RISE Science Grade 6 study guide
RISE Science Grade 6 · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.
The RISE Science Grade 6 assessment is a state-level summative science test given to sixth graders, designed to measure how well students understand grade-level science content and can apply science and engineering practices. It is part of the RISE (Readiness Improvement Success Empowerment) assessment system used in Utah. The exam is built for students, not for professional certification, so it is taken during the school year at the student's own school rather than at an independent testing center. Content is organized into three content domains - Earth and Space Science, Life Science, and Physical Science - plus a Science and Engineering Practices domain that is woven through the content. The RISE Science Grade 6 study guide has 4 sections and about 1,309 words.
01Earth and Space Science
Earth and space science on this exam centers on patterns you can observe and explain: the rock cycle, plate tectonics, weathering and erosion, the water cycle, Earth's rotation and revolution, and the Sun-Earth-Moon system. Know that Earth's rotation (spinning on its axis, about 24 hours) causes day and night, while its revolution (one orbit around the Sun, about 365 days) plus a steady axial tilt causes the seasons.
348 words, about 2 min02Life Science
Life science questions focus on cells, body systems, heredity, ecosystems, and adaptation. Know that cells are the basic unit of life, that plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts while animal cells do not, and that multicellular organisms organize from cells to tissues to organs to organ systems.
336 words, about 2 min03Physical Science
Physical science covers matter, motion, forces, and energy. Know that matter has mass and volume, that particles in solids, liquids, and gases differ in spacing and motion, and that a change is physical if the substance stays the same and chemical if a new substance forms.
317 words, about 2 min04Science and Engineering Practices
This domain tests how scientists and engineers work, not just facts. Know how to write a testable question, identify variables (independent, dependent, controlled), design a fair test, and interpret data in tables and graphs.
308 words, about 2 min