Grade 6 Worksheets

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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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• Use standard capitalization and correct spelling to improve clarity in writing.
• Punctuate complex sentences correctly, including using commas where appropriate.
• Apply hyphenated modifiers accurately to add precision and avoid confusion.+ Show more

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• Explain how airfoil geometry (camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature) affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Compare simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian ideas for lift generation and relate them to pressure differences.
• Describe how angle of attack influences lift coefficient and how stall can occur at critical angles.+ 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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• Compare different conservation strategies and their ecological trade-offs.
• Analyze case studies like coral reef restoration and riparian buffers.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of various biodiversity maintenance solutions.+ Show more

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• Explain how hereditary monarchy, merit-based appointment, and democratic participation choose leaders.
• Compare how different governance models affect political stability and public participation.
• Identify key features of governance systems used by civilizations to manage laws, resources, and social order.

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• Use commas to separate items in a list and to make lists readable
• Place commas correctly after introductory dependent clauses
• Set off nonessential information with commas (including parenthetical phrases)+ Show more

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• Explain how an audience affects a speaker’s word choice, tone, and level of formality.
• Identify which details, transitions, and emphasis best match a purpose and context.
• Revise a short speech to fit a new audience by changing vocabulary, structure, and delivery choices.

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• Identify the meaning of common figurative language (metaphors and similes) in Grade 6 texts.
• Explain what a figurative comparison suggests and how it connects to the author’s theme or message.
• Distinguish figurative wording from literal wording using context evidence.

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• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to support and move the body.
• Describe how muscles create movement by contracting and how joints control motion.
• Connect the musculoskeletal system to the nervous and circulatory systems for coordinated activity.

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• Explain how evaporation adds water vapor to the atmosphere when temperatures increase.
• Describe how transpiration from plants contributes water vapor to the air.
• Connect phase changes to the hydrosphere and atmosphere and the start of precipitation.

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• Explain how food molecules provide building materials and stored energy in the body.
• Describe how digestion breaks large food molecules into smaller molecules for absorption.
• Identify examples of different food molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and the body uses they support.

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• Use active listening strategies (attention, paraphrasing, and clarifying) during group discussions.
• Interpret spoken ideas accurately by identifying claims and supporting reasons.
• Explain how different perspectives can lead to different interpretations or solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify how paragraphs and sentences contribute to a text’s overall structure (introduction, body, and conclusion).
• Explain how transitions and relationships (cause and effect, comparison, chronological order) improve coherence.
• Revise draft ideas by placing supporting details where they best support understanding.

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• Synthesize ideas from multiple speakers by grouping similarities and differences in viewpoints.
• Distinguish evidence from opinions and use the most relevant points to support a shared understanding.
• Write a clear conclusion that reflects key ideas from a discussion.

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• Understand and identify various physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.
• Describe how physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the chemical identity of a substance.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on the properties discussed.

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• Describe the main pathways of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.
• Explain how energy changes water’s state and how those changes move water between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface.
• Connect water cycle pathways to effects such as humidity, cloud formation, stream flow, and drought or flooding.

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• Write a clear claim and support it with relevant evidence and logical reasoning.
• Address counterarguments by responding fairly and strengthening the main argument.
• Maintain focus and use structure to persuade a specific audience.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes using concrete examples.
• Identify examples of physical changes that are reversible.
• Recognize signs of chemical changes and understand their properties.+ Show more

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• Explain what disturbance regimes are and identify major types (fire, insects, windthrow, flooding, and human disturbance) in forest ecosystems
• Describe how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration and forest succession
• Interpret how disturbance-driven mosaics affect long-term ecosystem trajectories and habitat diversity

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• Use proofreading strategies to check spelling, including common spelling patterns and word parts.
• Identify repeated spelling and mechanical errors that reduce readability and affect meaning.
• Verify that corrections preserve the writer’s intended meaning and claims.

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• Identify cause-and-effect details about how wing features change lift and drag.
• Explain how camber, thickness, and aspect ratio connect to pressure patterns and stall behavior.
• Use text evidence to describe how wing geometry matches an aircraft’s mission.

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• Demonstrate respectful interactive turn taking by entering, speaking, and pausing appropriately during discussions.
• Use listening behaviors to avoid repeating ideas and to connect responses to the current topic.
• Use sentence frames to acknowledge others and add brief follow-ups or expansions to deepen the conversation.

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• Understand the predictable paths and cycles of celestial bodies as observed from Earth.
• Identify patterns of the Sun, Moon, and planets in the night sky.
• Describe how celestial motions assist in timekeeping and navigation.+ Show more

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

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• Identify common persuasive techniques in media and explain how they influence attention and emotion.
• Analyze how visual, audio, and language choices guide an audience toward agreement.
• Evaluate whether a persuasive message fits audience needs and whether claims are supported.

