Grade 11 Science Worksheets

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• Evaluate scientific explanations by judging the quality and limits of evidence used to support claims.
• Distinguish correlation from cause by looking for mechanisms and patterns across contexts.
• Assess whether explanations consider alternative hypotheses and can be tested fairly against the same evidence.+ Show more

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• Explain the molecular mechanisms of DNA replication and repair.
• Identify different types of DNA mutations and their causes.
• Describe cellular strategies to minimize mutation effects and maintain genome stability.+ Show more

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• Understand cellular specialization and how it contributes to tissue function.
• Explain how intercellular communication regulates group behavior of cells.
• Identify different mechanisms of chemical signaling among cells.+ Show more

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• Define key kinematic quantities: position, displacement, speed, velocity, and acceleration.
• Interpret algebraic and graphical representations of motion such as position–time and velocity–time graphs.
• Apply equations of constant acceleration to solve motion problems.+ Show more

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• Understand how to identify the limiting reagent in a chemical reaction using mole-based comparisons.
• Explain the significance of limiting reagents in maximizing product yield and minimizing waste in industrial processes.
• Calculate the maximum theoretical yield based on the limiting reagent in chemical reactions.+ Show more

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• Define reproductive isolation and explain different types of barriers
• Describe the role of geographic and ecological factors in speciation
• Identify examples of speciation processes and barriers from case studies

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• Explain how checkpoints regulate transitions between G1, S, and G2 phases of the eukaryotic cell cycle
• Describe the roles of cyclins and cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs) in controlling entry into mitosis
• Evaluate how DNA damage responses and tumor suppressor pathways help maintain genome stability

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• Understand the role of internal processes like plate tectonics and volcanism in shaping Earth's surface.
• Describe how internal and external processes work together to form various landforms.
• Identify examples of internal processes such as mountain building and volcanism.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure of mitochondria
• Explain how mitochondria produce energy
• Describe the process of oxidative phosphorylation+ Show more

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• Understand the key factors that influence acid strength, including bond polarity, atom size, electronegativity, resonance stabilization, and oxidation state.
• Analyze how electron-withdrawing groups and molecular structures affect acidity in oxyacids and halogen-substituted acids.
• Explore environmental and industrial examples, such as sulfur and nitrogen oxides, and relate molecular structure to solution behavior.

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• Explain how galaxy redshifts provide evidence for the expansion of the universe.
• Describe how the cosmic microwave background supports the idea of a hot, dense early universe.
• Use evidence from large-scale structure and gravity to discuss galaxy formation and clustering.

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• Explain how conservation of momentum applies to collisions in isolated systems.
• Distinguish elastic vs. inelastic collisions using both momentum and kinetic energy (energy conservation vs. redistribution).
• Use 1D conservation equations and qualitative reasoning to predict changes in speed after collisions.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of electromagnetic waves based on wavelength and frequency
• Explain how energy varies across the electromagnetic spectrum
• Describe how matter interacts with various electromagnetic waves+ Show more

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• Describe internal geological processes such as plate tectonics, volcanism, and uplift.
• Explain external processes like weathering, erosion, and deposition and their effects on landscapes.
• Analyze how the balance between internal and external processes shapes landforms and influences Earth's surface features.+ Show more

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• Explain how carbon and nitrogen enter living systems and leave them through biological and chemical processes
• Describe the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and why cycling rates vary by environment
• Connect food webs to biogeochemical cycles using evidence from respiration, decomposition, and uptake

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• Explain the law of conservation of mass in both physical and chemical changes
• Use mass balance reasoning to compare total mass before and after a process
• Interpret reaction equations to check whether measured masses are consistent with stoichiometry+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA sequence comparisons and molecular markers support conclusions about heredity and relatedness.
• Describe how PCR, sequencing, and restriction fragment patterns can reconstruct relationships among individuals and species.
• Interpret examples of genetic variation (SNPs and allele inheritance) and connect them to population history and phylogenetic inference.

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• Identify and characterize dispersion, dipole–dipole, and hydrogen bonding interactions.
• Explain how intermolecular forces influence boiling point, vapor pressure, and solubility.
• Relate molecular polarity and surface interactions to phase behavior and macroscopic trends.+ Show more

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• Understand how to integrate quantitative data, models, and evidence to evaluate complex scientific phenomena.
• Learn to juxtapose modeled expectations with empirical data to justify hypotheses.
• Recognize the importance of uncertainty quantification, model validation, and iterative refinement in scientific reasoning.+ Show more

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• Explain how competition, predation, and symbiosis affect survival and reproduction in ecosystems
• Describe how ecological relationships can change population sizes and community composition over time
• Use evidence from interactions to predict which species are likely to persist under changing environmental conditions

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• Explain how Earth’s global energy balance connects incoming solar radiation, reflected light, and outgoing infrared radiation.
• Interpret radiative forcing and relate it to changes in net radiation using simple energy budget models.
• Use albedo, radiative flux ideas, and feedback mechanisms to describe seasonal cycles and polar amplification.+ Show more

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• Explain how temperature and moisture differences between air masses drive weather changes.
• Describe how pressure differences and density changes influence wind and local conditions.
• Interpret how fronts and high- and low-pressure systems connect to clouds, precipitation, and wind patterns.

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• Explain how Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact through matter and energy transfer.
• Describe how landform change and atmospheric conditions affect erosion, sediment transport, rainfall, and river flow.
• Use systems thinking to trace cause-and-effect pathways across Earth spheres over time.

