Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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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 trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations in response to environmental factors.
• Interpret graphical data such as frequency charts and time-series graphs to analyze population trends.
• Apply proportional reasoning and simple models to predict and compare scenarios like shifts, stability, and bottlenecks.+ Show more

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• Identify and interpret standard circuit symbols used in schematic diagrams.
• Understand how schematic symbols represent physical components and connections.
• Differentiate between series, parallel, and mixed circuit configurations using symbols.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify real-world examples of each energy transfer method.
• Connect energy transfer processes to observable temperature changes and material properties.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic processes of adaptation and speciation.
• Identify how environmental and genetic factors contribute to species divergence.
• Recognize evidence that supports the occurrence of speciation events.

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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 the principle of mass conservation in chemical reactions
• Identify how atoms are conserved even when substances change form
• Describe the concept of a closed system in chemical processes+ Show more

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• Identify the functions of different organelles in animal and plant cells.
• Describe how cell structure relates to cell function.
• Compare specialized functions of cell organelles in plant and animal cells.

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• Identify and classify different types of minerals based on physical and chemical properties.
• Describe the processes involved in forming igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• Explain how rock cycle pathways relate to mineral resources and environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain the causes and effects of various natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Identify patterns and relationships among tectonic processes, atmospheric conditions, and hydrological cycles related to hazards.
• Analyze historical data, seismic, and satellite evidence to evaluate hazard risks and impacts on communities.

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• Understand how human activities modify biogeochemical cycles and climate drivers.
• Identify examples of land-use change, fossil fuel combustion, agriculture, and waste management impacts.
• Analyze the causal links between human activities and environmental changes.+ Show more

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• Understand the geological processes that influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Analyze spatial patterns in resource deposits and their relation to Earth's geological history.
• Evaluate societal and technological factors affecting resource extraction and long-term availability.+ Show more

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• Explain the main processes of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Trace how energy from the Sun and gravity move water through different reservoirs on Earth.
• Use conceptual and graphical models to describe mass transfer and energy flows in oceans, ice, rivers, and aquifers.

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• Explain how uneven solar heating and Earth’s rotation drive global atmospheric circulation.
• Describe the roles of Hadley, Ferrel, and polar cells in forming trade winds and westerlies.
• Connect ocean currents and thermohaline circulation to heat transport and moisture distribution.+ Show more

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• Explain how air masses, pressure systems, and fronts interact to produce local and regional weather.
• Interpret surface weather maps, temperature/pressure measurements, and radar observations to describe precipitation and wind shifts.
• Use weather observations to describe severe events such as thunderstorms and squall lines.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes.
• Learn proper techniques for calibration, operation, and data recording of digital measurement tools.
• Evaluate different sampling rates, resolutions, and units for accurate data collection.+ Show more

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• Explain the components and flow of energy within terrestrial and aquatic food webs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers and their roles in ecosystems.
• Analyze energy pyramids and understand trophic transfer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand how physical and conceptual models represent scientific systems.
• Explain criteria for evaluating and refining models based on data.
• Interpret diagrams and particle models to predict outcomes.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of natural hazards and interpret observational data related to them.
• Understand patterns and recurrence intervals of natural hazards such as earthquakes and storms.
• Assess potential locations and magnitudes of hazards based on data analysis.+ Show more

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• Explain how current and voltage measurements characterize circuit behavior in different circuit configurations
• Describe how instrument placement affects the meaning of a reading in a circuit
• Interpret typical reading patterns to connect voltage/current values with component characteristics like resistance+ Show more

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• Explain power as the rate of energy transfer in electrical systems
• Relate electrical power to current and voltage using everyday circuit examples
• Describe how resistive components convert electrical energy into thermal energy and discuss efficiency+ Show more

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• Explain how free electrons in materials allow electrical charge to move
• Describe typical metallic behaviour and how metals conduct electricity
• Identify factors that affect conductivity, including material type, temperature, and cross-sectional area+ Show more

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• Explain how static charge builds up through triboelectric effects and charge transfer
• Use the triboelectric series idea to predict which material tends to become positively or negatively charged
• Describe common electrostatic phenomena such as attraction, repulsion, and electrostatic discharge+ Show more

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• Explain biodiversity using species richness, abundance, and evenness.
• Describe how transects and quadrats can be used to sample biodiversity.
• Interpret spatial biodiversity patterns in relation to habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of power as the rate of energy transfer in electrical circuits.
• Describe how electrical energy is converted into heat and light in various devices.
• Analyze the relationship between current, voltage, and power in resistive elements.+ Show more

