Science 6
In sixth-grade science, students learn about the fundamentals of Chemistry before applying that knowledge to Biological systems. Topics covered include forensic science, medical phenomena, how organisms sustain life, and how traits are passed through generations. Students examine a range of phenomena within living systems, which they explain by gathering, interpreting, and communicating evidence. Students develop skills in the Science Practices of modeling, data analysis, arguing based on evidence, and constructing explanations.