Minnesota Academic Standards

Minnesota Academic Standards for Sixth Grade Biology

MN.6.1. The Nature of Science and Engineering

6.1.3. Interactions Among Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Society

6.1.3.4. The student will understand that current and emerging technologies have enabled humans to develop and use models to understand and communicate how natural and designed systems work and interact.

6.1.3.4.2. Demonstrate the conversion of units within the Systeme Internationale (SI, or metric) and estimate the magnitude of common objects and quantities using metric units.

The nature of scienceScience process skills include observing, classifying, estimating, measuring, inferring, predicting, creating graphs, and developing models. Identify Dependent and Controlled Variables: A dependent variable is the variable that is being observed during an experiment. A control variable is the part of an experiment that you do not make any changes to which you can use to compare the other parts of your experiment to. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1

MN.6.2. Physical Science

6.2.1. Matter

6.2.1.1. The student will understand that pure substances can be identified by properties which are independent of the sample of the substance and can be explained by a model of matter that is composed of small particles.

6.2.1.1.1. Explain density, dissolving, compression, diffusion and thermal expansion using the particle model of matter.

Elements, mixtures and compoundsElements are a basic (simple) kind of matter. They can’t be broken down into simpler parts and still keep their properties because they are in the simplest form. A solute is the substance that is dissolved in the solvent. Solubility refers to the ability of one substance to dissolve into another substance. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1Vocabulary :2

6.2.1.2. The student will understand that substances can undergo physical changes which do not change the composition or the total mass of the substance in a closed system.

6.2.1.2.1. Identify evidence of physical changes, including changing phase or shape, and dissolving in other materials.

Solids, liquids and gases.Solid, liquid, and gas are all states of matter. The molecules in solids are tightly packed together. The molecules in liquids are not as close as those in solids; they have a little more room to move around. The molecules in gases are far apart. Gases can fill any size room or any size container. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Vocabulary :1

Chemical and physical changes of matterA chemical change is a change in which one kind of substance is changed into a different kind of substance. Chemical changes produce substances that were not there when you started. You can’t reverse or undo a chemical change. The substance or object involved in physical change is the same before and after the change (unlike a chemical change). The change is not permanent and can be undone. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Vocabulary :1

6.2.1.2.3. Use the relationship between heat and the motion and arrangement of particles in solids, liquids and gases to explain melting, freezing, boiling and evaporation.

Properties of matter and EnergyWhat is matter? Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass. Kinetic energy is energy that is happening now; it is energy in motion. Potential energy is energy that is waiting to happen; it is stored energy. How does heat get transferred: By conduction, by convection and by radiation. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Vocabulary :2

6.2.2. Motion

6.2.2.2. The student will understand that forces have magnitude and direction and govern the motion of objects.

6.2.2.2.3. Recognize that some forces between objects act when the objects are in direct contact and others, such as magnetic, electrical and gravitational forces can act from a distance.

Newton's Laws of motionWhat is motion? Motion is the process of an object changing its place or its position. Motion is not speed. Speed is the rate an object changes position. Newton's law of motion. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1Vocabulary :2

6.2.2.2.4. Distinguish between mass and weight.

6.2.3. Energy

6.2.3.1. The student will understand that waves involve the transfer of energy without the transfer of matter.

6.2.3.1.3. Use wave properties of light to explain reflection, refraction and the color spectrum.

Sound and light energySound is a type of energy that travels in waves which are caused by vibrations. Characteristics of Sound. Vibrations: movements made rapidly back and forth. Sound Waves: an invisible transfer of sound energy as it travels away from the energy source. Wavelength: the distance between a point on one sound wave and a similar point on another sound wave. Frequency: The number of vibrations in a period of time is called the frequency of a vibration. Volume: The loudness or quietness of a sound is its volume. Read more...iWorksheets :4Study Guides :1Vocabulary :2

6.2.3.2. The student will understand that energy can be transformed within a system or transferred to other systems or the environment.

6.2.3.2.1. Differentiate between kinetic and potential energy and analyze situations where kinetic energy is converted to potential energy and vice versa.

6.2.3.2.3. Describe how energy is transferred in conduction, convection and radiation.

MN.6.13. Reading Benchmarks: Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6-12

Craft and Structure

6.13.4.4. Determine the meaning of symbols, equations, graphical representations, tabular representations, key terms, and other domain-specific words and phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or technical context relevant to grades 6-8 texts and topics.

Energy and ecosystemsAn ecosystem includes all the living and non-living things in an area. This includes populations and communities of many different animals. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Vocabulary :3

Interactions among living thingsAn important and essential interaction among living things involves the flow of energy within an environment. All living organisms need energy to survive! Energy moves through an environment through food chains and food webs. Read more...iWorksheets :3Study Guides :1Vocabulary :3

Integration of Knowledge and Ideas

6.13.7.7. Compare and integrate quantitative or technical information expressed in words in a text with a version of that information expressed visually (e.g., in a flowchart, diagram, model, graph, table, map).

MN.6.14. Writing Benchmarks: Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6-12

Text Types and Purposes

6.14.1.1. Write arguments focused on discipline-specific content.

6.14.1.1.e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

6.14.2.2. Write informative/explanatory texts, as they apply to each discipline and reporting format, including the narration of historical events, of scientific procedures/ experiments, or description of technical processes.

6.14.2.2.d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.

6.14.2.2.f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.

Production and Distribution of Writing

6.14.4.4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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