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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Online Center
Kentucky tests science in grades 4, 7, and 11, not in grade 6, so sixth grade is the year to build the ideas KSA Science will ask about later. Practice tests, skill quizzes, flashcards, and every Kentucky science standard for this grade, free.
Standards source: Kentucky Academic Standards, Kentucky Department of Education.
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Kentucky Science by Grade
Every Kentucky science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six full, timed grade 6 science practice tests, 40 questions each, instant scoring, and a written explanation for every question. Kentucky does not test science this year, so use these to find gaps early. Each one opens right here.
Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 1
A full diagnostic across every science area for this grade.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 2
Fresh questions and new phenomena to build accuracy.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 3
New problems that push reading of data, models, and evidence.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 4
Another complete, timed exam to build pacing and stamina.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 5
A brand-new mixed set to test how ready you are.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Practice Test 6
A final full-length simulation to confirm you are ready.
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Grade 6 Science Skill Quizzes
Pick one science area, answer 10 questions, and see exactly where the idea broke down. Each quiz opens right here.
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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Grade 6 Science Study Tools
A few minutes of review between practice tests. Both open right here.
Grade 6 Science Flashcards
All 166 terms this grade is expected to know. Search the deck, filter by science area, star the hard ones, and mark off what you have down.
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Grade 6 Science Quick Review
Every must-know idea for this grade on one page, grouped by science area, with the vocabulary for each one.
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Kentucky Grade 6 Science Snapshot
Kentucky Grade 6 Science Topics
These are the 21 science standards Kentucky sets for grade 6, from the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science, grouped and ordered exactly the way the state's own standards document groups them. Each one is tagged with its official code so you can trace it straight back to the state document.
Kentucky standard codes
PS Physical Science
- 6-PS1-1Particles, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- 6-PS1-4Energy Forms, Transfer, and Transformation
- 6-PS2-1Forces, Motion, and Interactions
- 6-PS2-4Gravity and Object Motion
LS Life Science
- 6-LS1-66-LS2-16-LS2-2Organism Needs, Structures, and Life Cycles
- 6-LS2-3Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter Flow
ESS Earth and Space Science
- 6-ESS1-16-ESS1-26-ESS1-36-ESS2-4Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space Systems
- 6-ESS2-16-ESS2-3Earth Materials, Rocks, Fossils, and Landforms
- 6-ESS2-2Explanation Based Evidence Biological Geoscience Processes Changed Earth'S
- 6-ESS2-5Data Provide Evidence Motions Complex Interactions Air Masses
- 6-ESS2-6Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and Atmosphere
ETS Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-1MS-ETS1-2MS-ETS1-3MS-ETS1-4Engineering Design and Solution Evaluation
Grouped and ordered from the state's own standards document.
Kentucky Grade 6 Science Standards
The full text of every grade 6 science standard in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science. If your Kentucky classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.
PS Physical Science
- 6-PS1-1Particles, Atoms, Elements, and CompoundsDevelop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures
- 6-PS1-4Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationDevelop a model that predicts and describes changes in particle motion, temperature, and state of a pure substance when thermal energy is added or removed
- 6-PS2-1Forces, Motion, and InteractionsApply Newton's Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects
- 6-PS2-4Gravity and Object MotionConstruct and present arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the masses of interacting objects
LS Life Science
- 6-LS1-6Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesConstruct 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
- 6-LS2-1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesAnalyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem
- 6-LS2-2Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesConstruct an explanation that predicts patterns of interaction among organisms across multiple ecosystems
- 6-LS2-3Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowDevelop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and non-living parts of an ecosystem
ESS Earth and Space Science
- 6-ESS1-1Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsDevelop 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
- 6-ESS1-2Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsDevelop and use a model to describe the role of gravity in the motions within galaxies and the solar system
- 6-ESS1-3Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsAnalyze and interpret data to determine scale properties of objects in the solar system
- 6-ESS2-1Earth Materials, Rocks, Fossils, and LandformsDevelop a model to describe the cycling of Earth's materials and the flow of energy that drives this process
- 6-ESS2-2Explanation Based Evidence Biological Geoscience Processes Changed Earth'SConstruct an explanation based on evidence for how biological and geoscience processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales
- 6-ESS2-3Earth Materials, Rocks, Fossils, and LandformsAnalyze and interpret data on the distribution of fossils and rocks, continental shapes, and seafloor structures to provide evidence of past plate motions
- 6-ESS2-4Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsDevelop a model to describe the cycling of water through Earth's systems driven by energy from the sun and the force of gravity
- 6-ESS2-5Data Provide Evidence Motions Complex Interactions Air MassesCollect data to provide evidence for how the motions and complex interactions of air masses result in changes in weather conditions
- 6-ESS2-6Water Cycle, Weather, Climate, and AtmosphereDevelop and use a model to describe how unequal heating and rotation of the Earth cause patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates
ETS Engineering Design
- MS-ETS1-1Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationDefine 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-ETS1-2Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationEvaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem
- MS-ETS1-3Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationAnalyze 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-ETS1-4Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationDevelop 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
Source: Kentucky Academic Standards: Grade 6. Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.
Kentucky Grade 6: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Kentucky grade 6 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Kentucky Grade 6 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Kentucky grade 6 math standard.
Kentucky Grade 6 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for Kentucky grade 6, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
Kentucky Grade 6 Science FAQ
Does Kentucky test science in grade 6?
No. Kentucky gives KSA Science in grades 4, 7, and 11, so grade 6 students do not sit a state science test this year. 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 Kentucky follow?
Kentucky follows the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science, published by the Kentucky Department of Education. All 21 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 Kentucky. Take a timed test, see which area is thinnest, and fix that one before it compounds.