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• Identify a text’s theme by tracking recurring ideas across multiple parts of the story.
• Connect characters’ choices, conflicts, and dialogue to a central message about life or human behavior.
• Use evidence from different scenes to support a theme claim consistently.

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• Explain how continuity patterns in a community help support identity and belonging over time
• Identify examples of continuity and change in family roles, seasonal practices, and governance structures
• Describe causes and consequences of continuity and transformation using evidence from a text+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and understanding its basic properties.
• Differentiate between static and current electricity.
• Recognize phenomena related to charge imbalance, such as hair attraction and sparks.+ Show more

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• Explain how rivers, mountains, and climate zones influenced early human migration routes
• Describe how geography affected where groups settled over time
• Use evidence from routes and settlement patterns to make an informed historical claim

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• Explain how invasive species are introduced and why they can establish quickly in new environments.
• Describe how invasive species can alter native food webs through competition and predation.
• Analyze how ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling and habitat structure may change after an invasion.+ Show more

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• Explain how cultural diffusion spreads ideas, goods, and technologies between societies
• Use examples from the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade to describe patterns of exchange
• Analyze how geography, trade routes, and technology affected which cultural features spread

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• Create a focused research question that matches a chosen topic and purpose.
• Organize research notes by categories or subtopics that fit report sections.
• Use a structured outline to plan an introduction, body sections, and conclusion.+ Show more

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• Understand the significance of the Spring Equinox as a seasonal turning point.
• Describe how daylight hours increase and how nature begins anew in spring.
• Explore cultural celebrations around spring worldwide and their connection to nature's renewal.+ Show more

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• Understand how the respiratory system exchanges gases.
• Learn the main parts and functions of the respiratory system.
• Explore how breathing and gas exchange support life.+ Show more

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• Explain that atoms of elements are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
• Use particle diagrams to represent reactants and products and check that the same atoms appear on both sides.
• Connect conservation of atoms to macroscopic observations such as new substances forming.

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• Identify Earth’s major spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) and describe how they interact.
• Explain how energy and gravity help move matter and influence changes across Earth systems.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one sphere can affect other spheres.

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• Identify the main components of a simple electrical circuit (battery, conductors, loads, and switches).
• Describe the role of each component in allowing charge to flow and using electrical energy.
• Explain how electrical energy is transformed into other forms of energy in common circuit loads (like bulbs or resistors).+ Show more

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• Identify what information belongs in data table column headings.
• Explain why units should be included with measurements.
• Recognize how consistent time stamps and clear metadata improve clarity and reuse of data.

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• Connect reactions to specific evidence from a text using quotes, paraphrases, and details.
• Explain how evidence supports a claim about a character, idea, or event.
• Improve responses by grounding reasoning in multiple parts of a passage.

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• Understand basic concepts of resource management and conservation.
• Recognize different strategies used to manage natural resources.
• Evaluate effectiveness of conservation methods.+ Show more

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• Explain how different organisms (trees, understory plants, fungi, and animals) contribute to ecosystem functions.
• Describe how keystone and indicator species can affect ecosystem stability and biodiversity in Alberta.
• Use evidence to infer how changes in species roles can impact food webs and resilience.

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• Describe how students prepare presentations and showcases to share learning with others.
• Use presentation, creativity, and teamwork vocabulary to explain achievement-sharing traditions.
• Evaluate statements about collaboration, pride, and effective presenting during end-of-year celebrations.

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• Identify the central idea of an informational text by using clues from the topic and repeated themes.
• Distinguish between main ideas and supporting details in science and history-style passages.
• Use key details to write a clear summary that reflects the author’s primary message.

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• Understand how to establish criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify measurable success indicators and limits such as materials, cost, and safety.
• Use simple models and scientific principles to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.+ Show more

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• Explain the cultural significance and history of a holiday that honors maternal figures.
• Analyze stories from different cultures to identify values such as empathy, gratitude, and respect.
• Use evidence from sources to express appreciation for maternal figures in a clear, respectful way.

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• Identify and correct common grammar, punctuation, and usage errors during the editing stage of writing.
• Revise sentence structure to improve clarity and meaning without changing the writer’s intent.
• Apply editing strategies that match the conventions of a chosen genre.

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• Explain the difference between parasitic drag and induced drag using evidence from flight and design examples
• Identify how surface roughness, frontal area, and lift-related wingtip vortices affect total drag
• Describe how drag influences required thrust and overall energy demands of flight