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Skills available for Virginia sixth-grade science standards
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- Virginia Standards of Learning: Grade Six: Our world; our responsibility Virginia Standards of Learning: Grade Six: Our world; our responsibility
- Virginia Standards of Learning: Scientific and Engineering Practices Virginia Standards of Learning: Scientific and Engineering Practices
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ESS Earth and Space Systems
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6.2 The student will investigate and understand that the solar system is organized and the various bodies in the solar system interact. Key ideas include:
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6.2.a matter is distributed throughout the solar system
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6.2.b planets have different sizes and orbit at different distances from the sun
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6.2.c gravity contributes to orbital motion
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6.2.d the understanding of the solar system has developed over time
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6.3 The student will investigate and understand that there is a relationship between the sun, Earth, and the moon. Key ideas include:
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6.3.a Earth has unique properties
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6.3.b the rotation of Earth in relationship to the sun causes day and night
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6.3.c the movement of Earth and the moon in relationship to the sun causes phases of the moon
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6.3.d Earth's tilt as it revolves around the sun causes the seasons
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6.3.e the relationship between Earth and the moon is the primary cause of tides
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E Energy
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6.4 The student will investigate and understand that there are basic sources of energy and that energy can be transformed. Key ideas include
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6.4.a the sun is important in the formation of most energy sources on Earth
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6.4.b Earth's energy budget relates to living systems and Earth's processes
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6.4.c radiation, conduction, and convection distribute energy
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6.4.d energy transformations are important in energy usage
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M Matter
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6.5 The student will investigate and understand that all matter is composed of atoms. Key ideas include:
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6.5.a atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons
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6.5.b atoms of a particular element are similar but differ from atoms of other elements
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6.5.c elements may be represented by chemical symbols
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6.5.d two or more atoms interact to form new substances, which are held together by electrical forces (bonds)
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6.5.e compounds may be represented by chemical formulas
- How are substances represented by chemical formulas and models? (6-E.2)
- Match chemical formulas to ball-and-stick models (6-E.3)
- Complete chemical formulas for ball-and-stick models (6-E.4)
- Classify elementary substances and compounds using chemical formulas (6-E.6)
- Identify elementary substances and compounds using chemical formulas (6-E.7)
- Sort elementary substances and compounds using chemical formulas (6-E.8)
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6.5.f chemical equations can be used to model chemical changes
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6.5.g a few elements comprise the largest portion of the solid Earth, living matter, the oceans, and the atmosphere
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ER Earth Resources
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6.6 The student will investigate and understand that water has unique physical properties and has a role in the natural and human-made environment. Key ideas include:
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6.6.a water is referred to as the universal solvent
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6.6.b water has specific properties
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6.6.c thermal energy has a role in phase changes
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6.6.d water has a role in weathering
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6.6.e large bodies of water moderate climate
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6.6.f water is important for agriculture, power generation, and public health
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6.7 The student will investigate and understand that air has properties and that Earth's atmosphere has structure and is dynamic. Key ideas include:
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6.7.a air is a mixture of gaseous elements and compounds
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6.7.b the atmosphere has physical characteristics
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6.7.c properties of the atmosphere change with altitude
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6.7.d there is a relationship between air movement, thermal energy, and weather conditions
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6.7.e atmospheric measures are used to predict weather conditions
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6.7.f weather maps give basic information about fronts, systems, and weather measurements
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6.8 The student will investigate and understand that land and water have roles in watershed systems. Key ideas include:
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6.8.a a watershed is composed of the land that drains into a body of water
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6.8.b Virginia is composed of multiple watershed systems which have specific features
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6.8.c the Chesapeake Bay is an estuary that has many important functions
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6.8.d natural processes, human activities, and biotic and abiotic factors influence the health of a watershed system
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6.9 The student will investigate and understand that humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment. Key ideas include:
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6.9.a natural resources are important to protect and maintain
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6.9.b renewable and nonrenewable resources can be managed
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6.9.c major health and safety issues are associated with air and water quality
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6.9.d major health and safety issues are related to different forms of energy
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6.9.e preventive measures can protect land-use and reduce environmental hazards
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6.9.f there are cost/benefit tradeoffs in conservation policies
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