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Skills available for Prince Edward Island grade 6 science curriculum

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DK Disciplinary Knowledge (Science)

DK 1.1 Examine the diversity and organization of living things on Earth and ways to maintain balance on our planet.
- a classify living things (plants and animals) found in local habitats using distinguishing features and classification systems
- b describe distinguishing features of local plants known to have medicinal and/or nutritional value to the Mi'kmaq people
- c describe the most significant differences between vertebrates and invertebrates
  - Identify vertebrates and invertebrates (6-J.2)
  - Use evidence to classify animals (6-J.4)
- d determine the unique characteristics/features/adaptations that help vertebrates and invertebrates to survive and thrive in their environments
- e examine which human activities have the greatest impacts on biodiversity and cause imbalances in our planet
  - Coral reef biodiversity and human uses: explore a problem (6-R.1)
  - Coral reef biodiversity and human uses: evaluate solutions (6-R.2)
- f propose effective solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on biodiversity and achieve net-zero
  - Evaluate claims about natural resource use: fossil fuels (6-S.2)
  - The greenhouse effect (6-T.4)
DK 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how components of our solar system influence various cycles and ways of living on Earth.
- a describe how various representations of astronomical phenomena (constellations, moon phases, eclipses, tides) contribute to knowledge, ways of living and community activities of various peoples (navigation, traditions, stories and beliefs)
- b identify the degree of similarity and difference among how various peoples viewed and used select astronomical phenomena (constellations, moon phases, eclipses, tides)
- c use optics and the engineering design process to create tools that help us better observe the solar system
- d describe the distinguishing physical characteristics of components of the solar system—specifically, the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids and meteors
  - Identify the planets in the solar system (6-V.8)
  - Analyze data to compare properties of planets (6-V.9)
- e use models to effectively show and describe how the relative positions of Earth, the moon and the sun are responsible for the moon phases, eclipses and tides
- f use models to determine which key mechanisms of the Earth's movement (rotation, tilt) has influence on patterns of life (occurence of day/night, yearly seasonal cycles, Earth's natural rhythms)
  - Earth’s rotation and orbit (6-V.1)
  - What causes the seasons on Earth? (6-V.7)
DK 1.3 Investigate characteristics of electricity and electric circuits.
- a explain the dangers of electricity at work or at play
- b construct a variety of simple electrical pathways (series, parallel) involving a device that emits light, sound or causes motion
  - Electric circuits (6-G.2)
- c test a variety of materials to determine if they conduct electricity (conductors vs insulators)
  - Conductors and insulators (6-G.3)
- d determine ways to produce static electricity and identify the resulting properties
  - Introduction to static electricity and charged objects (6-G.1)
- e determine the most significant environmental impacts of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
- f examine actions ways to help achieve net-zero, conserve natural resources and protect the environment in their region, and select actions for a basis of a plan
- g describe the important ways Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing about energy conservation and resources can contribute to sustainability practices
DK 1.4 Investigate forces and factors involved in flight.
- a compare the adaptations and mechanisms that enable flight in both living and non-living things
- b describe the forces involved in flight (life, gravitational, drag and propulsion)
- c explain the role of Bernoulli's principle in flight
- d determine how the forces involved in flight (lift, drag and propulsion) can be best altered to improve the trajectory of a flying device
- e use the engineering design process to construct an effective prototype of a flying device
DK 1.5 Design an experiment pertaining to core content and topics of interest.
- a initiate and plan an investigation
- b perform an investigation and record observations
- c analyze and interpret data
  - Evaluate tests of engineering-design solutions (6-C.2)
  - Use data from tests to compare engineering-design solutions (6-C.3)
- d communicate the results of an investigation

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DK Disciplinary Knowledge (Science)

DK 1.1 Examine the diversity and organization of living things on Earth and ways to maintain balance on our planet.

a classify living things (plants and animals) found in local habitats using distinguishing features and classification systems

b describe distinguishing features of local plants known to have medicinal and/or nutritional value to the Mi'kmaq people

c describe the most significant differences between vertebrates and invertebrates

d determine the unique characteristics/features/adaptations that help vertebrates and invertebrates to survive and thrive in their environments

e examine which human activities have the greatest impacts on biodiversity and cause imbalances in our planet

f propose effective solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on biodiversity and achieve net-zero

DK 1.2 Demonstrate an understanding of how components of our solar system influence various cycles and ways of living on Earth.

a describe how various representations of astronomical phenomena (constellations, moon phases, eclipses, tides) contribute to knowledge, ways of living and community activities of various peoples (navigation, traditions, stories and beliefs)

b identify the degree of similarity and difference among how various peoples viewed and used select astronomical phenomena (constellations, moon phases, eclipses, tides)

c use optics and the engineering design process to create tools that help us better observe the solar system

d describe the distinguishing physical characteristics of components of the solar system—specifically, the sun, planets, moons, comets, asteroids and meteors

e use models to effectively show and describe how the relative positions of Earth, the moon and the sun are responsible for the moon phases, eclipses and tides

f use models to determine which key mechanisms of the Earth's movement (rotation, tilt) has influence on patterns of life (occurence of day/night, yearly seasonal cycles, Earth's natural rhythms)

DK 1.3 Investigate characteristics of electricity and electric circuits.

a explain the dangers of electricity at work or at play

b construct a variety of simple electrical pathways (series, parallel) involving a device that emits light, sound or causes motion

c test a variety of materials to determine if they conduct electricity (conductors vs insulators)

d determine ways to produce static electricity and identify the resulting properties

e determine the most significant environmental impacts of renewable and nonrenewable energy sources

f examine actions ways to help achieve net-zero, conserve natural resources and protect the environment in their region, and select actions for a basis of a plan

g describe the important ways Indigenous knowledge and ways of knowing about energy conservation and resources can contribute to sustainability practices

DK 1.4 Investigate forces and factors involved in flight.

a compare the adaptations and mechanisms that enable flight in both living and non-living things

b describe the forces involved in flight (life, gravitational, drag and propulsion)

c explain the role of Bernoulli's principle in flight

d determine how the forces involved in flight (lift, drag and propulsion) can be best altered to improve the trajectory of a flying device

e use the engineering design process to construct an effective prototype of a flying device

DK 1.5 Design an experiment pertaining to core content and topics of interest.

a initiate and plan an investigation

b perform an investigation and record observations

c analyze and interpret data

d communicate the results of an investigation