Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Understand how energy transforms from one form to another in natural and engineered systems.
• Recognize common examples of energy transformations and their significance.

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to maintain ecosystem balance.
• Identify the purposes and trade-offs of protecting habitats, restoring ecosystems, and managing invasive species.
• Evaluate the importance of monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of conservation efforts.+ Show more

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• Identify different components used in simple electrical circuits.
• Describe the roles of sources, conductors, loads, and control elements.
• Explain energy transformations in electrical devices.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of systematic sky observations for recognizing patterns.
• Identify the observable patterns of the Moon, Sun, and stars related to Earth's movements.
• Learn how to record and interpret data on sunrises, sunsets, moon phases, and star positions.+ Show more

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• Understand how incremental adjustments to design affect aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate modifications in aerodynamic models.
• Analyze trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in design refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is made up of tiny particles in constant motion.
• Identify the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle behaviour links to properties like shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically observed celestial patterns.
• Identify different cultural methods used to interpret sky phenomena for practical purposes.
• Recognize the significance of oral traditions and early records in understanding celestial movements.+ Show more

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• Compare the glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness of different flying devices.
• Explain how design parameters influence endurance and maneuverability in kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Understand regional atmospheric influences, such as prairie crosswinds and valley thermals, on flight performance.

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• Understand how human activities affect ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identify the consequences of pollution, land clearing, and resource extraction.
• Recognize the impacts of introducing non-native species to ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's tilt and orbit affect seasonal patterns in Alberta.
• Identify the environmental changes associated with different seasons in Alberta.
• Explain the relationship between astronomical causes and terrestrial environmental effects.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Moon orbits Earth and the resulting phases observed from Earth.
• Explain the geometry behind lunar phases and their cycle.
• Identify observable patterns of lunar position and phase changes from different locations.+ Show more

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• Understand how streamlined shapes reduce aerodynamic resistance.
• Identify key features such as tapered tails and rounded noses in design.
• Explain the impact of shape changes on airflow, pressure distribution, and energy use.+ Show more

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• Understand how daily and seasonal changes in the Sun's position affect shadow length and direction.
• Identify patterns in shadow behaviors across different times of the day and year.
• Explain how shadow observations provide evidence of Earth's motion and axial tilt.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric model of lunar phases and how it explains the sequence and timing of these phases.
• Describe how the relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon influence the Moon's appearance from a given viewpoint.
• Apply the lunar phases model to predict the timing and sequence of moon phases during observation periods.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude influence air density.
• Explain the effect of air density on buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Analyze how atmospheric conditions affect lift and wing performance in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the arrangement of particles in crystalline versus amorphous solids.
• Identify properties linked to crystal structures such as melting point and brittleness.
• Explain how microscopic particle arrangements influence observable behaviors of solids.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how species compete and coexist based on their niches.
• Learn how resource partitioning supports biodiversity and ecosystem stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept and differences between filtration and sieving.
• Identify suitable materials and methods for separating mixtures using filtration and sieving.
• Explain the applications of filtration and sieving in real-world scenarios.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation.
• Learn about strategies to mitigate the effects of habitat fragmentation.+ Show more

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• Understand morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations in animals and plants.
• Identify examples of adaptations such as succulent stems, leaf modifications, fur insulation, and migration.
• Explain how inherited traits enable organisms to survive in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of the particle model of matter.
• Describe how particles are arranged in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle arrangement affects properties like shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they affect ecosystems.
• Identify common invasive species and their impacts on native habitats.
• Learn ways to manage and prevent the spread of invasive species.

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• Understand the structure and function of food chains and food webs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in various ecosystems.
• Explain energy transfer and energy loss between trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Understand the organs involved in digestion and their functions.
• Identify the chemical and mechanical processes in digestion.
• Explain how nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream and lymph.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial events.
• Identify components like axial tilt and orbital position in models.
• Explain how simplified models help forecast regional sky phenomena and calendar patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of scientific models and their purposes.
• Identify different types of models used in science and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Analyze how models are constructed, tested, and refined based on empirical data.

