Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand what air density is and how it affects buoyancy and aerodynamics.
• Explain how temperature, humidity, and altitude influence air density.
• Describe the differences in air density under various atmospheric conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of aerodynamics that affect flight, including lift, drag, and stability.
• Identify how shape, surface smoothness, and orientation influence aircraft performance.
• Describe practical applications of aerodynamic modifications in kite tuning and model glider adjustments.+ Show more

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• Describe the function of various control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces affects airflow and aircraft attitude.
• Understand how aerodynamic moments are produced and how they influence rolling, pitching, and yawing motions.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape affects lift, stall, and maneuverability in aircraft.
• Identify features such as camber, aspect ratio, and taper, and their influence on wing performance.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings used in gliders with low-aspect, robust wings used in regional aircraft.+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences lift and drag on wings.
• Identify the effects of increasing the angle of attack on flight performance.
• Explain what occurs during a stall when the angle exceeds a critical point.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of longitudinal and lateral stability in flight.
• Identify how center of mass and center of pressure influence static stability.
• Describe design features such as dihedral angles and tail volume that contribute to stability.+ Show more

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• Understand how uneven heating and topography create pressure differences that influence wind.
• Identify low and high pressure zones and their effects on regional weather.
• Explain how mountain ranges and plains modify pressure and airflow patterns in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Compare the flight performance of kites, gliders, and round canopies based on glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness.
• Analyze how design parameters influence endurance versus maneuverability in different flying devices.
• Apply regional atmospheric concepts such as prairie crosswinds and valley thermals to understanding flight outcomes.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the four primary forces that affect an object's motion through air.
• Explain how lift, thrust, drag, and weight interact to enable steady flight or descent.
• Provide real-world examples of flight forces in Alberta, such as kites, agricultural aircraft, and parachutes.+ Show more

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• Describe the three main states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
• Explain how particles are arranged and move in different states of matter.
• Compare properties such as shape, volume, density, and compressibility among solids, liquids, and gases.+ Show more

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• Explain why risk assessment is necessary before beginning a science activity
• Describe safe, ethical handling of tools, materials, and substances
• Apply ethical principles for living organisms, informed consent, and confidentiality in community and fieldwork

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• Explain how gravity depends on mass and distance, using examples like Earth-Moon interactions and planetary orbits.
• Describe how contact forces like friction resist motion and differ from gravitational forces.
• Analyze quantitative patterns showing stronger attraction with larger masses and weaker attraction with increased distance.

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• Understand the concept of population dynamics and how populations change over time.
• Identify factors that influence population growth and decline, including birth, death, immigration, and emigration.
• Differentiate between growth models such as exponential and logistic growth.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in different ecosystems.
• Explain how energy moves through trophic levels in a food web and why energy decreases at each step.
• Describe how removing or adding a species can affect other organisms through interconnected feeding relationships.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational attraction depends on mass and distance.
• Compare gravitational forces with contact forces like friction.
• Identify examples of gravitational interactions and contact forces in real-world scenarios.+ Show more

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• Explain how unequal solar heating and planetary rotation create global circulation patterns.
• Identify and describe major atmospheric cells, wind systems, and ocean currents that influence regional climates.
• Analyze how circulation patterns like Hadley, Ferrel, and polar cells affect climate zones and phenomena like El Niño.+ Show more

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• Understand what an organ is and how it is composed of different tissue types.
• Identify examples of organs and their functions within the human body.
• Explain how tissue interactions within organs enable vital processes like secretion, contraction, and absorption.+ Show more

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• Identify the three main mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Use evidence from everyday examples to determine which mechanism is most likely occurring.
• Explain how temperature and state changes can indicate the dominant heat-transfer pathway.

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• Identify different types of precipitation such as rain, snow, sleet, and hail.
• Explain how precipitation forms and reaches the Earth's surface.
• Describe the process of infiltration and how water moves into the ground.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanics of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Identify the factors that influence variation in daylight hours throughout the year.
• Explain how Earth's axial tilt and orbit around the Sun create seasonal changes in day length.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound and light waves transfer energy in technological devices.
• Identify the functions of speakers, microphones, and cameras in terms of wave conversions.
• Explain how wave properties like frequency and intensity influence device performance.+ Show more

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• Understand and define physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on physical property observations and measurements.
• Recognize common examples of physical properties and describe how they are used to identify substances.

