Newfoundland and Labrador Curriculum: Grade 6
Skills available for Newfoundland and Labrador Grade 6 science standards
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Unit 1
Space
Communicating About Space Using Specific Terminology
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
What Makes Up Our Solar System?
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
30.0 describe the physical characteristics of the Sun, planets, and moons
30.0 describe the physical characteristics of the Sun, planets, and moons
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
What Causes Day, Night, and the Seasons?
31.0 demonstrate how Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle and how Earth's revolution causes the yearly cycle of seasons
31.0 demonstrate how Earth's rotation causes the day and night cycle and how Earth's revolution causes the yearly cycle of seasons
10.0 select and use tools
10.0 select and use tools
What Causes the Moon Phases?
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.1: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for the Moon phases
32.1: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for the Moon phases
13.0 record observations
13.0 record observations
18.0 compile and display data
18.0 compile and display data
What Causes Eclipses?
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.2: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for eclipses
32.2: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for eclipses
What Causes Tides?
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.0 observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for various phenomena
32.3: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for tides
32.3: observe and explain how the relative positions of Earth, the Moon, and the Sun are responsible for tides
What Are Meteoroids, Asteroids, and Comets?
33.0 describe the physical characteristics of meteoroids, asteroids, and comets
33.0 describe the physical characteristics of meteoroids, asteroids, and comets
What Factors Affect Impact Craters?
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
5.0 identify and control major variables in investigations
5.0 identify and control major variables in investigations
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and solve a practical problem
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and solve a practical problem
13.0 record observations
13.0 record observations
18.0 compile and display data
18.0 compile and display data
21.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
21.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
26.0 communicate procedures and results
26.0 communicate procedures and results
What Can We See When We Look at the Night Sky?
34.0 identify constellations in the night sky
34.0 identify constellations in the night sky
35.0 compare tools, techniques, and scientific ideas used by different people around the world to interpret natural phenomena and meet their needs
35.0 compare tools, techniques, and scientific ideas used by different people around the world to interpret natural phenomena and meet their needs
36.0 demonstrate and explain the importance of selecting appropriate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
36.0 demonstrate and explain the importance of selecting appropriate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
What Technologies Do We Use to Explore Space?
37.0 describe scientific and technological achievements that are the result of contributions by people from around the world
37.0 describe scientific and technological achievements that are the result of contributions by people from around the world
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
How Do We Meet Our Survival Needs in Space?
39.0 describe how astronauts are able to meet their basic needs in space
39.0 describe how astronauts are able to meet their basic needs in space
25.0 communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and listen to others while conducting investigations
25.0 communicate questions, ideas, and intentions, and listen to others while conducting investigations
Applications of Space Exploration
40.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
40.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
Unit 2
Flight
Communicating About Flight
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
How Can We Build a Flying Object?
16.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
16.0 construct and use devices for a specific purpose
10.0 select and use tools
10.0 select and use tools
12.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
12.0 make observations and collect information that is relevant to the question or problem
How Does Weight Affect Flight?
42.0 identify and describe the forces affecting flight
42.0 identify and describe the forces affecting flight
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
2.0 rephrase questions in a testable form
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
9.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
9.0 carry out procedures to explore a given problem and to ensure a fair test, controlling major variables
What Creates Lift?
43.0 describe the role of lift in overcoming gravity and enabling devices or living things to fly
43.0 describe the role of lift in overcoming gravity and enabling devices or living things to fly
44.0 describe and demonstrate how lift is affected by the shape of a surface
44.0 describe and demonstrate how lift is affected by the shape of a surface
23.0 identify potential applications of findings
23.0 identify potential applications of findings
What Are Some Examples of Bernoulli's Principle?
11.0 follow procedures
11.0 follow procedures
45.0 identify situations that involve Bernoulli's principle
45.0 identify situations that involve Bernoulli's principle
What Factors Affect Drag?
