Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how density relates mass to volume and use the ratio mass ÷ volume to interpret evidence
• Use float-and-sink observations to make claims about relative density compared with water
• Measure or estimate density from real samples and connect density evidence to layered mixtures

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• Communicate science results using clear data presentation and accurate measurements.
• Describe and follow safety practices when using materials, including PPE, heat sources, and proper disposal.
• Report ethically by being honest about limitations and giving proper credit when using sources.

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• Explain how symbiotic relationships describe interactions between two species.
• Categorize interactions as mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism using evidence from examples.
• Describe how symbiotic relationships affect organism fitness, resource distribution, and community composition.

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• Explain how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison help identify species when morphology is unclear
• Use basic ideas from phylogenetic trees to describe relationships among organisms
• Compare morphological keys with genetic markers and describe how cryptic species can be discovered using DNA

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• Identify abiotic factors (temperature, water availability, light intensity, soil composition, pH, and salinity) and describe how they shape habitat conditions.
• Explain how abiotic factors influence organism distribution and where organisms can persist.
• Use examples to describe how environmental gradients create distinct microhabitats and biological communities.

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• Identify the major components of Earth's systems (lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere).
• Explain how energy from the Sun drives cycles in Earth's systems.
• Describe how changes in one Earth system can affect others.+ 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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• Explain how Earth’s systems (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) interact by transferring matter and energy.
• Use simple models to describe how feedbacks can change system behavior over time (from seasons to geologic time).
• Identify examples of energy sources, energy sinks, and phase-change energy transfers in Earth system processes.

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• Understand how clouds form from water vapor
• Identify the process of condensation and precipitation
• Recognize factors influencing types of precipitation

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• Understand the concept of magnetic separation
• Identify magnetic and non-magnetic materials
• Learn how magnets can be used to separate mixtures

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• Understand how data and constraints are used to evaluate prototypes.
• Identify different types of evidence, including measurements and observations.
• Learn how to interpret failures and compare results to criteria.+ Show more

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• Understand how heavy metals contribute to pollution
• Identify different pollutants that affect ecosystems
• Analyze the impact of pollutants on organisms and habitats+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are quantitatively related in simple circuits using proportional reasoning.
• Use Ohm’s relationship to predict current when voltage or resistance changes (without complicated procedures).
• Compare expected current and resistance behavior in series versus parallel circuits using ratios.+ Show more

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• Explain how birth rate, death rate, and resource availability affect population size over time
• Use population data patterns to infer whether a population is increasing or decreasing
• Describe how seasonal changes in resources can change survival and reproduction

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• Identify different human activities that impact natural systems.
• Explain how habitat fragmentation, pollution, and resource extraction affect community dynamics.
• Describe mitigation strategies like conservation and restoration to protect ecological balance.+ Show more

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• Explain how animals need both matter and energy to live, grow, and function
• Describe how food provides matter that becomes parts of an animal’s body
• Describe how food provides energy that supports life processes such as movement and maintaining body temperature+ Show more

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• Understand how rocks break down through physical weathering.
• Identify the process of sediment formation and transportation.
• Explain how biological processes contribute to soil formation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecosystem-based management
• Identify the ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest management
• Learn about tools used in integrated forest management, such as monitoring and stakeholder collaboration+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological succession
• Identify different types of succession
• Recognize pioneer species and their role+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between weather and climate using examples
• Identify which observations describe short-term conditions versus long-term patterns
• Use simple evidence (daily vs. multi-year observations) to support a weather/climate claim

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• Understand the roles of leaf structures in gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration.
• Identify variations in leaf structures between conifers and deciduous species.
• Explain how seasonal changes affect leaf functions and tree physiology.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea and key details in a science career passage.
• Explain how scientific questions lead to data collection, equipment use, and communication of results.

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive the movement of water through various reservoirs in the hydrosphere.
• Identify examples such as evapotranspiration, river discharge, aquifer recharge, and seasonal snowmelt that illustrate water transport and storage timescales.

