Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how models can represent complex systems and help scientists make predictions.
• Identify assumptions, define model boundaries, and interpret what a model does and does not include.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to refine models and reduce misunderstandings.+ Show more

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• Describe the orbit of the Moon around Earth and how it causes phases.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon during lunar cycles.
• Identify observable patterns in the lunar phases from different locations.

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

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• Understand the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments.
• Identify operational definitions and potential confounding influences in experimental design.
• Describe how plant growth experiments under varied light intensities illustrate variable control.+ Show more

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• Describe the sequence and geometry of lunar phases based on relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Identify different lunar phases: new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.
• Explain how the illumination geometry causes changing visible fractions of the Moon.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat restoration, protected-area design, and invasive species removal support biodiversity.
• Describe how assisted migration and community-based monitoring can be used responsibly with trade-offs.
• Use criteria such as species at risk and ecosystem services to prioritize conservation actions.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and structure of data tables in recording observations
• Identify proper column headings, units, and metadata for clarity
• Create and interpret data tables with consistent time stamps and supporting information

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• Explain how flowers, cones, and seeds support plant reproduction in different gymnosperm and angiosperm life cycles.
• Describe how vegetative propagation helps plants regenerate and form clonal colonies.
• Compare seed dispersal mechanisms (wind, animals, gravity) and predict their effects on where plants grow.+ Show more

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• Identify major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand environmental factors shaping forest distribution and boundaries.
• Recognize the ecological and habitat diversity in forest ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the three modes of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer process in real-world situations.
• Distinguish between conduction, convection, and radiation based on process descriptions.+ Show more

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• Explain what cellular respiration is and why cells need it
• Describe the role of oxygen and the release of energy during cellular respiration
• Identify how matter changes during respiration and how wastes are produced

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• Understand the importance of systematic sky observations in recognizing patterns of celestial motion.
• Identify key sky phenomena such as sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Record and analyze observational data to recognize repeating cycles linked to Earth's movements.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of static and dynamic stability in aircraft.
• Identify how aircraft geometry influences different stability types.
• Describe the effects of center of gravity position, dihedral angle, fin, and tailplane design on stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of operational definitions in scientific measurements.
• Learn methods for converting qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Identify specific measurement protocols for water clarity, turbidity, and snowpack depth.+ Show more

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• Identify the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments.
• Understand the importance of operational definitions and avoiding confounding variables.
• Learn how to use plant growth under different light intensities to illustrate variable control.+ Show more

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• Explain the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon that produce lunar phases.
• Identify and sequence the different lunar phases based on illumination geometry.
• Differentiate between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances.+ Show more

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• Understand the types of feedback mechanisms that regulate internal stability.
• Identify examples of negative and positive feedback in physiological systems.
• Explain how sensory inputs, set points, and effectors coordinate responses.+ Show more

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• Distinguish structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations and identify examples.
• Explain how inherited traits can increase survival and reproductive success in a specific niche.
• Differentiate inherited traits from acquired characteristics and describe how natural selection acts over generations.+ Show more

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• Understand different conventions for organizing and presenting data in tables, graphs, and plots.
• Identify proper axis labeling, scale selection, and interpretation of graphical data.
• Apply data representation techniques to analyze trends, relationships, and outliers.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and orbital motion cause different seasons.
• Describe why the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons.
• Connect changes in solar elevation and day length to seasonal temperature differences.+ Show more

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• Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact as connected Earth systems.
• Describe how energy from the Sun drives cycles that move water, gases, and heat.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one Earth system affect other systems over time.

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• Understand the hierarchical levels used in biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable characteristics that differentiate various species within local habitats.
• Learn how to construct and use dichotomous keys for identifying organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of unit consistency and significant figures in measurements.
• Learn how instrument resolution affects measurement accuracy.
• Identify methods to reduce random and systematic errors in experimental data.+ Show more

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• Analyze fossil occurrences and stratigraphic sequences to understand Earth's history.
• Identify morphological transitions and their significance in fossil records.
• Understand methods of dating fossils and interpreting their environmental context.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes.
• Learn proper calibration, operation, and selection of digital measurement tools for accurate data collection.
• Recognize key factors such as sampling rates, resolution, and units that influence measurement accuracy.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and components of combined series-parallel circuits.
• Learn methods to analyze current and voltage distribution in mixed circuits.
• Identify how circuit elements affect overall behavior when modified or removed.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of systematic observation and data collection.
• Distinguish between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements in observations.
• Identify common instruments used for scientific observations.+ Show more

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• Explain how resistive power dissipation depends on current, voltage, and resistance in real circuits.
• Describe how internal resistance reduces terminal voltage and changes load performance.
• Analyze how multiple loads and component limits affect heating and safe circuit operation.

