Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how population trends and per-capita resource use can affect Earth systems and sustainability.
• Compare renewable energy, conservation, circular resource use, and land-management strategies.
• Evaluate trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities when choosing sustainability policies and technologies.

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Understand various chemical indicators such as gas production, precipitates, and energy changes.
• Explain why multiple indicators provide stronger evidence of chemical change.+ Show more

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• Describe seasonal patterns in Alberta and their causes.
• Link astronomical factors like Earth's tilt and solar geometry to environmental cycles.
• Explain how daylight and solar intensity affect ecosystems and human activities in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe lift, drag, thrust, and weight as the four main aerodynamic forces acting on aircraft
• Explain how direction and magnitude of forces affect an object’s motion (climb, level cruise, and descent)
• Use the idea of vector addition and equilibrium to describe steady level flight+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Identify how atoms and molecules rearrange during different processes without changing total mass.
• Model mass changes using particle diagrams and symbolic representations.+ Show more

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• Describe how the angle of attack influences airflow and lift in aircraft wings
• Explain the relationship between wing incidence, pilot input, and effective angle
• Identify the factors affecting the critical angle of attack for different airfoil shapes+ Show more

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• Explain heritability using the idea that traits can be influenced by genes
• Distinguish heritable traits from traits caused mainly by the environment
• Describe how allele frequencies can change over generations due to selection+ Show more

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• Identify the main organelles in plant and animal cells and their functions.
• Explain how cell structure relates to its role in energy processing, protein synthesis, waste removal, and regulation.
• Compare and contrast plant and animal cells based on their organelle composition and specialization.

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• Explain what an ecological niche is and how it includes an organism’s needs and behaviors.
• Describe how two species can coexist in the same habitat by using different resources or conditions.
• Interpret niche overlap and competition when resources become limited.

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• Understand the interactions among trees, fungi, animals, and plants in ecosystems.
• Identify key species like beavers, fungi, and cavity-nesting birds and their ecological roles.
• Explain how species diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience and stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how drag force affects a parachute’s descent
• Describe how canopy design (surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry) changes descent speed and stability
• Use the idea of mass-to-area ratio to predict how descent rate changes

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• Organize observations into tables and identify what information belongs where.
• Select an appropriate graph type to display quantitative and qualitative data.
• Read and interpret graphs by describing trends, outliers, and uncertainty.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic structure and function of the nervous system.
• Identify the roles of neurons, synapses, and integration centers.
• Explain how the nervous system works with the endocrine system to regulate the body.

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• Identify major plant structures and their functions in resource acquisition, support, and reproduction.
• Describe the roles of vascular tissues such as xylem and phloem in transporting water and nutrients.
• Understand the basic organization of animal organ systems, including digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, and their contribution to organism survival.

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• Define the different types of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled.
• Explain the role of operational definitions and measurement consistency in experiments.
• Identify Alberta-focused examples of variables affecting environmental outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic types of eclipses: solar, lunar, partial, total, and annular.
• Learn how the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine the type of eclipse observed.
• Recognize why eclipses are relatively rare at specific locations due to orbital inclinations.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients.
• Identify various decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors like temperature, moisture, and oxygen affect decomposition.+ Show more

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• Describe the main pathways of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.
• Explain how energy changes cause water to change state as it moves through the atmosphere, land, and oceans.
• Connect water cycle pathways to real-world effects such as wet/dry seasons and drought or flooding.

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• Understand the purpose and importance of operational definitions in scientific measurements.
• Identify different methods used to convert qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Learn how to create clear, reliable measurement protocols for environmental monitoring.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs and food chains.
• Explain how energy transfers and decreases across trophic levels.
• Describe how removing or adding a species can affect other species in a connected community.

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• Explain how observed symptoms (brightness changes, missing continuity, abnormal readings) can suggest where a fault may be in a circuit.
• Use circuit topology (series vs. parallel paths) to predict what measurements should look like when components function correctly.
• Describe diagnostic reasoning by comparing expected patterns to observed results to isolate likely causes.

