BCSC Essential Vocabulary – Sixth Grade Science
The Nature
of Science &
Technology
Scientific
Thinking
The Physical
Setting
The Living
Environme
nt
The
Mathemati
cal World
Historical
Perspectiv
es
Common
Themes
relevance of
scientific
knowledge
mean
solar system
inverse
operation
theory of
four
elements
subsystems
of the
human
body
revision of
scientific
knowledge
natural
phenomena
median
planetary
orbits
organisms
that use
sunlight for
energy
(photosynthe
sis)
food
consumption
precision of
data
feedback
mechanism
data analysis
size of planets
fundamental
units of
matter
Antoine
Lavoisier
collection of
evidence
tool selection
composition of
planets
logical reasoning
components of
mechanical
devices
assembly of
mechanical
devices
data
organization
surface
features of
planets
planetary
satellites
careers for
scientists
scientists’
workplaces
computers in
science
technology in
science
scientific
process
hypothesis
limitations of
technology
influence of
technology
problematic
classification
s
classification
of organisms
fungi
shape
distortion
planar
representati
on
predicting
from graphs
bacteria
analogy
position of
planets
variety of
body plans
data
interpretation
Earth’s orbit
literature
search
data analysis
Moon’s orbit
variety of
internal
structures
species
predicting
the
frequency of
occurrence
probability
data
interpretation
consumer
product
analysis
trade-off
artificial
satellite
Earth’s unique
ability to
support life
cause of
Earth’s seasons
reason for
moon’s phases
composition of
Earth
Earth’s
atmosphere
mating
fertile
offspring
plant cell
animal cell
chlorophyll
cell wall
ratio
development
of the field
of chemistry
The Nature
of Science &
Technology
Scientific
Thinking
The Physical
Setting
The Living
Environme
nt
water depletion
importance
of water in
cells
water pollution
competition
for
resources
within an
environment
species
interactions
producer/
consumer
predator/
prey
distribution of
fresh water
water cycle
effect of
water cycle on
climatic
patterns
motions of
ocean water
tides
effect of
human activity
on the
atmosphere
depletion of
minerals
relative
abundance of
minerals
soil texture
soil fertility
erosion
resistance
environment’s
capacity to
support life
parasite/
host
energy for
life
human
reproductive
systems
coordination
of human
body
functions
human body
systems for
obtaining
energy
blood
donation
organ
donation
similarities
among
humans
differences
among
humans
The
Mathemati
cal World
Historical
Perspectiv
es
Common
Themes
The Nature
of Science &
Technology
Scientific
Thinking
The Physical
Setting
The Living
Environme
nt
effect of
human activity
on the
environment
energy of
objects
heat energy
light energy
electrical
energy
mechanical
energy
sound energy
physical
properties of a
mixture
microscopic
components of
matter
density
white light
colors of light
wave
disturbance
electrical
circuit
use of
technology
to extend
abilities
The
Mathemati
cal World
Historical
Perspectiv
es
Common
Themes