Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the principles of aerodynamics and how they apply to vehicle design.
• Identify the features that make objects more aerodynamic and efficient.
• Analyze different designs to determine which are most aerodynamic.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted celestial patterns.
• Describe how oral knowledge and early astronomical records relate to seasonal and navigation practices.
• Explain the cultural significance of sky observations across different communities and time periods.+ Show more

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• Understand the criteria for assessing the validity of claims based on data and evidence.
• Learn to evaluate relevance, consistency, and scope of evidence in supporting conclusions.
• Recognize the importance of transparency and linkage between data sources, methods, and claims.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities impact natural ecosystems
• Identify effects of habitat fragmentation, pollution, and resource extraction on biodiversity
• Describe mitigation strategies such as conservation and restoration

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• Understand the structure and function of food chains and food webs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in various ecosystems.
• Explain energy transfer and energy loss between trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Understand the various types of pollution and their causes.
• Identify the environmental and health impacts caused by pollution.
• Learn ways to reduce pollution and protect the environment.+ Show more

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• Understand principles of relative and absolute dating of rocks and fossils.
• Identify key divisions of the geologic time scale and their significance.
• Explain how fossil succession provides evidence for Earth's history.+ Show more

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• Define ecosystems as interacting systems of populations, communities, and physical factors.
• Identify biotic and abiotic components and explain their roles in habitat structure.
• Describe examples of ecosystems such as ponds, prairies, and forests and understand resource distribution and habitat relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they affect ecosystems.
• Identify common invasive species and their impacts on native habitats.
• Learn ways to manage and prevent the spread of invasive species.

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• Understand the conventions for organizing data in tables, line graphs, bar graphs, and scatter plots.
• Apply the principles of data presentation to interpret trends and relationships in datasets.
• Identify proper axis labeling, scale selection, and graphical summaries of data.+ Show more

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• Understand morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations in animals and plants.
• Identify examples of adaptations such as succulent stems, leaf modifications, fur insulation, and migration.
• Explain how inherited traits enable organisms to survive in different environments.+ Show more

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• Describe the internal structure of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.
• Identify different types of plate boundaries and their associated geological features.
• Explain how tectonic processes such as mantle convection and crustal deformation lead to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation.+ Show more

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• Understand the standards for effectively communicating scientific findings, including clear claims supported by evidence.
• Learn to utilize visual summaries and proper citation of observational records to enhance scientific discourse.
• Apply principles of clarity and transparency in presenting methods, uncertainties, and justifications in scientific reporting.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and components of Earth's atmosphere.
• Identify and describe different atmospheric phenomena such as fronts, pressure systems, and winds.
• Connect heat transfer mechanisms and the greenhouse effect to regional climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the sources and origins of various synthetic materials used in daily life.
• Compare the properties of natural versus synthetic materials and relate them to their uses.
• Describe the processes involved in extracting and processing resources for manufacturing synthetic materials.+ Show more

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• Explain the mechanisms of thermal energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify practical examples of each energy transfer method.
• Connect observable temperature changes to different energy transfer processes.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of connecting evidence to explanatory claims in scientific reasoning
• Interpret patterns in data, such as graphs, and assess the strength of inferences
• Distinguish between raw observations and inferential claims in scientific contexts+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of the particle model of matter.
• Describe how particles are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle arrangement affects properties like shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate each form of energy to familiar phenomena and everyday objects.
• Distinguish between energy related to motion, position, internal activity, and stored energy.

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• Describe major plant structures and their functions in resource acquisition, transport, support, and reproduction.
• Identify basic animal organ systems such as digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems and explain their roles in organism survival.
• Connect plant and animal structures to their contributions to homeostasis and adaptation in various environments.

