Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Describe how magnetic separation separates a mixture based on magnetic properties.
• Identify which materials in a mixture will move toward a magnet and which will not.
• Explain why magnetic separation does not create new substances.+ Show more

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• Explain how scientific models help make predictions while still having limitations.
• Identify assumptions in a model description and describe how they affect conclusions.
• Use evidence to check whether a model’s predictions match observations.+ Show more

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• Describe how heating transfers energy and affects temperature and particle motion.
• Explain how energy changes lead to melting, evaporation, and boiling.
• Use vocabulary related to heat and states of matter to interpret everyday observations.

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• Explain how human activities can change natural systems and affect community composition and population viability.
• Describe the effects of habitat fragmentation, pollution, land-use change, nonnative species, and resource extraction on ecosystems.
• Use examples (like altered waterways and urban expansion) to predict how species distributions and genetic diversity may shift.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Health
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand how plants obtain matter from their environment
• Identify sources of carbon dioxide and water for plants
• Explain the process of gas exchange in leaves+ Show more

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• Understand how moving water causes erosion of Earth's surface
• Identify the processes of deposition by water
• Recognize landforms created by erosion and deposition+ Show more

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• Identify the basic parts of a cell from a diagram
• Understand the function of each cell part
• Recognize the importance of cell components in maintaining life processes

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• Identify the main idea and supporting details by actively listening or viewing.
• Use transition words and pacing to follow how ideas relate (cause, contrast, sequence).
• Interpret nonverbal cues such as emphasis and speed to understand a speaker’s purpose.

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• Identify the major Earth system spheres: geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere
• Explain how matter and energy move between spheres using key processes such as weathering and evaporation
• Use gravity and rainfall patterns to describe cause-and-effect interactions across Earth systems

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• Understand the key parts of a presentation
• Identify how organization helps communicate ideas clearly
• Recognize signposting and transitions in speaker's structure

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• Use factual information about cat behavior and biology to support a creative story.
• Practice descriptive writing by using accurate vocabulary and clear sentence details.
• Demonstrate understanding of cat care and safety through short reading and question responses.

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

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• Differentiate simple, compound, and complex sentences and explain how they affect meaning.
• Edit writing by correcting run-ons, comma splices, and sentence fragments.
• Use punctuation and conjunctions to combine or split sentences for clarity and emphasis.

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• Use academic vocabulary to explain ideas clearly in speaking and writing.
• Distinguish between similar academic terms to choose the most precise word for a purpose and tone.
• Identify how word choice affects meaning in analysis and responses to texts.

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• Explain the major steps of the hydrologic cycle (evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater discharge).
• Describe how watersheds and aquifers affect regional water availability.
• Connect hydrologic processes to water quantity, soil/landscape changes, and water quality monitoring.

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• Understand predator-prey relationships in ecosystems
• Identify how predators control prey populations
• Recognize mutualistic relationships and competition among organisms+ Show more

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• Understand how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify relevant scientific principles related to problem criteria.
• Use models and cause-effect relationships to relate design criteria to impacts.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe observable properties of different materials such as color, hardness, and texture.
• Explain how materials can be classified based on their measurable traits and physical states.
• Compare properties of common materials like copper, wood, and glass to distinguish their characteristics.+ Show more

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• Identify biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem and describe what each includes
• Explain how abiotic factors influence biotic growth, survival, and reproduction
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in ecosystem conditions affect populations

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• Explain how historical conflicts can lead to dispersal (diaspora) and shape community life.
• Describe how diaspora communities preserve cultural and religious traditions over time.
• Analyze how displacement can influence national identity, worship practices, and social structures.

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• Explain how compounds are made from atoms of multiple elements joined in definite proportions.
• Describe how particle models represent compounds using correct atom counts and bonding patterns.
• Use atomic composition to predict qualitative outcomes such as density trends and reaction behavior.

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• Revise sentences by replacing vague words with specific, accurate language
• Improve clarity by correcting sentence structure that blurs cause, effect, or relationships
• Use context clues to support technical or specialized vocabulary+ Show more

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• Explain how an author’s point of view affects the way information is presented in a text.
• Identify bias or perspective by analyzing language choices, tone, and evidence.
• Compare statements to determine whether they reflect a neutral perspective or a specific viewpoint.

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• Use correct capitalization for proper nouns and the first word of a sentence.
• Apply standard punctuation rules, including commas in compound sentences.
• Use spelling conventions that support clear, readable writing.

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• Explain how series and parallel behaviors combine in mixed (series-parallel) circuits.
• Predict how current and voltage distribute in combined circuit paths.
• Diagnose changes in brightness or readings when one component is removed or fails.

