Grade 6 Science Assessment
Learning Objectives
Understand the structure of matter and how particles behave in different states
Analyze energy transfer through conduction, convection, and radiation
Understand wave properties and the electromagnetic spectrum
Explain plant structures and processes including photosynthesis
Analyze ecosystem interactions and energy flow
Understand Earth's place in the universe and celestial mechanics
Explain Earth's internal structure and plate tectonics
Evaluate human impact on Earth's systems and environmental stewardship
Complete Assessment
~40 minutesAll 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?
Which of the following is an example of heat transfer by conduction?
During convection, how does heat transfer occur?
A student notices that a metal chair in the classroom feels colder than a wooden chair, even though both are at the same temperature. What explains this observation?
A student is comparing two cups of water. Cup A contains 100mL of water at 50°C. Cup B contains 200mL of water at 50°C. Which statement is true?
What is required for electrical current to flow through a circuit?
What wave property describes how high a wave rises above its resting position?
How is a wave's amplitude related to its energy?
In the electromagnetic spectrum, which type of wave has the LONGEST wavelength?
Light shines on a window and some passes through while some bounces off. Which two wave behaviors are being demonstrated?
Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into food (glucose)?
In plants, what is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?
How do vascular plants transport water from their roots to their leaves?
A cactus has a thick, waxy coating on its stem and very small leaves (spines). How do these adaptations help the cactus survive in its desert environment?
In an ecosystem, what is the original source of energy for almost all food chains?
Which organism in a food chain would have access to the MOST energy?
A scientist measures the average temperature, rainfall, and types of plants in an area. Which of these is the scientist most likely trying to identify?
Which combination of abiotic factors would you expect to find in a tropical rainforest biome?
In the taiga (boreal forest) biome, which adaptation would be MOST beneficial for animals?
What causes the seasons on Earth?
During a lunar eclipse, what is the relative position of the Sun, Earth, and Moon?
Mars has a gravitational force about 38% as strong as Earth's. If you weigh 100 pounds on Earth, approximately how much would you weigh on Mars?
What is the correct order of size from smallest to largest?
Which layer of Earth is the thinnest?
What drives the movement of tectonic plates?
A rock sample contains visible crystals and formed when magma cooled slowly underground. What type of rock is this?
Why is monitoring soil quality important for human health and the environment?
A farmer wants to protect the soil on a hillside field from erosion. Which practice would be MOST effective?
A community is deciding how to use a forested area. Which choice would BEST demonstrate environmental stewardship while still allowing human use?