Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes in matter.
• Identify evidence that indicates whether a change is physical or chemical.
• Recognize examples of physical changes in everyday life.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between fundamental and realized niches using abiotic factors and biotic interactions
• Describe how temporal and spatial partitioning can reduce competition among similar species
• Predict how changes in environmental conditions may shift niche use through measurable parameters and behavioral flexibility

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation
• Identify causes of habitat fragmentation
• Recognize effects of habitat fragmentation on species and ecosystems+ Show more

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• Explain how conduction, convection, and radiation transfer thermal energy.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer mechanism in everyday life.
• Connect changes in temperature to different ways heat transfer occurs.+ Show more

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• Explain how balanced forces produce a net force of zero and can keep motion the same
• Describe how unbalanced forces create a net force that changes speed or direction
• Connect the direction of the net force to the direction of the resulting change in motion

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• Explain how streamlining shapes an object to reduce aerodynamic resistance.
• Identify features of streamlined designs that help delay airflow separation.
• Use evidence from a text to describe how shape changes affect pressure and energy needs.

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• Explain how wing features like camber, thickness, and aspect ratio affect lift and drag.
• Describe how wing geometry influences stall behavior and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio glider wings with low-aspect, robust short-field wings.

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• Explain how Earth’s tilt and orbit change daylight and solar intensity across seasons in Alberta.
• Describe how continental climate and latitude influence seasonal temperature and precipitation patterns.
• Connect seasonal changes to real-world effects such as river ice breakup and agricultural timing.

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• Describe how the Sun’s apparent path across the sky changes with season and latitude.
• Compare solar elevation at noon in summer versus winter and relate it to day length.
• Use sunrise and sunset location changes to explain apparent motion of the Sun.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth’s rotation and orbit create predictable sky patterns for the Sun, Moon, and constellations
• Explain how planets appear to move more slowly than background stars over time
• Use observational evidence to predict seasonal star patterns from a fixed location

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation creates day and night.
• Describe how axial tilt and orbital position affect the length of daylight during the year.
• Interpret how daylight duration changes with seasons and latitude in Alberta.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes alternating day and night
• Describe how Earth’s rotation relates to apparent daily motion of the Sun and stars
• Use time-order cues to connect sunrise, solar noon, and sunset to Earth’s rotation+ Show more

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• Explain how different organisms play specific roles in an ecosystem
• Identify how keystone and indicator species can affect ecosystem functions
• Describe how species diversity helps ecosystems resist and recover from disturbances+ Show more

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• Describe how energy moves through a forest food web among producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify trophic relationships and how changes in one species can affect others over time.
• Explain the role of decomposers in recycling organic matter in forest ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types and describe typical species found in each type
• Explain how elevation, soil moisture, and fire history help determine where forest types grow
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about forest distribution and habitat diversity+ Show more

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• Describe how tree growth rings can show a tree’s age and yearly radial growth
• Explain how ring width and density can reflect seasonal moisture, temperature, and disturbances
• Use ring patterns to understand past climate and fire frequency through dendrochronology+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement tools and match them to the quantity they measure
• Explain why calibration and unit choice matter for accurate data collection
• Represent measurement observations clearly for comparison across sampling times+ Show more

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• Explain how instrument resolution, environmental variation, and human observation can create measurement uncertainty
• Estimate uncertainty using repeated measurements and a range
• Interpret simple percent error and use it to judge whether results are reasonable+ Show more

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• Define operational definitions and explain why they make observations clearer and comparable.
• Identify key details needed for a good measurement protocol (units, location, timing, and procedure).
• Convert qualitative ideas into quantitative measures using an appropriate unit and method.

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• Describe how temporal and spatial patterns can be identified in environmental data
• Use descriptive statistics and moving averages to support observations about datasets
• Explain how seasonal decomposition helps separate trends, seasonal cycles, and irregular changes+ Show more

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• Describe how random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ and why each can produce representative results
• Explain how sample size and spatial distribution affect the strength and limits of conclusions
• Identify which sampling method best fits a given research situation

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• Identify safe handling practices for measurement tools such as thermometers, pH probes, and handheld anemometers
• Explain how to store, clean, and manage batteries to prevent equipment damage and measurement errors
• Describe calibration checks and contamination prevention steps for fieldwork near wetlands and river edges

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• Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an Alberta science investigation.
• Explain why scientists keep controlled variables the same to see true patterns.
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to improve data reliability.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, bark) and describe what each one does.
• Explain how tree structures help with survival needs such as support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Use specific vocabulary from the lesson to make accurate form–function connections.