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• Understand the parameters that influence population growth and decline, including birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Identify the concepts of logistic and exponential growth models in real-world ecosystems, such as insect outbreaks and amphibian declines.
• Differentiate between density-dependent and density-independent factors affecting populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its effects in aerodynamics.
• Identify different types of control coupling such as adverse yaw and elevator–aileron coupling.
• Explain techniques used to mitigate control coupling effects, including differential and Frise ailerons.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and its effects on day and night cycles.
• Identify the causes and observations related to Earth's rotation.
• Analyze how Earth's rotation influences time zones and celestial observations.

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• Understand standard schematic symbols used in electrical circuits.
• Learn how to interpret circuit diagrams to predict circuit behavior.
• Identify connections and configurations such as series and parallel circuits.

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• Understand the concept of biodiversity and the indices used to measure it.
• Identify sampling methods such as transects and quadrats for biodiversity assessment.
• Interpret spatial patterns of biodiversity and their relation to habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of different types of scientific models and how they represent complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, boundaries, and scaling factors in various models.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to evaluate limitations and refine models.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how overlapping niches create competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting coexistence.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation on species and ecosystems.
• Describe landscape metrics used to assess habitat fragmentation and connectivity.+ Show more

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• Identify the major structures of a tree and understand their functions.
• Explain how tree structures support adaptation and survival in different habitats.
• Describe examples of tree adaptations in Alberta, including roots, bark, and leaves.+ Show more

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• Understand what structural and physiological adaptations are and how they help organisms survive.
• Identify specific features that serve adaptive functions in different species.
• Learn how natural selection favors advantageous traits that improve resource acquisition, defense, or reproduction.+ Show more

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• Understand core methods for communicating scientific evidence clearly and effectively.
• Identify how to support claims with relevant data and logical reasoning.
• Recognize different formats for presenting scientific information, including visual and oral formats.+ Show more

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• Understand the arrangement of particles in crystalline and amorphous solids.
• Describe how particle bonding influences the properties of different solids.
• Compare observable behaviors of crystalline and amorphous structures such as melting points, brittleness, and cleavage.+ Show more

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistive elements converts electrical energy into heat.
• Explain how internal resistance affects voltage and energy delivery in circuits.
• Analyze how load interactions influence circuit performance and safety.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of integrated management in ecological, economic, and social contexts.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management.
• Explain how landscape-scale planning and stakeholder collaboration contribute to long-term resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand standard symbols used in circuit diagrams to represent sources, conductors, and loads.
• Learn how to translate physical electrical systems into simplified diagrams.
• Identify and interpret symbols for batteries, resistors, switches, and meters in diagrams.+ Show more

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• Identify the four main tissue types in multicellular animals.
• Describe the functions and structures of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
• Explain how different tissue types contribute to organ functions and animal movement.+ Show more

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• Understand how organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in regulating body temperature and blood glucose.
• Recognize the roles of nervous, endocrine, and circulatory systems in system integration.+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they impact ecosystems.
• Identify examples of invasive plants and animals.
• Explain the ecological consequences of invasive species on native biodiversity and habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Recognize the differences between open and closed systems regarding mass change.
• Identify examples and misconceptions related to mass conservation in various processes.+ Show more

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• Explain the wave-particle nature of light and its key properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the differences between visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light based on their wavelengths and energy levels.
• Describe how light's properties influence how materials transmit, absorb, or reflect specific colors.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of adaptation trade-offs in organisms.
• Identify examples of structural and physiological trade-offs in animals and plants.
• Analyze how environmental pressures influence the balance of costs and benefits in adaptations.+ Show more

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• Describe the seasonal patterns in Alberta and their influencing factors.
• Explain how Earth–Sun relationships create environmental cycles in Alberta.
• Identify the effects of seasonal changes on local ecosystems and human activities.+ Show more