Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Identify standard symbols used in circuit diagrams
• Recognize the components represented by common symbols such as batteries, resistors, switches, and meters
• Understand how to interpret circuit diagrams to analyze electrical systems

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• Explain how paper chromatography separates mixture components using solvent mobility and attraction to the stationary phase
• Identify the roles of the mobile phase (solvent) and stationary phase (paper) in chromatography
• Interpret how pigment separation patterns can indicate different components in a mixture

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• Identify different types of forces
• Understand how forces affect motion
• Recognize examples of balanced and unbalanced forces

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• Identify the four major Earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) and describe how they interact
• Explain how energy flow and the movement of matter connect Earth processes such as evaporation, condensation, erosion, and deposition
• Analyze how changes in one Earth sphere can affect other spheres and alter local conditions over time

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• Identify the main parts of the nervous system
• Describe the functions of neurons and synapses
• Explain how the nervous system interacts with other body systems+ Show more

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• Explain how density relates mass to volume and use the ratio mass ÷ volume to interpret evidence
• Use float-and-sink observations to make claims about relative density compared with water
• Measure or estimate density from real samples and connect density evidence to layered mixtures

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• Explain how symbiotic relationships describe interactions between two species.
• Categorize interactions as mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism using evidence from examples.
• Describe how symbiotic relationships affect organism fitness, resource distribution, and community composition.

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• Identify abiotic factors (temperature, water availability, light intensity, soil composition, pH, and salinity) and describe how they shape habitat conditions.
• Explain how abiotic factors influence organism distribution and where organisms can persist.
• Use examples to describe how environmental gradients create distinct microhabitats and biological communities.

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• Understand the concept of magnetic separation
• Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials
• Learn how magnets can be used to separate mixtures

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• Explain how animals need both matter and energy to live, grow, and function
• Describe how food provides matter that becomes parts of an animal’s body
• Describe how food provides energy that supports life processes such as movement and maintaining body temperature+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological succession
• Identify different types of succession
• Recognize pioneer species and their role+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between weather and climate using examples
• Identify which observations describe short-term conditions versus long-term patterns
• Use simple evidence (daily vs. multi-year observations) to support a weather/climate claim

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• Explain how reflective thinking and planning can help students succeed during the school year.
• Use goal-setting and progress tracking to respond to challenges with perseverance.
• Describe how community support helps students maintain hope and a growth mindset.

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• Understand how deforestation affects ecosystems
• Identify the consequences of human land clearing
• Develop reading comprehension skills+ Show more

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• Identify the central idea of an informational text by focusing on the author’s main message.
• Distinguish key supporting details from unrelated or less important information.
• Use central idea and supporting details to write a clear summary.

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• Compare macroscopic properties of reactants and products to infer whether a new substance formed.
• Identify key physical properties that can change when atoms rearrange (solubility, conductivity, and melting behavior).
• Use particle-model ideas to explain why new substances show distinct characteristics from original materials.

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• Understand the concept of DNA barcoding and how it aids in species classification
• Compare genetic markers with morphological keys
• Explore how molecular tools reveal cryptic species+ Show more

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• Understand that sound is a mechanical wave that propagates through vibrations.
• Identify how frequency affects pitch and amplitude influences loudness.
• Recognize that sound speed varies with medium and temperature.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between parasitic and induced drag
• Learn how surface roughness and wing design influence drag
• Recognize real-world examples of drag reduction in aircraft and vehicles+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth–Sun geometry and motion can be represented with simplified models to predict observable sky events.
• Use predictive-model reasoning to connect seasonal changes with daylight duration and solar angles at a fixed latitude (Alberta).
• Interpret model inputs, relationships, and outputs to make qualitative predictions and justify them with evidence.

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• Understand how the body maintains temperature through feedback mechanisms.
• Explain how muscles and skin collaborate to control body heat.
• Identify the roles of different organ systems in homeostasis.

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• Identify what solar noon means in solar timekeeping.
• Explain how Earth’s apparent solar motion connects to the Sun’s highest altitude.
• Describe why solar time can differ from clock time using longitude, time zones, and the equation of time.

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• Understand the purpose and importance of data tables in recording observations.
• Identify proper column headings, units, and metadata fields in data tables.
• Learn to maintain consistency in timestamps and recording conventions for clarity.+ Show more

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• Explain why a controlled experiment needs a clear, testable hypothesis written in measurable terms.
• Identify appropriate control groups and describe how to keep variables consistent across trials.
• Describe how replication and sample size improve reliability and support causal claims.+ Show more

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• Use holiday experiences to write a short, organized reflection
• Identify feelings, challenges, and lessons learned from a holiday
• Practice summary skills by choosing the best moment and explaining why it mattered

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• Explain how climate differs from weather and why climate changes more slowly.
• Describe how climate factors such as latitude, altitude, distance from water, ocean currents, and prevailing winds affect regional patterns.
• Use climate ideas to interpret and compare real-world environments (deserts, grasslands, rain forests) and seasonal patterns.