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• Explain what an empirical formula represents as a simplest whole-number ratio.
• Convert mass percent composition into mole ratios to determine an empirical formula.
• Differentiate between empirical and molecular formulas using molar mass.

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• Explain how macromolecules assemble into cellular structures with specific functions (membranes, cytoskeleton, organelles).
• Compare prokaryotic and eukaryotic ultrastructure and relate differences to compartmentalization and biochemical pathways.
• Use microscopy and schematic models to interpret how subcellular localization supports transport, signaling, and metabolism.

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• Calculate limiting reactants using balanced chemical equations
• Determine theoretical yield from mole ratios
• Convert mass, moles, and gas volume at standard conditions+ Show more

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• Explain force as an interaction and distinguish contact forces from long-range forces using examples
• Construct and interpret free-body diagrams to determine the net force on an object
• Use Newton’s laws to connect net force, mass, and acceleration, including friction, normal force, tension, and gravity+ Show more

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• Explain conservation of mass using the idea that atoms are rearranged but not created or destroyed in a closed system
• Use mass balance to check whether measured reactant and product masses (including captured or released gases) are consistent
• Interpret reaction equations by relating total mass before and after to stoichiometric reasoning

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• Describe the organization of protons, neutrons, and electrons within an atom.
• Explain how electron arrangements influence reactivity and bonding tendencies.
• Identify examples of elements used in industry and environment that relate to atomic structure.+ Show more

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• Describe the process of photosynthesis and its significance in converting light energy into chemical energy.
• Identify the main inputs and outputs of photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
• Differentiate between light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis.+ Show more

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• Describe the fundamental components and structure of atoms and molecules.
• Explain the principles of electron configuration, quantum shells, and isotopic variation.
• Illustrate how atomic properties influence chemical bonding and periodic trends.+ Show more

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• Understand various ways humans alter ecosystems and their impacts on biodiversity.
• Identify different types of human activities that affect ecological processes.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between economic development and conservation efforts.+ Show more

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• Create computational models to analyze energy transfers among system components.
• Use calculations to relate heat, work, and stored energy in various systems.
• Compare predicted energy exchanges with actual data to verify conservation principles.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of trade-offs in transportation system design.
• Identify various factors influencing transportation network decisions.
• Apply systems thinking to analyze component interactions and outcomes.+ Show more

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• Explain how the geologic time scale organizes Earth history using major events and fossil assemblages.
• Differentiate relative dating methods (superposition and fossil succession) from radiometric dating.
• Describe how rates of deposition, erosion, and tectonic uplift shape landscapes over geologic time.

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• Explain how atmospheric composition affects Earth’s radiative balance and climate variability.
• Describe how albedo feedbacks and greenhouse gas forcing can amplify or reduce temperature changes.
• Use examples such as ENSO and thermohaline circulation to connect energy transport with regional climate patterns.+ Show more

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• Compare structural differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Identify key organelles and their functions in different cell types.
• Understand the implications of cell structure on function and organism complexity.+ Show more

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• Explain how ionic bonding arises from electrostatic attraction between cations and anions and how this leads to lattice formation
• Use Coulombic reasoning to describe how ion charge and distance affect attraction and repulsion in ionic solids
• Interpret lattice energy and thermodynamic drivers to predict whether ionic compounds are likely to form+ Show more

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• Understand how environmental changes influence species traits
• Learn about natural selection and allele frequency shifts
• Recognize how environmental factors can cause gradual changes in populations+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of inertia and its relation to Newton's First Law.
• Identify how objects at rest or in motion behave based on Newton's First Law.
• Explain the significance of net force in changing an object's state of motion.+ Show more

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• Identify oxidation and reduction from changes in oxidation state
• Construct balanced redox half-reactions in acidic or basic conditions
• Calculate cell voltage using standard reduction potentials+ Show more

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• Describe the major ideas behind Dalton’s, Thomson’s, Rutherford’s, Bohr’s, and the quantum mechanical model of the atom.
• Explain how evidence from experiments led to changes in atomic models over time.
• Use quantum concepts (orbitals and quantum numbers) to describe where electrons are likely to be found and how that relates to energy levels and bonding.

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• Understand how stratigraphy reveals Earth's geological history.
• Identify and interpret different sedimentary layers and their significance.
• Recognize evidence of surface and subsurface geologic processes.+ Show more

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• Understand various forms of energy and how they can be converted from one form to another.
• Design and refine devices that perform energy conversions with high efficiency.
• Analyze energy losses during conversions and identify ways to improve efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of electric potential difference, current, resistance, and energy transfer in DC circuits.
• Apply Ohm's law and Kirchhoff's rules to analyze series and parallel circuits.
• Calculate power dissipation and energy transfer in electrical systems using algebraic methods.+ Show more

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• Understand how intermolecular forces influence solubility.
• Analyze the effects of temperature and pressure on the solubility of gases and solids.
• Explore real-world Alberta examples of solubility in natural systems.+ Show more

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• Understand mole relationships, molar mass, and their use in chemical equations.
• Interpret and balance chemical equations for mass conservation.
• Apply limiting reagent concepts and calculate percent yields.+ Show more

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• Describe the organization of cellular structures from macromolecules to organelles.
• Compare structural features of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
• Explain the significance of membrane architecture, cytoskeleton, and compartmentalization in cellular function.+ Show more