Grade 6 Worksheets

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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

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• Identify common symbols associated with Valentine's Day and explain their meanings.
• Explore the cultural origins of symbols like hearts, Cupid, roses, and love letters.
• Analyze how symbols convey emotions and are used in gift-giving traditions.+ Show more

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• Compare Valentine's Day gift-giving customs from different cultures.
• Identify various types of thoughtful gestures used in social bonding.
• Recognize the themes of respect, kindness, and community in gift-giving.+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Compare biodiversity variations in island, latitudinal, and habitat contexts.
• Interpret ecological and historical factors influencing biodiversity distribution.+ Show more

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• Determine main points and supporting details in a text by tracking evidence across sentences.
• Use context clues to clarify the meaning of unfamiliar words and connect them to background information.
• Explain how a text’s organization and coherence help readers build understanding.

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• Explain how classical Greek and Roman ideas influenced civic virtue, rational inquiry, and beauty in later Western cultures.
• Identify key contributions of philosophers such as Socrates and Plato and connect them to broader cultural values.
• Describe how architecture, including the Parthenon, reflects ancient Greek priorities and lasting influence.+ Show more

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• Explain how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations due to environmental and demographic factors.
• Use proportional reasoning, graphs, and numerical data to analyze population changes.
• Compare different population scenarios such as stabilizing tendencies and bottlenecks using models and data.

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• Explain the relationship between electrical energy transfer and power dissipation in circuit elements.
• Describe how power relates to current and voltage in electrical devices.
• Identify everyday examples of power usage and discuss efficiency considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electric current as the organized movement of charges through a conductor.
• Distinguish between conventional current direction and electron flow.
• Explain potential difference as the driving force for current.+ Show more

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• Understand the different ways Ireland and other communities celebrate St. Patrick's Day
• Explore the significance of traditional foods, music, dance, and storytelling during the celebration
• Recognize how cultural pride and shared customs are fostered through festivities+ Show more

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• Define pseudocode and explain how it helps plan a program before writing code.
• Use sequence and logic to outline steps for a simple everyday task.
• Match planning terms (plan, sequence, logic) to their meanings.+ Show more

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• Describe the mechanisms of thermal energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify real-world examples of heat transfer processes.
• Explain how energy transfer affects temperature changes and material properties like thermal conductivity.+ Show more

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• Identify standard symbols used in circuit diagrams for components like cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Interpret and read circuit schematics to understand circuit behavior and arrangement.
• Distinguish between series, parallel, and mixed circuit configurations based on diagram symbols.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric relationship between Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar phases.
• Identify and describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using the model.
• Apply the lunar phases model to observe and predict the Moon's appearance and illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand how the geometric model explains the lunar phases by mapping Sun, Earth, and Moon positions.
• Identify the sequence and timing of lunar phases such as crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.
• Apply the lunar phases model to interpret observation dates and predict changes in moon illumination.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Analyze pre- and post-reaction data to determine if a new substance has formed.
• Describe examples of chemical reactions, such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.+ Show more

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• Use models and diagrams to describe how atoms form molecules and structures.
• Understand chemical formulas such as H2O and NaCl.
• Identify how atoms combine and how structure relates to observable patterns of matter.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins of synthetic materials from natural resources
• Compare properties of different substances used for specific purposes
• Learn about the processing steps of synthetic materials+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is conserved during physical and chemical changes.
• Trace atoms and mass through different reactions to see that total mass stays the same.
• Use particle diagrams and models to explain how mass and atoms are conserved.

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• Describe matter as made up of tiny particles
• Explain how particle motion relates to temperature and states of matter
• Use particle models to understand phase changes like melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and function of dichotomous and multi-access keys in biological identification.
• Learn procedures for constructing binary decision trees for accurate classification.
• Identify limitations of morphological keys, including cryptic species, developmental stages, and sexual dimorphism.+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and describe how charge separation can occur between materials.
• Compare static electricity on insulators with electric current in conductors.
• Explain attraction and sparks as evidence of charge imbalance and electric potential.+ Show more

