Grade 6 Science Syllabus
Plants as Organisms
- Structure and function of plants
- Photosynthesis and respiration
- Plant life cycle
- Reproduction in plants
- Plant adaptations
Humans as Organisms
- Structure and function of the human body
- Digestive system
- Respiratory system
- Circulatory system
- Nervous system
- Skeletal system
- Muscular system
Cells and Organisms
- Introduction to cells
- Cell structure and organelles
- Cell division
- Microorganisms and disease
- Microscopic organisms
Forces and Motion
- Introduction to forces
- Types of forces (gravity, friction, magnetism)
- Motion and velocity
- Newton's laws of motion
- Simple machines
Energy
- Forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, electrical, light, sound)
- Energy transformations
- Conservation of energy
- Renewable and non-renewable energy sources
- Energy efficiency
States of Matter
- Properties of solids, liquids, and gases
- Changes of state (melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation)
- Particle arrangement and motion
Particle Theory
- Introduction to particle theory
- States of matter and particle arrangement
- Changes of state and particle behavior
- Diffusion and osmosis
Metals and Non-Metals
- Properties and characteristics of metals and non-metals
- Reactivity of metals
- Uses of metals and non-metals
- Corrosion
Acids and Alkalis
- Introduction to acids and alkalis
- Properties of acids and alkalis
- pH scale
- Acids, alkalis, and indicators
- Neutralization reactions
Adaptations
- Structural and behavioral adaptations in organisms
- Adaptations in plants and animals to their environment
- Survival strategies and natural selection
Food Chains
- Components of a food chain
- Producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Energy flow in food chains
- Ecological relationships
Pollution
- Types and sources of pollution
- Effects of pollution on the environment and living organisms
- Conservation and prevention of pollution
Ozone Depletion
- Ozone layer and its importance
- Causes and effects of ozone depletion
- Measures to protect the ozone layer
Conservation
- Importance of conservation
- Conservation of natural resources (water, air, soil)
- Sustainable practices
Energy Resources
- Renewable and non-renewable energy resources
- Fossil fuels
- Alternative energy sources (solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal)
Variation and Classification
- Variation within species
- Classification of organisms
- Hierarchical classification system
- Evolution and natural selection
The Earth
- Earth's layers and composition
- Plate tectonics and continental drift
- Earthquakes and volcanoes
- Rocks and minerals
- Weathering and erosion
Note: This syllabus is a general outline and may vary depending on the specific curriculum and educational standards of the school or educational institution.
This course is helpful for the following exams: Grade 6