Oregon State Standards for Science: Grade 6

OR.6.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living systems are organized groups of related parts that function together and have characteristics and properties.

6.1P.1 Describe physical and chemical properties of matter and how they can be measured. (Physical Science) 15
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6.1P.2 Compare and contrast the characteristic properties of forms of energy. (Physical Science) 9
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6.1L.1 Compare and contrast the types and components of cells. Describe the functions and relative complexity of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. (Life Science) 18
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6.1E.1 Describe and compare the properties and composition of the layers of Earth. (Earth and Space Science) 7
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6.1E.2 Describe the properties of objects in the solar system. Describe and compare the position of the sun within the solar system, galaxy, and universe. (Earth and Space Science) 27
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OR.6.2 Interaction and Change: The related parts within a system interact and change.

6.2P.1 Describe and compare types and properties of waves and explain how they interact with matter. (Physical Science) 16
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6.2P.2 Describe the relationships between: electricity and magnetism, static and current electricity, and series and parallel electrical circuits. (Physical Science) 14
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6.2L.1 Describe the relationships and interactions between and among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. (Life Science) 45
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6.2L.2 Explain how individual organisms and populations in an ecosystem interact and how changes in populations are related to resources. (Life Science) 12
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6.2E.1 Explain the water cycle and the relationship to landforms and weather. (Earth and Space Science) 3
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OR.6.3 Scientific Inquiry: Scientific inquiry is the investigation of the natural world based on observation and science principles that includes proposing questions or hypotheses, and developing procedures for questioning, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting accurate and relevant data to produce justifiable evidence-based explanations.

6.3S.1 Based on observation and science principles propose questions or hypotheses that can be examined through scientific investigation. Design and conduct an investigation that uses appropriate tools and techniques to collect relevant data. (Scientific Inquiry) 16
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6.3S.2 Organize and display relevant data, construct an evidence-based explanation of the results of an investigation, and communicate the conclusions. (Scientific Inquiry) 5
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6.3S.3 Explain why if more than one variable changes at the same time in an investigation, the outcome of the investigation may not be clearly attributable to any one variable. (Scientific Inquiry) 13
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OR.6.4 Engineering Design: Engineering design is a process of identifying needs, defining problems, developing solutions, and evaluating proposed solutions.

6.4D.1 Define a problem that addresses a need and identify science principles that may be related to possible solutions. (Engineering Design) 40
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6.4D.2 Design, construct, and test a possible solution to a defined problem using appropriate tools and materials. Evaluate proposed engineering design solutions to the defined problem. (Engineering Design) 7
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6.4D.3 Describe examples of how engineers have created inventions that address human needs and aspirations. (Engineering Design) 4
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