Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the pathways involved in neurotransmission and hormonal signaling.
• Compare rapid nervous responses with longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how resource availability affects organism and population sizes.
• Interpret quantitative observations related to resource variation.
• Identify limiting resources in different ecosystems such as marsh, desert, and forest.+ Show more

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem component changes to population fluctuations.
• Analyze case studies such as predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Use empirical data and observations to infer causal relationships involving population responses.+ Show more

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• Describe the components and functions of terrestrial and aquatic food webs, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Understand energy transfer and loss across trophic levels illustrated by energy pyramids.
• Explain the roles of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in energy budgets.+ Show more

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• Understand how population sizes and trait frequencies change over time in response to environmental and demographic factors.
• Interpret proportional reasoning and graphical data such as frequency charts and time-series graphs.
• Apply simple models to predict population change and compare different scenarios like bottlenecks and directional shifts.

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• Identify key indicators of chemical reactions through qualitative and quantitative data.
• Explain how to interpret pre- and post-interaction measurements to determine if a new substance has been formed.
• Describe classic examples of chemical reactions such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of population size and growth curves.
• Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth.
• Define carrying capacity and explain limiting factors affecting populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the core approaches to effectively communicate scientific evidence.
• Identify appropriate data and visual tools to support scientific claims.
• Construct logical arguments and cite sources properly in scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of adaptation and speciation in biological populations.
• Identify different mechanisms contributing to reproductive isolation and lineage splitting.
• Recognize evidence and examples of speciation events, including island endemics and rapid divergence.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth's systems transfer matter and energy through models.
• Identify feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes, sediment transport, and nutrient movement.
• Explain the role of energy sources, sinks, and phase-change transfers in system interactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the steps involved in the iterative design process for aircraft and glider concepts.
• Identify key factors such as lift, drag, weight, and stability that influence aerodynamic performance.
• Explain how models and computational simulations are used to evaluate designs.+ Show more

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• Explain the different components of drag in aerodynamics, including parasitic and induced drag.
• Describe how form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag contribute to parasitic drag.
• Understand the concept of induced drag and its dependence on wing span and lift distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of multi-criteria design in engineering.
• Identify how trade-offs affect performance in wing design.
• Explain the methods used to balance factors like lift, drag, and stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the primary and secondary control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces affects aircraft movement in roll, pitch, and yaw.
• Describe the concepts of control authority, aerodynamic stability, and how control inputs impact performance.+ Show more

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• Explain how different propulsion methods generate thrust in aircraft.
• Describe the factors influencing thrust-to-weight ratio during flight.
• Compare propeller-driven and jet-driven propulsion systems in terms of efficiency and design considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand the methods used to measure aerodynamic forces and moments on scaled models using wind tunnels.
• Identify the significance of similarity parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers in wind tunnel testing.
• Explain the concept of scaling effects on boundary-layer behavior and how they influence aerodynamic measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the daily and yearly apparent motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars from Earth's perspective.
• Explain how Earth's rotation and orbit cause the observed movements in the sky.
• Describe key concepts such as diurnal rising and setting, celestial paths, and the celestial sphere.

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• Explain how solar and lunar eclipses occur based on the alignment of the Earth, Moon, and Sun, including the effects of umbra and penumbra.
• Describe the patterns and visibility of eclipses, including their frequency and the geometric reasons behind these patterns.
• Explain how the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun influence Earth's tides, including the mechanisms behind spring and neap tides.+ Show more

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• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how the geometry of illumination causes different visible fractions of the Moon during its phases.
• Identify the difference between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances based on observational patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe the different types of robotic space missions such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Explain the engineering challenges faced in designing robotic exploration missions to planets and moons.
• Identify how mission design choices address constraints like distance, communication delay, and planetary environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of phenotypic variation resulting from genetics and environment.
• Identify examples of phenotypic variation influenced by external factors.
• Explain the link between DNA variation, macromolecular processes, and observable traits.+ Show more

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• Explain the relationship between electrical energy transfer and power dissipation in circuit elements.
• Define power as the rate of energy transfer and connect it to current and voltage.
• Identify everyday examples of electrical power usage such as lighting and heating.+ Show more

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• Identify common circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Describe how each component influences the behaviour of an electric circuit.
• Interpret schematic symbols and relate them to physical components.+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Analyze factors influencing biodiversity such as island faunas, latitudinal gradients, and habitat heterogeneity.
• Interpret ecological and historical data to identify community composition and turnover rates.+ Show more