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• Understand and apply criteria for assessing the relevance and credibility of evidence.
• Evaluate the consistency of data with observed patterns and alternative hypotheses.
• Assess whether the scope of a claim matches the strength of the dataset.+ Show more

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• Describe the nature of electric current as an organized movement of charges through a conductor.
• Distinguish between conventional current direction and electron flow.
• Explain potential difference as the driving force for current.+ Show more

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• Describe the movement of electric charges as an organized current through conductors.
• Differentiate between conventional current flow and electron flow in circuits.
• Explain the concept of potential difference and its role as a driving force in current flow.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on observable indicators.
• Identify characteristic evidence of chemical changes such as gas formation, precipitate, color change, and temperature change.
• Understand that physical changes are often reversible and involve shape or phase alterations without changing substance composition.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of filtration and sieving as methods for separating mixtures.
• Identify different materials used for porous barriers in filtration and sieving.
• Explain how particle size influences filtration and sieving effectiveness.+ Show more

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• Identify the main organs involved in the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
• Explain how different organ systems interact and depend on each other to maintain body functions.
• Describe how tissues and organs work together to facilitate cellular functions and physiological outcomes.

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• Identify different conservation strategies used to maintain biodiversity.
• Understand examples of conservation practices in Alberta landscapes.
• Describe the importance of habitat protection and ecological knowledge.+ Show more

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in science investigations
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to collect reliable data
• Explain why controls must be held constant to see true patterns in results

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• Identify key indicators of chemical reactions through data analysis.
• Distinguish between physical and chemical changes using qualitative and quantitative evidence.
• Interpret pre- and post-interaction measurements to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred.

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• Explain how birth rates, death rates, and resource availability can change a population over time.
• Interpret population data to infer whether a population is increasing or decreasing.
• Connect seasonal or habitat resource changes to real patterns in population counts.+ Show more

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• Understand the orbit and phases of the Moon relative to Earth and Sun.
• Identify observable patterns and timing of lunar phases from different locations.
• Describe relationships between Sun–Earth–Moon geometry and the lunar cycle.+ Show more

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• Explain how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations using mathematical models.
• Interpret and analyze graphical representations such as frequency charts and time-series graphs related to population change.
• Apply proportional reasoning to quantify rates of increase or decline in populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the conventions for reporting measurements in scientific experiments.
• Identify and interpret sources of measurement uncertainty and error.
• Apply appropriate significant figures and unit notation in recording data.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and data collection strategies.
• Differentiate between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements.
• Identify common observation instruments like rulers, balances, and thermometers.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational forces depend on mass and distance using real-world examples.
• Differentiate between gravitational forces and contact forces such as friction.
• Describe how gravity influences planetary orbits and falling objects.+ Show more

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• Explain how electric and magnetic forces depend on source strength and distance.
• Describe examples of electrostatic and magnetic forces in real-world scenarios.
• Interpret qualitative data patterns and field representations related to electromagnetic interactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the definitions of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific experiments.
• Identify different types of variables in real-world and Alberta-specific examples.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and measurement consistency in data collection.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers and describe their roles in a food web.
• Explain how energy flows through trophic levels using examples from a forest ecosystem.
• Describe how seasonal changes and disruptions (invasive species or pest outbreaks) can alter food webs.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark) and describe their functions.
• Explain how form–function relationships help trees survive in different habitats.
• Use scientific vocabulary to describe transport, storage, support, and protection in trees.

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• Explain how root systems provide anchorage, water and nutrient uptake, and storage
• Describe how different root adaptations (lateral roots and taproots) help trees survive in different environments
• Summarize how mycorrhizal fungi improve absorption and drought resilience+ Show more

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• Identify the basic features that distinguish cells as the fundamental units of life.
• Compare the characteristics of single-celled and multicellular organisms using microscopy and specimen evidence.
• Describe relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and entire organisms to support biological organization claims.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular structure of insulators and how electron binding prevents charge flow.
• Identify common insulating materials such as rubber, glass, and dry wood and their applications.
• Explain how insulators contribute to electrical safety through effective isolation.+ Show more

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• Construct explanations predicting patterns of species interactions across ecosystems.
• Identify and differentiate mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism as recurring interaction types.
• Compare outcomes of species interactions in forest, grassland, and freshwater environments.+ Show more