Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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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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• 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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• 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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• Describe how the immune system defends organisms through barrier defenses, inflammation, and adaptive responses.
• Identify the roles of skin, mucous membranes, circulating immune cells, and lymphatic vessels in pathogen defense.
• Explain how immune activity interacts with circulatory and lymphatic systems to maintain health and memory.+ Show more

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• Describe the main organs involved in the digestive process.
• Explain how enzymes and acids chemically digest food.
• Understand how nutrients are absorbed into the blood and lymph.+ Show more

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• Understand how anatomical and molecular traits provide evidence for common ancestry among taxa.
• Identify examples of homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences.
• Interpret phylogenetic trees and morphological gradients to analyze lineage divergence.+ Show more

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• Understand how fossil occurrences and stratigraphy reveal patterns of origin, diversification, and extinction.
• Identify morphological transitions in the fossil record, such as fish-to-tetrapod examples.
• Explain how dating methods and geographic distribution provide evidence for lineage continuity and change.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial phenomena.
• Identify different types of models used in astronomy and their applications.
• Explain how simplified models help forecast sunrise, sunset, and lunar phases.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between current and voltage measurements and what each quantity describes in a circuit.
• Interpret how instrument placement conceptually links meter readings to component behaviour.
• Describe how measurement uncertainty and circuit patterns (series vs parallel) support reasoning about electrical behaviour.+ Show more

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• Understand how energy is transferred between trophic levels in an ecosystem.
• Explain why energy decreases as it moves to higher trophic levels.
• Identify the role of energy loss in supporting fewer top-level consumers.+ Show more

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• Identify human activities that impact forest ecosystems.
• Describe specific examples of human impacts in Alberta.
• Explain how human impacts affect habitat connectivity, soil, water, and species.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities alter land, water, and atmosphere systems.
• Identify examples of human impacts such as deforestation, pollution, and urbanization.
• Analyze the causal links between human actions and environmental changes.+ Show more

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• Understand what digital sources are and their importance in local inquiry.
• Identify different types of digital data and their uses.
• Learn how to verify metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage of digital datasets.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of food webs and energy flow within ecosystems.
• Identify different trophic levels such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Explain how seasonal changes and disruptions affect food webs.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of adaptation trade-offs and how they affect survival.
• Identify examples of trade-offs in animal structures and behaviors.
• Evaluate the costs and benefits of specific adaptations in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand what physical changes are and how they differ from chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical changes in everyday life.
• Describe properties that change during physical changes and which do not.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes using concrete examples.
• Identify products and reactants to determine if a change is physical or chemical.
• Explain why some changes are reversible and others are not.+ Show more

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• Explain how physical and conceptual models represent scientific systems and communicate assumptions.
• Use a model to predict outcomes and describe the limits of what the model assumes.
• Evaluate models by comparing predictions to data and using evidence to refine the model.

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• Identify minerals using physical properties (hardness, cleavage, streak) and chemical properties (acid reaction).
• Explain how texture, grain size, and mineral composition help classify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• Use evidence such as sedimentary layering and contact metamorphism to interpret past environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect the water cycle and water quality.
• Identify human actions that disrupt natural water systems and their impacts.
• Explain the effects of land cover changes, pollution, and water management on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistive elements converts electrical energy into thermal energy.
• Explain the impact of internal resistance on voltage and device performance.
• Analyze how load interactions influence energy distribution and circuit efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand how water moves among different reservoirs on Earth.
• Identify major water reservoirs and their characteristic conditions.
• Explain how water transfers between reservoirs through different processes.+ Show more

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• Understand how plants use energy from photosynthesis for growth, repair, and reproduction.
• Identify how plants store chemical energy in molecules like sugars and starch for later use.
• Explain the process of matter transformation and energy flow within a plant system during growth.+ Show more

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• Explain how physical, diagrammatic, and simple mathematical models represent complex systems
• Identify model assumptions and define model boundaries to clarify what a model does and does not include
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to describe limitations and refine models

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• Identify the roles of sources, conductors, loads, and control elements in a simple electrical circuit.
• Describe how energy transforms within different circuit components.
• Explain how switches control the flow of electricity in a circuit.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt causes different solar angles and daylight lengths in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• Describe how solstices and equinoxes relate to the geometry of sunlight distribution.
• Connect variations in solar insolation with latitude to seasonal climate patterns and biological cycles.

