Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Describe how chemical formulas and models show the relative number and types of atoms in simple molecules and extended structures.
• Use representations (ball-and-stick and space-filling) to explain how atoms combine to form compounds like H2O and NaCl.
• Explain how repeating units build polymer chains and how ionic lattices form from ions.

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• Explain how light can be described using wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Relate shorter and longer wavelengths to photon energy and typical effects.
• Describe how different materials transmit, absorb, and reflect different colors of light.

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• Explain how observed symptoms can indicate different faults in series and parallel circuits.
• Use expected measurement patterns to compare predictions with observations during troubleshooting.
• Describe how component behavior changes diagnostic conclusions in circuit topology (series vs. parallel).

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• Interpret allele frequency tables and describe how trait frequencies can change over generations.
• Analyze time-series and frequency information to explain population growth, decline, and stabilizing patterns.
• Use proportional reasoning to compare scenarios such as directional change and population bottlenecks.

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• Explain how chemical energy stored in food is released to power life processes.
• Describe how energy changes form in organisms (including heat loss).
• Use the idea that matter/energy is not created or destroyed to interpret food-energy changes.

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• Define an organ as a structure made of multiple tissue types working together to do specific jobs.
• Explain how different tissues inside an organ coordinate to carry out functions needed for survival.
• Describe how organ structure relates to its function in body systems.

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• Explain how the respiratory system supports gas exchange between the environment and body tissues
• Describe how diffusion and moist exchange surfaces help move oxygen into the blood and remove carbon dioxide
• Connect how breathing increases oxygen delivery to cells and supports cellular respiration

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• Explain how uneven heating and Earth’s surface shape create pressure differences that affect wind
• Describe how low and high pressure zones influence local weather and regional wind patterns in Alberta
• Connect pressure gradients to everyday observations such as wind changes near valleys and lee sides of mountains

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• Identify patterns in time-based and space-based data using visual inspection and descriptive statistics.
• Use moving averages and basic seasonal ideas to smooth noise and reveal long-term changes.
• Explain how anomalies can be detected and why environmental drivers may provide plausible explanations.

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• Compare how kites, gliders, and round canopies differ in performance using lift, drag, and glide-related ideas
• Explain how design trade-offs affect endurance versus maneuverability
• Use Alberta context (prairie crosswinds and valley thermals) to predict likely flight outcomes

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• Explain how reflection and refraction change the direction of light when it meets a surface or boundary.
• Identify real-life examples of reflection and refraction and relate them to angles and material properties.
• Describe how lenses use refraction to focus or disperse light and form images.

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• Explain how fossil occurrences in different rock layers (strata) show patterns of change over geologic time.
• Use relative dating ideas to describe how fossils can be ordered, and compare this with radiometric dating.
• Describe how fossil assemblages can change when environments shift, leading to persistence or disappearance of taxa.

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• Describe how species richness and occurrence patterns can reveal biodiversity trends across space and time
• Explain how comparisons such as island faunas and latitudinal gradients help identify endemism and turnover
• Use ecological and historical factors (like habitat fragmentation and colonization) to interpret why communities differ

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• Explain how physiological adaptations help the body respond to environmental challenges.
• Describe examples of internal adjustments, including temperature regulation, water conservation, and energy balance.
• Connect hormonal control to survival by linking internal changes to improved tolerance of extremes.

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• Explain how erosion and deposition reshape Earth’s surface over time.
• Identify the main agents of erosion (moving water, wind, ice, and gravity) and describe how they move sediment.
• Describe factors that affect erosion and deposition, including slope, rock resistance, vegetation, and water-flow strength.

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• Explain how decomposers break down dead organisms and waste to recycle matter in ecosystems.
• Describe how atoms and molecules are returned to soil and water in forms that producers can use again.
• Connect decomposition to nutrient availability and continued ecosystem functioning.

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt causes different hemispheres to receive different amounts of sunlight during the year
• Describe how Earth’s orbit affects the timing of equinoxes and solstices through changes in solar elevation
• Connect sunlight angle and day length to seasonal differences in climate and biological cycles

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• Apply scientific methods to a local community stewardship issue while showing respectful engagement.
• Use protocols for consent and cultural sensitivity when collecting and discussing local observations.
• Communicate findings clearly to non-specialist audiences and support collaborative decision-making.

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• Describe how systematic sky observations help identify repeating patterns over time.
• Explain how Earth’s rotation and the Moon’s movement affect what we see in the sky.
• Use simple records (sunrise/sunset times, Moon phases, and star positions) to make observational conclusions.

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• Explain how competition for limited resources can affect organisms’ survival and population sizes
• Identify traits that influence access to resources, feeding timing, and tolerance to conditions
• Use evidence from examples to distinguish direct competition from indirect effects on community members

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• Explain how free charge carriers in conductors allow electrical current to flow.
• Describe how metallic structure and material type affect conductivity.
• Identify how temperature and cross-sectional area influence the ease of charge flow.

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• Explain how leaf structure supports gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration
• Compare broadleaf deciduous and needlelike conifer leaves in terms of water use and seasonal effects
• Describe how stomatal regulation, leaf area, and chlorophyll influence growth and carbon balance

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• Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact as connected Earth systems
• Describe how energy from the Sun drives cycles that move water, gases, and heat
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one system can affect other systems

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• Explain what an operational definition is and why it improves clarity in science measurements.
• Identify key components of an operational definition, including units, measurement location, and timing.
• Convert qualitative observations into quantitative measurements using a clear measurement protocol.