46.0 describe and demonstrate methods for altering drag in flying devices
46.0 describe and demonstrate methods for altering drag in flying devices
19.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
19.0 identify and suggest explanations for patterns and discrepancies in data
26.0 communicate procedures and results
26.0 communicate procedures and results
47.0 describe how results of similar and repeated investigations may vary and suggest possible explanations for variations
47.0 describe how results of similar and repeated investigations may vary and suggest possible explanations for variations
How Can We Create Thrust?
48.0 describe the means of propulsion for flying devices
48.0 describe the means of propulsion for flying devices
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
49.0 describe and justify the differences in design between aircraft and spacecraft
49.0 describe and justify the differences in design between aircraft and spacecraft
What Can We Learn from Flight in Nature?
50.0 identify characteristics and adaptations that enable birds and insects to fly
50.0 identify characteristics and adaptations that enable birds and insects to fly
How Far Can Our Paper Airplane Go?
36.0 demonstrate and explain the importance of selecting appropriate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
36.0 demonstrate and explain the importance of selecting appropriate processes for investigating scientific questions and solving technological problems
4.0 define objects and events in investigations
4.0 define objects and events in investigations
22.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
22.0 suggest improvements to a design or constructed object
How Have Canadians Advanced Flight Technology?
51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
41.0 provide examples of Canadians who have contributed to science and technology
What New Flight Technologies Are Being Developed?
52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
Unit 3
Electricity
Communicating About Electricity
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
How Do We Use Electricity?
51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
51.0 compare past and current needs, and describe some ways in which science and technology have changed the way people work, live, and interact with the environment
How Are Static and Current Electricity Different?
53.0 compare the characteristics of static and current electricity
53.0 compare the characteristics of static and current electricity
47.0 describe how results of similar and repeated investigations may vary and suggest possible explanations for variations
47.0 describe how results of similar and repeated investigations may vary and suggest possible explanations for variations
11.0 follow procedures
11.0 follow procedures
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
15.0 use tools and apparatus in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of others
15.0 use tools and apparatus in a manner that ensures personal safety and the safety of others
What Do We Need to Make an Electric Circuit?
54.0 compare a variety of electrical pathways by constructing simple circuits
54.0 compare a variety of electrical pathways by constructing simple circuits
21.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
21.0 draw a conclusion that answers an initial question
What Do Switches Do in Electric Circuits?
55.0 describe the role of switches in electrical circuits
55.0 describe the role of switches in electrical circuits
How Are Series and Parallel Circuits Different?
56.0 compare characteristics of series and parallel circuits
56.0 compare characteristics of series and parallel circuits
26.0 communicate procedures and results
26.0 communicate procedures and results
Which Materials Conduct Electricity?
57.0 compare the conductivity of a variety of solids and liquids
57.0 compare the conductivity of a variety of solids and liquids
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to questions and solutions to problems, and select one that is appropriate
8.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments and materials to complete investigations
8.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments and materials to complete investigations
How Can We Use Electrical Energy to Create Other Forms of Energy?
58.0 demonstrate how electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects
58.0 demonstrate how electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
How Can We Change the Strength of an Electromagnet?
58.0 demonstrate how electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects
58.0 demonstrate how electricity in circuits can produce light, heat, sound, motion, and magnetic effects
59.0 describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism when using an electromagnet
59.0 describe the relationship between electricity and magnetism when using an electromagnet
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
3.0 state a prediction and a hypothesis
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
7.0 devise procedures to carry out a fair test and to solve a practical problem
40.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
40.0 describe instances where scientific ideas and discoveries have led to new inventions and applications
How Is Most Electricity Generated?
60.0 identify various methods by which electricity can be generated
60.0 identify various methods by which electricity can be generated
61.0 describe examples of scientific questions and technological problems that have been addressed differently at different times
61.0 describe examples of scientific questions and technological problems that have been addressed differently at different times
62.0 describe intended and unintended effects of a scientific or technological development
62.0 describe intended and unintended effects of a scientific or technological development
What Sources of Electricity Are Renewable or Non-Renewable?
