Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how different root systems (taproots and lateral roots) help trees survive in their environment.
• Describe how roots and root-associated fungi support water and nutrient uptake, especially during drought.
• Connect belowground root processes to aboveground tree health and recovery after disturbance.

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• Explain how friction and pressure differences contribute to drag.
• Differentiate parasitic drag from induced drag using examples.
• Describe how drag affects thrust needed for flight and overall energy demand.

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• Understand what atoms and molecules are
• Identify different molecules such as H₂O and NaCl
• Learn how atoms combine to form molecules+ Show more

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• Explain how optical, radio, and spectrometers help scientists observe the solar system
• Describe how different wavelengths provide information about composition, motion, and temperature
• Compare ground-based and space-based observing and explain why Earth’s atmosphere can distort observations+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of negative and positive feedback in maintaining internal stability.
• Identify examples of feedback processes in physiological systems.
• Connect the roles of sensors, set points, and effectors in feedback regulation.+ Show more

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• Classify samples of matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures based on composition and observable characteristics
• Use the ideas of homogeneity and heterogeneity to describe differences between mixture types
• Explain how separation techniques such as filtration and distillation help separate mixtures

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• Differentiate speed from velocity and explain how direction affects velocity.
• Calculate or interpret average speed using total distance and elapsed time.
• Explain how changing speed affects motion and how measurements and units support clear communication.

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• Identify physical changes and explain how they differ from chemical changes
• Describe how melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving change matter’s form or state
• Use evidence such as reversibility and recovery of the original substance to classify changes

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• Understand how electronic sensors detect environmental changes.
• Learn about data loggers and digital probes used in measurement.
• Identify proper selection, calibration, and operation of measurement tools.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of lift and drag in flight
• Recognize how shape and surface affect flight performance
• Identify modifications that influence an object's ability to fly

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• Understand the processes of physical and chemical weathering of rocks
• Identify how sediments are transported and deposited
• Explain the role of biological processes in soil formation+ Show more

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• Describe how the Moon’s orbit around Earth changes what we see from Earth.
• Explain that lunar phases happen because sunlight illuminates different portions of the Moon as it moves.
• Identify the order of Moon phases and relate them to the Sun–Earth–Moon geometry.

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• Explain how magnetic separation separates a mixture based on magnetic properties.
• Identify what evidence shows which substance is magnetic and which is not.
• Describe the steps and observations in separating iron filings from sand using magnets.

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• Identify major components of the solar system and describe how they are classified (planets, dwarf planets, belts).
• Compare terrestrial (rocky) and gas giant planets using basic composition, atmosphere, and temperature ideas.
• Explain how orbital zones relate to typical planet temperatures and surface conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted sky patterns for practical and cultural purposes.
• Identify different observational strategies used to track celestial motion and seasons.
• Describe how oral knowledge and early astronomical records reflect diverse cultural perspectives on the sky.+ Show more

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• Identify a research question that can be answered using measurements from multiple sites
• Explain why fair comparisons require the same variables, methods, and documentation across sites
• Plan how data from different sites can be combined while keeping limitations clear

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• Understand the basic concepts of current, voltage, and power in electrical circuits
• Recognize and identify common electrical components
• Explain how electrical energy is transferred and measured+ Show more

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• Explain how plants obtain matter from the environment to build biomass
• Describe the roles of carbon dioxide and water as raw materials for plant structures and chemical processes
• Connect gas exchange in leaves to the movement of carbon into the plant system+ Show more

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• Understand how different surfaces affect friction
• Identify the role of friction in slowing objects down
• Recognize how friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy+ Show more

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• Identify examples of energy transformation from potential to kinetic.
• Understand how energy changes form during different activities.
• Recognize the conservation of energy in various systems.

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• Understand fundamental safety procedures in scientific environments.
• Identify proper handling of tools, materials, and hazardous substances.
• Recognize ethical practices such as humane treatment and environmental stewardship.

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• Identify key details about tool safety for measurement devices.
• Choose the safest option when working with measurement tools.

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• Explain the orbital motions of planets and the Moon within the solar system.
• Describe how Earth's tilt and revolution cause seasonal changes.
• Interpret the phases of the Moon and their relation to the Sun and Earth.+ Show more

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• Explain contact and noncontact forces and identify examples of gravity, friction, and normal force in everyday situations
• Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect changes in an object’s motion
• Connect the direction and relative strength of forces to whether an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction+ Show more

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• Describe the steps of scientific inquiry using observation, questions, evidence, and logical reasoning
• Use measurement and observation terms to communicate what happens in a natural-world investigation
• Evaluate claims by checking whether they are supported by evidence and whether reasoning follows a logical pattern

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• Explain how prototype evaluation uses data, observations, and constraints to judge how well a system works.
• Identify appropriate evidence (measurements, failure observations, and comparisons to criteria) for evaluating a prototype.
• Apply criteria and constraints to propose improvements for a prototype redesign.

