Grade 6 Science Activities
Comprehensive hands-on investigations designed to build deep understanding of scientific concepts through inquiry-based learning and real-world applications.
Activity Features
Structure and Properties of Matter
Hands-on investigations of atomic structure, molecular models, and material properties
Chemical Reactions
Quantitative analysis of chemical changes and energy transformations
Inheritance, Variation and Life Cycles
Long-term studies of life cycles, genetics, and reproduction
Waves and Electromagnetic Radiation
Comprehensive wave properties and sound transmission studies
Forces and Interactions
Newton's laws, collision dynamics, and electromagnetic forces
Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems
Population dynamics, competition, and ecosystem interactions
Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
Symbiosis, food webs, and ecosystem stability studies
Energy
Kinetic energy, potential energy, and thermal energy investigations
Key Activities
- Kinetic Energy Quantitative Investigation
- Potential Energy and Energy Transformations
- Thermal Energy Transfer Engineering Challenge
Skills Developed
Real-World Applications
Renewable energy, building design, transportation efficiency
Space Systems
Solar system scale, gravitational forces, and orbital mechanics
History of the Earth
Continental drift evidence and plate tectonic processes
Earth Systems
Water cycle quantification and resource management studies
Assessment and Differentiation
Assessment Strategies
- • Performance-based assessment through practical application
- • Portfolio development showing learning progression
- • Collaborative project evaluation
- • Real-time formative assessment during investigations
- • Student reflection and self-assessment
Differentiation Support
- • Visual supports and multilingual resources
- • Flexible timing and alternative recording methods
- • Extension investigations for advanced learners
- • Collaborative grouping strategies
- • Technology integration and assistive tools