Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify and pose testable scientific questions based on observations.
• Define variables operationally, including independent and dependent variables.
• Establish fair tests through controlled comparisons and documentation.+ Show more

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• Define and identify mixtures and solutions.
• Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Understand physical methods of separating mixture components such as filtration and evaporation.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe physical and chemical properties used to distinguish substances.
• Compare substances based on properties such as density, solubility, and magnetism.
• Understand how observed properties support classification and material choices.+ Show more

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• Identify major plant structures and their functions in resource acquisition, transport, support, and reproduction.
• Connect plant and animal structures to organism survival and homeostasis.
• Distinguish between anatomical components such as roots, stems, leaves, and organ systems like digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems.

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• Understand the concept of electrical conductors and their physical properties
• Identify factors that influence electrical conductivity in materials
• Compare common conducting materials like copper and graphite+ Show more

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• Understand the physical and chemical properties used to identify minerals and rocks.
• Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic based on texture and formation environments.
• Connect mineral resources to rock cycle pathways and interpret hand-sample characteristics.+ Show more

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• Explain how scientific investigations and technological development influence each other.
• Describe how instruments and data-collection tools extend observation and improve measurement.
• Use examples to show how better technology can change the scope of scientific questions.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of risk assessment and safety protocols in scientific practices.
• Identify ethical considerations such as humane treatment, informed consent, and environmental stewardship.
• Apply proper procedures for handling tools, materials, and disposing of substances responsibly.+ Show more

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• Identify the main organ systems and their principal functions.
• Understand how organ systems interact to sustain life.
• Describe how interactions among systems help maintain internal balance.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of designing fair and controlled experiments.
• Identify variables, controls, and measurement procedures in environmental testing.
• Learn how to justify experimental choices in local ecological contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical levels of biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable characteristics used to classify and differentiate local species.
• Learn how to construct dichotomous keys for grouping organisms based on morphological traits.+ Show more

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• Understand various strategies used to maintain biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Compare conservation, habitat restoration, and invasive species management techniques.
• Evaluate ecological trade-offs, feasibility, and effectiveness of different biodiversity solutions.+ Show more

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• Explain how filtration and sieving separate mixtures using particle size and a barrier or screen
• Identify the correct method for separating different mixtures (sand-water, flour-grain sorting)
• Describe how the design of a filter or sieve affects what passes through and what gets trapped

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation and the direction of sunlight create day and night
• Describe how Earth’s axial tilt and orbit cause seasonal changes in day length
• Connect patterns of daylight in Alberta to Earth’s orientation and yearly position

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• Describe the Sun's path across the sky during the day.
• Explain how Earth's rotation causes the Sun to appear to rise and set.
• Recognize the concept of the celestial sphere and horizon in observing the Sun.

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• Explain how propeller-driven engines generate thrust through accelerated air flow.
• Describe the working principle of reaction engines that produce exhaust momentum.
• Analyze how thrust-to-weight ratio influences aircraft climb and acceleration.+ Show more

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• Understand how to specify criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Learn to clarify required functions, success measures, and limits such as materials, cost, and safety.
• Relate cause and effect using simple models and scientific principles.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound and light waves are used in technological devices.
• Identify the energy conversions that occur in speakers, microphones, and cameras.
• Explain the role of wave properties like frequency and intensity in device performance.+ Show more

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• Explain the law of conservation of mass for closed systems
• Identify reasons mass can appear to change in open systems
• Use the idea of system boundaries to interpret physical and chemical changes

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• Connect natural resources to the synthetic materials derived from them.
• Compare properties of different substances used for specific purposes, such as plastic, glass, and fiber.
• Understand the processes involved in resource extraction and material synthesis.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of species richness, abundance, and evenness in ecosystems.
• Learn sampling techniques such as transects and quadrats to measure biodiversity.
• Interpret spatial biodiversity patterns and relate them to habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and procedures of dichotomous and multi-access keys in biological classification.
• Learn how to identify contrasting traits and construct binary decision branches.
• Test the accuracy of keys using local taxa such as mosses, beetles, and flowering plants.+ Show more

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• Explain how trophic interactions (predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism) affect populations in an ecosystem
• Use evidence from scenarios to identify the type of trophic interaction and predict its likely impact
• Describe how energy and matter flow through ecological networks using food-chain and food-web ideas

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• Select an appropriate graph type (line, bar, or scatter plot) for a given set of data and purpose.
• Label axes correctly and choose scales that show patterns without misleading impressions.
• Use annotations to clarify important features in a dataset or graph.

