Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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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

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• Understand what habitat fragmentation is and how it affects ecosystems.
• Identify the causes and consequences of habitat fragmentation in forests and wetlands.
• Learn about metrics used to assess habitat patches and corridors.

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• Understand the major types of observational instruments used in astronomy and space science.
• Explain how different wavelengths and platforms provide unique information about celestial bodies.
• Identify advantages of space-based observatories over ground-based telescopes.+ Show more

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• Describe how water, minerals, and sugars are transported within plant stems using xylem and phloem.
• Explain how bark characteristics protect trees from herbivory and fire.
• Analyze the response of sap flow patterns to environmental conditions such as freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun that create lunar phases and eclipses.
• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Interpret observational records to predict lunar and eclipse patterns based on Earth-Moon-Sun configurations.

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• Understand atmospheric processes that influence local and regional weather.
• Learn how to interpret weather data from surface maps, pressure systems, and radar observations.
• Identify features such as fronts, precipitation, wind shifts, and severe weather events.+ Show more

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• Understand how the Sun's apparent path varies with season and latitude.
• Describe how solar elevation at noon influences day length and solar intensity.
• Compare the Sun's apparent motion in different geographic locations, such as Calgary and northern communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify types of mixtures as homogeneous or heterogeneous.
• Learn methods of separating mixture components using physical properties.+ Show more

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• Identify common minerals and rocks based on physical and chemical properties.
• Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic categories using textural and compositional criteria.
• Describe the formation environments of different rock types and their features.+ Show more

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• Describe major plant structures and their functions in resource acquisition, transport, support, and reproduction.
• Identify basic animal organ systems such as digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems and explain their roles in organism survival.
• Connect plant and animal structures to their contributions to homeostasis and adaptation in various environments.

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• Describe how cells use chemical and electrical signals to communicate and coordinate functions.
• Explain the processes of neurotransmission, hormonal signaling, and signal transduction cascades.
• Differentiate between rapid nervous impulses and longer-term endocrine responses.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific experiments.
• Identify variables from operational definitions and experimental setup descriptions.
• Recognize potential confounding influences and ways to control them in experimental design.+ Show more

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• Understand the key principles for designing valid controlled tests.
• Learn how to articulate hypotheses in measurable terms.
• Identify appropriate control groups and sample size considerations.+ Show more

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• Analyze how scientific findings influence societal change through public health, environmental regulation, and resource management.
• Evaluate evidence-based outcomes and trade-offs between economic and environmental priorities.
• Identify indicators used to assess the effectiveness of societal measures related to science.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand the causes and origins of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze patterns and effects of different natural hazards on communities and infrastructure.
• Interpret scientific data and hazard maps to evaluate hazard impacts and spatial distribution.+ Show more

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• Explain the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in measuring electrical quantities.
• Use the units of ampere (A) and volt (V) to interpret instrument readings.
• Predict how ideal instruments behave when connected in series or parallel in simple circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of diffusion and how it occurs at the particle level.
• Identify factors that influence the rate of diffusion in gases and liquids.
• Connect microscopic particle movements to observable phenomena like scent spreading and dye dispersal.+ Show more

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• Describe Earth's rotation and how it produces day and night.
• Explain how Earth's orbit and axial tilt cause seasons and climate variations.
• Identify key moments such as solstices and equinoxes as observational markers of seasons.+ Show more

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• Explain how dichotomous and multi-access keys use contrasting traits to identify organisms
• Construct simple decision branches by writing clear, observable, mutually exclusive choices
• Evaluate and improve key accuracy by testing with local taxa and revising unclear steps

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• Explain how the angle of incoming solar energy affects Earth’s temperature patterns.
• Describe how unequal heating drives air movement and influences ocean circulation.
• Connect energy transfers in the atmosphere and oceans to daily weather and seasonal climate changes.

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• Explain how angle of attack influences lift and drag on a wing.
• Describe the relationship between increasing angle of attack and stall conditions.
• Use examples (kites and small gliders) to predict how changing angle affects motion.

