Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Compare biodiversity variations in island, latitudinal, and habitat contexts.
• Interpret ecological and historical factors influencing biodiversity distribution.+ Show more

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• Explain how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations due to environmental and demographic factors.
• Use proportional reasoning, graphs, and numerical data to analyze population changes.
• Compare different population scenarios such as stabilizing tendencies and bottlenecks using models and data.

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• Explain the relationship between electrical energy transfer and power dissipation in circuit elements.
• Describe how power relates to current and voltage in electrical devices.
• Identify everyday examples of power usage and discuss efficiency considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electric current as the 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 mechanisms of thermal energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify real-world examples of heat transfer processes.
• Explain how energy transfer affects temperature changes and material properties like thermal conductivity.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric relationship between Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar phases.
• Identify and describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using the model.
• Apply the lunar phases model to observe and predict the Moon's appearance and illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand how the geometric model explains the lunar phases by mapping Sun, Earth, and Moon positions.
• Identify the sequence and timing of lunar phases such as crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.
• Apply the lunar phases model to interpret observation dates and predict changes in moon illumination.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Analyze pre- and post-reaction data to determine if a new substance has formed.
• Describe examples of chemical reactions, such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins of synthetic materials from natural resources
• Compare properties of different substances used for specific purposes
• Learn about the processing steps of synthetic materials+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is conserved during physical and chemical changes.
• Trace atoms and mass through different reactions to see that total mass stays the same.
• Use particle diagrams and models to explain how mass and atoms are conserved.

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• Describe matter as made up of tiny particles
• Explain how particle motion relates to temperature and states of matter
• Use particle models to understand phase changes like melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and function of dichotomous and multi-access keys in biological identification.
• Learn procedures for constructing binary decision trees for accurate classification.
• Identify limitations of morphological keys, including cryptic species, developmental stages, and sexual dimorphism.+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and describe how charge separation can occur between materials.
• Compare static electricity on insulators with electric current in conductors.
• Explain attraction and sparks as evidence of charge imbalance and electric potential.+ 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 the standards and best practices for communicating scientific findings.
• Formulate clear claims supported by empirical evidence and logical reasoning.
• Utilize visual summaries and proper citations to enhance scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify native, invasive, and pest species and their roles in ecosystems.

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• Understand the concept of species classification and its importance in ecosystems.
• Identify the differences between native, invasive, and pest species in Alberta landscapes.
• Recognize examples of functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.+ Show more

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• Identify criteria and constraints for a design problem, including success measures, materials, cost, and safety.
• Use scientific principles to relate cause and effect when defining problem parameters.
• Develop clear and measurable outcomes for solutions such as water filters or portable shelters.+ Show more

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• Understand the different functional groups of organisms in ecosystems.
• Distinguish native species from invasive or pest species relevant to Alberta.
• Recognize examples of species classification and their ecological roles.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells convert energy and exchange materials to support life processes.
• Describe photosynthesis and cellular respiration as linked pathways for energy transfer and gas exchange.
• Use the ideas of diffusion and transport to predict how materials move across cell membranes.

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• Understand the key elements that make up an ecosystem.
• Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in habitats.
• Explain how interactions between living and nonliving factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, rubrics, and prototypes.
• Assess solutions based on efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Use evidence and simple models to justify rankings and refine solutions.+ Show more

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• Analyze data from comparative tests to identify performance characteristics and trade-offs.
• Support optimizing performance among design alternatives using graphs, averages, and error discussion.
• Understand strategies to balance competing goals such as strength versus weight or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and their role in ecosystems
• Identify abiotic and biotic factors that can limit population growth
• Analyze examples of limiting factors affecting species in different habitats+ Show more

