Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand the basic concepts of combined series-parallel electrical circuits
• Analyze how current and voltage distribute in mixed circuit configurations
• Identify the effects of element removal or failure on circuit behavior+ Show more

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• Understand the types of adaptations (structural, behavioral, physiological)
• Identify regional examples of adaptations and how they influence survival
• Explain how inherited traits differ from acquired characteristics+ Show more

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• Explain how different communities used observations of the sky to plan for seasons and daily activities
• Describe how solar and lunar cycles can be used to predict changes in daylight and timing
• Connect scientific ideas about celestial motion to cultural and historical ways of recording observations

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

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• Describe the geometric conditions that lead to solar and lunar eclipses, including the concepts of umbra and penumbra.
• Explain the causes of tides through gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, including the differences between spring and neap tides.

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• Describe the internal structure of Earth and the processes driving tectonic plate movements.
• Identify different types of plate boundaries and the surface features associated with them.
• Explain geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain building in terms of tectonic processes.+ Show more

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• Identify common symbols on circuit diagrams, including sources, conductors, switches, loads, and meters
• Explain how current and voltage are represented in circuit diagrams and what they mean for charge flow and energy changes
• Translate a simple physical circuit into a labeled circuit diagram and compare possible configurations

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• Understand community-based stewardship practices such as planting and shelterbelt establishment.
• Identify land care methods that improve habitat, water, and carbon storage.
• Recognize examples of land stewardship from Alberta such as prairie shelterbelts and municipal tree programs.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of scientific inquiry, including posing testable questions and defining variables.
• Learn to distinguish between independent and dependent variables and establish fair tests through operational definitions.
• Practice documenting procedures for reproducibility and recognizing limitations of experiments.

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• Identify the main idea and key details in a science career passage.
• Explain how scientific questions lead to data collection, equipment use, and communication of results.

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• Identify evidence that supports a public health action.
• Explain cause-and-effect relationships in water safety decisions.
• Use indicators to judge short-term and long-term impacts on community health.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of static electricity and how charge transfer occurs between materials.
• Describe the triboelectric series and its use in predicting charge tendencies of materials.
• Identify common phenomena related to electrostatics such as attraction, repulsion, and sparks.+ Show more

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• Define a design problem by listing required functions and measurable success measures.
• Identify constraints (such as materials, cost, and safety) and explain why they limit possible solutions.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how design choices may affect people and natural systems.

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• Compare multiple design solutions using established criteria and constraints.
• Use both qualitative and quantitative metrics to evaluate solutions (e.g., efficiency, durability, manufacturability, cost).
• Justify which prototype to refine by using evidence and a scoring approach.

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• Understand the concept of cell specialization and its role in organism function.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their specific roles.
• Explain how differentiation leads to varied cell functions through gene expression.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical measurements.
• Identify measurement units of amperes and volts.
• Describe the placement of instruments in simple circuits (series and parallel).+ Show more

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence pressure distribution and lift.
• Compare Bernoulli and Newtonian explanations of lift.
• Identify how angle of attack affects lift and stall conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ when selecting a sample
• Describe how sample size and spatial distribution affect how confident we can be in conclusions
• Use sampling vocabulary to interpret real-world science investigations

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Distinguish between native and invasive species within ecosystems.
• Recognize Alberta-relevant examples of species classification, including local flora and fauna.+ Show more

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• Understand how different species contribute to ecosystem functions such as pollination, seed dispersal, and nutrient cycling.
• Identify examples of keystone and indicator species in Alberta and their ecological roles.
• Explain how species diversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of connecting evidence to explanatory claims in scientific reasoning.
• Interpret patterns in data such as distance-time graphs for motion analysis.
• Evaluate the strength of inferences based on evidence and models.+ Show more

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• Analyze the decision-making process using scientific evidence and technological options.
• Evaluate risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and stakeholder values in policy choices.
• Interpret data and weigh uncertainties to support transparent policy decisions.+ Show more

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• Understand the classification of matter into elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify examples of pure substances and mixtures based on observable characteristics.
• Explain criteria used to distinguish different types of matter.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison help scientists identify species.
• Describe how phylogenetic trees show relationships among organisms.
• Compare morphological classification keys with genetic marker evidence.+ Show more

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• Explain how incremental design modifications influence aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate modifications on aerodynamic models.
• Understand trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in aerodynamic design.+ Show more

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• Describe how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon help explain lunar phases.
• Explain how alignment can produce solar and lunar eclipses using the idea of shadows.
• Connect the Moon’s gravity to tides on Earth and identify how tides change over time.

