Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Explain how mixed (series-parallel) circuits can be decomposed into simpler series and parallel subcircuits to predict behavior.
• Describe how current and voltage distribute in combined configurations, including what remains the same across series and what can split across parallel branches.
• Diagnose how changing or removing a component affects brightness or readings by using conceptual reasoning about circuit paths.

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• Understand the purpose and types of ground-based telescopes used in space observation.
• Learn about the differences between ground-based and orbital telescopes.
• Explore how telescopes contribute to understanding Earth and planetary systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how feedback mechanisms help regulate body temperature
• Identify the roles of different organ systems in maintaining homeostasis
• Describe how muscles, skin, blood flow, and hormones work together to keep us warm+ Show more

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• Explain how audience adaptation changes language, detail, and emphasis to help listeners understand.
• Identify evidence of audience adaptation in examples of announcements and explanations.
• Revise a short presentation to better fit a specific audience and purpose.

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• Understand the persistence of land-based practices in rural communities.
• Analyze factors contributing to rural resilience amid social and technological change.
• Compare perspectives on rural identity through oral and archival evidence.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of leaf structures in gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration.
• Compare leaf adaptations between needlelike conifers and broadleaf deciduous trees.
• Explain how seasonal differences influence leaf retention and drop in Alberta species.+ Show more

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• Understand key ethical considerations in scientific applications and research.
• Identify criteria used for ethical judgment such as beneficence, risk minimization, and informed consent.
• Analyze real-world scenarios involving data privacy, environmental stewardship, and biotechnology.+ Show more

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• Understand various sampling methods used in ecological studies.
• Identify the advantages and disadvantages of random, stratified, and systematic sampling.
• Describe real-world examples of sampling techniques in Alberta environments.+ Show more

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• Identify likely fault locations from circuit symptoms and measurements
• Compare fault effects in series and parallel circuits
• Interpret continuity results as evidence of circuit faults+ Show more

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• Understand how different species interact to support ecosystem functions.
• Identify examples of keystone and indicator species in Alberta ecosystems.
• Explain the importance of species diversity in ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand community-based stewardship activities and their environmental benefits.
• Identify different land care practices such as shelterbelts and urban canopy programs.
• Analyze how local actions contribute to landscape conservation and climate benefits.+ Show more

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• Identify the features of Earth's axial tilt and orbit
• Understand how Earth's tilt affects seasons
• Describe how models predict celestial phenomena+ Show more

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• Identify the main celestial bodies involved in the Sun–Earth–Moon system.
• Understand the roles of the Sun, Earth, and Moon in celestial phenomena.
• Recognize the importance of the positions of these bodies in causing phases, eclipses, and tides.+ Show more

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• Explain how designers balance multiple performance goals when making changes to a configuration.
• Describe Pareto trade-offs and identify why improvements in one area can limit another.
• Use structural constraints to justify choices for stability, efficiency, and manufacturability.

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• Understand the purpose and methods of wind tunnel testing for aerodynamics.
• Explain how scale models are used to measure lift and drag forces.
• Identify the limitations of scaled aerodynamic testing and the importance of flow visualization techniques.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea of an informational text about integrated management.
• Explain how ecological, economic, and social objectives can be balanced in forest decisions.
• Use details from a passage to answer questions about stakeholder collaboration and monitoring.

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• Match material properties to a design need such as strength, water resistance, or heat transfer.
• Explain how filtration design factors like membrane thickness and pore size affect contaminant reduction over time.
• Compare material choices using practical limits such as cost, availability, and ease of shaping.

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• Explain the process of condensation in the water cycle.
• Describe how clouds are formed from water vapor.
• Identify the importance of clouds in weather and climate.+ Show more

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• Understand how to match data types to appropriate graph types.
• Identify when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots.
• Learn to label axes clearly and choose scales that accurately represent data.+ Show more

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• Describe how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in plants.
• Explain the roles of xylem and phloem in long-distance resource movement.
• Understand how environmental conditions like freeze–thaw cycles and drought affect sap flow patterns.+ Show more

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• Distinguish between physical changes and chemical changes by identifying evidence of new substances.
• Classify common matter changes using observable clues such as gas formation, color change, and permanence.
• Use accurate science vocabulary (substance, state, reaction, evidence) to explain why a change is physical or chemical.

