Gizmos for Connecticut - Science: 6th Grade (Grade Level Expectations adopted 2010)

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

6.1: : Materials can be classified as pure substances or mixtures, depending on their chemical and physical properties.

6.1.1: : Distinguish between mass and density.

6.1.3: : Demonstrate that different substances float or sink in water depending on their density.

6.1.8: : Compare and contrast physical and chemical changes, and use evidence to support or refute a claim that a chemical reaction has occurred.

6.2: : An ecosystem is composed of all the populations that are living in a certain space and the physical factors with which they interact.

6.2.1: : Explain the interdependence between biotic and abiotic factors within a given ecosystem.

6.2.2: : Design and conduct a scientific investigation to explore the porosity and permeability of soils and their ability to support different plant life.

6.2.3: : Present an oral or written argument to support the claim that “The sun is the source of energy to support life on Earth.”

6.2.4: : Investigate and report on the effects of abiotic factors on a plant’s ability to carry out photosynthesis.

6.2.6: : Create and interpret graphs that illustrate relationships between predator-prey populations over time.

6.2.7: : Evaluate the impacts of environmental changes caused by nature and by humans.

6.3: : Variations in the amount of the sun’s energy hitting the earth’s surface affects daily and seasonal weather patterns.

6.3.2: : Explain how changes in temperature, pressure, moisture and density of air create weather.

6.3.3: : Describe differences between climate and weather.

6.3.5: : Predict the phase change that will result from the absorption or release of heat energy by solids, liquids or gases.

6.3.6: : Create models or diagrams that demonstrate how solar energy drives different phases of the water cycle.

6.3.8: : Compare and contrast conditions that cause local sea breezes/land breezes and global wind patterns.

6.3.9: : Predict the type of weather that may result given certain cloud types, warm and cold fronts and air pressure.

6.3.10: : Explain the causes of temperature differences between coastal and inland areas.

6.4: : Water moving across and through earth materials carries with it the products of human activities.

6.4.1: : Discuss and chart the reasons why water is essential for life.

Correlation last revised: 9/16/2020

Connecticut - Science: 6th Grade

Grade Level Expectations | Adopted: 2010

6.1: : Materials can be classified as pure substances or mixtures, depending on their chemical and physical properties.

6.2: : An ecosystem is composed of all the populations that are living in a certain space and the physical factors with which they interact.

6.3: : Variations in the amount of the sun’s energy hitting the earth’s surface affects daily and seasonal weather patterns.

6.4: : Water moving across and through earth materials carries with it the products of human activities.