Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how wind tunnels measure aerodynamic forces and moments on scaled models
• Describe how similarity parameters like Reynolds number and Mach number help scientists interpret test results
• Use measured forces to understand how lift and drag coefficients are determined

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• Understand which type of graph best represents different data types.
• Identify appropriate scales and axis labels to accurately display data.
• Learn how to annotate graphs to clarify dataset features.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of voltage and current in electrical circuits.
• Learn where and how to measure voltage and current in circuits.
• Interpret typical readings to infer circuit behavior.+ Show more

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• Explain how dichotomous and multi-access keys help identify organisms using observable traits
• Construct simple binary branches by choosing contrasting characteristics
• Evaluate and refine a key by testing it with local taxa and spotting common identification errors

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and its yearly orbital motion produce seasonal changes.
• Describe why opposite seasons occur in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• Use solstice and equinox geometry to relate sunlight angle and day length to seasonal energy distribution.+ Show more

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine the sequence of lunar phases.
• Describe the illumination geometry that changes the visible fraction of the Moon over a cycle.
• Distinguish lunar phase appearance from eclipse circumstances using relative alignment ideas.

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• Understand the standard symbols used in electrical circuits
• Identify symbols for batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters
• Learn how to interpret circuit diagrams to determine circuit behavior+ Show more

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• Explain how structural adaptations help organisms survive in specific habitats
• Identify examples of structural traits related to food gathering, movement, and avoiding predation
• Use structure–function reasoning to predict how a trait supports survival needs

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• Describe the main functions of artificial satellites for Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.
• Compare geostationary and polar orbits using simple features and common uses.
• Classify satellites into operational, scientific, and reconnaissance roles in nontechnical terms.

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• Understand the role of decomposers in ecosystems
• Identify organisms that act as decomposers
• Explain how decomposition contributes to nutrient cycling+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of diffusion and how particles move from areas of high to low concentration.
• Learn how temperature, particle size, and medium viscosity affect diffusion rates.
• Connect microscopic particle motion to observable phenomena such as scent spreading and dye dispersal.

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• Understand the structure and function of the heart
• Identify different blood vessels: arteries, veins, and capillaries
• Explain how blood is transported through the body+ Show more

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• Understand what a testable prediction is in science.
• Learn how predictions connect evidence, models, and observations.
• Recognize the importance of refining models based on experimental results.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells communicate through chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, and signal transduction cascades.
• Contrast rapid nervous impulses with longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Explain how circuit topology (series vs. parallel) affects expected current and voltage patterns
• Interpret observed symptoms (unequal brightness, open continuity, anomalous meter readings) to narrow down likely faults
• Use comparison of predicted vs. observed behavior to reason about whether a fault is an open, short, or incorrect component behavior+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the three main modes of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Differentiate between conduction, convection, and radiation based on examples.
• Understand how energy transfer affects temperature changes and environmental systems.

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• Understand how chemical energy is stored in food molecules
• Learn how organisms convert chemical energy into usable energy
• Recognize the process of energy transfer and heat loss in living organisms+ Show more

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• Understand how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact through matter and energy flow.
• Identify processes such as heating, cooling, evaporation, condensation, erosion, and deposition that connect Earth's spheres.
• Explain how changes in one sphere can influence others and affect local environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how models help us understand science concepts while also having limitations
• Identify assumptions in a model and describe what those assumptions allow or restrict
• Use evidence to judge whether a model’s predictions match observed results+ Show more

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• Explain how plants use matter from the environment to build plant structures and biomass.
• Describe the roles of carbon dioxide, water, and oxygen exchange in plant growth and functioning.
• Model how plant systems take in inputs and transform them into living tissue.

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• Use data such as birth rate, death rate, and age structure to explain how populations change over time.
• Construct evidence-based claims linking ecosystem component changes (predators, invasive species, habitat, disease) to population increases or declines.
• Describe how trophic cascades and recovery or collapse patterns can occur in both terrestrial and aquatic systems.

