Science Curriculum

6th Grade

Course Purpose:

 Sixth grade students will use earth/space science, life science, and physical science principles to identify and describe interactions between them.

Outcomes and Components:

SC.6.2 Students will investigate and analyze the properties of substances to identify and differentiate between pure substances and mixtures.

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Standard(s)
  SC.6.2.1 Identify physical properties of matter. MS-PS1-2
  SC.6.2.2 Analyze a substance's properties to identify its identity.

MS-PS1-2

MS-PS1-3
  SC.6.2.3 Differentiate between pure substances and mixtures. MS-PS1-3
  SC.6.2.4 Identify parts of a solution. MS-PS1-2
  SC.6.2.5 Differentiate between physical and chemical changes. MS-PS1-5
  SC.6.2.6 Identify liquids using solutions properties and indicators.

MS-PS1-2

MS-PS1-3

Academic Vocabulary: Identify, analyze, evaluate, differentiate

Content Vocabulary: physical property, chemical property, substance, solution, mixture, thermal conductivity, malleability, ductility, solubility, flammability, oxidation, reactivity, characteristic property, streak, luster, physical change, chemical change, indicator