Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Describe how electrical energy transfer relates to power dissipation in circuit components.
• Explain the concept of power as the rate of energy transfer and its connection to current and voltage.
• Identify everyday examples of electrical power usage such as lighting and heating devices.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers and consumers in ecosystems.
• Identify different types of consumers and their feeding habits.
• Explain how energy is transferred through trophic levels in food webs.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Explain the apparent motion of celestial objects due to Earth's rotation.
• Describe how Earth's rotation influences the sequence of sunrise, noon, and sunset.+ Show more

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• Distinguish mixtures from compounds using particle models.
• Explain how atomic arrangement affects properties and separability.
• Use appropriate vocabulary (mixture, compound, atom, bonded, uniform) when describing matter.

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• Understand the process and stages of ecological succession.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify pioneer species and their role in succession.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Identify how bones, muscles, and joints work together to support movement.
• Explain the roles of bones as levers and mineral reservoirs.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency as the ratio of useful output to total input.
• Identify common causes of energy losses in machines and systems.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between performance and energy waste in different technologies.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of systematic sky observations in recognizing celestial patterns.
• Identify key celestial events like sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Record and analyze data related to Earth's movements and Moon's phases.+ Show more

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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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• Understand how different species interact to support ecosystem functions.
• Identify examples of keystone and indicator species in Alberta ecosystems.
• Explain the importance of species diversity in ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand how various organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in temperature regulation and blood sugar control.
• Describe the roles of the nervous, endocrine, and circulatory systems in system integration.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt causes seasonal changes in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Explain how seasonal variations influence regional climates and biological rhythms.
• Connect Earth's tilt and orbital geometry to observable seasonal phenomena in regions like Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the four main aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Explain how these forces interact to produce different flight motions such as climb, cruise, and descent.
• Identify examples of lift and thrust in real-world flight contexts, including propeller airplanes and gliders.+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence varies across different ecosystems
• Identify factors that influence biodiversity and species richness
• Analyze data displays related to biodiversity patterns+ 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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• Understand the impact of population trends and resource use on Earth's systems.
• Identify different sustainable practices and evaluate their benefits and trade-offs.
• Analyze methods to measure progress toward sustainability goals.+ Show more

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature affect an airfoil's pressure distribution and lift.
• Compare Bernoulli and Newtonian explanations for lift and identify their limitations.
• Explain the significance of angle of attack, critical angles for stall, and how airfoil geometry influences lift coefficient at various speeds.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun relationships to predict celestial phenomena.
• Describe how simplified physical and diagrammatic models illustrate axial tilt, orbit, and motion.
• Explain how regional models estimate daylight duration and solar angles at specific latitudes.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of physiological adaptations and their role in survival.
• Identify different internal processes that help organisms respond to environmental challenges.
• Describe specific adaptations such as heat exchange, water conservation, and metabolic rate adjustments.+ Show more

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• Understand that light behaves as waves and particles, characterized by wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the differences between visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light and their properties.
• Explain how the wavelength of light relates to its energy and ability to induce chemical changes.+ 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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• Understand the different types of physical and chemical properties used to identify substances.
• Learn how to describe properties such as density, solubility, magnetism, electrical conductivity, hardness, and luster.
• Relate observed properties to real-world examples like iron, salt, oil, and copper.+ Show more

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• Understand conventions for organizing data in tables and graphs.
• Identify proper labeling, scaling, and effective graphical summaries.
• Apply data representation to real-world examples to interpret trends.+ Show more

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• Understand foundational safety principles including risk assessment and hazard prevention.
• Identify proper handling and disposal procedures for materials and tools.
• Recognize ethical considerations such as humane treatment, confidentiality, and environmental stewardship.+ Show more

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• Understand the different categories of matter: elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify examples and distinguishing features of each category.
• Learn common separation techniques and how they relate to matter classification.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and differentiate between qualitative and quantitative data collection methods.
• Identify common instruments used in scientific observations, such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.
• Describe sampling strategies like frequency and repeatability to ensure accurate data recording.+ 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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• Understand how cells develop specialized structures and functions.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their roles in the body.
• Explain the process of cell differentiation and gene expression.+ Show more

