Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain the difference between specialists and generalists in terms of adaptation tradeoffs
• Use fitness trade-off ideas to describe how an organism’s traits can help in one environment but harm in another
• Analyze examples (plants, insects, migration) to determine benefits and costs of narrow vs. broad adaptation+ Show more

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• Explain how species richness, abundance, and evenness describe biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Use sampling ideas such as transects and quadrats to collect data on biodiversity.
• Interpret spatial patterns of biodiversity and connect them to habitat heterogeneity and ecosystem stability.

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• Explain how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison help identify species.
• Describe how phylogenetic trees use genetic similarities and differences to show relationships.
• Compare morphological keys with molecular genetic evidence in classifying organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat fragmentation reduces connectivity between habitat patches
• Describe how fragmentation affects gene flow, pollinator movement, and species interactions
• Identify edge effects and isolation effects on populations in forests and wetlands+ Show more

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• Explain how nutrient loading contributes to eutrophication and oxygen loss in aquatic ecosystems
• Describe how chemical contaminants can cause endocrine disruption and bioaccumulation in organisms
• Connect measurable indicators (dissolved oxygen, algal biomass, contaminant residues) to changes in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

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• Explain the iterative design process using prototypes, measurement, and refinement.
• Identify how specifications and performance criteria guide design decisions.
• Describe trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability in aircraft/glider concepts.+ Show more

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• Explain how aileron, elevator, and rudder inputs can interact through aerodynamic forces (control coupling).
• Describe adverse yaw and why it can occur during roll maneuvers.
• Connect mass distribution and inertia to how aircraft respond to control inputs.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat restoration, protected areas, and assisted migration can help maintain biodiversity.
• Describe how invasive species removal and community-based monitoring support ecosystem health.
• Evaluate conservation trade-offs and prioritize actions using species at risk and ecosystem services criteria.+ Show more

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• Explain how airfoil geometry (camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature) affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Compare simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian ideas for lift generation and relate them to pressure differences.
• Describe how angle of attack influences lift coefficient and how stall can occur at critical angles.+ Show more

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• Identify the four major Earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) and describe how they interact
• Explain how energy flow and the movement of matter connect Earth processes such as evaporation, condensation, erosion, and deposition
• Analyze how changes in one Earth sphere can affect other spheres and alter local conditions over time

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• Explain how clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses onto tiny particles in the atmosphere
• Describe how precipitation forms when droplets or ice crystals become heavy enough to fall
• Distinguish between types of precipitation (rain, snow, sleet, hail) based on temperature changes

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• Explain how pressure varies across a wing’s chord using pressure maps.
• Describe how stagnation points and suction peaks relate to lift and pitching moments.
• Use pressure patterns to predict how angle of attack and camber shift pressure minima.+ Show more

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• Explain how wind tunnels measure lift, drag, and moments using force balances and scaled models
• Identify how similarity parameters like Reynolds number and Mach number affect results
• Use pressure taps and flow visualization to interpret airflow patterns+ Show more

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• Explain how Bernoulli’s principle links fluid speed and pressure in moving air
• Describe how pressure differences can contribute to lift on an airfoil
• Use examples (model gliders, wind tunnels, local airflow) to connect fluid pressure to motion+ Show more

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• Explain how propellers and jet engines create thrust using different physical mechanisms
• Describe how thrust-to-weight ratio affects acceleration, climb, and sustained flight
• Compare propulsive efficiency and trade-offs across speed regimes and design constraints

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and its yearly orbital motion produce seasonal changes.
• Describe why opposite seasons occur in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• Use solstice and equinox geometry to relate sunlight angle and day length to seasonal energy distribution.+ Show more

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• Identify the four main forces involved in flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight
• Explain how lift, thrust, drag, and weight interact to produce steady flight or descent
• Use scientific terms to describe real-world examples such as kites, aircraft, and parachutes

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• Explain how drag, surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry affect a parachute’s descent.
• Describe the relationship between mass-to-area ratio and typical descent speed using the idea of terminal velocity.
• Analyze how design trade-offs influence descent stability and ground impact conditions.

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• Explain how Earth’s tilt and the Sun’s angle affect seasonal patterns in Alberta.
• Describe how Alberta’s continental climate and geography influence spring, summer, fall, and winter conditions.
• Connect seasonal solar changes to environmental effects such as river ice breakup and agricultural timing.+ Show more

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• Explain how the apparent motion of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations follows predictable patterns from a fixed location.
• Use observation of seasonal constellations and planetary motion to make simple predictions about what will be visible at different times.
• Interpret statements about celestial cycles as true or false based on the idea of repeating patterns.

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• Explain how solar and lunar eclipses depend on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon
• Describe how orbital inclination and imperfect alignment affect whether an eclipse is partial or total/annular
• Interpret why eclipses are relatively rare for a given location using celestial geometry and timing

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• Explain how Indigenous and settler communities observed celestial patterns for seasonal planning and cultural practices
• Describe how solar and lunar cycles can be used to support navigation and timekeeping
• Compare different ways people record and predict celestial events using oral knowledge and early written observations+ Show more

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• Describe how predictive models represent Earth–Sun geometry to forecast observable sky events.
• Use axial tilt and orbital position ideas to explain changes in daylight and solar angles through the seasons.
• Interpret simple model outputs (descriptions or diagrams) to predict timing of sunrise, sunset, and lunar phases.

