Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Categorize aerodynamic drag into parasitic drag and induced drag
• Explain how form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag contribute to parasitic drag
• Describe why induced drag is tied to lift production and wing span+ Show more

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• Understand methods for summarizing patterns using descriptive statistics.
• Learn how to select appropriate visual representations like bar, line, and scatter plots.
• Recognize conventions for citing data sources and labelling units.+ Show more

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• Explain how surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry affect parachute drag.
• Describe the concept of terminal velocity and how mass-to-area ratio influences descent speed.
• Analyze how canopy design trade-offs impact stability and descent in different atmospheric conditions.+ Show more

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• Define different control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces modifies airflow to produce aircraft attitude changes.
• Describe the aerodynamic moments generated by control surface deflections.+ Show more

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• Understand various types of digital sources related to environmental data.
• Learn how to verify metadata, resolution, and coverage of digital datasets.
• Recognize challenges in integrating data from multiple sources.+ Show more

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• Understand the main groups of organisms in species classification, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify examples of native and invasive species within local ecosystems.
• Describe how functional classification helps predict energy flow and ecosystem dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and importance of operational definitions in scientific measurement.
• Learn how to convert qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Identify methods for specifying measurement protocols, units, and locations.+ Show more

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• Describe the predictable paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets as seen from a fixed location.
• Explain the significance of seasonal constellations and planetary apparitions in timekeeping and navigation.
• Identify common celestial patterns and their characteristic times.+ Show more

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• Understand the orbital pattern of the Moon around Earth.
• Describe how lunar phases change over time.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different lunar phases.+ Show more

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• Understand which type of graph is appropriate for different data types.
• Identify how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.
• Learn when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots with Alberta examples.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Identify features such as camber, aspect ratio, and taper that affect wing performance.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio glider wings with low-aspect, robust agricultural wings.+ Show more

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• Understand the various instruments used in data collection, such as thermometers and pH probes.
• Learn how calibration of measurement tools ensures accurate data recording.
• Identify best practices for consistent observation and measurement in scientific experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic idea of the particle model and how it explains states of matter.
• Identify differences in particle arrangements in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Describe how microscopic particle behaviour relates to macroscopic properties like shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Understand atmospheric processes that influence local and regional weather.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure data to analyze weather events.
• Identify and describe different types of weather fronts, wind shifts, and precipitation patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's axial tilt and orbital motion cause seasonal changes.
• Identify the differences in sunlight angle and day length during solstices and equinoxes.
• Describe why hemispheres experience opposite seasons and how these variations affect climate and biological cycles.

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

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• Understand the concept of digital sources and examples relevant to environmental data.
• Learn how to verify metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage of digital datasets.

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• Understand the difference between elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify examples of each type of matter based on observable characteristics.
• Learn basic separation techniques like filtration and distillation.+ Show more

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• Understand the geological processes influencing resource distribution such as plate tectonics, sedimentation, and weathering.
• Identify spatial patterns in ore deposits, petroleum basins, and aquifers based on geological history.
• Evaluate factors affecting sustainable resource management including demand, technological constraints, and environmental impacts.+ Show more

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• Describe biodiversity patterns using species richness, abundance, and evenness.
• Identify how transects and quadrats help scientists sample ecosystems.
• Compare ecosystems by interpreting simple diversity indices and habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Define habitat fragmentation and identify its causes.
• Explain how landscape division impacts species and ecosystems.
• Recognize the effects of edge habitats and isolation on wildlife.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of energy conservation within closed systems.
• Identify the different forms of energy and how they transform and transfer in various physical scenarios.
• Describe how the conservation principle applies in mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.+ Show more

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• Describe the components of food webs and energy flow within terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
• Explain how energy diminishes across trophic levels in food pyramids.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy and matter cycling.+ Show more

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• Understand static and dynamic stability types in aircraft.
• Explain how aircraft geometry influences longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability.
• Identify the effects of center of gravity location, dihedral angle, and fin design on stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the Earth's rotation and its effect on day and night.
• Identify how Earth's tilt and orbit cause seasons.
• Explain the Moon's phases and why they change monthly.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret temperature and precipitation graphs
• Identify daily and seasonal temperature trends
• Analyze patterns in climate data over time+ Show more

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• Explain how material properties (strength, water resistance, and conductivity) match design demands in real-world situations.
• Use evidence and property tradeoffs (cost, availability, and ease of shaping) to justify material choices.
• Describe how filtration performance depends on membrane thickness, pore size, and durability over time.

