Science Standards
Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades,
by the end of Grade 6, students will:
Standard 5.10

(Environmental Studies) All students will develop an understanding of the environment as a system of interdependent components affected by human activity and natural phenomena.

Standard 5.10.5.A Natural Systems and Interactions
Standard 5.10.5.A.1
Explain how organisms interact with other components of an ecosystem.
Standard 5.10.5.A.2
Describe the natural processes that occur over time in places where direct human impact is minimal.
Standard 5.10.5.B  Human Interactions and Impact
Standard 5.10.5.B.1
Describe the effect of human activities on various ecosystems.
Standard 5.10.5.B.2
Evaluate the impact of personal activities on the local environment.