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• Understand what contact forces are, including friction and the normal force.
• Identify examples of contact forces in everyday life.
• Learn the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces.+ Show more

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• Explain how different root systems (taproots and lateral roots) help trees survive in their environment.
• Describe how roots and root-associated fungi support water and nutrient uptake, especially during drought.
• Connect belowground root processes to aboveground tree health and recovery after disturbance.

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• Explain how friction and pressure differences contribute to drag.
• Differentiate parasitic drag from induced drag using examples.
• Describe how drag affects thrust needed for flight and overall energy demand.

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• Understand what atoms and molecules are
• Identify different molecules such as H₂O and NaCl
• Learn how atoms combine to form molecules+ Show more

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• Explain how optical, radio, and spectrometers help scientists observe the solar system
• Describe how different wavelengths provide information about composition, motion, and temperature
• Compare ground-based and space-based observing and explain why Earth’s atmosphere can distort observations+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of negative and positive feedback in maintaining internal stability.
• Identify examples of feedback processes in physiological systems.
• Connect the roles of sensors, set points, and effectors in feedback regulation.+ Show more

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• Classify samples of matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures based on composition and observable characteristics
• Use the ideas of homogeneity and heterogeneity to describe differences between mixture types
• Explain how separation techniques such as filtration and distillation help separate mixtures

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• Differentiate speed from velocity and explain how direction affects velocity.
• Calculate or interpret average speed using total distance and elapsed time.
• Explain how changing speed affects motion and how measurements and units support clear communication.

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• Identify physical changes and explain how they differ from chemical changes
• Describe how melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving change matter’s form or state
• Use evidence such as reversibility and recovery of the original substance to classify changes

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• Understand how electronic sensors detect environmental changes.
• Learn about data loggers and digital probes used in measurement.
• Identify proper selection, calibration, and operation of measurement tools.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of lift and drag in flight
• Recognize how shape and surface affect flight performance
• Identify modifications that influence an object's ability to fly

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• Understand the processes of physical and chemical weathering of rocks
• Identify how sediments are transported and deposited
• Explain the role of biological processes in soil formation+ Show more

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• Explain how Martin Luther King Jr.’s message of justice and equality influenced people outside the United States.
• Identify examples of global cultural traditions that celebrate civil rights and human rights.
• Analyze how ideas can inspire international movements for equality and dignity.

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• Explain how genetic differences and environmental influences can produce phenotypic variation within a species.
• Describe how temperature and nutrition can change gene expression or growth during development.
• Connect DNA sequence variation and epigenetic/environmental modifiers to observed differences in structure and function.

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• Describe how the Moon’s orbit around Earth changes what we see from Earth.
• Explain that lunar phases happen because sunlight illuminates different portions of the Moon as it moves.
• Identify the order of Moon phases and relate them to the Sun–Earth–Moon geometry.

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• Explain how magnetic separation separates a mixture based on magnetic properties.
• Identify what evidence shows which substance is magnetic and which is not.
• Describe the steps and observations in separating iron filings from sand using magnets.

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• Identify major components of the solar system and describe how they are classified (planets, dwarf planets, belts).
• Compare terrestrial (rocky) and gas giant planets using basic composition, atmosphere, and temperature ideas.
• Explain how orbital zones relate to typical planet temperatures and surface conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of community-led environmental initiatives.
• Identify ways individuals can contribute to sustainability efforts.
• Recognize examples of citizen action in environmental conservation.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted sky patterns for practical and cultural purposes.
• Identify different observational strategies used to track celestial motion and seasons.
• Describe how oral knowledge and early astronomical records reflect diverse cultural perspectives on the sky.+ Show more

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• Identify a research question that can be answered using measurements from multiple sites
• Explain why fair comparisons require the same variables, methods, and documentation across sites
• Plan how data from different sites can be combined while keeping limitations clear

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• Understand the basic concepts of current, voltage, and power in electrical circuits
• Recognize and identify common electrical components
• Explain how electrical energy is transferred and measured+ Show more

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• Understand the process of filtration and how it separates components in a mixture.
• Identify the properties of particles that allow them to be retained or pass through a filter.
• Describe observable evidence indicating successful filtration, such as sediment and clarity.+ Show more