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Florida Grade 6 Science

Florida Grade 6 Science: explore science lessons, skill quizzes, practice tests, and standards references. Use evidence and answer explanations to guide review.

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Standards source: Standards & Instructional Support, Florida Department of Education.

Grade 6 Science: Learn, Practice, and Quiz

Read a short lesson, work through its example, and try a related science-area quiz. States organize these ideas differently; use your state standards to choose what matches your class.

Physical Science

Particle Models and States of MatterMatter consists of particles.
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Temperature and Thermal TransferTemperature is related to particle motion.
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Forces and Changes in MotionAn object’s motion depends on the forces acting on it.
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Representing Wave PatternsWaves have repeating patterns.
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Life Science

Cells and Their StructuresCells are basic units of living things.
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Body Systems Work TogetherMulticellular organisms have interacting systems.
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Interactions in EcosystemsOrganisms interact with living and nonliving parts of their environment.
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Traits and VariationIndividuals can vary in inherited traits.
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Earth & Space

Rock Processes and Geologic EvidenceEarth materials change through processes such as weathering, burial, heating, and cooling.
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The Water Cycle as a SystemWater moves among Earth’s surface, atmosphere, and underground stores.
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Using Weather DataWeather observations include temperature, pressure, wind, and moisture.
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Scientific Thinking

Criteria, Constraints, and Fair TestsA design problem includes criteria for success and constraints such as materials or cost.
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Florida Science by Grade

Every Florida science center, grade 1 through grade 8.

Florida, How science testing works here. Florida SSA Science at grades 5, 8, HS-Biology. Grade 6 is NOT summatively tested, but has a broad B.E.S.T. Benchmark set: Nature of Science (SC.6.N), Earth/Space (SC.6.E, Earth in space, Earth structures, Earth systems), Life Science (SC.6.L, cells, heredity, diversity, evolution), Physical Science (SC.6.P, matter, motion, forms of energy). FL 6th grade is often the 'Earth/Space year' in many districts.

Grade 6 Science Skill Quizzes

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Matter and Its Properties

A quick 10-question check on matter and its properties, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Forces and Motion

A quick 10-question check on forces and motion, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Energy

A quick 10-question check on energy, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Waves and Information

A quick 10-question check on waves and information, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Cells, Structures and Life Processes

A quick 10-question check on cells, structures and life processes, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Ecosystems and Heredity

A quick 10-question check on ecosystems and heredity, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Evolution, Fossils and Adaptation

A quick 10-question check on evolution, fossils and adaptation, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Earth and Space Systems

A quick 10-question check on earth and space systems, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Earth, Human Activity and Engineering

A quick 10-question check on earth, human activity and engineering, with instant scoring and a full explanation for every answer.

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Florida Grade 6 Science Snapshot

Not testedin grade 6 science
23state science standards
6full practice tests
3topic areas to study

Florida Grade 6 Science Topics

This study reference lists 23 expectations for grade 6 from Florida Science Standards / State Academic Standards for Science, organized for study. Check the current state document for the official sequence, full wording, and any updates. Reference codes help you compare the listed expectations with the source. Confirm the current state edition and grade placement before using them as classroom requirements.

Florida standard codes

SC.6.E Earth and Space Science

  • SC.6.E.6.1Earth Materials, Rocks, Fossils, and Landforms
  • SC.6.E.6.2Variety Different Landforms Earth'S Surface Coastlines Dunes Rivers
  • SC.6.E.7.1Among Radiation Conduction Convection Three Mechanisms Which Heat
  • SC.6.E.7.2SC.6.E.7.3SC.6.E.7.5SC.6.E.7.6Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and Atmosphere
  • SC.6.E.7.4Show Interactions Among Geosphere Hydrosphere Cryosphere Atmosphere Biosphere
  • SC.6.E.7.7Natural Disasters Affected Human Life Florida
  • SC.6.E.7.8Ways Human Beings Protect Themselves Hazardous Weather Sun
  • SC.6.E.7.9Composition Structure Atmosphere Protects Life Insulates Planet

SC.6.L Life Science

  • SC.6.L.14.1SC.6.L.14.2SC.6.L.14.3SC.6.L.14.4SC.6.L.15.1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life Cycles
  • SC.6.L.14.5Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and Change
  • SC.6.L.14.6Contrast Types Infectious Agents May Infect Human Body

SC.6.P Physical Science

  • SC.6.P.11.1Energy Forms, Transfer, and Transformation
  • SC.6.P.12.1Scientific Tools, Measurement, and Data Displays
  • SC.6.P.13.1SC.6.P.13.2SC.6.P.13.3Forces, Motion, and Interactions

Grouped and ordered from the state's own standards document.

Florida Grade 6 Science Standards

A science standards reference for grade 6, with codes and learning expectations from Florida Science Standards / State Academic Standards for Science. If your Florida classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.

