Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Identify the sequence of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset observed across Alberta time zones.
• Explain how Earth's rotation relates to the apparent daily motion of celestial objects.+ Show more

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• Understand the conditions leading to solar and lunar eclipses.
• Identify the key celestial alignments necessary for different types of eclipses.
• Explain why eclipses are relatively rare at a specific location and how orbital geometry affects visibility.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities such as agriculture, infrastructure development, and resource extraction impact the environment.
• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships between human actions and ecological changes.
• Interpret indigenous perspectives on environmental stewardship and sustainability.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect local ecosystems and communities.
• Analyze case studies of urban development and forestry practices.
• Evaluate the ecological and social consequences of infrastructure projects and resource extraction.+ Show more

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• Identify geographic features that influence early human settlement patterns.
• Understand how resource availability affects settlement locations.
• Analyze examples of Canadian and indigenous settlements driven by environmental factors.+ Show more

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• Understand how geographic features influence settlement locations.
• Identify different types of settlement patterns across regions.
• Interpret spatial relationships and analyze the significance of resource availability.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Indigenous knowledge systems and their role in land and resource stewardship.
• Recognize traditional ecological practices and worldview philosophies rooted in reciprocal relationships.
• Identify how Indigenous communities view knowledge as interconnected with responsibility and care.+ Show more

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• Understand how pressure differences form low and high pressure zones.
• Identify the impact of topography and uneven heating on regional pressure patterns.
• Explain how pressure gradients drive wind and weather changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry influence parachute drag.
• Explain the concepts of terminal velocity and how mass-to-area ratio affects descent speed.
• Recognize design trade-offs between descent rate and stability in canopy engineering.+ Show more

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• Define the different types of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled.
• Explain the role of operational definitions and measurement consistency in experiments.
• Identify Alberta-focused examples of variables affecting environmental outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand different sampling methods used in environmental studies.
• Identify the advantages and limitations of random, stratified, and systematic sampling.
• Describe how sampling choices affect data interpretation in ecological surveys.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of trade in ancient Egyptian and Kushite civilizations.
• Identify key resources exchanged between Egypt and Kush.
• Analyze how trade influenced cultural and political relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand the relative positions and relationships among the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Identify how gravitational interactions influence lunar phases, eclipses, and tides.
• Explain how celestial alignments produce observable phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses.

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences lift and drag in flight.
• Identify the critical point where increasing angle reduces lift and causes stall.
• Explain with examples how adjusting the angle affects performance of gliders and kites.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components involved in integrated synthesis of environmental data.
• Recognize the importance of documentation, measurement strategies, and data handling in scientific reporting.
• Learn how coherent inquiry enhances policy-relevant conclusions from complex datasets.+ Show more

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• Identify different major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand how environmental factors influence forest distribution and boundaries.
• Recognize examples of forest types found in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of integrated management in forest ecosystems.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management.
• Recognize the importance of ecological, economic, and social objectives.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between primary and secondary sources of historical evidence.
• Identify examples of firsthand documents, artifacts, and retellings.
• Classify sources based on their origin and role in history.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that contribute to cultural change such as globalization, technology, and migration.
• Analyze how external and internal influences shape cultural expression and identity.
• Recognize the dynamic and adaptable nature of cultures in different communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of trophic interactions including predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism.
• Identify examples of each trophic interaction and their roles in ecological communities.
• Explain how these interactions affect species survival, community structure, and energy flow.

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• Understand how traditional cultural practices adapt to modern influences.
• Identify benefits and challenges of cultural transformation.
• Recognize the importance of maintaining cultural diversity amid change.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape influences lift and maneuverability.
• Identify the features such as camber, aspect ratio, and taper that affect flight performance.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect, robust wings used in regional aircraft.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular composition of air and its significance.
• Explain how air density and pressure change with altitude and temperature.
• Identify regional examples of air property variations and their effects.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of longitudinal and lateral stability in aircraft and gliders.
• Identify how image placement of center of mass and center of pressure affects stability.
• Explain the design features such as dihedral angles and tail volume that enhance static stability.+ Show more

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• Understand how incremental adjustments to design affect aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate modifications in aerodynamic models.
• Analyze trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in design refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand the interactions among trees, plants, fungi, and animals in ecosystems.
• Identify key species such as keystone and indicator species in Alberta.
• Explain how species diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand the function of control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces alters airflow to produce aircraft movements.
• Describe how aerodynamic moments create rolling, pitching, and yawing motions.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of disturbance regimes and their characteristics in forest ecosystems.
• Identify how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence forest succession and habitat diversity.
• Describe specific disturbance events such as fires and insect outbreaks in Alberta boreal forests.+ Show more

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• Explain how fluid speed and pressure are related according to Bernoulli's principle.
• Describe practical applications of Bernoulli's principle such as model gliders and wind tunnels.
• Understand how local wind speeds over surfaces like rivers or roads can influence pressure and lightweight objects.

