Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Explain how optical and radio telescopes help scientists observe the solar system from Earth and space
• Describe how spectrometers and different wavelengths reveal composition, motion, and temperature
• Compare ground-based and space-based observation platforms and explain why avoiding Earth’s atmosphere is beneficial+ Show more

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• Explain how commas help readers understand pauses, lists, and clause boundaries in grade-appropriate writing.
• Use quotation marks correctly to show direct speech and quoted text.
• Apply apostrophes for possession and contractions to keep meaning precise.+ Show more

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• Explain how relative dating and stratigraphic relationships help reconstruct the sequence of Earth events.
• Describe how absolute dating (including radiometric dating) estimates the age of rocks and geologic events.
• Use the geologic time scale, fossil succession, and index fossils to interpret past environments and correlate rock layers.

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• Define an ecosystem as interacting systems of biotic and abiotic components.
• Identify biotic components (populations and communities) and abiotic physical factors and explain their roles in a habitat.
• Use examples of pond, prairie, and forest ecosystems to describe resource distribution, shelter, and climate influences.+ Show more

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• Explain how filtration separates a mixture using a barrier and particle size
• Identify what happens to sand and water in a water–sand filtration setup
• Use evidence (residue thickness and filtrate clarity) to describe separation results

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• Explain how density connects mass and volume and predict whether objects will float or sink in water.
• Use density evidence to compare substances and interpret why mixtures form layers.
• Estimate or measure density to support claims about which material is present in a mixture.

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• Explain what keystone species are and why their influence is often greater than their abundance
• Describe at least two mechanisms of keystone effects (habitat engineering and trophic control)
• Predict how changes to keystone species can cause cascading effects on biodiversity and ecosystem function+ Show more

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• Differentiate structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations and give examples
• Explain how inherited traits help organisms survive and reproduce in a specific niche
• Distinguish inherited characteristics from acquired characteristics+ Show more

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• Explain how thermal energy can transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Connect energy transfer to observable temperature changes and differences in material properties.
• Describe how heat flow can differ in open systems versus closed systems.

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• Explain how robotic missions to the solar system can be designed using mission types such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Describe major engineering constraints (distance, communication delay, and planetary environments) that affect robotic spacecraft design.
• Identify how propulsion, gravity assists, instrumentation, and data return work together to achieve mission goals.+ Show more

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• Identify transition words and phrases that signal addition, contrast, cause and effect, sequence, and emphasis.
• Revise sentences and paragraphs to improve coherence by placing transitions correctly.
• Explain how transitions help readers follow relationships between ideas during writing.

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• Explain how a series circuit creates a single path for current
• Describe why the current is the same through all elements in a series circuit
• Relate voltage division to brightness changes in series-connected incandescent bulbs+ Show more

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• Explain what invasive species are and describe common pathways they use to enter new ecosystems.
• Analyze how invasive species can compete with, prey on, or harm native organisms and alter habitats.
• Identify factors that help invasive species establish, such as propagule pressure and the absence of natural predators.+ Show more

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• Use context clues (definitions, examples, contrast words, and cause-and-effect) to infer the meaning of unfamiliar words.
• Identify how sentence structure and figurative/academic language can signal word meaning.
• Use word parts (prefixes, suffixes, and roots) to support comprehension of unknown vocabulary.

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• Analyze how narration, images, music, pacing, and camera angles can shape meaning in viewing texts
• Compare claims made in spoken or written text with what visuals actually show
• Evaluate how multimedia choices affect credibility, sympathy, or emphasis+ Show more

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• Identify key discussion norms for collaborative conversations (tone, turn-taking, and staying on the topic).
• Use evidence from a discussion by referencing ideas already shared.
• Demonstrate respectful listening by knowing when to respond and when to reflect.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA barcoding helps identify species using short DNA sequences
• Compare genetic sequences and describe how phylogenetic trees show evolutionary relationships
• Contrast morphological keys with genetic markers and describe why cryptic species can be hard to classify+ Show more

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• Identify key ideas and supporting evidence across speakers in a discussion.
• Distinguish evidence from opinions and synthesize multiple viewpoints into a coherent summary.
• Write a clear conclusion that connects to the discussion’s main ideas and themes.

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• Identify how oral presentations use an introduction, body, and conclusion to guide an audience.
• Use transitions, topic sentences, and clear relationships between ideas to maintain coherence in a talk.
• Select relevant details for an explanation and remove information that does not support the purpose.+ Show more

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• Identify the main point and supporting details in a short audio or video presentation.
• Use listening and viewing transitions (such as first, because, however) to track how ideas connect.
• Interpret nonverbal cues like emphasis and pacing to understand the speaker’s purpose.

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• Identify series and parallel sections within a mixed (combined) circuit by using circuit nodes and shared current paths
• Explain how current and voltage distribute in series versus parallel parts of a combined circuit
• Predict changes in brightness and meter readings when a component in series or in parallel fails+ Show more

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• Explain how Hinduism and Buddhism developed in India and how their ideas shaped social values and governance.
• Describe how Confucianism and Daoism developed in China and how they influenced expectations for behavior and leadership.
• Compare how belief systems spread and adapted across regions to support social order and stability.