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• Understand how scientific evidence influences policy-making processes.
• Identify factors such as risk assessment, stakeholder values, and cost-benefit analysis in decision-making.
• Interpret data and weigh uncertainties when evaluating societal options.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities alter ecosystems and affect biodiversity.
• Identify specific impacts of pollution, resource extraction, and land clearing.
• Explain the consequences of habitat loss and environmental pollution on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and its components.
• Identify key species interactions within an ecosystem food web.
• Analyze how changes in one species can affect others in a web.+ Show more

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• Explain how particle models represent matter using atoms and molecules
• Use particle models to predict how substances change when reactions occur
• Connect particle arrangements to observable properties and evidence of chemical change

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• Explain the gravitational relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe how relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence lunar phases.
• Understand the geometric conditions causing solar and lunar eclipses.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy transfer between trophic levels is limited by inefficient transfer and energy loss as heat.
• Describe why fewer top predators can be supported in food webs compared with primary consumers.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how removing a key food source can affect multiple trophic levels.

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• Explain how energy moves through a food chain from producers to higher-level consumers
• Identify trophic levels (producer, primary consumer, secondary consumer) in a given food chain
• Describe how changes in one population can affect other populations in a food chain

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• Define behavioral adaptations and explain how they help organisms survive.
• Identify examples of behavioral strategies such as migration, hibernation, daily timing, nest building, and burrowing.
• Explain how behavioral adaptations work with structural and physiological traits to respond to environmental changes.

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• Explain how a scientific model leads to a testable prediction.
• Distinguish between evidence that supports a prediction and evidence that suggests a model needs refinement.
• Describe how uncertainty and evaluation criteria affect how scientists interpret results.

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• Explain how the shape and volume of solids, liquids, and gases differ due to particle behavior.
• Use models of particle motion to describe changes in state and connect them to energy changes.
• Classify everyday materials as solids, liquids, or gases based on observed properties.

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• Define ecosystems as interacting systems of populations, communities, and physical factors.
• Identify biotic and abiotic components and their roles in habitats.
• Describe examples such as ponds, prairies, and forests to illustrate resource distribution and community interdependence.+ Show more

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• Define and identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Describe trophic levels and energy transfer among organisms.
• Illustrate simple pond and grassland food sequences to explain ecological relationships.+ Show more

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• Explain how competition occurs when organisms need limited resources
• Describe how traits, timing of feeding, and tolerance affect access to resources
• Predict how competition can change population sizes and community composition over time

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• Explain how the cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus contribute to cell survival
• Describe how organelles help cells carry out specialized functions
• Use evidence from a text to answer questions about shared and distinct cell structures

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• Describe how the heart’s rhythmic pumping creates pressure that moves blood through the body
• Compare the roles and structures of arteries, veins, and capillaries
• Explain how capillaries support exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes between blood and body cells

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• Explain how matter cycles through living and non-living parts of an ecosystem
• Describe carbon and water movement among reservoirs using the cycles of matter model
• Interpret processes (photosynthesis, respiration, feeding, decomposition) as flows in a matter cycle

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• Understand the concept of parallel circuits and their branching pathways.
• Explain how potential difference is equal across all branches in a parallel circuit.
• Describe how overall current is the sum of branch currents.+ Show more

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• Explain how the respiratory system exchanges gases through diffusion using concentration differences.
• Describe how the digestive system breaks food into smaller molecules that can enter circulation.
• Connect how oxygen intake and nutrient absorption work together to support energy release in cells.

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• Define and describe symbiotic relationships including mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify concrete examples of each type of symbiosis in real ecosystems.
• Analyze how symbiotic relationships influence organism fitness, resource distribution, and community structure.+ Show more

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• Explain how predator and prey populations affect each other in ecosystems
• Identify how prey adaptations can reduce predation and change population trends
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to describe feedback loops in food webs