Grade 6 ScienceLessons & Games for Kids Ages 11–12
A complete, game-based grade 6 science path for homeschool and after school (Year 7 science in the UK). 10 courses, from Human Body Adventure to Newton's Laws of Motion, each with a read-aloud lesson, practice games and a quiz.
- 10 courses
- 136+ practice questions
- Ages 11–12
- first 2 courses free
10 courses in order
Grade 6 Science Courses
Open any course to see what's inside: the lesson, the games, practice questions and ideas to try at home.
- Course 1
Human Body Adventure
Explore your heart, lungs, brain, teeth, skin and more!
Science adventure · 28 questions · about 75 min
- Course 2
Cells: Building Blocks of Life
Plant and animal cells, how cells build a body and how water crosses cell membranes.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 3
Atoms & Molecules
Elements, compounds, metals and how chemical reactions rearrange atoms.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 4
Heat Transfer
Conduction, convection and radiation, conductors and insulators.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 5
Waves: Light & Sound
Types of waves, the electromagnetic spectrum and the colors of light.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 6
Air Pressure & Weather
Air pressure, weather fronts and how thunderstorms form.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 7
Plate Tectonics
Moving plates, plate boundaries and the supercontinent Pangaea.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 8
Genetics & Heredity
DNA, genes, dominant and recessive traits and Punnett squares.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 9
Biodiversity & Conservation
Classifying life, where biodiversity is richest and how we protect species.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
- Course 10
Newton's Laws of Motion
Inertia, force and acceleration, and action and reaction.
Science lab course · 12 questions · about 25 min
Skills
Grade 6 Science Skills Covered
Every practice question is linked to a skill, so the parent dashboard can show what your child has mastered and what to practice next.
- Heart and Blood
- Lungs and Breathing
- Brain and Senses
- Digestion
- Teeth
- Bones and Muscles
- Skin
Questions from parents
Grade 6 Science: FAQ
What do kids learn in grade 6 science?
SkillBloom's grade 6 science path has 10 courses: Human Body Adventure, Cells: Building Blocks of Life, Atoms & Molecules, Heat Transfer, Waves: Light & Sound, Air Pressure & Weather, Plate Tectonics, Genetics & Heredity, Biodiversity & Conservation and Newton's Laws of Motion. Each one has a read-aloud lesson, hands-on games or experiments and a quiz.
What age is grade 6?
Grade 6 is usually for kids ages 11–12. In the UK that is Year 7, and in Australia it is Year 6. Kids can also use another grade's courses for review or an extra challenge.
Is SkillBloom grade 6 science free?
The first courses in every subject (first 2 courses) are free with a parent account. SkillBloom Premium unlocks all 10 grade 6 science courses and every other subject.
Can I use this as a grade 6 science homeschool curriculum?
Yes. The courses follow the topics most curricula teach in 6th grade, in a sensible order. Kids learn on their own with voice support, and the parent dashboard and planner show progress and the skills that need more practice.
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