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• Explain how current, voltage, and power are measured and what each quantity describes in a circuit.
• Use units (amperes, volts, watts, joules, and kilowatt-hours) to interpret electricity data accurately.
• Describe how energy transfer over time relates to device energy use in practical situations.

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• Construct simple physical, diagrammatic, and mathematical models to represent real-world systems.
• Identify model assumptions and define model boundaries to make predictions more reasonable.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to explain limitations and refine the model.+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related using proportional reasoning.
• Predict how changing resistance affects current when voltage stays the same.
• Compare current and resistance behaviors in series and parallel circuits using numeric relationships.

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• Describe how the nervous system collects sensory information and produces responses through neural signaling.
• Explain how neurons transmit impulses along axons and communicate at synapses using chemical messengers.
• Identify the role of brain and spinal cord integration in coordinating muscle and gland activity.

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• Distinguish between systematic error and random error using examples from science measurements
• Identify how replication, calibration records, and environmental conditions affect the reliability of data
• Explain how errors can change either the average result or the scatter of results+ Show more

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• Explain how invasive species enter new ecosystems and why they can become established.
• Describe how invasive species can change food webs, nutrient cycling, and habitats.
• Identify factors that increase establishment and describe simple monitoring indicators.

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• Explain how population trends and per-capita resource use can increase or decrease impacts on Earth systems.
• Compare sustainability strategies such as renewable energy, conservation, circular resource use, and land-management approaches.
• Evaluate trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities and suggest measurable indicators of progress.

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• Explain how energy and nutrients move through a food chain from producers to consumers.
• Identify trophic levels and the roles of herbivores, carnivores, and decomposers/scavengers.
• Predict how changes in one population can affect other populations in a simple food chain.

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• Explain gas pressure using the particle model and collisions with container walls.
• Predict how changes in particle speed, collision frequency, and volume affect gas pressure.
• Describe how temperature changes relate to pressure and gas behavior in sealed containers and everyday examples.

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• Explain how habitat fragmentation happens and why it makes habitats less connected.
• Describe how fragmentation can increase edge effects and reduce species movement and gene flow.
• Evaluate mitigation ideas such as corridors and protecting large habitat blocks.

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• Explain the difference between raw observations and explanatory scientific claims.
• Connect evidence to a claim by describing how data supports reasoning.
• Evaluate whether evidence is strong enough to justify an inference.

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• Explain how human activities can disrupt ecosystem balance by changing habitats, nutrient cycles, and energy pathways.
• Describe how deforestation can increase erosion and harm food webs and biodiversity.
• Investigate how pollution can accumulate in organisms and affect health and reproduction.+ Show more

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• Explain how invasive species are introduced by human transport and why they spread quickly.
• Describe how invasive species can disrupt food webs, habitats, and nutrient cycles.
• Identify real-world examples of invasive species and predict likely ecosystem impacts.+ Show more

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• Distinguish physical changes from chemical changes using observable evidence and product identity
• Explain how phase changes and dissolving differ from reactions that form new substances
• Identify signs of chemical change such as gas production, precipitate formation, and energy changes

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• Explain how energy changes particle motion during phase changes (melting, boiling, freezing, and condensation).
• Describe why temperature can stay nearly constant during a phase change even while energy is still being added or released.
• Connect latent heat to the energy needed to overcome attractive forces or form stronger particle bonds.

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• Identify sources of error in experimental data and describe how they affect results.
• Distinguish random error from systematic error and explain how each changes measurements.
• Use uncertainty and examples to judge the reliability of a scientific conclusion.

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• Explain how particle collisions influence the rate of chemical reactions.
• Describe how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts affect reaction rates.
• Use observable evidence (gas release, color change, heat) to infer changes in reaction rate.

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• Explain how decomposers break down dead organic matter and return nutrients to the environment.
• Describe how temperature, moisture, and oxygen affect decomposition rates.
• Connect nutrient cycling to plant growth and ecosystem balance.

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• Describe the iterative design process using specifications, prototyping, measurement, and refinement.
• Explain how lift, drag, weight, and stability trade-offs affect aircraft or glider concepts.
• Interpret measurements such as lift and drag coefficients to improve aerodynamic performance.

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• Explain how scientific investigation and technological development influence each other.
• Describe how instruments and tools improve observation, measurement, and the testing of hypotheses.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to show how new tools change the questions scientists can ask.

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• Explain how species richness, abundance, and evenness describe biodiversity in different ecosystems.
• Use sampling tools like transects and quadrats to measure biodiversity patterns.
• Interpret spatial patterns and relate biodiversity metrics to ecosystem stability and conservation.

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• Understand the definition and characteristics of invasive species.
• Identify examples and impacts of invasive species on ecosystems.
• Analyze how invasive species outcompete native organisms and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how species interact within shared habitats and niches.
• Explain how resource partitioning reduces competition among species.+ Show more

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• Explain how sound and light waves transfer energy in technological devices.
• Describe the conversion processes in speakers and microphones.
• Understand how cameras utilize wave properties to produce images.+ Show more