Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest planning.
• Describe ecosystem-based forest management, adaptive harvest planning, and monitoring risks such as mountain pine beetle and wildfire.
• Use stakeholder collaboration to support long-term resilience in Alberta forest landscapes.

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• Understand the purpose and methods of wind tunnel testing for aerodynamic forces.
• Identify key concepts such as Reynolds and Mach numbers in scaled models.
• Explain techniques like pressure taps, flow visualization, and force measurement.+ Show more

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• Understand the functions and categories of artificial satellites.
• Learn about orbital types such as geostationary and polar orbits.
• Explore how satellite data contribute to Earth observation and scientific monitoring.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between genetic traits and mutations.
• Identify environmental factors that influence observable traits.
• Distinguish between inherited and nonheritable variations.+ Show more

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• Explain how slow and rapid geologic processes modify Earth’s surface over different time scales.
• Use evidence such as rock strata, fossils, uplifted terraces, and erosion rates to support claims about landscape evolution.
• Compare how rivers and glaciers transport sediment and reshape landforms.

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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 main functions of the nervous system in collecting, processing, and responding to sensory information.
• Identify the structure and function of neurons, including axons and synapses.
• Describe how the nervous system works with the endocrine system to maintain body stability and behavior.+ Show more

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• Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a simple investigation.
• Explain why controlled variables must be kept constant to see clear patterns.
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to reduce confusion from environmental noise.

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• Understand what chemical indicators are and how they signal chemical reactions.
• Identify various observable signs of chemical changes.
• Learn that multiple indicators together give stronger evidence of chemical reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors affect decomposer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand the categorization of drag into parasitic and induced sources.
• Identify and explain the components of parasitic drag: form, skin-friction, and interference drag.
• Describe the concept of induced drag and how it relates to lift generation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of cell specialization and its role in organisms.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their functions.
• Explain how differentiation leads to cell specialization and tissue formation.+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related using proportional reasoning (Ohm’s law).
• Calculate an unknown circuit quantity when two values are given (V, I, or R).
• Predict how current changes when resistance changes for a fixed voltage in series contexts and parallel contexts.

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• Identify and describe different types of tree roots.
• Understand how roots help trees absorb water and nutrients.
• Explain the adaptations of roots that enable trees to survive in various environments.+ 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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• Explain how energy from the Sun and gravity influence Earth system processes such as heating, water movement, and sediment transport.
• Describe how phase changes in water relate to evaporation and cloud formation.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how energy and gravity shape the distribution of sediments and soils over time.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Sun, Earth, and Moon align during solar and lunar eclipses.
• Describe why eclipses are relatively rare at specific locations.
• Identify conditions necessary for partial, total, and annular eclipses.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy flows through ecosystems and how matter cycles through them.
• Identify examples of Earth systems processes that support nutrient recycling.
• Use scientific vocabulary to complete and answer questions about biotic and abiotic interactions.

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• Understand the principle of conservation of momentum during two-body collisions.
• Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collisions based on outcome observations.
• Analyze forces during collision events using force diagrams and momentum calculations.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical and chemical changes in everyday life.
• Explain how to distinguish between reversible and irreversible changes.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between crystalline and amorphous solids at the particle level.
• Explain how ordered particle arrangements influence the physical properties of solids.
• Describe how particle bonding strength affects the mechanical properties of solids.+ Show more

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• Describe how human activities affect forest ecosystems, including habitat connectivity, soil, and water quality
• Identify ways that fragmentation and pollution can change species composition
• Explain why invasive species can increase ecological harm over time+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive the water cycle processes.
• Identify and interpret models of reservoirs like oceans, ice, and groundwater in the context of water transfer and energy flow.+ Show more

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• Understand principles of relative and absolute dating used in geology.
• Identify and interpret key features of the geologic time scale and fossil succession.
• Explain the methods of correlation and radiometric techniques to determine Earth's history.+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and distinguish between static and current electricity.
• Explain charge separation and how it leads to observable phenomena like sparks and hair attraction.
• Connect microscopic charge carriers to macroscopic electrical phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and its components.
• Identify key species interactions within an ecosystem food web.
• Analyze how changes in one species can affect others in a web.+ Show more