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• Explain how combined (series-parallel) circuits can be broken into simpler series and parallel subcircuits
• Describe how current and voltage distribute in mixed series-parallel configurations
• Predict and diagnose changes in brightness or readings when a component is removed or fails

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• Define electrical power as the rate of energy transfer and relate it to how fast energy is used.
• Explain how current and voltage affect power in common circuit elements using basic relationships.
• Describe how efficiency and heat generation are connected for resistive components.+ Show more

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• Understand how to articulate hypotheses in measurable terms for controlled tests.
• Identify key elements needed for designing valid experiments, including control groups and replication strategies.
• Recognize ethical and safety considerations involved in testing physical or biological materials.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of models used in science to represent systems.
• Evaluate the assumptions and predictive limits of various models.
• Interpret empirical data to refine models and improve their accuracy.+ Show more

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• Describe the iterative nature of scientific methods and how they are used to develop testable questions.
• Differentiate between descriptive and comparative approaches in scientific investigations.
• Explain how observational phenomena guide methodological choices in experiments.+ Show more

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• Explain Earth’s internal layers (crust, mantle, outer core, inner core) and how they relate to plate motion.
• Compare divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries and identify typical surface features.
• Describe how tectonic processes cause earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building.

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• Understand how net force affects the motion of objects based on their mass.
• Explain the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration using the formula net force equals mass times acceleration.
• Identify scenarios where forces change and predict resulting motion alterations.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat fragmentation divides landscapes and changes connectivity between habitat patches
• Describe how fragmentation can reduce gene flow and pollinator movement
• Analyze how edge effects and isolation can disrupt species interactions and food webs+ Show more

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• Understand how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the pathways involved in neurotransmission and hormonal signaling.
• Compare rapid nervous responses with longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of seasonal changes in Alberta.
• Identify factors that influence Alberta's seasons, such as sunlight and latitude.
• Describe how seasons affect local ecosystems and human activities.+ Show more

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• Identify the basic positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe how the Sun and Moon shine or reflect light.
• Understand the different phases of the Moon and their causes.+ Show more

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• Define and distinguish between systematic and random errors.
• Identify sources of errors in scientific experiments.
• Explain methods used to analyze and reduce errors.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and importance of operational definitions in scientific measures.
• Learn how to convert qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Identify examples of measurement methods such as water clarity and snowpack depth.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Sun appears to move across the sky during different seasons.
• Explain how latitude affects the Sun's apparent path.
• Understand the relationship between Earth's tilt and the Sun's position at different times of the year.+ Show more

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• Identify the components of a data table, including column headings and metadata.
• Understand the importance of clear and consistent labels in data recording.
• Recognize examples of data tables used in real-world scientific observations.

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• Explain the concept of Earth's rotation about its axis.
• Describe how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Identify key positions in the daily path of the Sun across the sky.+ Show more

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• Identify different phases of the Moon
• Describe how the Moon's appearance changes over time
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar motion

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• Learn how to identify long-term temperature patterns in datasets.
• Understand the concepts of seasonal cycles and anomalies in temperature data.
• Explore methods like descriptive statistics and moving averages used in pattern analysis.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of integrated forest management.
• Identify ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest planning.
• Learn about approaches like ecosystem-based management and adaptive planning.+ Show more

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• Understand Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night
• Explain the mechanics behind the cycle of day and night
• Identify factors influencing daylight duration throughout the year+ Show more

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• Identify different wing features such as camber, thickness, and aspect ratio.
• Explain how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect-ratio wings used in regional aviation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of keystone species and their influence on ecosystems.
• Recognize the importance of biodiversity for ecosystem stability.
• Identify different species roles such as keystone, indicator, and interdependent species.+ Show more

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• Define what growth rings in trees are
• Describe how growth rings provide information about a tree's age and environment
• Identify how environmental factors influence ring patterns+ Show more

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• Understand the sources and types of errors in scientific measurements.
• Distinguish between systematic and random errors and their effects on data.
• Learn methods such as replication, calibration, and uncertainty propagation to assess errors.+ Show more

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• Understand how internal processes help animals regulate temperature
• Identify key physiological mechanisms like heat exchange, urine concentration, and metabolic rate
• Learn how these processes contribute to animal survival in cold environments

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• Understand the daily and yearly apparent motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars from Earth's perspective.
• Explain how Earth's rotation and orbit cause the observed movements in the sky.
• Describe key concepts such as diurnal rising and setting, celestial paths, and the celestial sphere.

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• Understand the difference between systematic and random errors in data collection.
• Learn methods to assess and estimate the effects of errors on research conclusions.
• Analyze examples of error sources such as instrument bias, procedural inconsistencies, and environmental variability.