Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas
• Describe the particle arrangement and motion in each state
• Identify the macroscopic traits such as shape and compressibility of solids, liquids, and gases+ Show more

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• Understand how particle models represent matter as collections of atoms and molecules.
• Identify the different kinds of atoms and their arrangements in particle diagrams.
• Connect particle models to properties of substances and changes during reactions.+ Show more

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• Use surrounding context (definitions, restatements, examples, and contrasts) to infer the meaning of an unknown word in Grade 6 text.
• Apply common prefixes and suffixes to refine a word’s likely meaning and avoid oversimplified interpretations.
• Explain how an author’s purpose can be supported by the nuance of a word meaning inferred from context.

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• Understand how environmental changes influence the usefulness of traits in organisms.
• Describe how populations respond to shifts in resources and conditions through natural selection.
• Explain the connection between adaptation, ecosystem change, and resilience.+ Show more

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• Explain how charge transfer during rubbing or contact can create temporary static electricity.
• Use the triboelectric series idea to predict the usual direction of charge tendency for common materials.
• Describe attraction, repulsion, and spark discharge as effects of electrostatic charge behavior.+ Show more

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• Explain how nutrient loading can reduce dissolved oxygen in aquatic ecosystems.
• Identify how chemical contaminants can affect organisms and populations through bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
• Use ecological indicators such as algal biomass and contaminant residues to describe ecosystem changes.+ Show more

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• Explain how scientific claims must be supported by relevant evidence rather than assumptions.
• Use measurements and observations in consistent units or qualitative terms to justify conclusions.
• Distinguish correlation from causation when interpreting data patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between quoting and paraphrasing
• Identify examples of quotations and paraphrases in texts
• Practice using quotations and paraphrases to support analysis+ Show more

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• Describe three marine habitats (coral reefs, kelp forests, and deep-sea vents) and the types of life they support.
• Explain how ocean habitats are connected through currents, food webs, and migration.
• Identify how human activities (pollution, overfishing, development, and mining) can harm marine ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain how plant structures (roots, stems, leaves, vascular tissues, flowers, seeds) help organisms survive and reproduce.
• Describe how animal organ systems (digestive, respiratory, circulatory) support key life processes and maintain homeostasis.
• Use examples to connect structure to function, including transport of materials and responses to environmental conditions.

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• Interpret information from maps and graphs to describe spatial and temporal patterns in history.
• Use quantitative data (counts, rates, and percentages) to make evidence-based claims.
• Explain how geographic factors can influence population, migration, and economic change over time.

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand the types of telescopes used in astronomy.
• Learn how different wavelengths reveal planetary and stellar features.
• Distinguish between ground-based and space-based observatories.+ Show more

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• Explain why discussion norms help a group reach shared understanding.
• Demonstrate respectful turn-taking and appropriate tone during a collaborative discussion.
• Use listening strategies to decide when to respond, ask questions, or reflect.+ Show more

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• Explain how carbon moves through ecosystems via photosynthesis, respiration, feeding, and decomposition
• Describe the roles of plants, consumers, and decomposers in the carbon cycle
• Use tracing ideas to predict how changes in one process can affect carbon storage over time

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• Understand the fundamental concept of chromatography and its purpose.
• Identify and explain the main components involved in chromatography.
• Recognize real-world applications of chromatography in science.

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• Identify observable characteristics used to classify animals and plants.
• Understand hierarchical categories in biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Describe how dichotomous keys help in identifying local species.+ Show more

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• Describe geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over different time scales.
• Identify observable indicators in rock and landform records related to landscape evolution.
• Contrast rapid and slow surface change events and explain their impact on Earth's landscape.+ Show more

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• Identify the main categories of artificial satellites by their purpose (operational, scientific, and reconnaissance).
• Describe how different orbits (geostationary and polar) match different mission goals.
• Explain how satellite sensors and payloads help monitor Earth systems and space phenomena.+ Show more

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• Identify credible evidence (facts, details, and examples) that supports a claim in writing.
• Evaluate sources by considering relevance, reliability, and bias.
• Integrate evidence smoothly by explaining how it connects to the writer’s idea.

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• Explain how ethical media creation supports credible, accurate communication.
• Identify responsible ways to attribute images, audio, and quotes in a media product.
• Describe how media creators can avoid misleading audiences by keeping balanced context.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of tradeoffs in engineering design
• Identify key factors affecting optimization, such as lift, drag, and stability
• Analyze how different design features influence overall performance+ Show more

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• Explain how trade networks move goods and ideas between regions
• Describe how resource distribution affects where trade routes develop
• Analyze how trade networks influence economic specialization and cultural exchange

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• Explain how figurative language (similes, metaphors, and idioms) affects meaning in a text.
• Determine the meaning of figurative words and phrases using context clues such as nearby events and speaker attitude.
• Distinguish between literal meaning and figurative meaning when interpreting text.

