Number 1:

Explain the basic characteristics of organisms,

including prokaryotic or eukaryotic, unicellular
or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic,
that further classify them in the currently
recognized Domains and Kingdoms. (6.12A-D)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
unicellular
multicellular
autotrophic
heterotrophic
Compare and contrast (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
prokaryotic vs eukaryotic
unicellular vs multicellular
autotrophic vs heterotrophic
Which Kingdoms (archae, plantae, fungi,
Protista, eubacteria, animalia) have which
characteristics?
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Number 2:
Differentiate between elements and
compounds. (6.5C)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
element
compound
atom
protons
neutrons
electrons
Compare and contrast: (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
element vs compound
Draw an atom of any element and explain how
to find the number of protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
Make up 3 different chemical formulas. (For
example: H2O) Explain how to find out if it is an
element or a compound, how many elements
are in it, and how many atoms are in it.

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Number 3:
Describe biotic and abiotic parts of an
ecosystem in which organisms interact. (6.12E)
Diagram the levels of organization within an
ecosystem, including organism, population,
community, and ecosystem. (6.12F)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
biotic
abiotic
ecosystem
population
community
organism
Compare and contrast: (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
Biotic vs Abiotic
Put vocabulary words 3-6 in order from
smallest to largest. Choose one type of
ecosystem, for example a pond, and use the

organisms in that ecosystem to explain the

order.
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Number 4:
Know and understand elements at the basic
level and their connection the chemical
symbol. (6.5A)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
atom
proton
neutron
electron
Pick any three elements and develop a
diagram that highlights the differences
between the elements. Specifically what is
used to differentiate between them.
Include a picture of the periodic table showing
the location of the 3 elements.
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Number 5:
Compare metals, nonmetals, and metalloids
using physical properties such as luster,
conductivity, or malleability. (6.6A)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
luster
conductivity
malleability
Compare and contrast: (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
metals vs nonmetals
Include a picture of the periodic table showing
the 3 different sections (metals, nonmetals,
metalloids). Explain how to read the periodic
table (families, periods) What do they mean?
Choose a metal and a nonmetal to classify.
How would you classify it?
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Number 6:
Identify the formation of a new substance by
using the evidence of a possible chemical
change such as production of a gas, change in
temperature, production of a precipitate, or
color change. (6.5D)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
physical change
chemical change
precipitate
Compare and contrast: (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
Physical Changes vs Chemical Changes
List 10 Physical Changes and 10 Chemical
Changes. Tell why each of the is chemical or
physical. Include the following examples in
some way:
production of a gas
change in temperature
production of a precipitate
Ex: Melting ice is physical because it is a phase
changes, and it can go back to its original
state.

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Number 7:
Calculate density to identify an unknown
substance. (6.6B)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
density
mass
volume
Explain how to use the density triangle.
Create, solve, and explain how to solve a
problem solving for the following:
density
volume
mass
How can density be used to identify an
unknown substance?
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Number 8:
Diagram the levels of organization within an
ecosystem, including organism, population,
community, and ecosystem. (6.12F)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each)
organism
Population
community
ecosystem
Develop a diagram that shows the
relationship between the different levels in
an ecosystem and indicate the thinks that
make up each level.
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Number 9:
Test the physical properties of minerals,
including hardness, color, luster, and streak.
(6.6C)
Include these vocabulary words: (You must
have a picture and a definition for each) Be
sure when searching for these words to include
the word mineral after it.
mineral
hardness
color
luster
streak
Compare and contrast: (you can use a Venn
Diagram or a bubble map)
Minerals vs Rocks
Explain: How do you use physical properties to
identify minerals?

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