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• Describe how a Sun–Earth–Moon geometric model predicts lunar phase illumination from a viewpoint
• Use the model to explain the sequence of crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full Moon phases
• Relate observed changes in phase over time to the Moon’s apparent motion and the synodic period

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt affects seasonal changes in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Describe how changing solar angle and day length influence temperature and climate patterns.
• Connect seasonal differences to observable changes in living things and daily life.

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• Explain how the Sun’s apparent position changes with the day and seasons, affecting shadow length and direction
• Describe the relationship between solar elevation angle and the length of a shadow
• Use observations (noon, shortest/longest shadows, and yearly directional changes) as evidence for Earth’s motion and axial tilt

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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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• Explain how electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes collect measurements and why accurate setup matters.
• Describe how sampling rate, resolution, and units affect measurement quality and uncertainty.
• Use calibration and metadata documentation practices to improve reliability of digital data.+ Show more

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• Describe how gravitational force and inertial motion together produce an orbiting path
• Compare near-circular and elliptical orbits and explain how orbital speed changes with distance
• Identify qualitative relationships among orbital period, distance from the central body, and satellite energy+ Show more

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• Explain what disturbance regimes are and how fire and other disturbances shape forests.
• Describe how frequency, intensity, and spatial extent affect regeneration and succession.
• Use evidence from text to identify main ideas and support claims about forest change.

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• Explain how energy flows through producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web.
• Identify trophic relationships and describe how multiple food chains connect in an ecosystem.
• Use examples from forests (such as Alberta forests) to predict how changes can affect trophic interactions.

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• Explain how scientific knowledge develops through iterative refinement when new evidence appears.
• Distinguish between scientific theories and scientific laws using examples and correct definitions.
• Describe how communication, peer evaluation, and reproducibility help strengthen scientific evidence.+ Show more

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• Explain how leaf structures support photosynthesis, gas exchange, and transpiration.
• Compare how needlelike conifers and broadleaf deciduous trees differ in leaf function across seasons.
• Describe how stomata, leaf area, and chlorophyll affect growth and water-use efficiency.

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• Explain how different root structures help trees anchor, take up water and nutrients, and store resources.
• Describe how mycorrhizal associations support absorption of water and nutrients, especially during drought.
• Connect root adaptations to tree distribution, competition, and recovery after disturbance.

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• Explain how xylem and phloem transport water, minerals, and sugars in trees.
• Describe how Alberta freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage can affect sap flow.
• Relate bark characteristics to protection from herbivory and fire.+ Show more

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• Describe how community planting, shelterbelts, and urban canopy programs support local ecosystems.
• Explain how stewardship practices improve habitat, carbon storage, and water regulation.
• Connect stewardship actions to both place-based examples in Alberta and broader environmental benefits.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, bark) and describe their functions.
• Explain how form–function relationships help trees survive in different environments.
• Connect tree anatomy to real examples from Alberta habitats.

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• Identify common types of digital sources (datasets, sensors, and remote-sensing products) used for local science inquiry
• Use metadata to verify temporal resolution and spatial coverage when interpreting digital information
• Explain how licensing and standardized formats affect reuse and comparison of digital sources+ Show more

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• Identify key parts of a science data table (column headings, units, time stamps, and metadata).
• Use conventions to interpret measurements correctly and consistently.
• Determine whether a data table entry is complete and reliable for later reanalysis.

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• Explain how scientists transform observations into evidence-based claims.
• Select appropriate visuals (bar, line, scatter) to communicate patterns in data.
• Use descriptive statistics and reporting conventions to support clear scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement tools and the type of quantity each tool measures
• Explain how calibration and unit choice affect the accuracy of collected data
• Record observations consistently so the data can be graphed and compared over time

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• Define operationally what a scientific observation means by stating how it is measured
• Convert qualitative ideas into quantitative measurements using clear units and procedures
• Compare and evaluate measurement definitions for clarity, reliability, and reproducibility

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• Explain what measurement uncertainty is and why scientific measurements can vary.
• Identify common sources of uncertainty, including instrument resolution, environmental variation, and human observation limits.
• Use repeated measurements, ranges, and percent error ideas to estimate uncertainty.+ Show more

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• Identify how long-term climate data (temperature and precipitation) reveal patterns like averages and variability.
• Interpret how historical baselines help determine whether current climate trends are shifting.
• Use evidence from multiple years to support claims about climate extremes.

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• Identify patterns in environmental data by describing trends, cycles, and anomalies
• Use descriptive statistics and moving averages to interpret data more clearly
• Explain how seasonal decomposition and graphs help reveal recurring patterns+ Show more

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• Explain the differences between random, stratified, and systematic sampling
• Identify trade-offs between sample coverage, bias reduction, and practical constraints
• Evaluate how sampling choices affect the strength and limits of conclusions

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• Identify safe ways to select, handle, clean, and store scientific measurement tools (thermometers, pH probes, anemometers, and dataloggers).
• Explain how calibration checks, battery management, and proper PPE reduce errors and hazards during fieldwork.
• Describe protocols that prevent contamination of samples and protect equipment from damage.

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• Explain how cell specialization enables cells to perform specific functions in the body
• Describe how differentiation and gene expression can lead to specialized structures and proteins
• Connect specialized tissues to how organs carry out complex tasks