Gizmos for Virginia - Science: 6th Grade (Standards of Learning adopted 2010)

This correlation lists the recommended Gizmos for this state's curriculum standards. Click any Gizmo title below for more information.

6.1.d: : hypotheses are stated in ways that identify the independent and dependent variables;

6.1.f: : one variable is manipulated over time, using many repeated trials;

6.1.g: : data are collected, recorded, analyzed, and reported using metric measurements and tools;

6.1.h: : data are analyzed and communicated through graphical representation;

6.1.i: : models and simulations are designed and used to illustrate and explain phenomena and systems; and

6.2.a: : potential and kinetic energy;

6.2.b: : the role of the sun in the formation of most energy sources on Earth;

6.2.c: : nonrenewable energy sources;

6.2.d: : renewable energy sources; and

6.2.e: : energy transformations.

6.3.b: : the role of radiation and convection in the distribution of energy;

6.4.a: : atoms consist of particles, including electrons, protons, and neutrons;

6.4.b: : atoms of a particular element are alike but are different from atoms of other elements;

6.4.c: : elements may be represented by chemical symbols;

6.4.e: : compounds may be represented by chemical formulas;

6.5.c: : the action of water in physical and chemical weathering;

6.5.d: : the ability of large bodies of water to store thermal energy and moderate climate;

6.6.b: : pressure, temperature, and humidity;

6.6.f: : basic information from weather maps, including fronts, systems, and basic measurements.

6.8.a: : the sun, moon, Earth, other planets and their moons, dwarf planets, meteors, asteroids, and comets;

6.8.b: : relative size of and distance between planets;

6.8.c: : the role of gravity;

6.8.d: : revolution and rotation;

6.8.e: : the mechanics of day and night and the phases of the moon;

6.8.f: : the unique properties of Earth as a planet;

6.8.g: : the relationship of Earth?s tilt and the seasons;

6.8.h: : the cause of tides; and

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Virginia - Science: 6th Grade