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• Identify and understand the use of transitional words and phrases
• Recognize pronoun references and repeated key terms as cohesion tools
• Analyze how logical connections improve paragraph flow+ Show more

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• Explain how energy moves through an ecosystem using trophic levels and feeding relationships in a food web
• Describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in transferring energy and cycling matter
• Interpret how multiple energy pathways differ from a single food chain

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• Understand what happens during phase changes and how energy is involved.
• Identify different phase changes such as melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.
• Explain the relationship between energy transfer and particle motion during phase changes.

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• Define mass and volume and understand their relationship through density.
• Calculate density of simple solids and liquids using basic measurements.
• Interpret density values to determine if an object will sink or float in water.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and explain its purpose in scientific data collection.
• Identify differences between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements.
• Recognize common instruments used in observation, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.+ Show more

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• Understand atmospheric processes that influence local and regional weather.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, pressure measurements, and radar observations.
• Identify features such as fronts, pressure systems, and severe weather events.+ Show more

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• Identify key indicators that signal a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to determine if new substances are formed.
• Interpret measurements such as mass, temperature, and composition before and after reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the components of effective verbal and non-verbal communication.
• Identify techniques such as active listening, respectful dialogue, and finding common ground.
• Analyze how communication impacts relationships and promotes emotional safety.+ Show more

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• Explain how civic engagement (voting, service, and public discussion) helps communities make decisions.
• Describe how town hall meetings and referendums influence public policy and civic norms.
• Evaluate ways people can participate responsibly to strengthen democracy.

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• Explain what a niche is and how it differs from habitat.
• Describe how different species can coexist by using different resources or conditions.
• Analyze how niche overlap can increase competition when resources become limited.+ Show more

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• Explain how drag depends on surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry in a parachute descent.
• Describe terminal velocity and why parachutists stop accelerating once forces balance.
• Predict how changing canopy size and design can affect descent rate and stability.

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• Understand the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web
• Identify examples of each group within a forest ecosystem
• Describe how energy flows through a food web+ Show more

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• Explain how atoms and particles make up elements and different substances
• Describe how particle models help predict properties like density, melting point, and reactivity
• Connect the arrangement and relative numbers of particles to observable measurements

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• Understand key concepts related to ELA
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Identify key environmental factors that limit population growth
• Distinguish between biotic and abiotic limiting factors
• Explain how limiting factors influence species survival and distribution+ Show more

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• Revise a draft to improve clarity, coherence, and development.
• Evaluate whether an argument’s claim and reasons are organized effectively.
• Strengthen writing by improving word choice, style, and evidence.

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• Explain how different perspectives (Indigenous, settler, and immigrant) can change the meaning of historical events.
• Analyze how sources, language, and experiences shape historical narratives and interpretations.
• Evaluate why inclusive storytelling helps create a more complete understanding of the past.

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• Compare different conservation strategies and their ecological trade-offs.
• Identify and explain various habitat restoration and invasive species management techniques.
• Analyze case studies such as coral reef restoration and riparian buffer implementation.+ Show more

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• Understand how predator reintroduction impacts prey populations and ecosystem health.
• Analyze data related to population changes in various ecosystems.
• Construct evidence-based arguments about factors influencing population dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand the vast distances in the solar system and the units used to measure them
• Interpret astronomical data such as distances in astronomical units and planetary sizes
• Compare the sizes and distances of planets relative to Earth and the Sun+ Show more

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• Explain how a testable prediction connects evidence, a model, and an explanation.
• Identify how observations can support a prediction or show a mismatch that requires refinement.
• Use criteria and measurement uncertainty to communicate how strongly evidence supports a model.

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• Explain how heritable variation influences natural selection within populations.
• Identify real-world examples of evolutionary change driven by natural selection.
• Describe the process by which environmental pressures can change trait frequencies over generations.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of momentum in two-body collisions.
• Identify action-reaction force pairs during contact between objects.
• Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions.+ Show more

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• Model physical and chemical changes using atoms to show that total mass is conserved in a closed system.
• Trace atoms and total mass before and after reactions by using particle-level representations and mass measurements.
• Connect evidence from particle diagrams and mass bookkeeping to conservation of mass in combustion and decomposition.