Grade 6 - Select a Category
Scientific Practices and Tools
Laboratory Safety and Equipment - Which diagram or model best shows laboratory safety and equipment? (NGSS SEPs; CCSS RST.6‑8.3; TEKS §112.26; VA SOL; FL NGSSS)
Measurement in Science and Unit Consistency - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for measurement in science and unit consistency? (NGSS SEPs; CCSS Math 6.RP.A.3, 6.EE.A.2; RST.6‑8.7; TEKS §112.26)
Variables, Controls, and Experimental Design - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate variables, controls, and experimental design? (NGSS SEPs; WHST.6‑8.2; IXL G6—Designing experiments)
Data Tables, Graphs, and Patterns - Which diagram or model best shows data tables, graphs, and patterns? (NGSS SEPs; CCSS Math 6.SP.B.4–5; RST.6‑8.7; TEKS §112.26)
Models in Science - Which diagram or model best shows models in science? (NGSS SEPs; CCC Systems & Models; RST.6‑8.1)
Constructing Explanations and Engaging in Argument - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate constructing explanations and engaging in argument? (NGSS SEPs; WHST.6‑8.1)
Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information - Which statement best describes obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information? (NGSS SEPs; RST.6‑8.1–8; WHST.6‑8.8)
Scientific Practices and Tools — Mini Skills
Unit Conversions and Dimensional Analysis - Which statement best describes unit conversions and dimensional analysis? (CCSS Math 6.RP.A.3; NGSS SEPs)
Design a Fair Test Checklist - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate design a fair test checklist? (NGSS SEPs; WHST.6‑8.7)
Create and Interpret Distance–Time Graphs - Which diagram or model best shows create and interpret distance–time graphs? (CCSS 6.EE.B.5; NGSS MS‑PS2‑2)
Summarize Data with Center, Spread, and Shape - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for summarize data with center, spread, and shape? (CCSS 6.SP.B.4–5; NGSS SEPs)
Science Notebooks and Lab Reports - Which statement best describes science notebooks and lab reports? (WHST.6‑8.2, WHST.6‑8.10; RST.6‑8.1)
Earth and Space Science — Earth’s Place, Systems, and Human Activity
Earth, Sun, and Moon System: Seasons, Phases, and Eclipses - Which diagram or model best shows earth, sun, and moon system: seasons, phases, and eclipses? (NGSS MS‑ESS1‑1, MS‑ESS1‑2; DCI ESS1.A/B)
Gravity and Orbits - Which diagram or model best shows gravity and orbits? (NGSS MS‑ESS1‑2; MS‑PS2‑4)
Tides and the Earth–Moon System - Which diagram or model best shows tides and the earth–moon system? (DCI ESS1.B; TEKS §112.26)
Scale of the Solar System - Which diagram or model best shows scale of the solar system? (CCC Scale/Proportion/Quantity; 6.RP.A.3)
Weather Processes and Forecasting - Which diagram or model best shows weather processes and forecasting? (NGSS MS‑ESS2‑5; DCI ESS2.D)
Global Circulation and Climate Patterns - Which statement best describes global circulation and climate patterns? (NGSS MS‑ESS2‑6; DCI ESS2.C/D)
Rock Cycle and Identification of Rocks and Minerals - Which diagram or model best shows rock cycle and identification of rocks and minerals? (DCI ESS2.A)
Topographic Maps and Landform Profiles - Which diagram or model best shows topographic maps and landform profiles? (RST.6‑8.7)
Natural Hazards, Forecasting, and Risk Reduction - Which statement best describes natural hazards, forecasting, and risk reduction? (NGSS MS‑ESS3‑2; MS‑ETS1‑1/2)
Natural Resources, Human Impacts, and Climate - Which statement best describes natural resources, human impacts, and climate? (NGSS MS‑ESS3‑3/4/5)
Earth and Space Science — Earth's Place, Systems, and Human Activity
Water Cycle Driven by Sun and Gravity - Which diagram or model best shows water cycle driven by sun and gravity? (NGSS MS‑ESS2‑4; DCI ESS2.C)
Earth and Space Science — Mini Skills
Interpret Weather Maps and Symbols - Which diagram or model best shows interpret weather maps and symbols? (NGSS SEPs; IXL Weather & Climate)
Use Satellite and Aerial Images to Identify Landforms - Which diagram or model best shows use satellite and aerial images to identify landforms? (SEP: Obtaining/Evaluating/Communicating Information)
Relate Latitude, Altitude, and Ocean Proximity to Climate - Which statement best describes relate latitude, altitude, and ocean proximity to climate? (IXL climate factors; CCSS 6.SP.B.5)
Physical Science — Matter and Its Interactions
Particle Model and States of Matter - Which diagram or model best shows particle model and states of matter? (NGSS MS‑PS1‑4; DCI PS1.A)
Substances and Characteristic Properties - Which statement best describes substances and characteristic properties? (NGSS MS‑PS1‑2)
Mixtures, Solutions, and Separation Techniques - Which diagram or model best shows mixtures, solutions, and separation techniques? (MS‑PS1‑2/4)
Elements, Compounds, and Simple Molecules - Which diagram or model best shows elements, compounds, and simple molecules? (NGSS MS‑PS1‑1)
Physical Change versus Chemical Reaction and Conservation (Qualitative) - Which comparison best describes physical change versus chemical reaction and conservation (qualitative)? (NGSS MS‑PS1‑2/5)