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• Describe how photovoltaic cells, wind turbines, and hydro systems convert environmental sources into electrical energy.
• Explain the energy losses involved in each stage of renewable energy systems.
• Analyze how storage and conversion choices impact net usable energy in renewable systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how atoms combine to form simple molecules like water (H2O) and sodium chloride (NaCl).
• Recognize models and representations used to illustrate atomic structures and molecules.
• Identify the relative types and counts of atoms in common molecules.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and how they affect populations.
• Identify environmental and biological factors that restrict population growth.
• Explain how fluctuations in limiting factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.
• Identify various types of decomposers and their functions.
• Explain how environmental factors influence decomposition efficiency.+ Show more

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• Identify the key biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
• Explain how living organisms interact with nonliving environmental factors.
• Describe how interactions between components influence habitats and population sizes.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between heat and temperature
• Identify how energy transfers due to temperature differences
• Recognize systems that involve heat and temperature in real-world contexts

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• Understand the differences between filtration and sieving as methods of separating mixtures.
• Identify examples of mixtures suitable for filtration and sieving.
• Explain how particle size and phase difference influence the separation process.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of disturbance regimes and their characteristics in forest ecosystems.
• Identify how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence forest succession and habitat diversity.
• Describe specific disturbance events such as fires and insect outbreaks in Alberta boreal forests.+ Show more

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• Understand the interactions among trees, plants, fungi, and animals in ecosystems.
• Identify key species such as keystone and indicator species in Alberta.
• Explain how species diversity contributes to ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Identify different major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand how environmental factors influence forest distribution and boundaries.
• Recognize examples of forest types found in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of integrated management in forest ecosystems.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management.
• Recognize the importance of ecological, economic, and social objectives.+ Show more

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• Identify various human activities that affect forest ecosystems.
• Understand the consequences of habitat fragmentation and pollution.
• Recognize examples of human impacts in Alberta and their ecological effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how water, minerals, and sugars are transported within a plant stem via xylem and phloem.
• Explain how stem characteristics contribute to protection and resource allocation in trees.
• Connect stem transport mechanisms to how trees respond to environmental factors like climate, pests, and fire.

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• Understand the different reproductive structures such as flowers, cones, and seeds.
• Identify examples of reproductive strategies like seed dispersal and vegetative propagation.
• Explain how reproductive diversity affects population dynamics and ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand principles of team-based organization and communication in scientific collaboration.
• Identify key components such as versioning, attribution, and peer review in scientific teamwork.
• Evaluate the importance of diverse disciplinary perspectives and standard protocols in collaboration.+ Show more

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• Explain how pollutants enter ecosystems and their impacts on organisms.
• Identify the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification in food chains.
• Describe how nutrient over-enrichment causes hypoxia and dead zones.+ Show more

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• Understand measurement conventions including units, significant figures, and uncertainty notation.
• Recognize the importance of instrument resolution and calibration in obtaining accurate measurements.
• Apply methods such as repeated measures and averaging to reduce random errors.+ Show more

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• Understand the conventions of quantitative measurement, including units and significant figures.
• Explain the role of instrument resolution and measurement uncertainty.
• Describe methods to reduce errors through repeated measurements and calibration.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic and environmental factors influence phenotypic variation.
• Identify examples of phenotypic variation caused by genetic and environmental interactions.
• Explain the links between DNA, gene expression, and organism traits.+ Show more

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• Identify observable characteristics that distinguish single-celled from multicellular organisms.
• Understand the relationship between cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms.
• Recognize empirical features such as membrane-bound compartments, cell size ranges, and specialization in different organism types.+ Show more

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• Explain how instrument resolution affects what digits we record in scientific measurements
• Use consistent units and correct significant figures when reporting measurements
• Describe how calibration reduces systematic error and how repeated trials and averaging reduce random error+ Show more

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• Understand what an organ is and its composition of tissue types
• Recognize examples of organs and their functions
• Describe how tissue interactions within organs support organism survival and system regulation+ Show more

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• Identify contact and non-contact forces such as gravity, friction, and normal force.
• Understand the concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces and their effects on motion.
• Explain qualitative relationships between force magnitude, direction, and resulting motion.+ Show more

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• Identify and classify different types of rocks based on textural and compositional criteria.
• Understand physical and chemical properties used in mineral identification.
• Describe the processes involved in the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.+ Show more