Science Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 6, students will:
Standard 5.8

(Earth Science) All students will gain an understanding of the structure, dynamics, and geophysical systems of earth.

Standard 5.8.6.A Earth’s Properties and Materials-Reinforce indicators from previous grade level
Standard 5.8.6.B  Atmosphere and Water
Standard 5.8.6.B.1
Describe the composition, circulation, and distribution of the world’s oceans, estuaries, and marine environments.
Standard 5.8.6.B.2
Describe and illustrate the water cycle.
Standard 5.8.6.C  Processes that Shape the Earth
Standard 5.8.6.C.1
Summarize the process involved in the rock cycle and describe the characteristics of the rocks involved.
Standard 5.8.6.D How We Study the Earth
Standard 5.8.6.D.1
Utilize various tools such as map projections and topographical maps to interpret features of Earth’s surface.