Grade 6 Science Assessment
Description
Comprehensive assessment covering NC DPI 2023 K-12 Science Standards for Grade 6
Learning Objectives
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Understand the structure of matter and how particles behave in different states
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Analyze energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation
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Understand wave properties and the electromagnetic spectrum
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Explain plant structures and processes including photosynthesis
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Analyze ecosystem interactions and energy flow
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Understand Earth's place in the universe and celestial mechanics
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Explain Earth's internal structure and plate tectonics
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Evaluate human impact on Earth's systems and environmental stewardship
Content Preview
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Assessment Questions
33 questionsAll matter is made up of tiny particles called:
What distinguishes one element from another?
When water changes from a liquid to a gas (evaporation), what happens to the motion of its particles?
A student places ice cubes in a glass of warm lemonade. After 5 minutes, the ice has melted and the lemonade is colder. Which statement best explains this change?
A student measures the mass of three different metal cubes, each with the same volume. The results are shown below:
Metal A: 27 grams Metal B: 89 grams Metal C: 45 grams
Based on this data, which metal has the greatest density?
Standards Alignment
Resource Details
- Subject
- Science
- Language
- EN
- Author
- USA Web School
- License
- CC-BY-4.0
- PRISM ID
- nc-science-grade6-assessment-2025