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• Understand how shadows are formed by the Sun's position.
• Identify how shadow length and direction change throughout the day and year.
• Explain how shadow patterns provide evidence of Earth's rotation and tilt.

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• Explain the basic principles of distillation and how it separates components of a mixture.
• Differentiate between simple distillation and fractional distillation in terms of process and applications.
• Describe the role of vapor pressure and phase changes in the distillation process.+ Show more

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• Describe how photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy in plants.
• Explain how organisms break down organic molecules to release usable energy during respiration.
• Identify the roles of chloroplasts and mitochondria in energy transformation.+ Show more

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• Describe the stages of the hydrologic cycle including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Identify how surface and groundwater interact within watersheds and aquifers.
• Understand the processes affecting water availability and quality at regional scales.+ Show more

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• Explain how photosynthesis and respiration are energy-transforming processes in cells.
• Describe the role of chloroplasts and mitochondria in energy transfer within organisms.
• Identify how mass is conserved during chemical reactions related to energy pathways.+ Show more

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• Understand how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations.
• Use proportional reasoning, charts, and graphs to analyze population data.
• Interpret models and empirical data to predict population-level changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how anatomical and molecular traits support evolutionary relationships.
• Identify homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences.
• Interpret phylogenetic trees and morphological gradients as evidence of common ancestry.+ Show more

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• Explain how observable properties (color, hardness, texture) help describe matter.
• Classify substances as solids, liquids, or gases using physical properties and form.
• Use evidence from comparisons to predict how materials may behave.

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• Understand the key electrical quantities: current, voltage, and power.
• Learn how to interpret electrical measurement data in circuits.
• Analyze the relationship between energy transfer, power, and time.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass and how it applies in physical and chemical processes.
• Differentiate between closed and open systems regarding mass conservation.
• Recognize real-world examples where mass appears to change due to boundary conditions.

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• Understand the structure of the atmosphere and how it affects weather and climate.
• Identify the roles of air masses, pressure systems, and fronts in weather phenomena.
• Explain how heat transfer mechanisms and the greenhouse effect influence regional climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of population growth, including exponential and logistic models.
• Identify factors influencing population size, such as density-dependent and density-independent factors.
• Explain the concepts of carrying capacity, predator-prey relationships, and demographic parameters affecting populations.

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• Explain how particle models distinguish physical changes from chemical reactions.
• Use particle ideas to describe how atoms and arrangements change during matter changes.
• Connect evidence of new substances to conservation of atoms.

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• Explain that compounds form when atoms of different elements combine in fixed, definite proportions.
• Use particle models to describe how atoms connect in a compound.
• Relate atomic composition to observable properties such as density and chemical behavior.

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• Describe what physical changes do to matter and how they differ from chemical changes
• Identify examples of physical changes such as melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving
• Explain how physical changes can be reversible and how the atoms stay the same

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• Use particle models to count atoms of each element on both sides of a chemical reaction
• Explain how conservation of matter is supported by matching atom counts in reactants and products
• Use evidence from particle-level reasoning to justify claims about new substances

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• Use astronomical units (AU) to compare Earth’s distance to the Sun with other planets’ distances.
• Compare planetary size and orbital periods using appropriate scales and orders of magnitude.
• Interpret proportional models and data tables/charts to explain solar system relationships.

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• Describe contact and noncontact forces with examples.
• Explain the concepts of balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Understand the role of gravity, friction, and normal force in everyday activities.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement instruments used in science experiments.
• Understand how to calibrate and record measurements accurately.
• Compare measurement results across different sampling sites and times.+ Show more

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• Identify the major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand how environmental factors influence forest distribution.
• Recognize the environmental conditions that shape different forest ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between series and parallel electrical circuits.
• Identify how voltage and current distribute in series and parallel arrangements.
• Explain the effects of circuit configuration on device brightness and circuit reliability.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical categories used in classifying living organisms.
• Learn how to use observable characteristics to group species.
• Introduce the concept of dichotomous keys for identification.+ Show more

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• Understand how data from different tests can inform design improvements.
• Analyze trade-offs and performance characteristics in prototypes.
• Use graphs, averages, and error discussions to evaluate design options.+ Show more

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• Explain how receptors help cells detect chemical and electrical signals
• Describe how signal transduction cascades produce specific cell responses
• Compare rapid nervous transmission with longer-term endocrine hormone effects+ Show more