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• Coordinate scientific inquiry steps: framing questions, designing fair investigations, choosing measurements, and handling data
• Use Alberta-scale watershed examples to explain how multi-site monitoring supports stronger evidence-based conclusions
• Communicate results clearly, including data provenance, cross-site comparability, and limitations

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt changes the solar angle across the year
• Describe how changes in solar angle affect day length and seasonal heating
• Connect seasonal tilt to climate and observable patterns in Alberta

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• Explain what measurement uncertainty means and why it affects the confidence of conclusions
• Identify common sources of uncertainty in real scientific measurements
• Estimate uncertainty using repeated measurements and compare results using ranges or percent error

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• Explain what makes a scientific question testable by linking it to measurable evidence.
• Identify variables: what can change, what must stay the same, and what gets measured.
• Revise a question so it includes measurable outcomes and clear comparisons.

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• Explain how specialists and generalists differ in fitness across changing environments
• Describe adaptation tradeoffs using niche specialization and tolerance examples
• Use vocabulary such as niche, tradeoff, fitness, and ecological conditions to answer questions

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt affects solar angle and daylight duration over the year
• Describe how seasonal changes in sunlight can influence temperature and snow cover in a region
• Use evidence from a local example (Alberta) to connect seasons to climate and biological rhythms+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency and how to measure it.
• Identify common sources of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between performance and energy waste.+ Show more

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• Understand how propeller-driven and jet-driven thrust generate propulsion.
• Compare propulsive efficiency across different flight regimes.
• Analyze the impact of propulsion methods on aircraft design, mass distribution, noise, and fuel considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand how data can be used to compare different design options.
• Learn to read graphs and analyze performance measurements.
• Identify trade-offs when selecting optimal design features.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity and terrain shape water pathways within a watershed.
• Describe how infiltration, soil storage, and land cover affect runoff and timing of streamflow.
• Connect vegetation and erosion/sediment movement to downstream water conditions.

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• Identify major organ systems and describe their primary functions in the human body
• Explain how organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis and internal balance
• Use vocabulary from organ systems to describe digestion, gas exchange, transport, defense, and control

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• Explain how the respiratory system exchanges gases using diffusion across gas-exchange surfaces.
• Describe how the digestive system breaks food into smaller molecules that can enter circulation.
• Connect coordinated air flow and digestion to energy release in cells.

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• Understand the role of keystone species in maintaining ecosystem balance.
• Identify examples of keystone species and their ecological impacts.
• Analyze cascading effects caused by changes in keystone species populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular approaches used in classifying species, including DNA barcoding and sequence comparison.
• Explain how genetic markers and phylogenetic trees help determine species relationships.
• Compare morphological keys and genetic markers in species identification.+ Show more

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• Explain how predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism affect organisms in an ecosystem.
• Use trophic interaction terms to describe how populations and community structure change over time.
• Analyze real-world examples (like pollination and predator-prey relationships) to predict outcomes.

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• Describe the components and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Explain the roles of bones, joints, and muscles in movement and support.
• Identify how the musculoskeletal system interacts with other body systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of integrated forest management, including ecological, economic, and social objectives.
• Identify approaches such as ecosystem-based management, adaptive harvest planning, and risk monitoring techniques.
• Explain the importance of landscape-scale planning and stakeholder collaboration in sustainable forest management.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations show predictable patterns in the sky from a fixed location.
• Describe how Earth’s seasons affect which constellations are visible at different times of year.
• Use vocabulary such as apparent motion, star background, rise, set, and seasonal cycle to interpret celestial observations.

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• Describe how Earth's systems transfer matter and energy among the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• Identify feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes, sediment transport, and nutrient cycles.
• Explain how energy sources, sinks, and phase changes influence environmental patterns across time scales.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, scoring rubrics, and prototypes.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost to evaluate solutions.
• Use evidence-based justification and simple models to rank options.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions against established criteria and constraints using matrices and rubrics.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost during solution development.
• Use models and evidence-based justification to rank options and identify promising features for refinement.+ Show more

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• Explain how decomposers (fungi and bacteria) break down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how decomposers return nutrients to soil and water for producers to reuse
• Connect decomposer activity to ecosystem productivity, growth patterns, and long-term sustainability