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• Understand the stages of the water cycle
• Identify the processes involved in water movement and storage
• Recognize how land cover and temperature influence the water cycle

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• Explain how friction and pressure differences can create drag on moving objects
• Differentiate parasitic drag from induced drag using lift and wingtip vortices
• Describe how design changes that reduce drag can lower the thrust and energy needed

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• Define lift, thrust, drag, and weight and describe how each affects motion through air
• Explain how balanced forces can cause steady flight or slow descent
• Identify which force increases or decreases in common flight examples such as kites and parachutes+ Show more

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• Explain how drag affects a parachute’s descent using surface area and porosity
• Describe terminal velocity as the balance between gravity and drag
• Predict how changing mass-to-area ratio and canopy shape can change descent speed and stability+ Show more

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• Identify proper handling procedures for measurement tools.
• Recognize safety precautions for electronic and mechanical instruments.
• Understand protocols to prevent contamination and device damage.+ Show more

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• Explain how uneven heating creates pressure differences over an area
• Describe how topography such as mountains and plains can reshape local wind patterns
• Use pressure-gradient ideas to predict everyday weather changes+ Show more

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• Differentiate primary and secondary ecological succession and describe what conditions start each process
• Explain how pioneer species change an environment and how that affects later species
• Use succession patterns to predict how biodiversity and habitat structure may change over time

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• Use a particle model to explain how microscopic particle motion relates to macroscopic properties of matter.
• Describe how particle spacing and particle motion help explain phases and changes of state (melting, freezing, boiling, condensation).
• Relate temperature and thermal energy to particle kinetic energy and to gas pressure using qualitative model predictions.

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• Explain how scientists turn analyzed observations into evidence-based claims.
• Summarize patterns in data using descriptive statistics and clear wording.
• Choose and justify appropriate visuals (bar, line, or scatter plots) for common Alberta contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of filtration and how it separates mixtures
• Identify differences between filtration and sieving
• Recognize common uses of filtration in daily life and industry+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental concept of chromatography and its purpose.
• Identify and explain the main components involved in chromatography.
• Recognize real-world applications of chromatography in science.

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• Identify sources of variability in measurements
• Understand how environmental factors can cause measurement uncertainty
• Learn methods to estimate and express measurement uncertainty+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between criteria and constraints in the design process.
• Identify examples of criteria and constraints in real-world design scenarios.
• Explain how constraints limit possible solutions while criteria define success.+ Show more

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• Describe the function of common circuit components, including power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors
• Match physical circuit components to their typical schematic symbols
• Predict qualitative effects of component function on current and voltage in simple circuits

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• Explain how the water cycle moves water through Earth systems and affects where freshwater is available.
• Describe the roles of evaporation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater recharge.
• Identify how storage in glaciers and aquifers influences water supply over time.+ Show more

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• Understand how shadows are formed by the Sun's position.
• Identify how shadow length and direction change throughout the day and year.
• Describe how Earth's tilt and motion affect shadow patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how behavioral adaptations help organisms survive by reducing risk from predators and harsh environmental conditions.
• Compare examples of behavioral adaptations such as migration, hibernation, nesting, and burrowing.
• Describe how behavioral adaptations can work together with structural and physiological traits.

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• Understand the purpose and importance of protected areas
• Identify different conservation strategies
• Analyze how conservation efforts benefit ecosystems and communities

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• Identify the basic structure of a simple food chain.
• Understand the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Recognize different organisms involved in food chains.+ Show more

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• Understand how energy moves through different levels of an ecosystem
• Describe the concept of energy transfer efficiency
• Identify the reasons for energy loss at each trophic level+ Show more

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• Identify key indicators that signal a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to determine if new substances are formed.
• Interpret measurements such as mass, temperature, and composition before and after reactions.+ Show more

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• Identify Earth’s major spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) and describe how they interact.
• Explain how energy and gravity help move matter and influence changes across Earth systems.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one sphere can affect other spheres.

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• Explain how airfoil geometry (camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature) affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Compare simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian ideas for lift generation and relate them to pressure differences.
• Describe how angle of attack influences lift coefficient and how stall can occur at critical angles.+ Show more

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• Explain how birth and death rates, immigration, and emigration affect population size over time
• Differentiate exponential growth from logistic growth using the ideas of resources and carrying capacity
• Identify how density-dependent and density-independent factors influence populations+ Show more

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• Identify how observable characteristics are used to group organisms into categories.
• Use a dichotomous key to classify organisms by following paired choices.
• Explain the hierarchy of biological classification from kingdom to species.

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• Use stratigraphic ordering to infer how fossil assemblages change through geologic time
• Explain how relative dating and radiometric dating provide evidence for fossil age and lineage continuity
• Describe patterns of diversification and extinction using fossil occurrence and morphology

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• Explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration transform energy in chloroplasts and mitochondria.
• Describe how matter cycles between organisms and the atmosphere through gas exchange and respiration.
• Use the idea of mass conservation to connect reactants and products in energy pathway processes.+ Show more