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Utah Grade 6 Science Online Center
Everything Utah sixth graders need for RISE Science, six full-length practice tests, skill quizzes, flashcards, and every Utah science standard for this grade in one place.
Standards source: Utah Core Standards, Utah State Board of Education.
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Utah Science by Grade
Every Utah science center, grade 1 through grade 8.
Start With a Practice Test
Six full, timed science practice tests for Utah sixth graders, 40 questions each, instant scoring, a breakdown by science area, and a written explanation for every question. Each one opens right here.
Utah Grade 6 Science Practice Test 1
A full diagnostic across every science area for this grade.
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Utah Grade 6 Science Practice Test 2
Fresh questions and new phenomena to build accuracy.
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Utah Grade 6 Science Practice Test 3
New problems that push reading of data, models, and evidence.
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Utah Grade 6 Science Practice Test 4
Another complete, timed exam to build pacing and stamina.
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Utah Grade 6 Science Practice Test 5
A brand-new mixed set to test how ready you are.
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Utah 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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This Utah grade 6 science center is part of the Effortless Math library. Practice tests, skill quizzes, flashcards, and the state's own standards are connected so a student always has a clear next step instead of a wall of links.
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Utah Grade 6 Science Snapshot
Utah Grade 6 Science Topics
These are the 16 science standards Utah sets for grade 6, from the Utah Science with Engineering Education Standards, 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.
Utah standard codes
6.1 Structure and Motion Within the Solar System
- 6.1.1Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space Systems
- 6.1.2Forces, Motion, and Interactions
- 6.1.3Data Analysis, Patterns, and Model Limits
6.2 Energy Affects Matter
- 6.2.1Particles, Atoms, Elements, and Compounds
- 6.2.2Matter Properties, States, and Classification
- 6.2.3Energy Forms, Transfer, and Transformation
- 6.2.4Engineering Design and Solution Evaluation
6.3 Earth's Weather Patterns and Climate
- 6.3.16.3.4Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space Systems
- 6.3.2Scientific Questions, Investigations, and Evidence
- 6.3.3Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and Change
6.4 Stability and Change in Ecosystems
- 6.4.1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life Cycles
- 6.4.26.4.4Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and Change
- 6.4.36.4.5Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter Flow
Grouped and ordered from the state's own standards document.
Utah Grade 6 Science Standards
The full text of every grade 6 science standard in the Utah Science with Engineering Education Standards. If your Utah classroom or report card mentions a code, you will find it here.
6.1 Structure and Motion Within the Solar System
- 6.1.1Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsDevelop and use a model of the Sun-Earth-Moon system to describe the cyclic patterns of lunar phases, eclipses of the Sun and Moon, and seasons. Examples of models could be physical, graphical, or conceptual
- 6.1.2Forces, Motion, and InteractionsDevelop and use a model to describe the role of gravity and inertia in orbital motions of objects in our solar system
- 6.1.3Data Analysis, Patterns, and Model LimitsUse computational thinking to analyze data and determine the scale and properties of objects in the solar system. Examples of scale could include size and distance. Examples of properties could include layers, temperature, surface features, and orbital radius. Data sources could include Earth and space-based instruments such as telescopes and satellites. Types of data could include graphs, data tables, drawings, photographs, and models
6.2 Energy Affects Matter
- 6.2.1Particles, Atoms, Elements, and CompoundsDevelop models to show that molecules are made of different kinds, proportions and quantities of atoms. Emphasize understanding that there are differences between atoms and molecules, and that certain combinations of atoms form specific molecules. Examples of simple molecules could include water (H?O), atmospheric oxygen (O?), and carbon dioxide (CO?)
