MD 6th Grade Science Curriculum
Give your child the support they need to keep up with Maryland's 6th grade science curriculum, from cell theory and evolution to ecosystems and energy transfer.
About 6th Grade Maryland science
Maryland follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), structuring science around disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. In 6th grade, students explore classification, cell theory, evolution, particle theory, energy transfer, geology, ecosystems, and human impact on the environment. StudyPug provides video lessons, guided practice, and step-by-step explanations aligned to Maryland NGSS for every strand.
- Strands: Classification, Cell Theory, Evolution, Particle Theory, Energy Transfer, Geology, Ecosystems, and Human Impact
- Video lessons taught by certified teachers for every 6th grade science topic
- Practice problems and step-by-step explanations matched to Maryland NGSS
- Smart recommendations and progress tracking to target each student's gaps
Curriculum topics by strand
Lessons and practice for every Maryland 6th grade science strand, aligned to the Maryland NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).
Maryland 6th Grade Science Topics
- Advanced Research and Classification: Scientific inquiry skills and the classification of living organisms.
- Evolution and Cell Theory: Evidence for evolution and the foundational principles of cell biology.
- Structure and Processes: Cell structure and the biological processes that keep organisms alive.
- Particle Theory and Energy Transfer: Matter at the particle level and how energy moves through systems.
- Flight and Space: Principles of flight and exploration of Earth's place in the solar system.
- Circuits and Applications: Basic electrical circuits and real-world engineering applications.
- Geology and Resources: Earth's rock layers, geologic processes, and natural resources.
- Atmosphere and Climate: The layers of the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate systems.
- Ecosystems and Human Impact: Relationships between organisms and the effects of human activity on the environment.
- Traditional Knowledge and Foundation Review: Indigenous scientific knowledge alongside review of foundational concepts.
How StudyPug Helps Maryland 6th Grade Science Students
When a student gets stuck on energy transfer or cannot remember the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell, they can search for that exact topic, watch a short video lesson, and then try practice problems with step-by-step explanations right away. For students who need grade 6 science help, StudyPug lets them work at their own pace without waiting for the next class.
Parents can assign specific topics and track progress, making it easy to spot gaps before a unit test. Whether your child is reviewing geology or pushing ahead into the challenge zone, the content stays aligned to what Maryland classrooms are teaching.
Aligned to Maryland 6th Grade Science Curriculum
All StudyPug 6th grade science lessons follow the Maryland NGSS, covering the same disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts that Maryland schools use. If your child is moving up from 5th grade, see the md grade 5 science curriculum for a look at where they started, and check the md grade 7 science curriculum to see what comes next.
Written by the StudyPug Science Team
Last updated June 5, 2026
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