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• Understand the different types of drag acting on objects in flight and movement.
• Identify factors that influence parasitic and induced drag.
• Analyze design strategies used to reduce drag on vehicles and aircraft.+ Show more

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• Understand how streamlined shapes reduce aerodynamic resistance.
• Identify key features such as tapered tails and rounded noses in design.
• Explain the impact of shape changes on airflow, pressure distribution, and energy use.+ Show more

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• Explain the principles of solar timekeeping and its connection to apparent solar motion.
• Identify factors that cause differences between solar time and clock time, such as longitude, time zones, and Earth's orbital eccentricity.
• Describe how historical and contemporary communities in Alberta use solar time for scheduling and calendar calculations.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of systematic sky observations for recognizing patterns.
• Identify the observable patterns of the Moon, Sun, and stars related to Earth's movements.
• Learn how to record and interpret data on sunrises, sunsets, moon phases, and star positions.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude influence air density.
• Explain the effect of air density on buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Analyze how atmospheric conditions affect lift and wing performance in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how daily and seasonal changes in the Sun's position affect shadow length and direction.
• Identify patterns in shadow behaviors across different times of the day and year.
• Explain how shadow observations provide evidence of Earth's motion and axial tilt.+ Show more

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• Understand the four primary forces of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce controlled aerial motion.
• Identify real-world examples from Alberta illustrating each force.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial events.
• Identify the components of simplified physical or diagrammatic models such as axial tilt and orbital position.
• Explain how models can be applied to regional locations like Alberta to forecast daylight and seasons.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric model of lunar phases and how it explains the sequence and timing of these phases.
• Describe how the relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon influence the Moon's appearance from a given viewpoint.
• Apply the lunar phases model to predict the timing and sequence of moon phases during observation periods.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Moon orbits Earth and the resulting phases observed from Earth.
• Explain the geometry behind lunar phases and their cycle.
• Identify observable patterns of lunar position and phase changes from different locations.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically observed celestial patterns.
• Identify different cultural methods used to interpret sky phenomena for practical purposes.
• Recognize the significance of oral traditions and early records in understanding celestial movements.+ Show more

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• Explain how freshwater systems and watershed boundaries influence settlement and water quality
• Describe how large lake and coastal water systems affect transport, industry, and regional livelihoods
• Analyze causes and consequences of pollution and water diversion in watersheds+ Show more

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• Understand the relationships between Indigenous land governance and global land stewardship themes.
• Compare Canadian land rights and sovereignty issues with other cultures worldwide.
• Identify common themes of responsibility, stewardship, and governance in land management.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of sustainable development and its importance.
• Identify examples of renewable energy projects and conservation efforts.
• Evaluate how indigenous knowledge and modern policies contribute to sustainability.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics and how shape influences flight.
• Identify factors such as surface smoothness, wing curvature, and aspect ratio that affect lift and drag.
• Learn how practical modifications in design improve flight stability and performance in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions in Indigenous communities.
• Recognize how Indigenous groups maintain their identity and resilience through traditions.
• Identify ways Indigenous communities have adapted and revitalized their cultures amid external influences.+ Show more

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• Understand and apply criteria for assessing the relevance and credibility of evidence.
• Evaluate the consistency of data with observed patterns and alternative hypotheses.
• Assess whether the scope of a claim matches the strength of the dataset.+ Show more

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• Understand the effects of contact between different societies in history.
• Identify examples of intercultural exchange through trade, exploration, migration, and colonization.
• Analyze how contact influences cultural traits, beliefs, and practices.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of stewardship practices and their importance in land care.
• Identify different examples of community-based planting, shelterbelt establishment, and urban canopy programs.
• Recognize how Indigenous knowledge contributes to sustainable land management.+ Show more