Idaho State Standards for Science: Grade 6

ID.1. Nature of Science: Students gather evidence to differentiate between predictions, observations, and inferences. Students read, give, and execute technical instructions.

1.1. Understand Systems, Order, and Organization

6.S.1.1.1. The student will be able to analyze different systems. (618.01.a) 10
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1.2. Understand Concepts and Processes of Evidence, Models, and Explanation

6.S.1.2.1. The student will be able to explain how observations and data are used as evidence on which to base scientific explanations and predictions. (618.02.a) 10
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6.S.1.2.2. The student will be able to use observations to make inferences. (618.02.b) 10
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6.S.1.2.3. The student will be able to use models to explain or demonstrate a concept. (618.02.c) 10
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1.3. Understand Constancy, Change, and Measurement

6.S.1.3.1. The student will be able to analyze changes that occur in and among systems. (618.03.b) 10
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6.S.1.3.2. The student will be able to Measure in both U.S. Customary and International System of Measurement (metric system) units with an emphasis on the metric system. (618.03.c) 15
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1.4. Understand the Theory that Evolution is a Process that Relates to the Gradual Changes in the Universe and of Equilibrium as a Physical State

1.5. Understand Concepts of Form and Function

6.S.1.5.1. The student will be able to analyze how the shape or form of an object or system is frequently related to its use and/or function. (618.05.a) 4
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1.6. Understand Scientific Inquiry and Develop Critical Thinking Skills

6.S.1.6.1. The student will be able to write and analyze questions that can be answered by conducting scientific experiments. (619.02.a) 10
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6.S.1.6.2. The student will be able to conduct scientific investigations using a control and variables. Repeat same experiment using alternate variables. (619.02.b) 10
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6.S.1.6.3. The student will be able to select and use appropriate tools and techniques to gather and display data. (619.02.c) 10
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6.S.1.6.4. The student will be able to use evidence to analyze data in order to develop descriptions, explanations, predictions, and models. (619.2.d) 10
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6.S.1.6.5. The student will be able to test a hypothesis based on observations. (619.02.e) 10
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6.S.1.6.6. The student will be able to communicate scientific procedures and explanations. (619.02.g) 10
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1.7. Understand That Interpersonal Relationships Are Important in Scientific Endeavors

1.8. Understand Technical Communication

6.S.1.8.1. The student will be able to read, give, and execute technical instructions. (628.01a) 10
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ID.2. Physical Science: Students compare and contrast elements, compounds and mixtures. Students explore the effects of force and energy on objects.

2.1. Understand the Structure and Function of Matter and Molecules and Their Interactions

6.S.2.1.1. The student will be able to compare and contrast the differences among elements, compounds and mixtures. (620.01.a) 43
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6.S.2.1.2. The student will be able to define the properties of matter. (620.01.b) 1
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6.S.2.1.3. The student will be able to compare densities of equal volumes of a solid, a liquid, or a gas. (619.01.c) 1
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6.S.2.1.4. The student will be able to describe the effect of temperature on density. (620.01.c) 5
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6.S.2.1.5. The student will be able to explain the nature of physical change and how it relates to physical properties (the distance between molecules as water changes from ice to liquid water, and to water vapor). (620.01.d) 1
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2.2. Understand Concepts of Motion and Forces

6.S.2.2.1. The student will be able to describe the effects of different forces (gravity and friction) on the movement, speed, and direction of an object. (620.03.d) 5
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2.3. Understand the Total Energy in the Universe is Constant

2.4. Understand the Structure of Atoms

2.5. Understand Chemical Reactions

ID.3. Biology: Students understand the building blocks of organisms.

3.1. Understand the Theory of Biological Evolution

3.2. Understand the Relationship between Matter and Energy in Living Systems

3.3. Understand the Cell is the Basis of Form and Function for All Living Things

6.S.3.3.1. The student will be able to identify the different structural levels of which an organism is comprised (cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms). (621.01.a) 12
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6.S.3.3.2. The student will be able to analyze the structural differences between plant and animal cells. (621.01.b) 7
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6.S.3.3.3. The student will be able to describe how traits are passed from parents to offspring. (621.01.c) 8
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ID.4. Earth and Space Systems: Students understand and explain the relationship among the systems on Earth, such as solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and organisms.

4.1. Understand Scientific Theories of Origin and Subsequent Changes in the Universe and Earth Systems

6.S.4.1.1. The student will be able to explain the interactions among the solid earth, oceans, atmosphere, and organisms. (624.01.a) 4
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6.S.4.1.2. The student will be able to explain the water cycle and its relationship to weather and climate. (624.01.b) 6
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6.S.4.1.3. The student will be able to identify cumulus, cirrus, and stratus clouds and how they relate to weather changes. (624.01.c) 3
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4.2. Understand Geo-chemical Cycles and Energy in the Earth System

ID.5. Personal and Social Perspectives; Technology: Students identify issues for environmental studies and understand the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources.

5.1. Understand Common Environmental Quality Issues, Both Natural and Human Induced

6.S.5.1.1. The student will be able to identify issues for environmental studies. (626.01.a) 40
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5.2. Understand the Relationship between Science and Technology

6.S.5.2.1. The student will be able to describe how science and technology are part of our society. (625.01.a) 11
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6.S.5.2.2. The student will be able to describe how science and technology are interrelated. (625.01.b) 11
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5.3. Understand the Importance of Natural Resources and the Need to Manage and Conserve Them

6.S.5.3.1. The student will be able to explain the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. (626.03.a) 8
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