63.0 identify and explain sources of electricity as renewable or non-renewable
63.0 identify and explain sources of electricity as renewable or non-renewable
64.0 describe the potential impact of the use by humans of regional natural resources
64.0 describe the potential impact of the use by humans of regional natural resources
65.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and protect the environment in their region
65.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and protect the environment in their region
66.0 identify and explain different factors that could lead to a decrease in electrical energy consumption in the home and at school
66.0 identify and explain different factors that could lead to a decrease in electrical energy consumption in the home and at school
How Can We Stay Safe Around Electricity?
67.0 identify and explain the dangers of electricity at work or at play
67.0 identify and explain the dangers of electricity at work or at play
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
Unit 4
Diversity of Life
Communicating About the Diversity of Living Things
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
28.0 demonstrate that specific terminology is used in science and technology contexts
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
How Can We Classify Living Things?
68.0 describe the role of a common classification system for living things
68.0 describe the role of a common classification system for living things
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to given questions and solutions to given problems and select one that is appropriate
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to given questions and solutions to given problems and select one that is appropriate
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
How Can We Classify Plants, Animals, and Fungi?
68.0 describe the role of a common classification system for living things
68.0 describe the role of a common classification system for living things
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to given questions and solutions to given problems and select one that is appropriate
6.0 identify various methods for finding answers to given questions and solutions to given problems and select one that is appropriate
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
How Can We Classify Animals?
69.0 distinguish between vertebrates and invertebrates
69.0 distinguish between vertebrates and invertebrates
70.0 compare the characteristics of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes
70.0 compare the characteristics of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fishes
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
14.0 identify and use a variety of sources and technologies to gather relevant information
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
How Can We Identify Arthropods?
71.0 compare characteristics of common arthropods
71.0 compare characteristics of common arthropods
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
17.0 classify according to several attributes and create a chart or diagram that shows the method of classifying
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
24.0 identify new questions or problems that arise from what was learned
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
27.0 ask others for advice or opinions
Are Microorganisms Important for Biodiversity?
72.0 examine and describe some living things that cannot be seen with the naked eye
72.0 examine and describe some living things that cannot be seen with the naked eye
8.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments, and materials to complete their investigations
8.0 identify appropriate tools, instruments, and materials to complete their investigations
73.0 describe how microorganisms meet their basic needs, including obtaining food, water, air, and moving around
73.0 describe how microorganisms meet their basic needs, including obtaining food, water, air, and moving around
How Does the Diversity of Microorganisms Affect Us?
35.0 compare tools, techniques, and scientific ideas used by different people around the world to interpret natural phenomena and meet their needs
35.0 compare tools, techniques, and scientific ideas used by different people around the world to interpret natural phenomena and meet their needs
52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
52.0 provide examples of how science and technology have been used to solve problems around the world
Do Related Species That Live In Different Environments Have Similar Or Different Adaptations?
74.0 compare the adaptations from closely related animals living in different parts of the world and discuss reasons for any differences
74.0 compare the adaptations from closely related animals living in different parts of the world and discuss reasons for any differences
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
1.0 propose questions to investigate and practical problems to solve
20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
20.0 evaluate the usefulness of different information sources in answering a question
How Can We Protect Biodiversity?
64.0 describe the potential impact of the use by humans of regional natural resources
64.0 describe the potential impact of the use by humans of regional natural resources
65.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and protect the environment and their region
65.0 describe how personal actions help conserve natural resources and protect the environment and their region
How Can We Study Biodiversity in the Past?
75.0 identify changes in animals over time, using fossils
75.0 identify changes in animals over time, using fossils
76.0 identify examples of careers in which science and technology play a major role
76.0 identify examples of careers in which science and technology play a major role
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
29.0 describe how evidence must be continually questioned in order to validate scientific knowledge
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries
38.0 describe examples of improvements to the tools and techniques of scientific investigation that have led to new discoveries