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• Understand how gravitational attraction governs planetary and satellite orbits.
• Describe the elliptical nature of planetary orbits and Keplerian relationships.
• Explain the role of central gravitational potential in maintaining orbital paths.+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Identify different factors influencing biodiversity, such as habitat heterogeneity and colonization.
• Interpret data displays related to species diversity and endemism.+ Show more

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• Understand the types of pollutants and their sources in ecosystems.
• Explain how pollutants bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food chains.
• Identify the impacts of nutrient over-enrichment and algal blooms on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain how to follow safety procedures when using common lab materials and heat sources.
• Identify ethical expectations for reporting results accurately, honestly, and with proper attribution.
• Present data clearly by describing results, limitations, and any safety-relevant observations.

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• Understand the process of ecological succession and its types.
• Identify the roles of pioneer species in succession.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession.+ Show more

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• Explain what heritability means in terms of variation caused by genetic differences
• Distinguish heritable influences from environmental influences on a trait
• Describe how natural selection can change allele frequencies across generations+ Show more

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• Describe the predictable paths of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations as seen from a fixed location.
• Explain how seasonal constellations and planetary motions are used for timekeeping and navigation.
• Identify key celestial patterns observed in Alberta skies and their significance for predictability.

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• Understand how different surfaces affect the amount of friction between objects.
• Explain how friction converts kinetic energy into thermal energy.
• Recognize how air resistance influences moving objects in fluids.+ Show more

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• Use models (ball-and-stick and space-filling) to describe how atoms combine to form simple molecules and extended structures.
• Interpret chemical formulas to identify the relative atom types and counts in H2O and NaCl.
• Explain how repeating units build polymer chains and how ionic charges relate to ionic lattices.

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• Define an ecosystem as an interacting system of biotic and abiotic components.
• Identify key biotic (living) and abiotic (nonliving) factors in a habitat.
• Explain how organism relationships and physical factors affect ecosystem balance.

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• Explain how superposition leads to constructive and destructive interference in sound and light.
• Describe how resonance and standing waves create patterns and amplify specific frequencies.
• Relate damping to how wave energy decreases over time.

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• Explain how trophic levels describe how organisms obtain energy in an ecosystem
• Identify producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, higher-level consumers, and decomposers by role
• Describe how energy transfer between trophic levels affects population patterns

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• Understand the steps involved in the iterative design process for aircraft and glider concepts.
• Identify key factors such as lift, drag, weight, and stability that influence aerodynamic performance.
• Explain how models and computational simulations are used to evaluate designs.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types (boreal/mixedwood, montane, subalpine, aspen parkland) using characteristic species and conditions
• Explain how abiotic gradients such as elevation, soil moisture, and fire history influence where forest types occur
• Use forest type knowledge to describe habitat diversity and potential impacts of climatic shifts

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• Identify different measurement tools used in science experiments.
• Understand the importance of units and scales in obtaining accurate measurements.
• Distinguish between precision and accuracy in measurement.+ Show more

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• Understand how solar energy causes water to evaporate and form clouds
• Identify the processes of evaporation and cloud formation
• Explain the role of sunlight in Earth's water cycle

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• Explain how the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems work together to support cell survival.
• Describe the roles of specific organs (heart, lungs, liver, and brain/nerves) in transporting or processing materials.
• Connect cellular needs (nutrients and gases) to system-level processes and outcomes.

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• Explain what digital sources provide for environmental investigations.
• Describe how metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage help users evaluate digital datasets.
• Identify ways standardized formats and licensing affect how data can be combined and used.

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• Describe the main organs involved in the digestive process.
• Understand how enzymes and acids chemically digest food.
• Explain how nutrients are absorbed into the blood and lymph.+ Show more

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• Explain how assigning roles and documenting shared work improve scientific teamwork.
• Use versioning and attribution to keep track of changes and contributions in group investigations.
• Describe protocols for constructive critique and how teams resolve conflicting observations.+ Show more

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• Explain how the composition and motion of gas molecules relate to air pressure
• Describe how air density changes with temperature and altitude
• Use real-world examples to connect air properties to weather and everyday phenomena

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• Understand the different types of variables in scientific investigations.
• Identify examples of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in environmental contexts.
• Explain why controlling variables is important for accurate data collection.+ Show more