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• Explain biodiversity patterns using species richness, abundance, and evenness
• Describe how scientists use transects and quadrats to sample organisms
• Interpret simple diversity comparisons and connect them to habitat heterogeneity+ Show more

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• Explain conservation of mass in a closed system during physical and chemical processes using before-and-after measurements
• Use concrete examples (sealed reactions and closed-container phase changes) to distinguish conservation evidence from mass loss
• Identify why conservation of mass may not hold in open systems where mass exchange occurs

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• Explain the purpose of an effective introduction in writing.
• Identify how strong introductions narrow from general context to a specific focus.
• Use transitions and clear direction to connect the introduction to the body of a text.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea and key details in a speaker’s message using active listening strategies.
• Demonstrate engagement by using appropriate eye contact, posture, and turn-taking.
• Respond appropriately by connecting acknowledgments and questions to the speaker’s intent.

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• Explain the relative roles of the Sun, Earth, and Moon by comparing their masses and dominant gravitational influence
• Describe how the Earth–Moon system’s mutual gravity creates a barycenter and affects their shared motion
• Relate gravitational balance and mutual motion to stable orbits and everyday evidence such as Moon phases and tides

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• Understand what growth rings are and how they record annual growth in trees.
• Identify how ring width and density reflect environmental conditions like moisture and temperature.
• Explain how dendrochronology uses growth ring patterns to reconstruct past climates and environmental events.+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack affects lift and drag in flight.
• Explain the concept of flow separation and stall in relation to wing angles.
• Analyze how small changes in angle impact performance of gliders and kites.+ Show more

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• Describe how light reflects off surfaces and the relationship between angles in reflection.
• Explain how refraction bends light when passing through different materials based on refractive indices.
• Identify real-world phenomena caused by reflection and refraction, such as mirages and lenses.+ Show more

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• Understand how fluid speed and pressure are related according to Bernoulli's principle.
• Explain how pressure differences around airfoils contribute to lift.
• Identify examples of Bernoulli's principle in real-world Alberta environments, such as wind tunnels and model gliders.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular composition of air and how it influences its properties.
• Describe how air density and pressure change with altitude and temperature.
• Explain regional examples such as Chinook winds and altitude differences affecting air behavior.+ Show more

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• Explain how historical conflicts and invasions contributed to the dispersal of the Israelites.
• Describe how diaspora communities adapted their daily lives while preserving religious traditions.
• Analyze how experiences of upheaval can influence national identity and community structure.

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• Understand what air density is and how it affects buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Identify the effects of temperature, humidity, and altitude on air density.
• Explain how local atmospheric conditions influence lift generation on wings.+ Show more

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• Explain how Egyptian society was organized into a hierarchy with the pharaoh at the top.
• Identify roles of nobles, priests, scribes, artisans, and laborers and how these roles supported the state.
• Describe how writing and large building projects reinforced social distinctions and cultural values.+ Show more

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• Understand how shape, surface smoothness, and orientation affect lift, drag, and stability in flight.
• Describe how modifications to wing curvature, aspect ratio, and surface area influence flight performance.
• Apply principles of aerodynamics to practical examples like kite tuning and model glider adjustments.

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

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• Explain how Greece’s seas (Aegean and Ionian) supported maritime travel and trade.
• Describe how mountainous terrain affected where Greeks settled and how city-states developed.
• Analyze how geography influenced conflict and cooperation among Greek city-states.

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• Understand the principles of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors affecting the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Explain how solubility and affinity influence the separation process.+ Show more

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• Explain how matter cycles through living and non-living parts of an ecosystem
• Identify reservoirs and flows in a cycles of matter model
• Describe how carbon and water move between air, soil, water, and organisms

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• Understand how surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry influence parachute drag.
• Explain the concept of terminal velocity and how mass-to-area ratio affects descent speed.
• Analyze how canopy design modifications impact descent profiles and ground impact in various atmospheric conditions.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s orbit and tilted axis lead to seasons.
• Identify how the Moon’s orbit produces recurring moon phases.

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• Identify and describe the four primary forces involved in flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Explain how these forces interact to produce steady flight or descent.
• Provide real-world examples of flight forces in Alberta, such as kites, aircraft, and parachutes.+ Show more

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• Identify the main types of control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces influences aircraft movement.
• Describe the effects of control surface deflections on lift, roll, pitch, and yaw.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers and consumers in an ecosystem.
• Identify different types of consumers and their feeding habits.
• Explain how energy transfer occurs between trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identify specific human impacts such as pollution, deforestation, and resource extraction.
• Explain the consequences of ecosystem alterations on environment and species.+ Show more

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• Understand sources of systematic and random errors in scientific measurements.
• Learn methods for estimating the effects of errors on data interpretation.
• Identify examples of error sources such as instrument bias, procedural inconsistency, and environmental variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors like temperature, moisture, and oxygen affect decomposition.+ Show more