solutions to a need or problem.

SC06-S3C2-01. Propose viable methods of responding to an identified need or problem. . 55
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SC06-S3C2-02. Compare possible solutions to best address an identified need or problem. 55
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SC06-S3C2-03. Design and construct a solution to an identified need or problem using simple classroom materials. 28
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SC06-S3C2-04. Describe a technological discovery that influences science. 12
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AZ.SC06-S4. Life Science

SC06-S4C1. Structure and Function in Living Systems: Understand the relationships between structures and functions of organisms.

SC06-S4C1-01. Explain the importance of water to organisms. 18
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SC06-S4C1-02. Describe the basic structure of a cell, including: cell wall; cell membrane; nucleus. 13
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SC06-S4C1-03. Describe the function of each of the following cell parts: cell wall; cell membrane; nucleus. 12
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SC06-S4C1-04. Differentiate between plant and animal cells. 12
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SC06-S4C1-05. Explain the hierarchy of cells, tissues, organs, and systems. 47
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SC06-S4C1-06. Relate the following structures of living organisms to their functions: Animals: respiration - gills, lungs; digestion - stomach, intestines; circulation - heart, veins, arteries, capillaries; locomotion - muscles, skeleton; Plants: transpiration - stomata, roots, xylem, phloem; absorption - roots, xylem, phloem; response to stimulus (phototropism, hydrotropism, geotropism) - roots, xylem, phloem. 97
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SC06-S4C1-07. Describe how the various systems of living organisms work together to perform a vital function: respiratory and circulatory; muscular and skeletal; digestive and excretory. 47
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SC06-S4C2. Reproduction and Heredity: Understand the basic principles of heredity.

SC06-S4C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC06-S4C3. Populations of Organisms in an Ecosystem: Analyze the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC06-S4C3-01. Explain that sunlight is the major source of energy for most ecosystems. (See Strand 5 Concept 3 and Strand 6 Concept 2). 8
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SC06-S4C3-02. Describe how the following environmental conditions affect the quality of life: water quality; climate; population density; smog. 13
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SC06-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify structural and behavioral adaptations.

SC06-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC06-S5. Physical Science

SC06-S5C1. Properties and Changes of Properties in Matter: Understand physical and chemical properties of matter.

SC06-S5C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC06-S5C2. Motion and Forces: Understand the relationship between force and motion.

SC06-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC06-S5C3. Transfer of Energy: Understand that energy can be stored and transferred.

SC06-S5C3-01. Identify various ways in which electrical energy is generated using renewable and nonrenewable resources (e.g., wind, dams, fossil fuels, nuclear reactions). 5
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SC06-S5C3-02. Identify several ways in which energy may be stored. 20
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SC06-S5C3-03. Compare the following ways in which energy may be transformed: mechanical to electrical; electrical to thermal. 20
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SC06-S5C3-04. Explain how thermal energy (heat energy) can be transferred by: Conduction; convection; radiation. 3
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AZ.SC06-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC06-S6C1. Structure of the Earth: Describe the composition and interactions between the structure of the Earth and its atmosphere.

SC06-S6C1-01. Describe the properties and the composition of the layers of the atmosphere. 1
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SC06-S6C1-02. Explain the composition, properties, and structure of the Earth's lakes and rivers. 3
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SC06-S6C1-03. Explain the composition, properties, and structures of the oceans' zones and layers. 5
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SC06-S6C1-04. Analyze the interactions between the Earth's atmosphere and the Earth's bodies of water (water cycle). 17
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SC06-S6C1-05. Describe ways scientists explore the Earth's atmosphere and bodies of water. (See Strand 2 Concept 1). 18
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SC06-S6C2. Earth's Processes and Systems: Understand the processes acting on the Earth and their interaction with the Earth systems.

SC06-S6C2-01. Explain how water is cycled in nature. 4
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SC06-S6C2-02. Identify the distribution of water within or among the following: Atmosphere; lithosphere; hydrosphere. 18
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SC06-S6C2-03. Analyze the effects that bodies of water have on the climate of a region. 18
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SC06-S6C2-04. Analyze the following factors that affect climate: ocean currents; elevation; location. 10
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SC06-S6C2-05. Analyze the impact of large-scale weather systems on the local weather. 57
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SC06-S6C2-06. Create a weather system model that includes: the Sun; the atmosphere; bodies of water. 57
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SC06-S6C3. Earth in the Solar System: Understand the relationships of the Earth and other objects in the solar system.

SC06-S6C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.