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6th Grade — Full-Year Scope & Sequence

All 36 weeks, organized by quarter.

Science
WeekQuarterThemeFocus / Objective
1
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsCell structure & function
2
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsPlant vs. animal cells
3
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsCell organelles in depth
4
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsLevels of organization
5
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsThe digestive system
6
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsThe circulatory system
7
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsThe respiratory system
8
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsHow body systems interact
9
Q1
Cells & Body SystemsQuarter review & lab practical
10
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherLayers of the Earth
11
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherPlate tectonics basics
12
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherRock cycle
13
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherWeather vs. climate
14
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherReading weather maps
15
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherWater cycle
16
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherAir masses & fronts
17
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherSevere weather & safety
18
Q2
Earth's Systems & WeatherQuarter review & lab practical
19
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsWhat is an ecosystem?
20
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsFood chains & food webs
21
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsEnergy flow in ecosystems
22
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsBiotic & abiotic factors
23
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsPopulation & community dynamics
24
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsHuman impact on ecosystems
25
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsBiomes of the world
26
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsConservation & sustainability
27
Q3
Ecology & EcosystemsQuarter review & lab practical
28
Q4
Energy & MatterStates of matter
29
Q4
Energy & MatterPhysical vs. chemical changes
30
Q4
Energy & MatterForms of energy
31
Q4
Energy & MatterEnergy transformations
32
Q4
Energy & MatterHeat transfer
33
Q4
Energy & MatterSimple machines
34
Q4
Energy & MatterWork & energy
35
Q4
Energy & MatterEnergy in everyday life
36
Q4
Energy & MatterQuarter review & lab practical