Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how decomposers recycle matter in ecosystems by breaking down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how atoms and nutrients move from living things to nonliving parts of an ecosystem (soil and water) and back to producers
• Compare the roles of decomposers and producers in maintaining ecosystem functioning

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• Explain how cooling and vapor pressure changes lead to condensation or ice crystal formation in the atmosphere
• Describe how clouds form from condensed droplets or ice crystals and how this relates to the water cycle
• Compare how clouds affect Earth’s energy balance by reflecting sunlight and trapping infrared radiation+ Show more

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• Describe the basic structure and function of neurons.
• Explain how the nervous system collects, processes, and responds to sensory information.
• Identify the role of integration centers in coordinating responses.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental principles of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors influencing the mobility and separation of substances in chromatography.
• Describe practical applications of chromatography in analyzing complex mixtures such as ink pigments.+ Show more

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• Understand the standard symbols used in circuit diagrams for sources, conductors, and loads.
• Identify components such as batteries, resistors, switches, and meters in circuit diagrams.
• Translate physical electrical systems into simplified schematic diagrams.+ Show more

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• Define and identify various physical properties of matter.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on properties.
• Observe and measure properties like mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of feedback mechanisms in maintaining internal stability.
• Identify examples of negative and positive feedback in physiological processes.
• Describe how sensors and effectors work together in homeostasis.+ Show more

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• Identify the key components of an ecosystem, including biotic and abiotic factors.
• Explain how living organisms interact with nonliving elements in their habitat.
• Describe the roles of sunlight, water, soil, and temperature in supporting ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using a geometric model of the Moon's orbit.
• Identify the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different lunar phases.
• Predict lunar phases and illumination changes over weeks based on the model.+ 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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• Explain how evaporation and transpiration add water vapor to the atmosphere
• Describe how temperature and available liquid water affect the amount of water vapor
• Connect phase changes to the water cycle, including condensation and precipitation

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• Understand the key components involved in solving a design problem.
• Identify constraints and requirements in designing protective cases.
• Apply problem-solving strategies to real-world engineering challenges.+ Show more

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• Understand how to formulate scientific questions that can be tested with evidence.
• Identify measurable outcomes and observations that remain consistent in experiments.
• Differentiate between testable and non-testable questions in scientific inquiry.+ Show more

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• Identify the major organelles in plant and animal cells and their functions.
• Explain how cell structures relate to their specific roles in energy production, protein synthesis, waste removal, and regulation.
• Compare and contrast cell functions in plant and animal cells to understand specialization.

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• Explain the principle of the conservation of mass through physical and chemical changes.
• Identify models and diagrams that demonstrate atom count constancy during reactions.
• Connect mass measurements before and after matter transformations to the concept of atom conservation.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of variables, controls, and measurement procedures in experimental design.
• Identify and justify appropriate control conditions in fair tests.
• Describe how to formulate testable questions that yield interpretable results in local environmental studies.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt affects seasons and climate.
• Identify the differences in solar angle and daylight duration during seasons.
• Explain regional examples such as Alberta's temperature variations.+ 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 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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• Understand the importance of safety practices in scientific experiments.
• Identify proper reporting methods for data and safety concerns.
• Recognize ethical standards in scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Describe how daily and seasonal changes in Sun angle affect shadow length and direction.
• Identify different shadow patterns such as noon shadows, longest shadows, and shortest shadows.
• Explain how Earth's motion and axial tilt influence shadow characteristics across seasons.+ Show more

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• Identify major regional forest types and their characteristic species
• Understand environmental factors shaping forest distribution
• Recognize different forest ecosystems and their ecological importance+ 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 differences between crystalline and amorphous solids based on particle arrangement.
• Identify observable behaviors associated with crystalline and amorphous structures.
• Explain how particle bonding strength influences solid properties.+ Show more

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• Explain how predators and prey are interdependent in an ecosystem
• Describe how competition and mutualism affect population changes
• Predict how changes in one population can ripple through a community

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how species interact within shared habitats and niches.
• Explain how resource partitioning reduces competition among species.+ Show more

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• Understand various conservation strategies including protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the ecological, economic, and social trade-offs involved in different conservation methods.
• Describe how monitoring and long-term resilience are essential for assessing conservation effectiveness.+ Show more