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• Identify and interpret standard circuit symbols such as cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Understand how to read and interpret schematic diagrams to predict circuit behavior and configuration.
• Distinguish between series, parallel, and mixed circuit arrangements through circuit symbols and diagrams.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits based on symptoms and observed behaviors.
• Apply diagnostic reasoning by analyzing circuit topology, expected measurement patterns, and component behavior.
• Differentiate between series and parallel arrangements to identify faults using observed symptoms.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static and current electricity.
• Define electric charge, charge separation, and flow.
• Describe phenomena such as hair attraction and sparks in terms of electric charge.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe major components of the solar system, including planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and belts.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets based on their characteristics.
• Understand orbital zones, planetary atmospheres, surface conditions, and how they influence classification.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes of photosynthesis and respiration and their roles in energy transfer and matter cycling.
• Identify reactants and products involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
• Explain how light energy is converted into chemical energy in plants.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods of data representation including tables and graphs.
• Identify trends, outliers, and summary measures in data sets.
• Learn to select appropriate graph types and label axes effectively.+ Show more

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• Identify the functions of different organelles in animal and plant cells.
• Describe how cell structure relates to cell function.
• Compare specialized functions of cell organelles in plant and animal cells.

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• Identify appropriate graph types for different data sets.
• Understand how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.
• Learn when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots based on dataset features.+ Show more

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• Identify key features that distinguish single-celled and multicellular organisms based on microscopy and specimen evidence.
• Explain the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms in biological organization.
• Recognize observable specialization and membrane-bound compartments in different cell types.+ Show more

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• Describe the functions and categories of artificial satellites and their roles in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.
• Explain orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits and their applications.
• Identify considerations for sensor payloads and how satellite data contributes to predicting solar events, monitoring tides, and mapping planetary surfaces.+ Show more

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• Understand how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in plants.
• Identify the roles of xylem and phloem in resource movement.
• Explain how bark characteristics protect trees from herbivory and fire.+ Show more

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• Identify the major structures of a tree and their roles.
• Describe how tree structures support survival in various habitats.
• Explain form–function relationships in tree anatomy.+ Show more

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• Understand how question framing, design choices, and measurement strategies influence data interpretation.
• Learn the importance of documentation, data provenance, and communication of limitations in integrated studies.
• Apply principles of integrated synthesis to real-world examples like watershed river health monitoring.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement instruments such as thermometers, pH probes, and tape measures.
• Understand the importance of calibration and units in measuring temperature, pH, and distance.
• Learn how to record and represent measurement data accurately for comparison.+ Show more

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• Identify different sources of drag in aerodynamics.
• Understand how shape and speed influence parasitic and induced drag.
• Explain the components of parasitic drag: form, skin-friction, and interference drag.+ Show more

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• Understand methods for detecting trends and cycles in datasets.
• Describe simple descriptive statistics, moving averages, and seasonal decomposition.
• Link observed data patterns to plausible environmental drivers.+ Show more

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• Understand the distinction between systematic and random errors in measurements.
• Learn methods for identifying sources of error in scientific data.
• Describe procedures such as replication and calibration to assess measurement accuracy.+ Show more

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• Describe the stages of the hydrologic cycle including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Identify how surface and groundwater interact within watersheds and aquifers.
• Understand the processes affecting water availability and quality at regional scales.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of fundamental and realized niches and how abiotic and biotic factors influence habitat use.
• Identify examples of spatial and temporal partitioning among similar species.
• Explain how behavioral flexibility can lead to niche shifts in changing environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude affect air density.
• Explain how air density influences buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Describe how local atmospheric conditions change in Alberta during Chinook and summer days.+ Show more

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• Understand the causes of different types of drag in flight and vehicles.
• Identify how design features reduce drag and improve energy efficiency.
• Explain the difference between parasitic and induced drag.+ Show more

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• Understand the pathways and methods by which invasive species enter new ecosystems.
• Identify the ecological impacts of invasive species on native flora and fauna.
• Explain how invasive species alter nutrient cycling, habitat structure, and food webs.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its effects on ecosystems.
• Identify examples of human activities that cause habitat fragmentation.
• Analyze how habitat fragmentation impacts species diversity and gene flow.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic concept of Bernoulli's principle and how it relates fluid speed and pressure.
• Identify how Bernoulli's principle contributes to lift in aircraft and other objects.
• Describe real-world examples of Bernoulli's principle in Alberta environments, such as wind tunnels and wind over rivers.+ Show more