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences lift and drag in flight.
• Identify the relationship between angle adjustments and performance in gliders and kites.
• Explain what happens at the critical angle of attack causing a stall.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types and describe typical species found in each type
• Explain how elevation, soil moisture, and fire history help determine where forest types grow
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about forest distribution and habitat diversity+ Show more

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• Identify independent and dependent variables in a scientific investigation.
• Define key terms using operational definitions to make measurements clear and repeatable.
• Design fair comparisons by keeping controlled variables constant.+ Show more

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• Understand the methods used to measure aerodynamic forces and moments on scaled models using wind tunnels.
• Identify the significance of similarity parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers in wind tunnel testing.
• Explain the concept of scaling effects on boundary-layer behavior and how they influence aerodynamic measurements.+ Show more

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• Compare different conservation strategies for maintaining biodiversity
• Understand ecological trade-offs and feasibility of different solutions
• Analyze case studies such as coral reef restoration and riparian buffers+ Show more

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• Revise drafts to improve clarity, coherence, and development by asking targeted questions about ideas and structure.
• Strengthen arguments by ensuring claims are supported with specific, relevant evidence and explanations.
• Improve writing through strategic word choice, style adjustments, and organization changes.

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• I can synthesize discussion contributions by combining key ideas into a coherent, reasoned summary.
• I can distinguish evidence from opinions and identify similarities and differences across speakers’ viewpoints.
• I can write a conclusion that states a clear final claim connected to the discussion’s key ideas.

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• Identify the most important information in a text and separate it from minor details
• Write a summary that preserves the author’s overall meaning using logical order and transitions
• Distinguish factual information from opinions stated by characters or the author

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• Understand the principles of safety and ethical practices in scientific environments.
• Identify proper protocols for hazard prevention and responsible handling of tools and materials.
• Recognize the importance of ethical considerations such as humane treatment, informed consent, and confidentiality.+ Show more

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• Describe how a single path affects current in series circuits
• Explain why current remains the same through series components
• Predict voltage sharing and bulb brightness in series circuits+ Show more

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• Understand community-based planting initiatives
• Recognize different stewardship practices for land care
• Identify how local efforts benefit regional ecosystems

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Identify the sequence of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset observed across Alberta time zones.
• Explain how Earth's rotation relates to the apparent daily motion of celestial objects.+ Show more

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• Explain how adaptations can change over generations in populations.
• Describe how reproductive isolation can lead to speciation.
• Identify evidence that supports speciation using morphology, compatibility, and biogeography.+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable differences can become more common in a population over generations.
• Describe how geographic separation and reproductive isolation can lead to speciation.
• Identify evidence for speciation using morphology, reproductive compatibility, and biogeographic patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the different geological processes that modify Earth's surface over time.
• Identify evidence such as rock strata, fossils, and landform features to explain landscape evolution.
• Distinguish between rapid and slow surface change events and their observable indicators.+ Show more

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• Use commas to separate coordinating clauses and set off introductory elements in longer sentences.
• Punctuate quoted material correctly, including where quotation marks begin and end.
• Place apostrophes accurately in contractions and possessives within sentences that include quotations.

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• Define motion as a change in position relative to a reference point
• Identify suitable reference points for describing an object's motion
• Describe an object's position using clear relative-location vocabulary+ Show more

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• Describe how wind tunnels measure aerodynamic forces and moments on models
• Identify key similarity parameters (Reynolds and Mach numbers) and explain why they matter
• Calculate lift and drag coefficients from measured force values+ Show more

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• Define groundwater and describe where it is stored within the earth.
• Explain how precipitation can recharge aquifers.
• Understand the concept of baseflow and its role in maintaining river flow during dry periods.+ Show more

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• Explain the geometric model of the Moon's orbit related to lunar phases.
• Identify the sequence and timing of lunar phases using the model.
• Describe how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence visible illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand how energy transfer occurs during phase changes such as melting, boiling, freezing, and condensation.
• Explain the particle model of matter in relation to latent heat and phase changes.
• Describe why temperature can plateau during phase changes despite continued energy input.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe common forms of energy including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate each form of energy to familiar phenomena such as moving objects, stretched springs, warm objects, and batteries.
• Understand the differences and distinctions among various energy forms based on their characteristics and associated activities.+ Show more

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• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers to create a clear, coherent message that matches a stated purpose.
• Use evidence from a conversation by identifying common themes and comparing claims and details.
• Organize a response with a strong opening, grouped supporting points, and a closing that reflects what the discussion established.

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• Explain what makes a claim arguable and suitable for argumentative writing.
• Identify how evidence and reasoning support a claim.
• Use a central idea to guide the structure of a persuasive paragraph or essay.+ Show more

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• Explain how systems have inputs, outputs, and pathways that interact to affect performance
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between a component change and system behavior
• Use system thinking language to describe why a design may succeed or fail under real conditions+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of disturbance regimes and their components.
• Identify different types of disturbance events in forest ecosystems.
• Understand how disturbance frequency and intensity influence forest succession.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat fragmentation reduces available habitat and affects species survival
• Describe how fragmentation increases edge effects and limits movement between wildlife populations
• Identify human activities that cause fragmentation and propose mitigation strategies such as corridors