STANDARD 5.5 (CHARACTERISTICS OF LIFE): by Grade 6
Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators
A. Matter, Energy and Organization in Living Systems
- Explain how systems of the human body are interrelated and regulate the body's internal environment.
- Identify and describe the structure and function of cells and cell parts.
B. Diversity and Biological Evolution
- Describe and give examples of the major categories of organisms and of the characteristics shared by organisms.
- Compare and contrast acquired and inherited characteristics in human and other species
C. Reproduction and Heredity
- Describe life cycles of humans and other organisms.
