Grade 6TAC §112.18
Earth & Space Science
From rocks underfoot to galaxies overhead. Earth systems, weather, the solar system, and our planet's place in the universe.
Units
14
Credit
1.0 credit
Weekly Hours
4 hrs
Duration
36 weeks
What You'll Learn
Earth Systems
Explore plate tectonics, the rock cycle, weather, climate, and water systems — how our planet works.
Space Science
Journey from the solar system to distant galaxies — understand our place in the universe.
TEKS Aligned
Covers Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Grade 6 Science (§112.18).
Units (14)
1The Nature of Science2Matter and Energy3Forces and Motion4Earth's Structure and Plate Tectonics5Rocks, Minerals, and the Rock Cycle6Weathering, Erosion, and Soil7Earth's Water Systems8Weather and Climate9Earth's Atmosphere and Energy10The Solar System11Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe12Earth's Resources and Sustainability13Natural Hazards and Earth's History14Science, Technology, and Society