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• Understand how evidence connects to scientific claims through reasoning.
• Interpret patterns in data such as graphs to make inferences about motion.
• Evaluate the strength of scientific explanations based on data and models.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
• Identify common instruments used in scientific observations, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.
• Describe sampling strategies like frequency and repeatability to ensure accurate data recording.+ Show more

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• Understand the standards and best practices for communicating scientific findings.
• Formulate clear claims supported by empirical evidence and logical reasoning.
• Utilize visual summaries and proper citations to enhance scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Understand the significance of light in Christmas traditions and cultural celebrations.
• Identify different ways light is used symbolically during winter holidays around the world.
• Explain the historical and cultural roots of lighting candles, lanterns, and Christmas lights.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify native, invasive, and pest species and their roles in ecosystems.

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• Understand the concept of species classification and its importance in ecosystems.
• Identify the differences between native, invasive, and pest species in Alberta landscapes.
• Recognize examples of functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.+ Show more

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• Identify criteria and constraints for a design problem, including success measures, materials, cost, and safety.
• Use scientific principles to relate cause and effect when defining problem parameters.
• Develop clear and measurable outcomes for solutions such as water filters or portable shelters.+ Show more

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• Understand the different functional groups of organisms in ecosystems.
• Distinguish native species from invasive or pest species relevant to Alberta.
• Recognize examples of species classification and their ecological roles.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells convert energy and exchange materials to support life processes.
• Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration as linked pathways for energy transfer and gas exchange.
• Use the ideas of diffusion and transport to predict how materials move across cell membranes.

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• Understand the key elements that make up an ecosystem.
• Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in habitats.
• Explain how interactions between living and nonliving factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand innovations in environmental science and technology that contribute to sustainability.
• Identify renewable energy sources and conservation methods that help protect Earth.
• Envision how future inventions can positively impact ecosystems and society.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, rubrics, and prototypes.
• Assess solutions based on efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Use evidence and simple models to justify rankings and refine solutions.+ Show more

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• Analyze data from comparative tests to identify performance characteristics and trade-offs.
• Support optimizing performance among design alternatives using graphs, averages, and error discussion.
• Understand strategies to balance competing goals such as strength versus weight or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and their role in ecosystems
• Identify abiotic and biotic factors that can limit population growth
• Analyze examples of limiting factors affecting species in different habitats+ Show more

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• Describe how photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, and hydro systems convert environmental sources into electrical energy.
• Explain the energy losses involved in each stage of renewable energy systems.
• Analyze how storage and conversion choices impact net usable energy in renewable systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how atoms combine to form simple molecules like water (H2O) and sodium chloride (NaCl).
• Recognize models and representations used to illustrate atomic structures and molecules.
• Identify the relative types and counts of atoms in common molecules.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and how they affect populations.
• Identify environmental and biological factors that restrict population growth.
• Explain how fluctuations in limiting factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.
• Identify various types of decomposers and their functions.
• Explain how environmental factors influence decomposition efficiency.+ Show more

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• Identify the key biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
• Explain how living organisms interact with nonliving environmental factors.
• Describe how interactions between components influence habitats and population sizes.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between heat and temperature
• Identify how energy transfers due to temperature differences
• Recognize systems that involve heat and temperature in real-world contexts

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• Analyze how a theme develops by tracking repeated problems, symbols, and evolving arguments across a text
• Explain how early ideas are strengthened, complicated, or challenged using evidence from later parts of a passage
• Connect theme changes to specific moments in the text to demonstrate coherence

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• Understand the differences between filtration and sieving as methods of separating mixtures.
• Identify examples of mixtures suitable for filtration and sieving.
• Explain how particle size and phase difference influence the separation process.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of disturbance regimes and their characteristics in forest ecosystems.
• Identify how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence forest succession and habitat diversity.
• Describe specific disturbance events such as fires and insect outbreaks in Alberta boreal forests.+ Show more

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• Understand the interactions among trees, plants, fungi, and animals in ecosystems.
• Identify key species such as keystone and indicator species in Alberta.
• Explain how species diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Identify different major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand how environmental factors influence forest distribution and boundaries.
• Recognize examples of forest types found in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of integrated management in forest ecosystems.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management.
• Recognize the importance of ecological, economic, and social objectives.+ Show more