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K–12 Standards

Grade 6

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Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer

  • 1

    Use mathematical representations to describe a simple model for waves that includes how the amplitude of a wave is related to the energy in a wave.MS-PS4-1

  • 2

    Develop and use a model to describe that waves are reflected, absorbed, or transmitted through various materials.MS-PS4-2

  • 3

    Integrate qualitative scientific and technical information to support the claim that digitized signals are a more reliable way to encode and transmit information than analog signals. MS-PS4-3

From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes

  • 1

    Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence for the role of photosynthesis in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. MS-LS1-6

Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

  • 1

    Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.MS-LS2-1

  • 2

    Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems.MS-LS2-2

  • 3

    Develop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem.MS-LS2-3

  • 4

    Construct an argument supported by empirical evidence that changes to physical or biological components of an ecosystem affect populations.MS-LS2-4

  • 5

    Evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.MS-LS2-5

Earth's Place in the Universe

  • 1

    Develop and use a model of the Earth-sun-moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the sun and moon, and seasons.MS-ESS1-1

  • 2

    Develop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system.MS-ESS1-2

  • 3

    Analyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system.MS-ESS1-3

Engineering Design

  • 1

    Define the criteria and constraints of a design problem with sufficient precision to ensure a successful solution, taking into account relevant scientific principles and potential impacts on people and the natural environment that may limit possible solutions. MS-ETS1-1

  • 2

    Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. MS-ETS1-2

  • 3

    Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.MS-ETS1-3

  • 4

    Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process such that an optimal design can be achieved. MS-ETS1-4

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What grade levels do these standards cover?
Grade 6
Where can I read the official document?
Indiana Academic Standards: Grade 6 Science

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