Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify predictable celestial motion patterns of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.
• Describe how seasonal star patterns and planetary apparitions aid in timekeeping and navigation.
• Understand the concept of celestial cycles and how they can be used for predicting positions.

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• Identify major components of the solar system, including terrestrial planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, and asteroid/Kuiper belts
• Compare planetary characteristics such as composition, atmosphere, temperature, and orbital zones
• Explain how energy from the Sun influences planetary surface conditions and the idea of habitability

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• Explain how Earth’s revolution and axial tilt drive seasonal patterns and changing day length
• Describe how gravitational interactions and orbital motion affect the motions of objects in the solar system
• Interpret observable sky patterns, including Moon phases and eclipses, using relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon+ Show more

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• Describe how gravity and an object's forward motion work together to produce orbiting paths
• Compare near-circular and elliptical orbits and explain how distance affects orbital speed
• Explain, qualitatively, how orbital period relates to distance from the central body+ Show more

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• Explain how changing the angle of attack affects airflow over a wing.
• Describe lift behavior in the linear region and what happens after the critical angle (stall).
• Identify factors that shift critical angle, such as airfoil shape, Reynolds number, and flap settings.+ Show more

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• Define electrical power as the rate of energy transfer.
• Connect power to current and voltage in everyday circuit examples like lighting and heating.
• Explain why resistive components generate heat and how efficiency affects energy use.+ 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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• 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 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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• 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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• Explain how scientific evidence and uncertainty can be used in risk assessment for policy decisions.
• Use cost-benefit reasoning to compare technology and policy options while considering indirect impacts.
• Describe how stakeholder values can shape what risks and benefits matter most in a decision.

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• Explain how team roles and shared documentation improve collaborative scientific investigations.
• Describe how trackable versioning and clear attribution support transparency and accountability in group records.
• Use constructive critique protocols to resolve conflicting observations and make negotiated decisions.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the four aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Explain how gravity relates to weight and how propulsion creates thrust.
• Use vector ideas (magnitude and direction) to predict climb, cruise, or descent.+ Show more

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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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• 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 free electrons in metals allow charge to flow through a material.
• Describe how temperature and material structure affect conductivity.
• Use comparisons between common conductors (like copper and graphite) to predict which will conduct better for a given purpose.

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• Explain electric current as an organized movement of charges through a conductor
• Distinguish conventional current direction from electron flow in metals
• Describe how potential difference (voltage) drives current in a circuit+ Show more

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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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• 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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• Understand how different species interact to support ecosystem functions such as pollination, seed dispersal, and nutrient cycling.
• Identify key species like beavers, fungi, and cavity-nesting birds and their roles in Alberta ecosystems.
• Explain how species diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and importance of operational definitions in scientific measurements.
• Identify different methods used to convert qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Describe protocols for measuring water clarity, snowpack depth, and other environmental variables.+ 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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• 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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• 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 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 concept of phase changes and the energy involved in these processes.
• Explain how latent heat relates to particle movement during phase changes.
• Describe why temperature can plateau during phase transitions despite energy input.+ 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 methods for detecting trends, cycles, and anomalies in datasets.
• Learn how to interpret descriptive statistics, moving averages, and seasonal decomposition techniques.
• Apply visual inspection techniques to analyze environmental datasets such as temperature and river flow patterns.+ Show more

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• Identify the principal functions of major organ systems.
• Describe how different organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Explain the roles of transport, exchange, digestion, defense, and control in the body.+ Show more

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• Understand how uneven heating and topography create pressure zones and influence wind.
• Identify examples of pressure gradients affecting regional weather, such as Chinook winds.
• Explain how pressure differences and circulation patterns affect local weather and moving bodies.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit influence the length of daylight during seasons.
• Describe how latitude affects daylight hours within Alberta.+ Show more

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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 Earth's axial tilt causes seasonal changes in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Explain the effects of Earth's tilt on regional climates, such as in Alberta.
• Connect the concepts of Earth's tilt and orbital geometry to observable seasonal variations.+ 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

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• Compare different conservation strategies and habitat restoration methods for maintaining biodiversity.
• Evaluate ecological trade-offs, feasibility, and effectiveness of various ecosystem management solutions.
• Analyze case studies such as coral reef restoration and riparian buffer implementation to understand outcomes for species and ecosystem services.

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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 role of root systems in water and nutrient uptake and storage.
• Identify different root adaptations and their influence on tree distribution and recovery.
• Explain how mycorrhizal associations enhance plant resilience in dry environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how incremental adjustments to shape, mass distribution, and control surfaces affect aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria for evaluating modifications in aeronautical design.
• Analyze trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in design refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand criteria for judging whether conclusions follow from data and methods.
• Identify the importance of relevance, consistency, uncertainty, and scope in claim evaluation.
• Analyze examples of evidence assessment related to environmental and agricultural claims.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of disturbance regimes and their role in shaping forest ecosystems.
• Identify different types of disturbance events such as fire, insect outbreaks, and human activities.
• Explain how frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence forest regeneration and landscape patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric model of the Moon's orbit and how it explains lunar phases.
• Identify the sequence and timing of lunar phases based on the Moon's relative position to the Sun and Earth.
• Apply the lunar phases model to predict moon illumination and phases over observation periods.+ Show more

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• Identify different reproductive structures such as flowers, cones, and seeds.
• Explain how seed dispersal mechanisms affect plant colonization.
• Describe examples of Alberta's unique reproductive strategies like lodgepole pine cones and aspen root suckering.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound is a mechanical wave that transfers energy through vibrations.
• Identify how frequency and amplitude affect pitch and loudness.
• Explain how sound speed varies with medium and temperature.+ Show more

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• Describe how latitude, climate, and solar geometry influence seasonal patterns in Alberta.
• Explain the effects of daylight and solar intensity variations on ecosystems and agriculture.
• Connect astronomical causes to terrestrial environmental cycles in Alberta's regions.

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• Connect natural resources to the synthetic materials derived from them.
• Compare properties such as durability, flexibility, conductivity, and biodegradability of different materials.
• Describe the processes involved in resource extraction and material manufacturing.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to maintain forest biodiversity.
• Identify examples of conservation planning in Alberta landscapes.
• Explain how habitat protection and ecological knowledge contribute to forest preservation.+ Show more

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• Understand the key performance parameters such as glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness across different flying devices.
• Compare and contrast the operational envelopes of kites, gliders, and round canopies in regional atmospheric conditions.
• Analyze how design parameters influence endurance versus maneuverability in flight devices.+ Show more

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• Understand that atoms are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
• Explain how atoms are rearranged during reactions to form new substances.
• Use particle diagrams to illustrate reactants and products and link conservation of atoms to observable changes.+ Show more