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• Explain how to judge whether a claim follows from given data and methods.
• Identify whether evidence is relevant, consistent with patterns, and considers uncertainty.
• Match the scope of a claim to how strong the dataset is.+ Show more

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• Identify common examples of digital sources used for local environmental inquiry
• Explain how metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage help evaluate digital data
• Determine how licensing and standardized formats affect sharing and comparing datasets+ Show more

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• Identify how data-table headings, units, and time stamps help interpret measurements
• Use information from a data table to answer questions about accuracy and consistency
• Evaluate statements about good record-keeping using evidence from a data-table context+ Show more

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• Distinguish systematic error from random error in measurement situations
• Describe how replication and calibration help estimate the impact of errors on conclusions
• Explain how uncertainty can affect confidence in scientific results

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• Explain how to turn analyzed observations into clear, evidence-supported claims
• Identify appropriate descriptive statistics and visuals for representing patterns in data
• Use scientific communication conventions such as labels, units, and citing data sources

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a science investigation.
• Choose appropriate control conditions and justify why they provide a fair comparison.
• Create a testable question and a consistent measurement plan for repeatable results.

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• Match a data set to an appropriate graph type (line, bar, or scatter)
• Label axes clearly and choose scales that do not mislead readers
• Use annotations to highlight key patterns or comparisons in a graph+ Show more

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• Explain how question framing, fair design, and measurement choices affect the strength of evidence from data.
• Describe how to combine data from multiple sites while keeping data provenance and cross-site comparability.
• Write evidence-based conclusions that include limitations when using integrated datasets.

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• Identify major reproductive structures in plants and describe how they help produce new plants
• Explain how seed dispersal and vegetative propagation affect where plants can grow
• Compare how different reproductive strategies can influence genetic diversity and resilience

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• Describe how root systems anchor plants and help them absorb water and nutrients
• Compare lateral root systems and deep taproots and how soil conditions influence which form is common
• Explain how mycorrhizal associations can improve absorption and drought resilience+ Show more

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• Explain how species classification can group organisms as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify native versus invasive (or pest) species and predict how they can affect ecosystem balance.
• Use classification to make simple predictions about energy flow and competition in ecosystems.

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• Explain how xylem and phloem move water, minerals, and sugars through a tree.
• Describe how freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage can change sap flow patterns.
• Identify how bark traits help protect trees from herbivory and fire.

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• Describe how human activities can change forest habitats over time
• Explain how fragmentation, pollution, and invasive species can affect species and ecosystems
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about ecological impacts

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest planning
• Identify examples of ecosystem-based management and adaptive harvest planning
• Use evidence about risks like mountain pine beetle and wildfire to inform long-term decisions

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• Describe how stomata help leaves exchange gases and manage water loss.
• Compare needlelike and broadleaf trees by leaf structure and seasonal leaf function.
• Explain how chlorophyll, leaf area, and stomatal regulation affect growth and water use efficiency.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth’s tilt and the Sun’s angle affect seasonal changes in Alberta.
• Explain how Alberta’s continental climate influences the timing and intensity of seasonal weather.
• Connect daylight and solar intensity to environmental effects such as river ice breakup and plant growth.+ Show more

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• Explain how plants get matter for growth from air and water
• Describe how leaves and roots help plants exchange and take in raw materials
• Connect water to chemical processes inside plant cells

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• Explain that compounds form when atoms of different elements combine in fixed, definite proportions.
• Use particle models to describe how atoms connect in a compound.
• Relate atomic composition to observable properties such as density and chemical behavior.

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• Explain how lift, drag, thrust, and weight act as interacting forces that determine motion.
• Identify weight as gravity acting downward and describe lift as the upward aerodynamic resultant.
• Use vector ideas and equilibrium to predict steady level flight, climb, and descent.

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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 how current stays the same in all elements of a series circuit.
• Describe how total voltage is divided across series components.
• Predict how adding components changes resistance and bulb brightness in a series circuit.+ Show more

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• Understand the scientific concept of El Niño and how it affects weather patterns.
• Identify key facts about ocean-atmosphere interactions during El Niño.
• Analyze how changes in sea surface temperatures influence global climate.

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• Explain how energy moves through ecosystems from producers to consumers and decomposers.
• Describe how food webs show multiple feeding relationships instead of a single chain.
• Use vocabulary such as producer, consumer, decomposer, trophic level, and nutrient cycling in context.

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• Explain how integrated synthesis connects question framing, fair study design, measurement strategy, data handling, and evidence-based reporting.
• Identify practices that improve cross-site comparability and data provenance in multi-site environmental monitoring.
• Evaluate claims by matching them to documented methods, limitations, and the strength of combined evidence.