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• Understand different types of trophic interactions such as predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism.
• Explain how these interactions influence species survival, community structure, and energy flow.
• Identify examples of trophic interactions in ecosystems and their effects on populations.+ Show more

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• Explain the particle model of matter using the ideas of particle motion, spacing, and arrangement.
• Describe how particle spacing and motion account for the properties of solids, liquids, and gases.
• Use the particle model to predict outcomes such as flow, shape, volume, and compressibility.

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• Understand what cell specialization means
• Identify various types of specialized cells
• Describe how cells develop specific functions+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical changes in matter.
• Recognize evidence that indicates a chemical change.+ Show more

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• Match material properties to the demands of a design solution, such as strength, water resistance, and conductivity.
• Compare multiple material options by considering performance and practical limits like cost, availability, and shaping.
• Explain how filtration design choices (membrane thickness, pore size, and durability) affect contaminant removal over time.

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• Identify different types of digital data sources used in science.
• Understand how digital data supports scientific research and inquiry.
• Learn how to verify the quality and coverage of digital datasets.+ Show more

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• Describe the structure of the atmosphere and how air masses interact to produce fronts and changing weather.
• Explain how pressure systems and prevailing winds influence regional weather patterns.
• Use climate classification and the greenhouse effect to connect long-term climate trends to observable local weather.

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• Understand observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Identify different chemical indicators such as gas production, precipitate formation, color change, energy emission, and light or sound release.
• Explain why multiple indicators are required to confirm a chemical change rather than relying on a single sign.+ Show more

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• Analyze the origins and patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Understand the relationships between tectonic, atmospheric, and hydrologic processes in hazard occurrence.
• Evaluate evidence from historical records, seismic data, and hazard maps to interpret cause–effect links.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of predators and prey in ecosystems.
• Identify examples of predator-prey relationships.
• Explain how predators help control prey populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of population growth and decline.
• Identify factors that influence population size, such as birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration.
• Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth models.+ Show more

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• Understand internal processes that help animals regulate body temperature.
• Identify examples of physiological adaptations in animals living in cold environments.
• Explain how internal mechanisms contribute to survival in extreme weather conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between filtration and sieving as methods of separating mixtures.
• Identify suitable materials and porous barriers used in filtration and sieving.
• Explain how particle size and phase influence the effectiveness of filtration and sieving.+ Show more

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• Understand how chemical energy stored in food molecules supports organisms' activities.
• Recognize that energy changes form but is conserved during cellular processes.
• Explain how food provides energy necessary for staying active and maintaining body functions.

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• Identify observable properties of matter such as color, hardness, texture, and conductivity
• Classify matter using measurable or noticeable traits and by form (solid, liquid, gas)
• Use evidence from properties to explain how different substances can be distinguished and predicted

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• Understand internal processes like heat exchange, water conservation, and metabolic regulation in animals.
• Identify how hormonal mechanisms help regulate body temperature, hydration, and energy during environmental stress.
• Link internal physiological features to survival strategies in extreme environments.

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• Explain how structural adaptations help organisms survive in different habitats.
• Identify examples of structural traits that support feeding, movement, protection, and camouflage.
• Use evidence from a text to determine main ideas and make accurate claims about adaptations.

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• Explain what current, voltage, and power measure in an electric circuit
• Use relationships between voltage, current, power, and energy to interpret measurements
• Describe how energy use can be calculated over time and expressed in joules and kilowatt-hours+ Show more

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• Identify common circuit diagram symbols for sources, conductors, loads, and meters.
• Explain how voltage and current labels help interpret energy flow in a circuit.
• Translate a simple real-world electrical setup into a circuit diagram and compare configurations.

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• Explain the process of filtration and how it separates components of a mixture.
• Identify the role of particle size in filtration.
• Describe what happens to different substances during filtration.+ Show more

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• Explain how the heart and blood vessels work together to transport materials through the body.
• Describe how arteries, veins, and capillaries differ in structure and function.
• Use evidence from capillary exchange to explain how oxygen, nutrients, and wastes move between blood and cells.

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• Explain how leaf structures support gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration
• Compare conifer needles and broadleaf deciduous leaves in terms of leaf function and seasonal changes
• Describe how stomata and chlorophyll content affect water use efficiency and growth+ Show more