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• Explain Earth's rotation and its effect on day and night.
• Describe Earth's orbit and axial tilt causing seasons.
• Identify key points of solstices and equinoxes.+ Show more

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• Identify key stewardship practices such as planting, shelterbelt establishment, and urban canopy programs.
• Understand the benefits of land care practices, including habitat connectivity and water regulation.
• Explore local examples of stewardship activities in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Explain how cell specialization develops structures suited to specific functions.
• Describe how differentiation changes gene expression to produce functional proteins and organelles.
• Connect specialized cells to tissues and how tissues enable organs to perform complex tasks.

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem component changes to population increases or decreases.
• Analyze case studies such as predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Interpret empirical data sets and longitudinal observations to infer causality in population responses.+ Show more

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• Define the concept of matter cycles in ecosystems.
• Identify key elements involved in matter cycles, such as carbon and water.
• Describe how matter moves among air, soil, water, and living organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of erosion and deposition and how they shape Earth's surface.
• Identify agents responsible for erosion such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.
• Explain how deposition occurs and the features it creates like deltas and dunes.+ Show more

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• Understand how gravity depends on mass and distance.
• Recognize different examples of gravitational interactions.
• Describe how contact forces like friction oppose motion.

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• Describe the processes of evaporation, condensation, and precipitation in the water cycle.
• Explain surface-groundwater interactions such as runoff, infiltration, and groundwater discharge.
• Identify watershed boundaries, aquifer types, and the processes controlling regional water availability.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison help identify species.
• Describe how genetic markers can reveal cryptic species that look similar.
• Interpret a basic idea of phylogenetic trees to understand relationships.+ Show more

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• Describe how light behaves as both waves and particles, including key properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light, and explain their characteristics.
• Explain how the wavelength of light relates to its energy and capacity to cause chemical changes or transfer thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Use comparative test data to identify which design performs best under a specific goal and set of constraints
• Interpret graphs and averages to explain performance differences and trade-offs among design alternatives
• Discuss sources of error and how they affect the confidence you have in design conclusions

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• Describe the main structures of leaves and their functions in gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration.
• Compare needlelike conifers and broadleaf deciduous species in seasonal leaf behaviors.
• Explain how stomatal regulation, leaf area, and chlorophyll content influence plant growth and water efficiency.+ Show more

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• Describe the four main aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Explain how these forces interact to produce steady level flight.
• Identify examples of flight forces in real-world contexts like gliders and propellers.+ Show more

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• Understand human activities that affect natural ecosystems.
• Identify examples of habitat fragmentation, pollution, and resource extraction.
• Describe strategies for conservation and restoration to mitigate environmental impacts.

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• Explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Describe the effect of Earth's axial tilt on daylight duration throughout the year.
• Relate observed day length patterns in Alberta to Earth's position and movement around the Sun.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic and environmental factors influence phenotypic variation in organisms.
• Explain the link between DNA sequence variation, gene expression, and observable traits.
• Identify examples of phenotypic variation caused by environmental influences such as temperature and nutrition.+ Show more

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• Explain how birth rate, death rate, and resource availability affect population size over time
• Use population data patterns to infer whether a population is increasing or decreasing
• Describe how seasonal changes in resources can change survival and reproduction

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• Understand the basic principles of static electricity and charge transfer
• Identify materials that tend to gain or lose electrons
• Describe phenomena such as attraction, repulsion, and sparks caused by static electricity+ Show more

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• Explain how evidence supports a scientific claim using relevant observations, measurements, and data patterns.
• Differentiate correlation from causation when interpreting relationships in data.
• Use consistent units and clear reasoning to evaluate how well evidence supports a conclusion.

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to maintain forest biodiversity.
• Identify provincial examples of conservation approaches in Alberta.
• Explain how ecological knowledge is integrated into conservation planning.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in mass wasting such as rockfalls, landslides, and slumps.
• Identify factors that trigger surface movements like rainfall, freeze-thaw cycles, and earthquakes.
• Explain how debris deposition affects drainage and erosion patterns.+ Show more