Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Describe the structure and function of main organ systems involved in body organization.
• Explain how tissues and organs work together within the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
• Identify the interactions and interdependence among different organ systems and relate cellular functions to system-level processes.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission and hormonal regulation.
• Compare rapid nervous responses to longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how phenotypic variation results from genetic and environmental interactions.
• Identify examples of inherited traits, environmental influences, and temperature-dependent gene expression.
• Explain the links between DNA sequence variation, macromolecular processes, and organismal differences.+ Show more

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• Understand how unequal solar heating and planetary rotation influence global circulation patterns.
• Identify different atmospheric and oceanic circulation cells and their roles in climate.
• Explain how major ocean currents transport heat and moisture around the globe.+ Show more

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• Understand methods for analyzing observational and instrumental data related to natural hazards.
• Identify patterns, recurrence intervals, and probable locations of hazards like earthquakes, tsunamis, and floods.
• Interpret data examples such as eruption histories and flood statistics to assess risks.+ Show more

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• Describe geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over different time scales.
• Identify observable indicators in rock and landform records related to landscape evolution.
• Contrast rapid and slow surface change events and explain their impact on Earth's landscape.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth's systems interact through the transfer of matter and energy.
• Explain feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes and sediment transport.
• Identify energy sources, sinks, and phase-change energy transfers within Earth's systems.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Identify the role of solar energy and gravity in water movement across the hydrosphere.
• Describe the cycling of water through different reservoirs such as oceans, ice, and groundwater.

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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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• Understand the principles of conservation of momentum in two-body collisions.
• Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collisions through examples.
• Calculate momentum and analyze forces during object contact scenarios.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic properties of electric and magnetic forces and how they depend on source strength and separation.
• Identify examples of electrostatic and magnetic interactions in real-world situations.
• Analyze how the magnitude of forces varies with factors such as distance, charge, and current.+ Show more

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• Explain how net force and mass influence the motion of objects.
• Describe real-life scenarios involving forces, such as carts on tracks and tugging systems.
• Apply the formula net force equals mass times acceleration to analyze motion.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity depends on mass and distance, using examples like Earth-Moon interactions and planetary orbits.
• Describe how contact forces like friction resist motion and differ from gravitational forces.
• Analyze quantitative patterns showing stronger attraction with larger masses and weaker attraction with increased distance.

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• Explain Earth's rotation and how it produces day and night.
• Describe Earth's orbit around the Sun and how axial tilt causes seasonal changes.
• Identify key observational markers such as solstices and equinoxes.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun that create lunar phases and eclipses.
• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Interpret observational records to predict lunar and eclipse patterns based on Earth-Moon-Sun configurations.

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• Explain the role of gravity in planetary and satellite orbits within the solar system.
• Describe how mutual gravitational forces produce elliptical orbits and influence orbital periods and speeds.
• Compare orbital dynamics of Earth–Moon and Jupiter–satellite systems to illustrate the effects of mass and distance.

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• Understand the concept of astronomical units, planetary radii, and orbital periods to compare celestial bodies.
• Analyze relative sizes and distances within the solar system using scale models and data interpretation.
• Describe the differences between terrestrial planets and gas giants based on scale and orbital data.+ Show more

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• Understand how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify measurable outcomes such as functions, success measures, and limits.
• Apply scientific principles to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, rubrics, and prototypes.
• Evaluate solutions based on quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, and cost.
• Analyze trade-offs between different configurations and understand their influence on solution selection.+ Show more

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• Analyze data from comparative tests to evaluate performance characteristics of different designs.
• Use graphs, averages, and error discussions to support decision-making in design optimization.
• Understand trade-offs involved in balancing competing goals such as strength versus weight, or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Describe human activities that alter land, air, and water systems.
• Analyze how land-use change, fossil fuel use, and waste management affect environmental cycles.
• Explain the causal links between human actions and environmental trends.+ Show more

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• Analyze the origins, patterns, and effects of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and floods.
• Understand the relationships among tectonic processes, atmospheric dynamics, and hydrologic cycles in hazard occurrence.
• Evaluate historical records, seismic data, satellite images, and hazard maps to interpret cause-effect links and impacts on communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes contributing to the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Analyze how geological history influences resource patterns and availability.
• Evaluate trade-offs in resource extraction considering environmental and technological constraints.+ Show more

