Grade 6 Science

A Complete Curriculum (NGSS Aligned)
Grade 6 Science: A Complete Curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to develop students’ understanding of life, physical, and Earth sciences through investigation, experimentation, and critical thinking. Carefully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, this curriculum provides a structured progression of lessons that helps students explore scientific concepts, conduct experiments, and apply reasoning to real-world problems.

The curriculum supports classroom teachers and homeschool educators with clear instruction, guided investigations, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects. Lessons are designed following the progression outlined in Benjamin Bloom’s Bloom’s Taxonomy, moving students from understanding and remembering scientific concepts to applying, analyzing, evaluating, and creating solutions to complex challenges.

Students investigate core topics such as cells, human body systems, energy, motion, matter, Earth and space systems, ecosystems, genetics, and engineering principles. Activities promote critical thinking, problem solving, and scientific inquiry, preparing students for higher-level science study.

Units and Topics Covered

Unit 1 – Cell Structure and Function (Animal Cells)

Unit 2 – How Cells Work Together in Tissues and Organs

Unit 3 – Cellular Respiration

Unit 4 – Photosynthesis

Unit 5 – Food Webs

Unit 6 – Evolution of Technology Over Time

Unit 7 – Symbiotic Relationships

Unit 8 – Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe

Unit 9 – Eclipses Solar and Lunar

Unit 10 – Introduction to Atoms and Molecules