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Sixth grade science starts at the cell and ends at the planet: cells and body systems, atoms and molecules, energy in ecosystems, and Earth's layers. These worksheets build the vocabulary that 7th and 8th grade assume.

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What's covered in 6th Grade Science

  • Cell structures and their functions
  • Body systems and how they work together
  • Atoms, elements and molecules
  • Energy flow through ecosystems
  • Earth's layers and plate tectonics
  • Why Earth has seasons

Sample science questions

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  1. 1.Which cell part controls what enters and leaves the cell?

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    The cell membrane

  2. 2.What is the chemical formula for water?

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    H2O

  3. 3.Why does Earth have seasons?

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    Because its axis is tilted, so sunlight strikes at different angles through the year

6th Grade Science questions parents ask

Why do seasons happen if Earth is closer to the sun in winter?

Distance is not the cause — the 23.5° tilt changes the angle and length of daylight.

How much cell vocabulary is reasonable in 6th grade?

Membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria and chloroplasts cover almost every standard at this level.

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