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• Understand the geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over different time scales.
• Identify evidence such as rock layers, fossils, and landforms that indicate landscape change.
• Differentiate between rapid events like volcanic eruptions and slow processes like weathering.+ Show more

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• Describe different types of symbiotic relationships such as mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify concrete examples of each type of symbiosis in real-world ecosystems.
• Explain how symbiotic interactions influence organism fitness, resource distribution, and community structure.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic structure and function of the respiratory system.
• Identify how surface area adaptations increase respiratory efficiency.
• Explain the process of gas exchange via diffusion in the lungs and gills.+ Show more

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• Describe atmospheric processes that produce local and regional weather patterns.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure measurements to analyze weather phenomena.
• Explain how convection and latent heat transfer contribute to short-term weather variability.+ Show more

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• Explain how different propulsion methods generate thrust in aircraft.
• Describe the factors influencing thrust-to-weight ratio during flight.
• Compare propeller-driven and jet-driven propulsion systems in terms of efficiency and design considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of root systems in tree health and water absorption.
• Identify different root adaptations and their effects on tree distribution and resilience.
• Explain mycorrhizal associations and how they enhance water and nutrient uptake.+ Show more

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• Understand principles of relative and absolute dating methods used in geology.
• Identify geologic time scale divisions and fossil succession as evidence of Earth's history.
• Explain stratigraphic relationships, unconformities, and radiometric techniques for rock dating.+ Show more

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• Identify different stewardship strategies used in biodiversity conservation.
• Understand the criteria for prioritizing conservation actions.
• Evaluate trade-offs among various conservation approaches.+ Show more

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• Compare different conservation strategies and habitat restoration methods for maintaining biodiversity.
• Analyze ecological trade-offs, feasibility, and effectiveness of various biodiversity support solutions.
• Explore case studies such as coral reef restoration and riparian buffer implementation to understand outcomes for ecosystems.

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• Describe the components and structure of food webs in terrestrial and aquatic environments.
• Explain the role of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy transfer and matter cycling.
• Interpret energy pyramids and understand trophic transfer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem component changes to population fluctuations.
• Analyze case studies such as predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Interpret empirical data sets and longitudinal observations to understand population responses and patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how resource availability affects individual organisms and populations.
• Interpret data patterns related to resource gradients and organism abundance.
• Identify limiting resources in different ecosystems such as marsh, desert, and forest.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe major structures of a tree, including roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark.
• Explain the roles of tree structures in support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Understand how structural features relate to tree survival in provincial habitats.

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• Understand the concept of electric current and how charges move through a conductor.
• Distinguish between conventional current direction and electron flow.
• Explain potential difference and its role as a driving force in circuits.+ Show more

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• Describe the arrangement of particles in crystalline and amorphous solids.
• Explain how particle arrangement affects the properties of solids such as melting point and brittleness.
• Compare microscopic structures to observable characteristics like cleavage and melting points.+ Show more

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• Understand how electrical energy is transferred in circuits.
• Define power as the rate of energy transfer.
• Connect power to current and voltage relationships.+ Show more

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• Compare how kites, gliders, and round canopies behave using lift, drag, and control ideas
• Explain how glide ratio and lift-to-drag performance relate to endurance and distance
• Use Alberta contexts (prairie crosswinds and valley thermals) to predict likely flight outcomes

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• Compare different conservation strategies and their ecological trade-offs.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of habitat restoration and invasive species management.
• Analyze case studies to understand outcomes for species persistence and ecosystem services.+ Show more

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• Understand that light behaves as both waves and particles, characterized by wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the range of visible light within the electromagnetic spectrum and recognize wavelengths beyond visible light.
• Explain how shorter wavelengths carry more energy and can cause chemical changes, while longer wavelengths transfer thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Define what a habitat and a niche are in an ecosystem.
• Explain how overlapping niches can lead to competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting species coexistence.+ Show more