Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the building blocks of molecules such as amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and monosaccharides.
• Explain how monomers assemble into polymers through condensation reactions and are broken down by hydrolysis.
• Relate molecular structure to properties like enzyme catalysis, membrane transport, and polymerization during growth.

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, and signal transduction cascades.
• Differentiate between rapid nervous impulses and longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic and environmental factors influence organism traits.
• Explain the processes linking DNA, gene expression, and phenotypic variation.
• Identify examples of phenotypic variation caused by inherited and environmental factors.+ Show more

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• Identify and interpret standard schematic symbols for circuit components such as cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Read and interpret circuit diagrams to understand connections and predict circuit behavior across series, parallel, and mixed configurations.

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• Understand the difference between fundamental and realized niches in ecological systems.
• Identify how abiotic and biotic factors influence resource use and habitat occupation.
• Describe how species partition their niches temporally and spatially.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between contact and noncontact forces including gravity, friction, and normal force.
• Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect motion.
• Describe the concept of net force and its effects on objects in everyday situations.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities impact natural ecosystems
• Identify effects of habitat fragmentation, pollution, and resource extraction on biodiversity
• Describe mitigation strategies such as conservation and restoration

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• Compare different conservation strategies and their ecological trade-offs.
• Analyze case studies like coral reef restoration and riparian buffer implementation.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of biodiversity solutions in supporting ecosystem services.+ Show more

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Identify key features and purposes of protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the benefits and trade-offs of different conservation methods.+ Show more

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• Understand how cells develop unique structures for specific functions.
• Explain the process of differentiation and gene expression in cells.
• Recognize how specialized cells form tissues and organs that perform complex tasks.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the roles of common circuit components such as power sources, resistors, switches, and connectors.
• Interpret schematic symbols and link them to physical components in a circuit.
• Analyze how circuit components affect current and voltage, including their characteristic curves.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration.
• Identify different scenarios where forces act on objects.
• Apply the equation net force equals mass times acceleration to real-world problems.+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric relationships among Earth, Moon, and Sun that produce lunar phases and eclipses.
• Explain the sequence of primary lunar phases and conditions for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Demonstrate understanding of how relative positions, illumination, and line-of-sight cause observable lunar phenomena.+ Show more

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• Explain the role of gravity in maintaining planetary and satellite orbits.
• Describe how gravitational attraction influences orbital paths and periods within the solar system.
• Compare orbital dynamics of different planetary and satellite systems based on mass and distance.

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• Understand the concept of astronomical units, planetary radii, and orbital periods.
• Compare the sizes and distances of planets within the solar system.
• Interpret data from tables and charts to analyze spatial relationships in space.+ Show more

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• Describe what reaction rates are and how they measure the speed of chemical reactions.
• Explain how factors like concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts influence reaction rates.
• Relate microscopic collision dynamics to observable signs of reaction progress such as gas release, color change, or heat production.+ Show more

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• Explain how species classification groups organisms into functional categories such as producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Distinguish native species from invasive or pest species and describe how they can affect ecosystem balance
• Use functional classification to predict energy flow and interactions among organisms in an Alberta ecosystem

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• Explore the historical beliefs and superstitions about witches and magic associated with Halloween.
• Understand how stories of witchcraft and superstitions evolved over time.
• Develop vocabulary related to folklore, witchcraft, and superstitions.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of wave interactions such as interference, superposition, and resonance.
• Describe how constructive and destructive interference affect sound and light waves.
• Explain the phenomenon of standing waves and how resonance amplifies specific frequencies.+ Show more

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• Explain key ideas from the Declaration of Independence, including natural rights and the purpose of government
• Analyze how patriot writings and speeches connect liberty and justice to civic responsibility
• Use evidence from short historical statements to determine whether claims are true or false

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• Analyze the role of written messages, such as love notes and poems, in expressing emotions on Valentine's Day.
• Identify and understand literary devices used in love poems and messages.
• Create meaningful messages reflecting personal feelings using appropriate language and emotional expression.+ Show more

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• Identify key leadership qualities Nelson Mandela showed, such as courage, integrity, and perseverance.
• Explain how Mandela’s actions promoted justice and equality in South Africa.
• Use Mandela Day examples to connect leadership to community service and human rights.+ Show more

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• Identify key ideas and supporting details about Nelson Mandela’s social justice work.
• Explain how empathy and reconciliation connect to fairness and human dignity.
• Use vocabulary from the passage to complete sentences about service and moral responsibility.+ Show more