Counting Atoms in Simple Chemical Formulas - Which statement best describes counting atoms in simple chemical formulas? (RST.6‑8.4)
Synthetic Materials and Real‑World Applications - Which statement best describes synthetic materials and real‑world applications? (MS‑PS1‑3 (related))
Physical Science — Matter and Its Interactions — Mini Skills
Calculate Density from Mass and Volume - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for calculate density from mass and volume? (CCSS 6.RP.A.3)
Heating and Cooling Curves - Which diagram or model best shows heating and cooling curves? (MS‑PS1‑4)
Solubility and Saturation Basics - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for solubility and saturation basics? (SEP: Data Analysis)
Lab Techniques for Separation - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for lab techniques for separation? (SEP: Planning & Carrying Out Investigations)
Physical Science — Forces, Motion, and Energy
Motion, Speed, Distance, and Time - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for motion, speed, distance, and time? (CCSS 6.EE.B.5)
Distance–Time Graphs and Speed - Which diagram or model best shows distance–time graphs and speed? (CCSS 6.SP.B.4)
Net Force, Mass, and Motion (Qualitative) - Which diagram or model best shows net force, mass, and motion (qualitative)? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2)
Balanced versus Unbalanced Forces - Which comparison best describes balanced versus unbalanced forces? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2)
Newton’s Third Law and Collision Safety Design - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate newton’s third law and collision safety design? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑1; MS‑ETS1‑2)
Kinetic and Gravitational Potential Energy - Which statement best describes kinetic and gravitational potential energy? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑1)
Thermal Energy and Heat Transfer - Which diagram or model best shows thermal energy and heat transfer? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑3/4)
Electric, Magnetic, and Gravitational Fields - Which statement best describes electric, magnetic, and gravitational fields? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑3/4/5)
Physical Science — Forces, Motion, and Energy — Mini Skills
Speed–Distance–Time Conversions - Which diagram or model best shows speed–distance–time conversions? (CCSS 6.EE.A.2)
Force Vectors and Free‑Body Sketches - Which diagram or model best shows force vectors and free‑body sketches? (NGSS MS‑PS2‑2)
Energy Transfer Diagrams - Which diagram or model best shows energy transfer diagrams? (NGSS MS‑PS3‑1/3/4)
Physical Science — Waves and Information Transfer
Wave Properties: Amplitude, Wavelength, and Frequency - Which diagram or model best shows wave properties: amplitude, wavelength, and frequency? (NGSS MS‑PS4‑1)
Transverse and Longitudinal Waves - Which diagram or model best shows transverse and longitudinal waves? (NGSS MS‑PS4‑1)
Wave Behavior in Materials - Which diagram or model best shows wave behavior in materials? (NGSS MS‑PS4‑2)
Electromagnetic Spectrum Basics - Which diagram or model best shows electromagnetic spectrum basics? (NGSS MS‑PS4‑2)
Physical Science — Waves and Information Transfer — Mini Skills
Draw and Label Wave Diagrams - Which diagram or model best shows draw and label wave diagrams? (NGSS MS‑PS4‑1)
Sound: Pitch and Volume - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for sound: pitch and volume? (DCI PS4.A)
Light Interactions with Lenses and Mirrors - Which diagram or model best shows light interactions with lenses and mirrors? (DCI PS4.B)
Life Science — From Cells to Systems
Cell Theory and Types of Cells - Which diagram or model best shows cell theory and types of cells? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑1)
Organelles and Functions (Plant and Animal) - Which diagram or model best shows organelles and functions (plant and animal)? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑2 (supporting))
Levels of Biological Organization - Which diagram or model best shows levels of biological organization? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑3)
Transport Across Membranes: Diffusion and Osmosis - Which diagram or model best shows transport across membranes: diffusion and osmosis? (DCI LS1.A)
Photosynthesis and Matter and Energy in Organisms - Which diagram or model best shows photosynthesis and matter and energy in organisms? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑6)
Cellular Respiration Basics - Which diagram or model best shows cellular respiration basics? (DCI LS1.C)
Human Body Systems and Interactions - Which diagram or model best shows human body systems and interactions? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑3)
Microscopy Skills - Which diagram or model best shows microscopy skills? (TEKS §112.26)
Life Science — From Cells to Systems — Mini Skills