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency and how it is measured.
• Identify common sources of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Explain the importance of assessing energy efficiency for system improvements.+ Show more

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• Understand how pollutants enter and affect ecosystems
• Identify the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification
• Explain the impact of nutrient over-enrichment on aquatic environments+ Show more

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

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• Understand the structure and behavior of mixed series-parallel electrical circuits.
• Learn how to decompose complex circuits into simpler series and parallel subcircuits.
• Identify how current and voltage are distributed in combined configurations.+ Show more

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• Explain the roles of producers and consumers in an ecosystem.
• Identify different types of consumers and their feeding relationships.
• Describe how energy transfer between trophic levels is limited and affects ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types (boreal mixedwood, montane, subalpine, and aspen parkland) using tree species and environmental conditions.
• Explain how abiotic factors like elevation, soil moisture, and fire history influence where forest types grow.
• Use Alberta examples to describe how forest boundaries form and why habitat diversity changes.

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• Explain how human activities can disrupt the cycling and distribution of water on Earth.
• Describe how dams, withdrawals, pollutants, and land-cover change affect water quality, flow patterns, sediment, and habitats.
• Connect changes in the hydrosphere to effects on other Earth systems (geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere).

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• Explain how robotic spacecraft mission types (flyby, orbiter, lander, sample-return) differ in purpose and measurements
• Describe how distance, communication delay, and harsh planetary environments affect mission design
• Identify how propulsion, gravity assists, and onboard instrumentation help missions return useful data

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• Understand the concept of surface pressure distribution around wing sections
• Identify features such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure coefficient patterns
• Explain how camber and angle of attack influence pressure minima+ Show more

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• Define and explain the concept of keystone species and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify regional case studies illustrating keystone species such as beavers, top predators, and pollinators.
• Analyze the metrics and indicators used to assess keystone status and their trophic control.+ Show more

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• Describe how lift, thrust, drag, and weight each affect an object’s motion through air.
• Explain how balancing forces can lead to steady flight or controlled descent.
• Use examples to connect real-world situations (kites, aircraft, parachutes) to force interactions.

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• Understand the principles of diagnosing faults in electrical circuits using inferential methods.
• Identify symptoms such as unequal brightness, broken continuity, and anomalous readings to locate circuit faults.
• Apply conceptual strategies to analyze and isolate causes of circuit errors based on circuit topology and expected measurement patterns.

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• Describe the relative sizes, masses, and mean distances of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how gravitational interactions shape orbital motion and why stable orbits can form.
• Describe how the Earth–Moon barycenter influences their mutual motion and how the Sun dominates the system’s overall gravity.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational attraction governs planetary motion and orbital paths within the solar system.
• Describe the relationship between mass, distance, and the strength of gravitational forces in orbital systems.
• Compare different orbital systems such as Earth–Moon and Jupiter–satellite to understand relative influences.

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• Describe the geometric relationships among Earth, Moon, and Sun that produce lunar phases and eclipses.
• Explain the sequence of primary lunar phases and conditions for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Identify the apparent size and alignment constraints involved in lunar phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand how deforestation affects carbon storage in forests.
• Identify the environmental consequences of reducing tree populations.
• Analyze causality between human land use and changes in Earth's biogeochemical cycles.+ Show more

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• Explain how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify scientific principles and models used to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.
• Apply understanding of criteria, constraints, and scientific principles to real-world examples.

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• Understand the principles of mass conservation in closed systems during physical and chemical changes.
• Identify examples of conservation and non-conservation in real-world scenarios.
• Describe how measurements before and after processes support conservation principles.+ Show more

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• Understand that traits are transmitted from parents to offspring through genes located on chromosomes.
• Model inheritance patterns using Punnett squares and simple probability.
• Distinguish between dominant and recessive traits through classical Mendelian examples.+ Show more

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect forest biodiversity.
• Identify examples of conservation planning in Alberta landscapes.
• Explain how habitat protection supports ecological functions and species survival.+ Show more

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• Explain how limiting resources (like water, soil nutrients, and light) affect individual organisms and population sizes
• Interpret quantitative observations (counts and patterns across habitats) to describe how carrying capacity relates to resource availability
• Use data and spatial patterns to make claims about species distribution in marsh, desert, and forest environments

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• Explain how systematic sky observations help identify repeating patterns over time.
• Use daily records of sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions to describe apparent motions.
• Connect observed sky patterns to Earth’s rotation and orbit relative to the Sun.

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• Understand the principle of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors affecting the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Explain how chromatographic separation reveals differences in solubility and affinity.+ Show more

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• Identify different propulsion methods used in aircraft.
• Explain how propellers generate thrust compared to jet engines.
• Describe factors affecting propulsion efficiency and aircraft performance.