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• Identify and correct verb tense shifts that break a logical timeline in a paragraph or narrative.
• Use consistent past tense in narratives unless a purposeful shift is needed.
• Maintain present tense for general truths, explanations, and summaries in informational writing.+ Show more

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• Understand the nature of sound as a mechanical wave and how it transmits energy.
• Identify how frequency and amplitude affect pitch and loudness of sound.
• Explain the factors influencing the speed of sound in different media and conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how climate differs from short-term weather patterns
• Identify key factors that influence climate, such as latitude and ocean effects
• Use evidence from climate patterns to describe why different ecosystems form in different regions

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• Understand how anatomical and molecular traits support evolutionary relationships.
• Identify homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences.
• Interpret phylogenetic trees and morphological gradients as evidence of common ancestry.+ Show more

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• Explain why scientists use models to represent systems that are too large, too small, or too complex to study directly.
• Describe how effective scientific models connect observable features to underlying ideas and clarify what the model can and cannot represent.
• Use evidence from measurements to compare model outputs to real data and identify limitations.

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• Identify how morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce in specific environments.
• Explain how inherited traits can improve resource use, predator avoidance, and successful reproduction based on environmental conditions.
• Distinguish adaptation from statements about an organism’s origin by focusing on the match between traits and the environment.

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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 the conditions for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Use observational records to understand periodicity and predictability of Earth–Moon–Sun configurations.+ Show more

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• Revise writing to remove vague wording and replace it with precise terms.
• Improve clarity by making key points appear early and remain connected to the main idea.
• Use consistent references for people and topics so readers can easily follow meaning.

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• Understand the difference between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
• Identify properties that change during a chemical reaction and how they indicate a reaction has occurred.
• Interpret particle diagrams showing atoms and molecules before and after reactions.+ Show more

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• Identify causes and effects in narrative and informational text.
• Distinguish between stated reasons and implied effects.
• Use cause-and-effect transition words (because, therefore, as a result) to connect ideas clearly.

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• Explain how root systems help trees anchor, absorb water and nutrients, and store energy.
• Compare taproots and lateral roots and describe where each root form is most helpful.
• Describe how mycorrhizal associations can improve drought resilience and nutrient uptake.+ Show more

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• Explain how physical and conceptual models represent scientific systems and help predict outcomes.
• Use evidence to evaluate and refine models, including identifying assumptions and limits.
• Generate testable predictions from a model and compare them to observed patterns.

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• Explain what a niche is and how it differs from habitat.
• Describe how different species can coexist by using different resources or conditions.
• Analyze how niche overlap can increase competition when resources become limited.+ Show more

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• Explain how authors create connections between ideas across informational text sections (cause/effect, problem/solution, and related concepts).
• Identify how authors make distinctions between categories, stages, and viewpoints using signal words and structure.
• Use textual clues (signal words and headings) to describe why relationships and contrasts are included.

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• Define and identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables.
• Explain the role of variables in scientific experiments.
• Apply knowledge of variables to real-world Alberta-focused examples.+ Show more

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• Understand the organs involved in the digestive process and their functions.
• Describe how enzymes and acids chemically digest food into absorbable nutrients.
• Explain how nutrients cross epithelial surfaces into blood and lymph for distribution.+ Show more

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• Use discussion moves to acknowledge a peer’s idea and connect new thinking to shared points.
• Paraphrase what a speaker says to improve clarity and continuity in a collaborative discussion.
• Disagree respectfully by using reasons and evidence instead of personal comments.+ Show more

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• Identify key Canadian symbols (maple leaf, beaver, and the Canadian flag) and explain what they represent.
• Describe why Canada Day is celebrated and how symbols help connect people to Canadian history and values.
• Use accurate vocabulary related to Canadian identity to answer questions about symbols.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes the Sun and Moon to appear to rise and set each day
• Describe how Earth’s yearly orbit affects the Sun’s apparent changing position in the sky
• Identify the idea of diurnal motion, apparent stellar paths, and the celestial sphere from Earth’s perspective+ Show more

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• Explain how energy moves through an ecosystem using trophic levels and feeding relationships in a food web
• Describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in transferring energy and cycling matter
• Interpret how multiple energy pathways differ from a single food chain

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• Understand the cycles in the sky caused by Earth's rotation, orbit, and tilt.
• Identify how the Moon's orbit creates phases and affects the night sky.
• Predict the effects of Earth's movement on day length, seasons, and night and day.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea and key details in a speaker’s message during active listening
• Demonstrate engagement behaviors (eye contact, posture, and turn-taking) that support understanding
• Respond appropriately by confirming meaning and clarifying misunderstandings