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• Understand that phase changes involve energy transfer without altering chemical identity.
• Explain how melting and boiling require added energy to overcome particle attractions.
• Describe how freezing and condensation release energy as particles bond more tightly.+ Show more

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• Understand key electrical quantities such as current, voltage, and power.
• Identify how measurements of electricity determine energy transfer and system efficiency.
• Learn the relationship between instantaneous electrical quantities and cumulative energy consumption.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling within ecosystems.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi and bacteria.
• Explain how decomposers contribute to soil and water health.+ Show more

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• Understand how density relates mass to volume and its role in classifying substances.
• Identify how objects with different densities behave in water, such as floating or sinking.
• Explain that density depends on how tightly matter is packed and does not change the substance's identity.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of magnetic separation and its applications.
• Identify materials that respond to magnetic forces versus those that do not.
• Describe how magnetic separation can be used in everyday technology and recycling.+ Show more

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• Explain the process of diffusion and the factors that influence its rate.
• Connect microscopic particle movement to observable phenomena like scent dispersion and gas mixing.
• Identify how temperature, particle size, and medium viscosity affect diffusion speed.+ Show more

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• Describe the wave and particle nature of light and their properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Explain how visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light differ in wavelength and energy.
• Understand how different materials transmit, absorb, or reflect specific colours based on light properties.+ Show more

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• Explain how precipitation returns water to Earth and describe examples of precipitation types.
• Describe infiltration and runoff and how they affect soil moisture and groundwater recharge.
• Use gravity and landscape features to predict how water moves across or into the ground.

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• Explain how particle models describe matter using atoms and particles too small to see
• Relate the composition of atoms in substances to observable physical and chemical properties
• Use particle-level reasoning to predict how changes in matter affect properties

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• Explain how photosynthesis provides energy and matter for plant growth.
• Describe why plants store chemical energy and how they use it when light is limited.
• Identify how plant structures change over time through ongoing energy transformations and matter use.

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• Explain the difference between heat and temperature using particle motion and energy transfer.
• Use everyday examples (hot water, warm air, cooling objects) to predict how energy moves.
• Interpret warming and cooling patterns by reasoning about temperature differences.+ Show more

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• Explain what a niche is and how it describes an organism’s role in an ecosystem.
• Identify how different niches can allow two species to coexist in the same habitat.
• Analyze how niche overlap can increase competition when resources become limited.+ Show more

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• Identify the roles of producers and consumers in a food chain
• Explain how energy transfers between trophic levels
• Describe why real ecosystems often form food webs instead of single pathways+ Show more

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• Explain how friction affects the motion of objects on different surfaces
• Describe how friction can convert kinetic energy into thermal energy
• Compare friction on solid surfaces with air resistance (drag) in fluids

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• Explain how uneven heating causes air to rise and sink, forming atmospheric circulation patterns
• Describe how warm air and cool air differ in density and how that affects pressure and wind
• Connect atmospheric circulation to moisture transport and the development of storms+ Show more

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• Explain how oceans absorb, store, and release heat more slowly than land to moderate temperatures.
• Describe how ocean heat affects evaporation, atmospheric humidity, and storm or weather patterns.
• Use evidence from ocean conditions to predict how coastal climates may respond to climate shifts.

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• Identify abiotic factors and explain how they affect where organisms can live.
• Distinguish biotic factors (producers, consumers, decomposers) by their roles in an ecosystem.
• Use ecosystem component vocabulary to describe how ecosystem structure can vary by location.

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• Explain how producers, consumers, and decomposers relate to trophic levels and energy flow
• Identify the correct trophic level for different organisms based on what they eat
• Describe how energy transfer between trophic levels affects ecosystem structure and populations+ Show more

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• Explain how behavioral adaptations help organisms survive in changing environments
• Identify examples of behavioral adaptations such as migration, hibernation, and daily timing
• Describe how behavior works together with structural and physiological traits

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• Explain how the angle of incoming solar energy affects heating on Earth
• Describe how unequal heating drives air movement and influences weather
• Connect energy transfers in the atmosphere and oceans to seasonal climate patterns

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• Understand the key components involved in integrated synthesis within environmental monitoring.
• Evaluate the importance of documentation and data provenance in scientific inquiry.
• Analyze how measurement strategies influence the interpretation of multi-site environmental data.+ Show more