Sunshine State Standards -- Grade Level Expectations for Life Science Grade 6

Strand F: Processes of Life

Benchmark SC.F.1.3.1: The student understands that living things are composed of major systems that function in reproduction, growth, maintenance, and regulation.

1. knows ways systems in an organism function and interact (for example, the muscular system provides the ability to move and is supported by the skeletal system when one is present.
• Organization of Living Things
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1a.asp
  

2. understands the differences between growth and maintenance.
• Growth and Development
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1d.asp
  

1. knows that the cell is the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
• Organization of Living Things
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1a.asp
  
• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  

2. knows that there is great diversity among unicellular organisms.

3. knows the basic processes that occur in cells.

• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  

1. knows that in multicellular organisms cells grow and divide to form and repair various organs and tissues.
• Organization of Living Things
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1a.asp
  
• The Cell Cycle: From Yeast to You
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/7c.asp
  

2. understands cells reproduce to ensure the growth and repair of tissue.
• The Cell Cycle: From Yeast to You
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/7c.asp
  

1. knows that the levels of structural organization in living things include cells, tissues, organs, systems, and organisms.
• Organization of Living Things
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1a.asp
  

1. understands that there are structures with particular functions that are unique to certain types of cells (for example, plant cells have cell walls, animal cells do not).
• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  

2. understands the process of osmosis and diffusion.

3. knows the essential functions in cells.

• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  

1. uses or constructs models of plant and animal cells to identify the basic structures of each.
• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  Students can use the content from this focus area to help achieve this standard.
  

2. knows the functions of structures in plant and animal cells.
• The Cell: Down to Basics AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/4.asp
  

1. knows that behavior is a response to the environment.
• Response to Environment
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/1e.asp
  
• Environmental Conditions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/5c.asp
  

Standard 2: The student understands the process and importance of genetic diversity.

Benchmark SC.F.2.3.3: The student knows that generally organisms in a population live long enough to reproduce because they have survival characteristics.

1. knows adaptations that aid in species survival (for example, protective coloration, hibernation, delayed implantation).
• Environmental Conditions
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/5c.asp
  

Strand G: How Living Things Interact with Their Environment

Benchmark SC.G.1.3.3: The student understands that the classification of living things is based on a given set of criteria and is a tool for understanding biodiversity and interrelationships.

1. understands that living things are sorted for convenience and identification.
• Taxonomy AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/10.asp
  

2. understands that the structural characteristics among animals and plants are more alike as organisms are closer to the same kind or species within a classification level.
• Taxonomy AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/10.asp
  

1. knows the nonliving (abiotic) and living (biotic) aspects of an ecosystem.
• Abiotic Factors AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/5.asp
  

2. understands how the components of an ecosystem interact.
• Ecosystems = Organized Energy Exchange
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/2a.asp
  
• Abiotic Factors AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/5.asp
  

3. understands that food chains show specific trophic relationships and food webs are used to illustrate interrelationships of trophic levels.
• Ecosystems = Organized Energy Exchange
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/2a.asp
  

Standard 2: The student understands the consequences of using limited natural resources.

Benchmark SC.G.2.3.1: The student knows that some resources are renewable and others are nonrenewable.

1. knows renewable and nonrenewable energy sources.
• Natural Resources: Use and Re-Use
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ear82/12b.asp
  

1. distinguishes between biotic and abiotic factors in the environment.
• Abiotic Factors AND ALL FOCUS TOPICS
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/lif71/5.asp
  

1. understands that changes in the environment may influence the size, number, or diversity of organisms in an area.
• Ocean Resources
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ear81/4g.asp
  
• Lakes, Swamps, and Marshes
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ear81/5a.asp
  
• Balancing the Spheres
  http://www.beyondbooks.com/ear82/12a.asp