SC.6.E Earth and Space Science

  • SC.6.E.6.1Earth Materials, Rocks, Fossils, and LandformsDescribe and give examples of ways in which Earth's surface is built up and torn down by physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and deposition
  • SC.6.E.6.2Variety Different Landforms Earth'S Surface Coastlines Dunes RiversRecognize that there are a variety of different landforms on Earth's surface such as coastlines, dunes, rivers, mountains, glaciers, deltas, and lakes and relate these landforms as they apply to Florida
  • SC.6.E.7.1Among Radiation Conduction Convection Three Mechanisms Which HeatDifferentiate among radiation, conduction, and convection, the three mechanisms by which heat is transferred through Earth's system
  • SC.6.E.7.2Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and AtmosphereInvestigate and apply how the cycling of water between the atmosphere and hydrosphere has an effect on weather patterns and climate
  • SC.6.E.7.3Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and AtmosphereDescribe how global patterns such as the jet stream and ocean currents influence local weather in measurable terms such as temperature, air pressure, wind direction and speed, and humidity and precipitation
  • SC.6.E.7.4Show Interactions Among Geosphere Hydrosphere Cryosphere Atmosphere BiosphereDifferentiate and show interactions among the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
  • SC.6.E.7.5Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and AtmosphereExplain how energy provided by the sun influences global patterns of atmospheric movement and the temperature differences between air, water, and land
  • SC.6.E.7.6Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and AtmosphereDifferentiate between weather and climate
  • SC.6.E.7.7Natural Disasters Affected Human Life FloridaInvestigate how natural disasters have affected human life in Florida
  • SC.6.E.7.8Ways Human Beings Protect Themselves Hazardous Weather SunDescribe ways human beings protect themselves from hazardous weather and sun exposure
  • SC.6.E.7.9Composition Structure Atmosphere Protects Life Insulates PlanetDescribe how the composition and structure of the atmosphere protects life and insulates the planet

SC.6.L Life Science

  • SC.6.L.14.1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesDescribe and identify patterns in the hierarchical organization of organisms from atoms to molecules and cells to tissues to organs to organ systems to organisms
  • SC.6.L.14.2Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesInvestigate and explain the components of the scientific theory of cells (cell theory): all organisms are composed of cells (single-celled or multi-cellular), all cells come from pre-existing cells, and cells are the basic unit of life
  • SC.6.L.14.3Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesRecognize and explore how cells of all organisms undergo similar processes to maintain homeostasis, including extracting energy from food, getting rid of waste, and reproducing
  • SC.6.L.14.4Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesCompare and contrast the structure and function of major organelles of plant and animal cells, including cell wall, cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles
  • SC.6.L.14.5Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and ChangeIdentify and investigate the general functions of the major systems of the human body (digestive, respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, excretory, immune, nervous, and musculoskeletal) and describe ways these systems interact with each other to maintain homeostasis
  • SC.6.L.14.6Contrast Types Infectious Agents May Infect Human BodyCompare and contrast types of infectious agents that may infect the human body, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites
  • SC.6.L.15.1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesAnalyze and describe how and why organisms are classified according to shared characteristics with emphasis on the Linnaean system combined with the concept of Domains

SC.6.P Physical Science

  • SC.6.P.11.1Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationExplore the Law of Conservation of Energy by differentiating between potential and kinetic energy. Identify situations where kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy and vice versa
  • SC.6.P.12.1Scientific Tools, Measurement, and Data DisplaysMeasure and graph distance versus time for an object moving at a constant speed. Interpret this relationship
  • SC.6.P.13.1Forces, Motion, and InteractionsInvestigate and describe types of forces including contact forces and forces acting at a distance, such as electrical, magnetic, and gravitational
  • SC.6.P.13.2Forces, Motion, and InteractionsExplore the Law of Gravity by recognizing that every object exerts gravitational force on every other object and that the force depends on how much mass the objects have and how far apart they are
  • SC.6.P.13.3Forces, Motion, and InteractionsInvestigate and describe that an unbalanced force acting on an object changes its speed, or direction of motion, or both

Source: Florida Next Generation Sunshine State Standards. Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.

Florida Grade 6: Math and English Too

Science is one of three Florida grade 6 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.

Florida Grade 6 Math

Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Florida grade 6 math standard.

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Florida Grade 6 English

Reading, writing, and language standards for Florida grade 6, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.

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Florida Grade 6 Science FAQ

Does Florida test science in grade 6?

No. Florida gives the Florida Statewide Science Assessment (SSA) in grades 5 and 8, so grade 6 students do not sit a state science test this year. Florida also gives a high school biology test. The standards on this page are still the ones grade 6 teachers teach, and they are what the next science test builds on.

Which standards does grade 6 science in Florida follow?

Florida follows the Florida Science Standards / State Academic Standards for Science, published by the Florida Department of Education. All 23 of this grade's standards are listed further down the page with their official codes.

How long are the practice tests?

Each of the six practice tests has 40 questions and a 70-minute timer. The timer auto-submits at zero and you get your score, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question.

Is any of this free?

Yes, every practice test, quiz, and flashcard set on this page is free and needs no login. Your progress is saved in your own browser and nowhere else.

What is the fastest way to use this page?

Take practice test 1 cold. Look at the topic breakdown, pick the weakest science area, and do that skill quiz. Then read the quick review for that area and come back for practice test 2.

Grade 6 Science in Other States

Standards, practice tests, and quizzes for grade 6 science in every state and Washington, D.C.

Start With One Practice Test

Grade 6 is a building year for science in Florida. Take a timed test, see which area is thinnest, and fix that one before it compounds.

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Florida Grade 6 Science: study questions

How should I choose a Grade 6 science study target?

Start with the course or standards reference for this state. Explain one idea before doing its related practice, then use the feedback to decide what needs another example.

Are these activities official state assessments?

These are independently published learning resources. A practice score does not predict or replace an official state score. Use the directions in each activity and consult your school for official testing and accommodation rules.

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