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• Explain matter as composed of particles too small to see using particle models.
• Describe how particle motion, collisions, and spacing relate to states of matter and phase changes.
• Relate temperature and thermal energy to particle kinetic energy and pressure in gases.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and its interconnected feeding relationships.
• Identify how changes in one species can affect the entire ecosystem.
• Recognize the importance of biodiversity and connectivity in ecosystem stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how precipitation infiltrates and percolates to recharge groundwater stored in aquifers.
• Describe how groundwater can supply streams as baseflow and help maintain river flow during dry periods.
• Identify how permeability and landscape geometry affect the connection between groundwater and surface water.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy from the Sun and gravity drive Earth system processes such as heating, evaporation, and the movement of water and sediments.
• Describe how changes in energy affect water’s state and how this relates to evaporation and cloud formation.
• Connect energy-driven weathering and transport to changes in where sediments and soils accumulate.

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• Explain how precipitation returns water to Earth’s surface.
• Describe how infiltration affects soil moisture and possible groundwater recharge.
• Compare infiltration and surface runoff as pathways for water movement.+ Show more

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• Explain how water vapor changes into liquid droplets or ice crystals during condensation.
• Describe how cloud formation connects atmospheric conditions to rainfall.
• Connect clouds to energy balance by explaining how they affect sunlight.

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• Describe how wave interference, superposition, and resonance affect sound and light.
• Explain the processes of constructive and destructive interference in waves.
• Identify how standing waves and resonance influence energy concentration in systems.+ Show more

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• Define what an organ is and describe its functions.
• Identify the structure and function of the heart as a vital organ.
• Differentiate between tissues and organs in the human body.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of forests based on environmental conditions and species.
• Understand how factors like elevation, soil moisture, and fire influence forest distribution.
• Recognize characteristic species of major forest regions such as boreal, montane, subalpine, and aspen parkland.

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• Understand the principle of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify the factors influencing the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Interpret chromatograms to analyze mixture compositions.+ Show more

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• Understand core methods for effectively communicating scientific evidence.
• Identify the importance of linking claims with supporting data and reasoning.
• Explore different formats such as written summaries, oral presentations, and visual posters.+ Show more

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• Explain how free electrons in metals help electrical charge flow
• Describe how material composition and temperature affect conductivity
• Predict how cross-sectional area influences current and resistance in circuits+ Show more

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• Understand the different categories of matter: elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify and distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures based on observable characteristics.
• Learn common separation techniques such as filtration and distillation and their applications.

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• Understand the fundamental principles of propulsion methods used in aircraft and spacecraft.
• Compare propeller-driven and jet-driven thrust mechanisms and their applications.
• Analyze how thrust-to-weight ratio and propulsive efficiency affect aircraft performance.+ Show more

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• Analyze the differences in glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness among kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Understand why certain flying device designs favor endurance over maneuverability in regional atmospheric conditions.
• Compare quantitative and qualitative performance parameters of different flying devices in Alberta contexts such as prairie crosswinds and valley thermals.+ Show more

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• Understand how deforestation affects carbon storage and ecosystems
• Identify human activities that alter biogeochemical cycles
• Analyze the causal links between land-use change and environmental changes+ Show more

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• Analyze data from comparative tests to evaluate performance characteristics of different designs.
• Use graphs, averages, and error discussions to support decision-making in design optimization.
• Understand trade-offs involved in balancing competing goals such as strength versus weight, or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, rubrics, and prototypes.
• Evaluate solutions based on quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, and cost.
• Analyze trade-offs between different configurations and understand their influence on solution selection.+ Show more

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• Understand how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify measurable outcomes such as functions, success measures, and limits.
• Apply scientific principles to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.+ Show more

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• Understand how surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry affect parachute drag and descent.
• Explain the concepts of terminal velocity in relation to canopy design.
• Describe how modifications to parachutes influence descent profiles and impact in different atmospheric conditions.

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• Understand how shape and surface features influence flight performance.
• Identify the principles of lift, drag, and stability in flight.
• Apply aerodynamic concepts to practical devices like kites and gliders.+ Show more

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• Understand how fluid speed relates to pressure changes as explained by Bernoulli’s principle.
• Identify real-world examples of Bernoulli’s principle such as weather phenomena and aircraft lift.
• Explain the scientific contributions of Bernoulli’s principle to fluid dynamics and aerodynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand the four primary forces involved in flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce steady flight or descent.
• Identify examples of flight forces in real-world Alberta situations, such as kites, aircraft, and parachutes.+ Show more

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• Understand how incremental modifications affect aerodynamic performance.
• Identify criteria for evaluating design modifications in flight safety and efficiency.
• Describe measurement concepts used to observe flight path consistency and instrumentation.+ Show more

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• Explain how drag arises from friction and pressure differences during flight.
• Differentiate between parasitic and induced drag in aircraft and vehicles.
• Describe design features that reduce drag, such as streamlined shapes and smooth surfaces.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude affect air density.
• Explain the relationship between air density and buoyancy / lift.
• Describe how atmospheric conditions influence aerodynamic forces in different environments.+ Show more