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• Understand the iterative process of scientific inquiry and question formulation.
• Differentiate between descriptive and comparative scientific approaches.
• Learn how to select appropriate methodologies based on observable phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the organs involved in digestion and their functions.
• Identify the chemical and mechanical processes in digestion.
• Explain how nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and lymph.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of apparent solar motion and local solar noon.
• Identify the factors that cause differences between solar time and clock time.
• Describe how historical and modern communities in Alberta use solar time for daily schedules.+ Show more

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• Define and identify mixtures and solutions.
• Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Understand physical methods of separating mixture components such as filtration and evaporation.+ Show more

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• Understand the criteria used to classify matter into elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify and distinguish between pure substances, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures based on observable characteristics.
• Explain common separation techniques like filtration and distillation and their relevance to matter classification.+ Show more

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• Understand how scientific evidence influences policy-making processes.
• Analyze the factors considered in risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis for societal issues.
• Evaluate stakeholder values and how they shape decision outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand the physical and chemical properties used to identify minerals and rocks.
• Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic based on texture and formation environments.
• Connect mineral resources to rock cycle pathways and interpret hand-sample characteristics.+ Show more

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• Understand various career pathways in science and technology.
• Identify tasks and skills associated with science-related occupations.
• Recognize the educational background necessary for science careers.+ Show more

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• Understand how scientific research influences public health policies and societal change.
• Evaluate the trade-offs involved in environmental regulation and resource management.
• Analyze data and evidence to assess the outcomes of societal interventions based on science.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of drag that affect flight and vehicle movement.
• Explain how friction and pressure differences influence drag.
• Identify design features that reduce drag, such as streamlined shapes and fairings.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system.
• Identify the components of blood and their roles.
• Describe how the heart pumps blood through vessels.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of mass conservation in closed systems during physical and chemical processes.
• Identify examples of conservation and non-conservation of mass in various scenarios.
• Explain limitations of conservation principles in open systems where mass exchange occurs.+ Show more

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• Understand the sources of random and systematic errors in scientific data collection.
• Learn methods to identify, characterize, and estimate the impacts of errors in experiments.
• Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate data quality and analyze anomalous results.+ Show more

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• Understand the definition and features of series circuits, including single-path current flow.
• Explain how voltage divides among components in a series circuit and how this affects brightness of bulbs.
• Describe the impact of resistance accumulation in series arrangements and limitations for household wiring.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of common electrical circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Explain how each component affects current and voltage within a circuit.
• Interpret schematic symbols and relate them to physical components.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of fitness trade-offs in adaptation strategies.
• Distinguish between specialist and generalist adaptations in various environments.
• Analyze benefits and costs associated with narrow niche specialization versus broad tolerance.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of robotic space missions such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Explain engineering constraints involved in planetary exploration, including communication delays and environmental conditions.
• Describe how mission design addresses propulsion, instrumentation, and data transmission challenges.+ Show more

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• Understand surface pressure distribution around wing sections and its relation to lift.
• Identify concepts such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure coefficient patterns.
• Explain how camber and angle of attack influence pressure minima and pressure patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand different data types and their appropriate visual representations.
• Identify when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots.
• Learn how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of designing fair and controlled experiments.
• Identify variables, controls, and measurement procedures in environmental testing.
• Learn how to justify experimental choices in local ecological contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret patterns in environmental data.
• Learn methods for summarizing observational data using descriptive statistics.
• Identify appropriate visualizations like bar, line, and scatter plots for specific phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of biodiversity and the indices used to measure it.
• Identify sampling methods such as transects and quadrats for biodiversity assessment.
• Interpret spatial patterns of biodiversity and their relation to habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Understand the parameters that influence population growth and decline, including birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Identify the concepts of logistic and exponential growth models in real-world ecosystems, such as insect outbreaks and amphibian declines.
• Differentiate between density-dependent and density-independent factors affecting populations.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to maintain forest biodiversity.
• Identify provincial examples of conservation approaches in Alberta.
• Explain how ecological knowledge is integrated into conservation planning.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Distinguish between native and invasive species within ecosystems.
• Recognize Alberta-relevant examples of species classification, including local flora and fauna.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of risk assessment and hazard prevention in scientific work.
• Recognize ethical practices such as humane treatment, informed consent, and confidentiality.
• Apply safety protocols for handling tools and substances responsibly.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of different types of scientific models and how they represent complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, boundaries, and scaling factors in various models.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to evaluate limitations and refine models.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of scientific inquiry, including operational definitions and variables.
• Learn to distinguish between independent and dependent variables in experiments.
• Develop skills for designing controlled experiments with fair testing conditions.+ Show more