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• Understand how deforestation affects ecosystems
• Identify the consequences of human land clearing
• Develop reading comprehension skills+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of food chains and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Analyze the flow of energy through different levels of a food chain.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous communities interpreted star patterns for navigation and cultural practices.
• Recognize the significance of oral knowledge and early astronomical records in understanding celestial motions.
• Explore diverse cultural explanations of seasons and sky phenomena.

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• Understand different types of satellite orbits such as elliptical and near-circular
• Identify how orbital speed varies with distance from the central body
• Explain the balance of gravitational force and inertial motion in satellite orbits+ Show more

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• Compare macroscopic properties of reactants and products to infer whether a new substance formed.
• Identify key physical properties that can change when atoms rearrange (solubility, conductivity, and melting behavior).
• Use particle-model ideas to explain why new substances show distinct characteristics from original materials.

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• Understand the concept of DNA barcoding and how it aids in species classification
• Compare genetic markers with morphological keys
• Explore how molecular tools reveal cryptic species+ Show more

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• Understand that sound is a mechanical wave that propagates through vibrations.
• Identify how frequency affects pitch and amplitude influences loudness.
• Recognize that sound speed varies with medium and temperature.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between parasitic and induced drag
• Learn how surface roughness and wing design influence drag
• Recognize real-world examples of drag reduction in aircraft and vehicles+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth–Sun geometry and motion can be represented with simplified models to predict observable sky events.
• Use predictive-model reasoning to connect seasonal changes with daylight duration and solar angles at a fixed latitude (Alberta).
• Interpret model inputs, relationships, and outputs to make qualitative predictions and justify them with evidence.

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest and park landscapes
• Identify how Alberta forest planning uses ecosystem-based management, adaptive harvest planning, and monitoring to manage risks
• Describe how stakeholder collaboration and long-term monitoring support multiple forest values and resilience

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• Understand how the body maintains temperature through feedback mechanisms.
• Explain how muscles and skin collaborate to control body heat.
• Identify the roles of different organ systems in homeostasis.

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• Compare insulating materials by relating their electron structure to the movement of electric charge.
• Explain how insulators reduce charge flow and improve electrical safety.
• Use examples such as rubber, glass, and dry wood to distinguish insulating behavior from conducting behavior, including surface effects.

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• Describe the main processes of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive the movement and phase changes of water in the hydrosphere.
• Use simple models (reservoirs and arrows) to trace where water goes and how long it can be stored.

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• Identify what solar noon means in solar timekeeping.
• Explain how Earth’s apparent solar motion connects to the Sun’s highest altitude.
• Describe why solar time can differ from clock time using longitude, time zones, and the equation of time.

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• Understand the purpose and importance of data tables in recording observations.
• Identify proper column headings, units, and metadata fields in data tables.
• Learn to maintain consistency in timestamps and recording conventions for clarity.+ Show more

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• Explain how roll, pitch, and yaw controls can produce coupled aircraft responses.
• Describe adverse yaw and how it can result from differential drag during roll.
• Identify design and control techniques (like differential and Frise ailerons) that reduce unwanted coupling.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of competition among organisms
• Identify different types of competition in nature
• Recognize how competition affects population and species survival+ Show more

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• Argue how gravity depends on mass and distance using examples such as Earth–Moon and falling objects.
• Distinguish gravitational forces from contact forces like friction by describing how they change motion.
• Use simple quantitative reasoning (greater mass, smaller distance) to predict changes in attraction and orbit behavior.

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• Understand the basic concept of Bernoulli's principle
• Identify how fluid speed relates to pressure
• Recognize real-world examples of Bernoulli's principle

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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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• Describe the different phases of the Moon and what causes them.
• Understand the pattern of the Moon's cycle over time.
• Identify observable changes in the Moon's appearance from Earth.+ 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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• Explain why a controlled experiment needs a clear, testable hypothesis written in measurable terms.
• Identify appropriate control groups and describe how to keep variables consistent across trials.
• Describe how replication and sample size improve reliability and support causal claims.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic components of a food chain
• Identify producers, consumers, and their roles in an ecosystem
• Describe how energy flows through a food chain

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• Explain how water flow speed and wind strength affect the sizes of particles that can be transported
• Describe how decreasing energy leads to sorting and layered sediment deposits
• Identify real-world examples of sediment sorting patterns in streams, beaches, and river deltas