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• Explain the main functions of artificial satellites in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.
• Identify how geostationary and polar orbits differ and why each is chosen for specific missions.
• Describe how sensor payloads help satellites collect data for predicting solar events, monitoring tides, and mapping surfaces.

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• Understand how pollutants enter and impact ecosystems.
• Describe bioaccumulation and biomagnification processes.
• Explain how nutrient over-enrichment leads to dead zones.+ Show more

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• Describe how pressure maps show pressure changes across a wing’s chord and how those changes relate to lift.
• Identify key features of pressure maps such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure minima.
• Explain how angle of attack and camber can shift pressure patterns, affecting pitching moments.+ Show more

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• Explain how plant structures (roots, stems, leaves, vascular tissues, flowers, and seeds) help plants survive and reproduce.
• Describe how xylem and phloem transport substances and how this supports plant homeostasis.
• Identify major animal organ systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory) and explain how they work together to maintain survival.+ Show more

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• Explain the purpose and ideal behavior of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical measurements
• Use the units amperes (A) and volts (V) to interpret what measured values represent
• Predict and interpret ideal readings in series and parallel circuits

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they impact ecosystems.
• Identify examples of invasive plants and animals.
• Explain how invasive species outcompete native species and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies such as protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Explain how each strategy helps restore or maintain ecosystem balance.
• Identify trade-offs involved in conservation efforts and the importance of monitoring ecological responses.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of recrystallization and how it purifies solids.
• Explain how temperature and solubility influence crystal formation.
• Identify the steps involved in recrystallization and the factors affecting crystal size and purity.+ Show more

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• Understand how energy flows through ecosystems via food webs.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy transfer.
• Describe the connections between organisms in a food web and how energy moves from one trophic level to another.+ Show more

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• Understand how properties such as solubility, conductivity, and melting behavior change when new substances are formed.
• Compare properties of reactants before and after a chemical change to identify the formation of a new substance.
• Explain the significance of persistent characteristics in identifying new substances.+ Show more

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• Define what a niche is and explain its significance in ecosystems.
• Describe how different species occupy distinct niches to reduce competition.
• Analyze how niche overlap can lead to increased competition when resources are limited.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and how it differs from a food chain.
• Identify different organisms involved in various food webs and their roles.
• Explain how energy and matter are transferred in a community through food webs.+ Show more

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• Understand how structural adaptations help organisms survive in different habitats.
• Identify examples of physical features that support survival, movement, and camouflage.
• Analyze how structure correlates with environmental needs and predation avoidance.+ Show more

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• Understand how ocean currents are driven by wind patterns and Earth's rotation.
• Explain how ocean currents influence regional climates and weather patterns.
• Identify the effects of warm and cold currents on coastal environments.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes using indicators.
• Describe common examples of chemical evidence like rusting and burning.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of precipitation and infiltration in the water cycle.
• Identify factors affecting water pathways on Earth's surface.
• Describe how landscape features influence water movement.+ Show more

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine the sequence of lunar phases
• Describe how the Moon’s changing illumination geometry affects the visible fraction of the Moon from Earth
• Distinguish lunar phase appearance from eclipse circumstances using observational patterns

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• Organize qualitative and quantitative observations into tables and graphs that communicate information clearly.
• Choose an appropriate graph type and correctly label axes, scales, units, and legends.
• Identify trends, outliers, and basic summary measures (mean and median) from represented data.+ Show more

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• Explain how competition happens when organisms need limited resources.
• Identify traits and timing that can affect which organisms get resources.
• Describe how competition can change population sizes and community composition over time.

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• Explain how erosion and deposition reshape Earth’s surface using the roles of water, wind, ice, and gravity.
• Describe how factors such as slope, rock resistance, vegetation, and water flow strength affect the rate and pattern of erosion.
• Differentiate the environments where erosion and deposition commonly form features such as river valleys, deltas, dunes, and coastal beaches.

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• Explain how electrical energy is transferred in a circuit and how that energy becomes thermal energy in resistive components.
• Define power as the rate of energy transfer and relate power to current and voltage using everyday examples.
• Describe how changing current or voltage changes power dissipation and heat generation in circuit elements.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between criteria and constraints in the design process
• Use criteria and constraints to interpret test evidence
• Apply criteria and constraints to propose or evaluate a solution