Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how incremental design changes can improve aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Use criteria and trade-offs to evaluate design modifications related to speed, stability, and payload.
• Describe simple ways to measure and observe flight path consistency during refinement.

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• Identify variables (independent, dependent, and controlled) in an environmental fair test
• Select appropriate controls and measurement procedures to make comparisons fair and interpretable
• Explain how repeatable criteria and clear observations support valid conclusions

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• Identify common measurement tools and match them to the appropriate quantity (temperature, pH, length).
• Explain why calibration and choosing correct units improve the accuracy of data.
• Record observations consistently so data can be represented in graphs later.

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• Explain how Sun angle changes during the day and how that affects shadow length and direction
• Describe how Earth’s axial tilt and orbit cause predictable seasonal changes in noon shadow length
• Use observations and simple measurements to support scientific explanations about day/night and seasons

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• Describe how optical, radio, and space-based telescopes help scientists observe the solar system.
• Explain how different wavelengths (visible, infrared, and radio) reveal information about composition, motion, and temperature.
• Compare ground-based and space-based observatories, including how Earth’s atmosphere affects observations.

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• Explain how increasing angle of attack changes airflow and lift on an airfoil
• Describe the difference between the linear lift regime and the post-stall regime
• Identify factors that change critical angle, including wing incidence, flap settings, and Reynolds number+ Show more

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• Identify primary and secondary control surfaces on an aircraft and describe the motion each one influences (roll, pitch, and yaw).
• Explain how deflection of a control surface changes local lift, drag, and moments.
• Describe control authority and how factors like surface sizing and hinge moments affect responsiveness and energy cost.+ Show more

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• Explain the iterative design process used to improve aircraft and glider performance
• Describe how engineers use measurements of lift and drag to refine prototypes
• Identify trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability during design decisions+ Show more

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• Explain how propellers create thrust by accelerating air and how jet engines create thrust by accelerating exhaust
• Compare how thrust-to-weight ratio affects acceleration and climb
• Describe how propulsion efficiency and design trade-offs (noise, fuel, and weight distribution) vary with speed

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• Explain how birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration affect population size
• Distinguish between exponential growth and logistic growth using carrying capacity and limiting factors
• Identify density-dependent and density-independent influences on populations in terrestrial and aquatic systems+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static and dynamic stability in aircraft
• Describe how center of gravity (CG) position relates to pitch stability
• Identify how wing dihedral angle and tail/fin design affect roll and yaw stability+ Show more

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• Identify major structures of trees such as roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark.
• Explain the functions of different tree structures in support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Describe form–function relationships in tree adaptations to Alberta habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain the role of Earth's tilt and orbit in changing day length through the year.
• Describe how latitude affects daily daylight hours within Alberta.

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• Understand how systematic observations of the sky can reveal patterns of Earth's apparent motion.
• Record and interpret data related to sunrise and sunset times, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Recognize the cyclic nature of celestial movements and how they relate to Earth's movements.

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• Understand how models can simulate Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial phenomena.
• Identify different types of simplified physical and diagrammatic models used in astronomy.
• Apply knowledge of axial tilt and orbital position to regional daylight and solar angles.+ Show more

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• Understand how daily and seasonal changes in the Sun's angle affect shadow length and direction.
• Observe and describe patterns of shadows at different times of the day and year.
• Explain how shadow changes provide evidence of Earth's motion and tilt.+ Show more

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• Understand how growth rings record annual growth and environmental conditions.
• Identify factors influencing ring width and density in trees.
• Learn how dendrochronology reconstructs past climate and disturbance events.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of elliptical and near-circular orbits.
• Explain how orbital speed varies with distance from the central body.
• Describe the balance of gravitational force and inertial motion in producing orbits.+ Show more

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• Understand how growth rings record annual tree growth and what information they provide.
• Identify factors affecting growth ring features and their environmental significance.
• Learn how dendrochronology is used to reconstruct past climate and environmental events.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static and dynamic stability in aircraft.
• Identify how aircraft geometry influences longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability.
• Describe the effects of center of gravity, dihedral angles, and tail designs on stability behaviors.+ Show more

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• Understand how population sizes and trait frequencies change over time in response to environmental and demographic factors.
• Interpret proportional reasoning and graphical data such as frequency charts and time-series graphs.
• Apply simple models to predict population change and compare different scenarios like bottlenecks and directional shifts.

