Amplify Science (California) Grade 6, published by Amplify, is a sixth-grade science curriculum designed around the Next Generation Science Standards and organized into interconnected units that build scientific reasoning and argumentation skills. The course covers life science topics such as the human body's cells, molecules, metabolism, microorganisms, body systems, cellular respiration, and heredity through the lens of spider genetics and silk variation, alongside earth and space science content exploring atmospheric temperature, energy transfer, ocean currents, prevailing winds, and the causes and effects of climate change including volcanic eruptions and human activity. Real-world problems like designing health bars for disaster relief, evaluating fecal transplants, and planning sustainable urban rooftops give students hands-on context for applying core scientific concepts throughout the year.
Amplify Science (California) Grade 6 covers 28 chapters and 38 lessons on Pengi.
Amplify Science (California) Grade 6 textbook table of contents
Chapter 1: Microorganisms on and in the Human Body