Grade 6 Worksheets

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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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• 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 concept of scientific models and their purposes.
• Identify different types of models used in science and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Analyze how models are constructed, tested, and refined based on empirical data.

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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 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 concept of Earth's rotation and its effects on day and night cycles.
• Identify the causes and observations related to Earth's rotation.
• Analyze how Earth's rotation influences time zones and celestial observations.

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence pressure distribution and lift.
• Compare Bernoulli and Newtonian explanations for lift generation.
• Analyze how angle of attack and airfoil geometry affect lift at different speeds.+ Show more

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• Identify the major structures of a tree and understand their functions.
• Explain how tree structures support adaptation and survival in different habitats.
• Describe examples of tree adaptations in Alberta, including roots, bark, and leaves.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation on species and ecosystems.
• Describe landscape metrics used to assess habitat fragmentation and connectivity.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how overlapping niches create competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting coexistence.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial events.
• Identify components like axial tilt and orbital position in models.
• Explain how simplified models help forecast regional sky phenomena and calendar patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its effects in aerodynamics.
• Identify different types of control coupling such as adverse yaw and elevator–aileron coupling.
• Explain techniques used to mitigate control coupling effects, including differential and Frise ailerons.+ Show more

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• Understand standard schematic symbols used in electrical circuits.
• Learn how to interpret circuit diagrams to predict circuit behavior.
• Identify connections and configurations such as series and parallel circuits.

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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 what structural and physiological adaptations are and how they help organisms survive.
• Identify specific features that serve adaptive functions in different species.
• Learn how natural selection favors advantageous traits that improve resource acquisition, defense, or reproduction.+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they impact ecosystems.
• Identify examples of invasive plants and animals.
• Explain the ecological consequences of invasive species on native biodiversity and habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of integrated management in ecological, economic, and social contexts.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management.
• Explain how landscape-scale planning and stakeholder collaboration contribute to long-term resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand how organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in regulating body temperature and blood glucose.
• Recognize the roles of nervous, endocrine, and circulatory systems in system integration.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Recognize the differences between open and closed systems regarding mass change.
• Identify examples and misconceptions related to mass conservation in various processes.+ Show more

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• Understand the arrangement of particles in crystalline and amorphous solids.
• Describe how particle bonding influences the properties of different solids.
• Compare observable behaviors of crystalline and amorphous structures such as melting points, brittleness, and cleavage.+ Show more

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• Explain the wave-particle nature of light and its key properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the differences between visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light based on their wavelengths and energy levels.
• Describe how light's properties influence how materials transmit, absorb, or reflect specific colors.+ Show more

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• Understand standard symbols used in circuit diagrams to represent sources, conductors, and loads.
• Learn how to translate physical electrical systems into simplified diagrams.
• Identify and interpret symbols for batteries, resistors, switches, and meters in diagrams.+ Show more

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistive elements converts electrical energy into heat.
• Explain how internal resistance affects voltage and energy delivery in circuits.
• Analyze how load interactions influence circuit performance and safety.+ Show more

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• Identify the four main tissue types in multicellular animals.
• Describe the functions and structures of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
• Explain how different tissue types contribute to organ functions and animal movement.+ Show more

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• Describe the basic structure and functions of the nervous system.
• Explain how neurons transmit electrical impulses.
• Identify the roles of different parts of the nervous system in coordinating responses.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of adaptation trade-offs in organisms.
• Identify examples of structural and physiological trade-offs in animals and plants.
• Analyze how environmental pressures influence the balance of costs and benefits in adaptations.+ Show more

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• Understand core methods for communicating scientific evidence clearly and effectively.
• Identify how to support claims with relevant data and logical reasoning.
• Recognize different formats for presenting scientific information, including visual and oral formats.+ Show more

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• Describe the seasonal patterns in Alberta and their influencing factors.
• Explain how Earth–Sun relationships create environmental cycles in Alberta.
• Identify the effects of seasonal changes on local ecosystems and human activities.+ Show more

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• Understand what pollution is and its types
• Identify how pollutants affect aquatic and terrestrial environments
• Learn about nutrient loading, chemical contaminants, and bioaccumulation+ Show more

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• Identify the role of fire in shaping forest ecosystems.
• Recognize different disturbance regimes such as insects, wind, and floods.
• Understand how disturbance frequency and intensity affect forest recovery.+ Show more

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• Understand how objects become charged through contact and separation.
• Identify common electrostatic phenomena such as attraction, repulsion, and sparks.
• Describe the concepts of charge transfer, grounding, and charge neutralization.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of telescopes and observatories used to study the solar system.
• Explain how various wavelengths reveal details about planetary surfaces, atmospheres, and the Sun.
• Understand the advantages of space-based instruments over ground-based ones.+ Show more

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• Understand how surface area and porosity affect drag and descent rate
• Learn how canopy design influences parachute stability and speed
• Explore real-world examples of parachute modifications in balloon recovery and recreational use

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• Understand the functions of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical circuits
• Learn the proper placement of measurement instruments in series and parallel
• Identify the units of current and voltage (amperes and volts)+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of different organelles within a cell.
• Identify the structure and functions of nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, and chloroplasts.
• Compare plant and animal cell organelles and their specialized roles.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of privacy in medical data
• Identify ethical issues related to data use
• Recognize the criteria for ethical decision-making in science

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• Understand how animals maintain internal body functions to survive in cold environments.
• Identify key physiological processes like heat exchange, water conservation, and metabolic regulation.
• Explain the significance of internal adaptations in animal survival and resource access.

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• Understand the stages of the water cycle
• Identify key processes involved in water movement
• Explain the importance of the water cycle to Earth's environment

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• Understand the basic functions of the circulatory system
• Identify components such as heart and blood vessels
• Explain how blood transports gases, nutrients, and wastes+ Show more

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• Understand the definition of electric charge
• Differentiate between static and current electricity
• Identify examples of charge phenomena in daily life+ Show more

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• Understand the basic functions of artificial satellites.
• Identify different categories and roles of satellites in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific research.
• Learn about orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of mutualism in symbiotic relationships.
• Identify examples of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Analyze how these interactions affect the organisms involved and their environment.

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• Explain the sequence of lunar phases based on relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe the illumination geometry that produces different lunar phases.
• Identify the appearance of the New Moon and its position relative to the Sun and Earth.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of solar and lunar eclipses.
• Distinguish between umbra and penumbra during an eclipse.
• Describe how the alignment of Earth, Moon, and Sun causes eclipses.+ Show more

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• Identify the different layers of Earth's internal structure.
• Understand the processes that drive plate movements and tectonic activity.
• Recognize different types of plate boundaries and their features.

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• Identify different types of natural resources such as soil, minerals, freshwater, and fossil fuels.
• Understand how natural resources are formed and distributed across regions.
• Explore the environmental and economic implications of resource extraction.+ Show more

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• Interpret data related to water resource management
• Evaluate different options for water allocation based on scientific evidence
• Understand how decision-makers weigh risks and benefits in water policies

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• Identify the role of biomedical technicians in scientific and medical laboratories.
• Understand the typical tasks performed by biomedical technicians, such as data collection and equipment maintenance.
• Recognize the skills and coursework necessary for a career in biomedical technology.+ Show more