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• Evaluate how population trends and resource use impact earth systems and sustainability.
• Identify and compare different sustainable practices such as renewable energy, conservation, and land management.
• Analyze trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities in sustainability planning.+ Show more

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• Understand how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring through genes.
• Identify the difference between dominant and recessive inheritance patterns.
• Use Punnett squares to predict offspring trait ratios in Mendelian cross examples.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic differences and environmental factors contribute to observable traits.
• Explain models of allele combinations, mutations, and environmental influences on phenotype.
• Identify the limits of genetic explanations for traits affected by environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity, terrain, and land cover shape water movement within a watershed
• Describe how infiltration and soil storage affect runoff timing and streamflow
• Identify how vegetation influences erosion and sediment movement in watershed pathways

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• Explain how decomposers (fungi and bacteria) break down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how decomposition returns nutrients to the environment for producers to use again
• Identify factors that affect the rate of decomposition (oxygen, moisture, temperature, and surface area)+ Show more

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• Understand the definitions of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific experiments.
• Identify different types of variables in real-world and Alberta-specific examples.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and measurement consistency in data collection.+ 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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• Explain what causes earthquakes and how tectonic plates move
• Identify the effects of earthquakes on communities and infrastructure
• Analyze patterns and frequency of seismic activity+ Show more

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• Define what a keystone species is and explain its role in an ecosystem.
• Identify examples of keystone species in various habitats.
• Understand the ecological impacts of keystone species on biodiversity and habitat structure.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of dichotomous keys in species identification.
• Identify contrasting traits used in key construction.
• Learn how to construct binary branches in a dichotomous key.+ 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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• Understand the components of a food web, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Recognize the flow of energy and matter through trophic levels within an ecosystem.
• Identify relationships and dependencies among species in lakes, meadows, and forests.+ Show more

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• Understand what DNA barcoding is and how it is used in classifying species.
• Identify the difference between morphological and genetic classification methods.
• Recognize how molecular tools can reveal cryptic species.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of species richness, abundance, and evenness.
• Learn sampling methods such as transects and quadrats.
• Interpret biodiversity data across different ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of specialization and broad tolerance in animals and plants.
• Compare benefits and costs of narrow niche specialization versus broad tolerance.
• Analyze examples such as mountain versus lowland ecotypes, nocturnal versus diurnal insects, and migration behaviors.+ Show more

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• Identify structural adaptations in animals
• Understand how adaptations help survival and reproduction
• Differentiate between inherited traits and acquired characteristics+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic differences influence observable traits.
• Identify environmental factors that affect phenotype.
• Recognize examples of genetic and environmental interplay in organisms.+ Show more

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• Learn how traits are passed from parents to offspring using genes.
• Identify dominant and recessive traits in inheritance patterns.
• Use basic probability to predict offspring traits based on parent traits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of sustainability and its importance.
• Identify different strategies for sustainable resource use.
• Recognize the impact of population trends and resource consumption on earth systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how mineral, energy, and groundwater resources form and are distributed
• Identify geological processes such as plate tectonics, sedimentation, and weathering that influence resource formation
• Recognize spatial patterns of ore deposits, petroleum basins, and aquifers+ Show more

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• Understand how deforestation affects carbon storage and ecosystems
• Identify human activities that alter biogeochemical cycles
• Analyze the causal links between land-use change and environmental changes+ Show more

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• Understand how to analyze data from experiments to compare different design prototypes.
• Learn how to interpret graphs, averages, and errors to determine the best design options.
• Develop skills to evaluate trade-offs such as strength versus weight or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Analyze different design solutions using criteria and constraints.
• Apply matrices, rubrics, and prototypes to compare solutions.
• Evaluate trade-offs between efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost.+ 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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• Understand the vast distances in the solar system and the units used to measure them
• Interpret astronomical data such as distances in astronomical units and planetary sizes
• Compare the sizes and distances of planets relative to Earth and the Sun+ Show more