The Mindspring Life Science curriculum adheres to state standards for most states' sixth grade science standards.  It is always suggested by Mindspring that parents review their child's curriculum regardless of the source or service employed.  Educational freedom provides parents with opportunities and responsibilities as the foundational providers of family guidance.  Feel free to enhance, replace, or omit sections of this curriculum.  Mindspring is here to support you in this endeavor.

Life Science

Unit 1: Structure of Life
-Cells and Types of Cells
-Diffusion and Osmosis
-Cellular Respiration
-Plant Cell
-Animal Cell
-Mitosis
-Science Project #1

Unit 2: Classification of Living Organisms
-Classification Hierarchy
-Monera, Protists, Fungi, and Plant Kingdoms
-Vascular Plants
-Photosynthesis, Respiration, and Transpiration
-Flowering Plants, Seeds, and Tress
-Science Project #2
-Animal Kingdom
-Genetics
-Heredity
-Meiosis
-Science Project #3

Unit 3: Ecological Communities
-Biomes
-Ecosystems
-Ecosystem Cycles
-Symbiotic Relationships
-Predator-Prey Relationships
-Feeding Relationships
-Tracing the Flow of Energy
-Science Project #4

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