- 6.2.2Matter Properties, States, and ClassificationDevelop a model to predict the effect of heat energy on states of matter and density. Emphasize the arrangement of particles in states of matter (solid, liquid, or gas) and during phase changes (melting, freezing, condensing, and evaporating)
- 6.2.3Energy Forms, Transfer, and TransformationPlan and carry out an investigation to determine the relationship between temperature, the amount of heat transferred, and the change of average particle motion in various types or amounts of matter. Emphasize recording and evaluating data, and communicating the results of the investigation
- 6.2.4Engineering Design and Solution EvaluationDesign an object, tool, or process that minimizes or maximizes heat energy transfer. Identify criteria and constraints, develop a prototype for iterative testing, analyze data from testing, and propose modifications for optimizing the design solution. Emphasize demonstrating how the structure of differing materials allows them to function as either conductors or insulators
6.3 Earth's Weather Patterns and Climate
- 6.3.1Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsDevelop a model to describe how the cycling of water through Earth's systems is driven by energy from the Sun, gravitational forces, and density
- 6.3.2Scientific Questions, Investigations, and EvidenceInvestigate the interactions between air masses that cause changes in weather conditions. Collect and analyze weather data to provide evidence for how air masses flow from regions of high pressure to low pressure causing a change in weather. Examples of data collection could include field observations, laboratory experiments, weather maps, or diagrams
- 6.3.3Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and ChangeDevelop and use a model to show how unequal heating of the Earth's systems causes patterns of atmospheric and oceanic circulation that determine regional climates. Emphasize how warm water and air move from the equator toward the poles. Examples of models could include Utah regional weather patterns such as lake-effect snow and wintertime temperature inversions
- 6.3.4Sun, Moon, Earth, Stars, and Space SystemsConstruct an explanation supported by evidence for the role of the natural greenhouse effect in Earth's energy balance, and how it enables life to exist on Earth. Examples could include comparisons between Earth and other planets such as Venus and Mars
6.4 Stability and Change in Ecosystems
- 6.4.1Organism Needs, Structures, and Life CyclesAnalyze data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations in an ecosystem. Ask questions to predict how changes in resource availability affects organisms in those ecosystems. Examples could include water, food, and living space in Utah environments
- 6.4.2Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and ChangeConstruct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms across multiple ecosystems. Emphasize consistent interactions in different environments, such as competition, predation, and mutualism
- 6.4.3Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowDevelop a model to describe the cycling of matter and flow of energy among living and nonliving parts of an ecosystem. Emphasize food webs and the role of producers, consumers, and decomposers in various ecosystems. Examples could include Utah ecosystems such as mountains, Great Salt Lake, wetlands, and deserts
- 6.4.4Patterns, Systems, Cause and Effect, and ChangeConstruct an argument supported by evidence that the stability of populations is affected by changes to an ecosystem. Emphasize how changes to living and nonliving components in an ecosystem affect populations in that ecosystem. Examples could include Utah ecosystems such as mountains, Great Salt Lake, wetlands, and deserts
- 6.4.5Ecosystems, Food Webs, and Matter FlowEvaluate competing design solutions for preserving ecosystem services that protect resources and biodiversity based on how well the solutions maintain stability within the ecosystem. Emphasize obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information of differing design solutions. Examples could include policies affecting ecosystems, responding to invasive species or solutions for the preservation of ecosystem resources specific to Utah, such as air and water quality and prevention of soil erosion
Source: Utah Core Standards (2015). Always check the current official document before relying on a code for placement or reporting.
Utah Grade 6: Math and English Too
Science is one of three Utah grade 6 centers. Same format, same standards-first approach, for the other two subjects.
Utah Grade 6 Math
Six full practice tests, printable worksheets, step-by-step lessons, and every Utah grade 6 math standard.
Utah Grade 6 English
Reading, writing, and language standards for Utah grade 6, broken into short skill targets with practice for each one.
Utah Grade 6 Science FAQ
Does Utah test science in grade 6?
Yes. Utah students take RISE Science in grade 6. RISE tests science at grades 4-8. Utah's Grade 6 SEEd strands: (6.1) Structure and Motion within the Solar System; (6.2) Energy affecting matter; (6.3) Earth's weather patterns and climate; (6.4) Ecosystems' stability and change.
Which standards does grade 6 science in Utah follow?
Utah follows the Utah Science with Engineering Education Standards, published by the Utah State Board of Education. All 16 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 RISE Test
Take a timed practice test, find the science area that costs you the most points, and study that one first with the matching quiz and quick review.