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem component changes to population fluctuations.
• Analyze case studies such as predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Use empirical data and observations to infer causal relationships involving population responses.+ Show more

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• Understand how resource availability affects organism and population sizes.
• Interpret quantitative observations related to resource variation.
• Identify limiting resources in different ecosystems such as marsh, desert, and forest.+ Show more

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• Construct explanations predicting patterns of species interactions across ecosystems.
• Identify and describe mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism in various habitats.
• Compare interaction outcomes in forest, grassland, and freshwater ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular methods used for species classification such as DNA barcoding and sequence comparison.
• Explain how genetic markers and phylogenetic trees aid in resolving species relationships.
• Compare morphological identification techniques with genetic approaches.+ Show more

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• Understand how data collection aids in comparing design alternatives.
• Learn to interpret graphs, averages, and error discussions to evaluate performance.
• Identify trade-offs such as strength versus weight or cost versus durability in design optimization.+ Show more

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• Identify appropriate graph types for different data sets.
• Understand how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.
• Learn when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots based on dataset features.+ Show more

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• Explain the different components of drag in aerodynamics, including parasitic and induced drag.
• Describe how form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag contribute to parasitic drag.
• Understand the concept of induced drag and its dependence on wing span and lift distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand the pathways through which invasive species are introduced into new ecosystems.
• Identify the ecological impacts of invasive species on native plants and animals.
• Analyze how invasive species alter nutrient cycling, habitat structure, and food webs.+ 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.
• Learn how landscape division affects gene flow, species interactions, and biodiversity.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe major components of the solar system, including planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and belts.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets based on their characteristics.
• Understand orbital zones, planetary atmospheres, surface conditions, and how they influence classification.+ Show more

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• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how the geometry of illumination causes different visible fractions of the Moon during its phases.
• Identify the difference between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances based on observational patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe the key parameters that influence population growth and decline.
• Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth models within ecosystems.
• Identify the factors that limit populations and affect biodiversity.+ Show more

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• Understand various habitat restoration techniques and their role in biodiversity conservation.
• Analyze trade-offs among different stewardship approaches and prioritize actions based on ecological criteria.
• Evaluate metrics and adaptive management principles used to measure success in conservation efforts.

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• Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics involved in flight.
• Identify how modifications in wing shape, surface, and orientation affect lift and drag.
• Describe practical uses of aerodynamic tuning in regional contexts like kite flying and model gliding.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs.
• Explain how energy flows and matter cycles through different trophic levels.
• Analyze the effects of species removal or overpopulation on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electrical conductivity and its relation to free electrons.
• Identify common conducting materials and how their physical properties affect conductivity.
• Explain the factors influencing electrical conductivity such as material composition, temperature, and area.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted sky patterns for navigation and cultural practices.
• Identify different observational strategies used to track celestial movements in various regions.
• Describe how solar and lunar cycles influenced traditional practices and knowledge systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the seasonal patterns in Alberta and how they are influenced by Earth's position and solar geometry.
• Describe how regional environmental effects relate to astronomical causes.
• Connect changes in daylight and solar intensity to ecological and agricultural phenomena in Alberta.+ Show more

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

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• Explain how apparent solar motion and solar noon determine solar time.
• Describe how longitude and the equation of time affect solar time and civil time.
• Understand historical and modern uses of solar time in Alberta communities.+ Show more

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• Understand how pressure variations influence local and regional weather patterns.
• Describe how topography affects pressure gradients and airflow.
• Analyze examples of pressure differences such as lee-sided drops and river valley circulations.+ Show more

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• Identify different reproductive structures in plants and cones.
• Describe seed dispersal mechanisms and their impact on ecosystem colonization.
• Explain how reproductive diversity influences population resilience and adaptation.+ Show more

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• Understand how to decompose complex mixed series-parallel circuits into simpler subcircuits.
• Explain how voltage and current distribute in combined circuit configurations.
• Identify diagnostic indicators when circuit components change brightness or reading values.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude affect air density.
• Explain how air density influences buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Describe how local atmospheric conditions change in Alberta during Chinook and summer days.+ Show more

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• Understand the celestial mechanics behind solar and lunar eclipses.
• Identify the specific alignments needed for different types of eclipses.
• Explain why eclipses are relatively rare at a given location.+ Show more

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• Understand how question framing, design choices, and measurement strategies influence data interpretation.
• Learn the importance of documentation, data provenance, and communication of limitations in integrated studies.
• Apply principles of integrated synthesis to real-world examples like watershed river health monitoring.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt causes seasonal variations in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Describe the effects of seasonal tilt on regional climates and biological rhythms.
• Relate the concepts of orbital geometry to observable seasonal changes in different regions.+ Show more