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Skills available for New York sixth-grade science standards

IXL's sixth-grade skills will be aligned to the New York Learning Standards soon! Until then, you can view a complete list of sixth-grade standards below.

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Next Generation Learning Standards: Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6-8 Next Generation Learning Standards: Reading Standards for Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects 6-8
New York Learning Standards New York Learning Standards
New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards: Grades 6-8 Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards: Grades 6-8 Literacy in Science and Technical Subjects
New York Core Curriculum: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design New York Core Curriculum: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design
New York Core Curriculum: Information Systems New York Core Curriculum: Information Systems
New York Core Curriculum: Interconnectedness: Common Themes New York Core Curriculum: Interconnectedness: Common Themes
New York Core Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving New York Core Curriculum: Interdisciplinary Problem Solving
New York Core Curriculum: Intermediate Process Skills Based on Standard 4 New York Core Curriculum: Intermediate Process Skills Based on Standard 4
New York Core Curriculum: The Living Environment New York Core Curriculum: The Living Environment
New York Core Curriculum: The Physical Setting New York Core Curriculum: The Physical Setting

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General Skills

1 follow safety procedures in the classroom and laboratory
2 safely and accurately use the following measurement tools:
- metric ruler
- balance
- stopwatch
- graduated cylinder
- thermometer
- spring scale
- voltmeter
3 use appropriate units for measured or calculated values
4 recognize and analyze patterns and trends
5 classify objects according to an established scheme and a student-generated scheme
6 develop and use a dichotomous key
7 sequence events
8 identify cause-and-effect relationships
9 use indicators and interpret results

Living Environment Skills

1 manipulate a compound microscope to view microscopic objects
2 determine the size of a microscopic object, using a compound microscope
3 prepare a wet mount slide
4 use appropriate staining techniques
5 design and use a Punnett square or a pedigree chart to predict the probability of certain traits
6 classify living things according to a student-generated scheme and an established scheme
7 interpret and/or illustrate the energy flow in a food chain, energy pyramid, or food web
8 identify pulse points and pulse rates
9 identify structure and function relationships in organisms

Physical Setting Skills

1 given the latitude and longitude of a location, indicate its position on a map and determine the latitude and longitude of a given location on a map
2 using identification tests and a flow chart, identify mineral samples
3 use a diagram of the rock cycle to determine geological processes that led to the formation of a specific rock type
4 plot the location of recent earthquake and volcanic activity on a map and identify patterns of distribution
5 use a magnetic compass to find cardinal directions
6 measure the angular elevation of an object, using appropriate instruments
7 generate and interpret field maps including topographic and weather maps
8 predict the characteristics of an air mass based on the origin of the air mass
9 measure weather variables such as wind speed and direction, relative humidity, barometric pressure, etc.
10 determine the density of liquids, and regular- and irregular-shaped solids
11 determine the volume of a regular- and an irregular-shaped solid, using water displacement
12 using the periodic table, identify an element as a metal, nonmetal, or noble gas
13 determine the identity of an unknown element, using physical and chemical properties
14 using appropriate resources, separate the parts of a mixture
15 determine the electrical conductivity of a material, using a simple circuit
16 determine the speed and acceleration of a moving object

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Actions

General Skills

1 follow safety procedures in the classroom and laboratory

2 safely and accurately use the following measurement tools:

metric ruler

balance

stopwatch

graduated cylinder

thermometer

spring scale

voltmeter

3 use appropriate units for measured or calculated values

4 recognize and analyze patterns and trends

5 classify objects according to an established scheme and a student-generated scheme

6 develop and use a dichotomous key

7 sequence events

8 identify cause-and-effect relationships

9 use indicators and interpret results

Living Environment Skills

1 manipulate a compound microscope to view microscopic objects

2 determine the size of a microscopic object, using a compound microscope

3 prepare a wet mount slide

4 use appropriate staining techniques

5 design and use a Punnett square or a pedigree chart to predict the probability of certain traits

6 classify living things according to a student-generated scheme and an established scheme

7 interpret and/or illustrate the energy flow in a food chain, energy pyramid, or food web

8 identify pulse points and pulse rates

9 identify structure and function relationships in organisms

Physical Setting Skills

1 given the latitude and longitude of a location, indicate its position on a map and determine the latitude and longitude of a given location on a map

2 using identification tests and a flow chart, identify mineral samples

3 use a diagram of the rock cycle to determine geological processes that led to the formation of a specific rock type

4 plot the location of recent earthquake and volcanic activity on a map and identify patterns of distribution

5 use a magnetic compass to find cardinal directions

6 measure the angular elevation of an object, using appropriate instruments

7 generate and interpret field maps including topographic and weather maps

8 predict the characteristics of an air mass based on the origin of the air mass

9 measure weather variables such as wind speed and direction, relative humidity, barometric pressure, etc.

10 determine the density of liquids, and regular- and irregular-shaped solids

11 determine the volume of a regular- and an irregular-shaped solid, using water displacement

12 using the periodic table, identify an element as a metal, nonmetal, or noble gas

13 determine the identity of an unknown element, using physical and chemical properties

14 using appropriate resources, separate the parts of a mixture

15 determine the electrical conductivity of a material, using a simple circuit

16 determine the speed and acceleration of a moving object