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• Understand how multi-criteria design balances lift, drag, weight, stability, and manufacturability.
• Analyze methods for parameter tuning and Pareto trade-off concepts.
• Evaluate how structural constraints influence wing aspect ratio and material selection.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Sun's apparent path across the sky changes with season and latitude.
• Explain the effects of Earth's tilt and position on sunrise and sunset locations.
• Compare the Sun's elevation at noon in different seasons and locations within Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand basic concepts of probability and likelihood in real-world contexts.
• Calculate probabilities as fractions, decimals, or percentages.
• Interpret probability values to evaluate risks and make decisions.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between criteria and constraints in the design process.
• Identify examples of criteria and constraints in real-world design scenarios.
• Explain how constraints limit possible solutions while criteria define success.+ Show more

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• Learn about influential women scientists who challenged gender stereotypes in STEM.
• Identify key achievements of Marie Curie and Ada Lovelace.
• Understand the importance of perseverance and curiosity in scientific careers.+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric arrangements of Earth, Moon, and Sun that produce lunar phases and eclipses.
• Identify the sequence of primary lunar phases and conditions for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Explain how observational records can predict lunar phases and eclipses.+ Show more

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• Describe how energy flows through and matter cycles within terrestrial and aquatic food webs.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy transfer and nutrient cycling.
• Interpret energy pyramids and understand trophic transfer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Explain how genetic differences and environmental factors can both cause observable variation in individuals.
• Use allele and mutation ideas to describe how inherited traits can produce a range of phenotypes.
• Analyze examples (animals and plants) to identify which variations are inherited and which are environment-dependent.

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• Explain how genes on chromosomes can pass traits from parents to offspring.
• Use Mendelian cross models to predict possible offspring trait ratios for dominant and recessive traits.
• Apply simple probability to interpret and compare modeled outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand and compare various Valentine's Day gift-giving customs from different cultures around the world.
• Recognize the themes of kindness, respect, and social bonding in gift traditions.
• Identify cultural variations and appreciate diversity in celebrating Valentine's Day.+ Show more

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• Explain how founding figures (Indigenous leaders and early settlers/local leaders) influenced the development of Canadian communities
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between leadership decisions and changes in community life
• Describe how continuity and change can both shape community identity over generations+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of population growth models including exponential and logistic growth.
• Identify factors influencing population size such as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Differentiate between density-dependent and density-independent limiting factors.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound and light waves transfer energy and information in technological devices.
• Identify the functions of speakers, microphones, and cameras as related to wave energy conversions.
• Explain how properties of waves like frequency and intensity affect device performance and fidelity.+ Show more

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• Understand various approaches of federal, provincial, and municipal conservation policies.
• Analyze the causes and effects of different resource management strategies.
• Explore the relationship between scientific evidence, Indigenous rights, and economic interests in policy decisions.+ Show more

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• Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources and explain how their formation times affect supply
• Describe how natural resources are distributed regionally and how scientists assess resource availability
• Explain economic and environmental trade-offs of extracting resources, including reclamation and sustainability+ Show more

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• Understand how heritable variation influences natural selection.
• Identify examples of natural selection in various environments.
• Evaluate mechanisms that lead to shifts in trait frequencies over generations.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative nature of scientific methods and how observations inform hypotheses.
• Differentiate between descriptive, observational approaches and comparative, experimental approaches.
• Identify operational definitions and appropriate methodologies based on observable phenomena.+ Show more

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• Define energy efficiency and explain its importance.
• Identify causes of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Evaluate different technologies based on their energy efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand the different components of drag and their effects on aircraft performance.
• Describe how parasitic and induced drag depend on shape, speed, and wing design.
• Explain trade-offs in wing design related to drag reduction and lift production.

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• Identify and describe different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate each form of energy to familiar phenomena and everyday objects.
• Distinguish between energy related to motion, position, internal activity, and stored energy.

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• Understand the components and functions of electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes.
• Identify proper procedures for calibration, operation, and metadata documentation of measurement tools.
• Explain the significance of sampling rate, resolution, units, and data integrity in digital measurements.+ Show more

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• Identify evidence that shows progress toward a monthly goal
• Explain how perseverance supports progress when obstacles appear
• Recognize clear and measurable goals in practical examples+ Show more

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• Explain the principle of distillation and how it separates components of a mixture.
• Differentiate between simple and fractional distillation methods.
• Describe the phase change process involved in distillation and its dependence on boiling points.+ Show more

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• Explain how different cultures celebrate friendship using shared values like kindness and trust
• Use grade-appropriate vocabulary to describe cultural customs and community rituals
• Demonstrate comprehension by identifying details and making inferences from a short passage+ Show more

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• Identify the different functions and categories of artificial satellites.
• Understand the significance of orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits.
• Explain how satellite data contribute to Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.+ Show more