Label and Compare Cell Diagrams - Which diagram or model best shows label and compare cell diagrams? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑2 (supporting))
Model Diffusion and Osmosis with Simulations - Which diagram or model best shows model diffusion and osmosis with simulations? (ISTE 1.5)
Energy Transformations Within Cells - Which statement best describes energy transformations within cells? (NGSS MS‑LS1‑6)
Life Science — Ecosystems and Human Impacts
Populations, Resources, and Carrying Capacity - Which statement best describes populations, resources, and carrying capacity? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑1)
Food Chains, Food Webs, and Energy Flow - Which diagram or model best shows food chains, food webs, and energy flow? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑3)
Symbiosis, Predation, and Competition - Which diagram or model best shows symbiosis, predation, and competition? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑2)
Ecological Succession - Which diagram or model best shows ecological succession? (DCI LS2.C)
Biogeochemical Cycles: Water, Carbon, Nitrogen (Intro) - Which diagram or model best shows biogeochemical cycles: water, carbon, nitrogen (intro)? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑3; MS‑ESS2‑4)
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Which statement best describes biodiversity and ecosystem services? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑5)
Natural Resources: Renewable and Nonrenewable - Which statement best describes natural resources: renewable and nonrenewable? (MS‑ESS3‑1/3/4)
Life Science — Ecosystems and Human Impacts — Mini Skills
Interpret Energy Pyramids - Which statement best describes interpret energy pyramids? (NGSS MS‑LS2‑3)
Model a Local Ecosystem - Which diagram or model best shows model a local ecosystem? (CCC Systems; SEP Modeling)
Evaluate Claims About Groundwater or Fossil Fuel Use - Which statement best describes evaluate claims about groundwater or fossil fuel use? (NGSS MS‑ESS3‑3/4)
Life Science — Heredity and Evolution
Inherited versus Acquired Traits - Which comparison best describes inherited versus acquired traits? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑2 (supporting))
Genes, Alleles, Genotype, and Phenotype - Which statement best describes genes, alleles, genotype, and phenotype? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑1)
Punnett Squares and Predicting Offspring Ratios - Which diagram or model best shows punnett squares and predicting offspring ratios? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑2)
Mutations and Genetic Variation - Which statement best describes mutations and genetic variation? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑1/2)
Asexual and Sexual Reproduction and Variation - Which statement best describes asexual and sexual reproduction and variation? (NGSS MS‑LS3‑2)
Natural Selection and Adaptation - Which diagram or model best shows natural selection and adaptation? (NGSS MS‑LS4‑4)
Life Science — Heredity and Evolution — Mini Skills
Calculate Trait Percentages in Populations - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for calculate trait percentages in populations? (CCSS 6.SP.B.4–5)
Selection Simulations - Which statement best describes selection simulations? (ISTE 1.5)
Read Simple Cladograms - Which diagram or model best shows read simple cladograms? (DCI LS4.A)
Engineering Design
Define Problems with Criteria and Constraints - Which statement best describes define problems with criteria and constraints? (NGSS MS‑ETS1‑1; ISTE 1.4)
Generate, Compare, and Optimize Solutions - Which option correctly identifies generate, compare, and optimize solutions? (NGSS MS‑ETS1‑2)
Plan Fair Tests and Analyze Failure Points - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate plan fair tests and analyze failure points? (NGSS MS‑ETS1‑3)
Engineering Design — Mini Skills
Prototype with Low‑Cost Materials - Which statement best describes prototype with low‑cost materials? (NGSS MS‑ETS1‑2)
Data Logs and Spreadsheets for Testing - Which calculation or measurement is most accurate for data logs and spreadsheets for testing? (ISTE 1.5)
Present a Design Pitch - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate present a design pitch? (SL.6.4–6.5; WHST.6‑8.6)
Scientific Literacy and Communication
Read and Cite Scientific Texts and Media - Which statement best describes read and cite scientific texts and media? (RST.6‑8.1–8; ISTE 1.3)
Write Scientific Explanations and Arguments - Which procedure best controls variables to investigate write scientific explanations and arguments? (WHST.6‑8.1–2)
Integrate Text with Graphs and Diagrams - Which diagram or model best shows integrate text with graphs and diagrams? (RST.6‑8.7; SL.6.5)
Use Technology to Produce and Publish Lab Reports - Which statement best describes use technology to produce and publish lab reports? (WHST.6‑8.6; ISTE 1.6)
Collaborate Effectively in Science Discussions - Which statement best explains collaborate effectively in science discussions? (SL.6.1–6.3)