Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Learn how to identify evidence that supports scientific claims.
• Understand the connection between evidence and explanations in science.
• Recognize different types of evidence such as trends, ranges, and match between observed and expected values.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how resource sharing leads to competition or coexistence among species.
• Describe how variations in niches and habitats influence ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound and light waves transfer energy in devices like speakers, microphones, and cameras.
• Explain the process of energy conversion between electrical signals and wave pressure or photon energy.
• Identify the properties of waves, such as frequency and intensity, that influence device performance.+ Show more

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• Identify different sources of measurement errors in scientific experiments.
• Distinguish between random and systematic errors.
• Analyze how errors can impact data accuracy and interpretation.+ Show more

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• Understand how tectonic plate movements influence Earth's surface
• Identify different geologic processes that modify landscapes
• Recognize evidence of surface change in rocks and landforms+ Show more

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• Identify the sequence of lunar phases between new moon and full moon
• Describe the appearance of each lunar phase
• Explain the positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon that create different phases+ 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 Earth’s tilt changes the Sun’s apparent path across the sky.
• Describe how seasonal solar elevation at noon affects day length and sunlight intensity.
• Compare how latitude changes sunrise, sunset, and noon height for locations in Alberta.

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• Understand basic electrical components such as current, voltage, and power.
• Learn how to quantify electrical quantities in circuits.
• Recognize the importance of measuring energy transfer and efficiency in electrical devices.+ Show more

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• Understand the law of conservation of mass and its application in physical and chemical changes.
• Differentiate between open and closed systems based on mass measurement.
• Identify processes that do or do not conserve mass through atom rearrangement or boundary limitations.+ Show more

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• Identify questions that can be investigated using collected evidence
• Construct a testable question from an observation
• Identify changed, measured, and controlled factors in an investigation+ Show more

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• Recognize and describe physical changes in matter before and after interactions
• Identify evidence of physical changes such as change in appearance without substance formation
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on properties observed

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• Explain electric current as the organized movement of electric charges through a conductor
• Distinguish conventional current direction from electron flow
• Describe potential difference as the driving force that pushes charges through a circuit+ Show more

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• Explain how filtration separates mixtures using a porous barrier
• Describe how sieving separates mixtures using a rigid screen and particle size
• Use particle size and state (solid in liquid or gas) to choose the best separation method

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• Understand the concept of astronomical units, planetary radii, and orbital periods to compare solar system objects.
• Analyze relative sizes and distances within the solar system using data tables and charts.
• Interpret orders of magnitude for Earth–Sun distance and planet sizes to develop proportional models.+ Show more

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• Explain how roles and clear communication improve team-based science investigations
• Use collaborative documentation practices such as versioning and attribution to track changes and contributions
• Describe how teams use protocols for constructive critique, peer review, and resolving conflicting observations

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• Explain the difference between reactants and products in a chemical reaction.
• Describe how product properties can differ from reactant properties to support the idea that a reaction occurred.
• Use particle diagrams to show that atoms are rearranged into new combinations during a reaction.+ Show more

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• Identify reactants, products, and evidence of chemical reactions
• Classify everyday changes as physical or chemical changes
• Interpret observations that indicate a chemical reaction occurred+ Show more

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• Define reaction rate and understand its significance.
• Identify factors that influence reaction rates such as concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
• Explain how microscopic particle collisions relate to observable signs of chemical reactions.

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• Understand how evidence-based explanations connect data to claims using patterns.
• Identify relevant measurements, observations, and evidence described in consistent terms.
• Recognize the importance of considering multiple lines of evidence to strengthen reasoning.+ Show more

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• Describe the particle model of matter and its main features.
• Explain how particle arrangements differ in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Connect microscopic particle behavior to macroscopic properties such as shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Interpret common circuit schematic symbols for sources, components, and measuring devices
• Explain how wire connections and topology (series vs. parallel) affect predicted circuit behavior
• Identify which instrument (ammeter or voltmeter) measures current or potential difference based on diagram placement

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• Understand the concept of multi-criteria design in engineering.
• Identify how trade-offs affect performance in wing design.
• Explain the methods used to balance factors like lift, drag, and stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how uneven heating creates pressure differences in the atmosphere
• Describe how topography can redirect winds through pressure gradients
• Connect pressure patterns to everyday weather changes

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• Explain how adaptation trade-offs can favor specialists in stable conditions and generalists in variable conditions.
• Compare benefits and costs of narrow niche specialization versus broad tolerance using examples from plants, insects, and animal movement.
• Describe how fluctuating environments can change which traits improve survival and reproduction over time.

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• Identify major weather elements (temperature, precipitation, wind speed/direction, cloud cover, humidity) and explain what each one describes.
• Use observations of multiple weather elements to describe current weather conditions and understand why forecasts can change.
• Interpret simple statements about weather elements using evidence from observations and basic cause-and-effect relationships.

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• Explain how cells communicate through chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, and signal transduction cascades.
• Contrast rapid nervous impulses with longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Describe how stewardship strategies like habitat restoration, protected areas, and community monitoring help maintain biodiversity.
• Compare trade-offs among conservation approaches and explain why some actions may be prioritized for species at risk.
• Explain how assisted migration and invasive species removal can affect ecosystems and why monitoring matters.

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• Explain how wing features like camber, thickness, and aspect ratio affect lift and stall behavior.
• Compare wing designs for different mission profiles, such as gliders versus short-field agricultural aircraft.
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about pressure, drag, and maneuverability.

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• Understand the interactions between predators and prey in ecosystems.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in food webs.
• Explain how predator and prey populations influence each other over time.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electrical energy transfer in circuits.
• Identify how power is related to energy transfer rate, current, and voltage.
• Recognize everyday examples of electrical power use, such as lighting and heating.+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable variation and differential reproductive success can change trait frequencies over generations
• Identify examples of natural selection driven by environmental pressures
• Match key vocabulary terms to correct definitions related to natural selection+ Show more

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• Explain how evaporation can separate a soluble solid from a liquid
• Identify the evidence that suggests evaporation occurred in a separation experiment
• Compare evaporation to size-based separation methods

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• Explain the difference between a habitat and a niche in an ecosystem
• Describe how niche overlap can lead to competition and limit population growth
• Use examples of resource partitioning to explain how species can coexist

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• Understand how models are used to represent complex systems in science.
• Identify different types of scientific models and their purposes.
• Evaluate the limitations of models by comparing them with real measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand how current and voltage measurements characterize circuit performance.
• Recognize proper instrument placement for circuit measurements.
• Interpret typical reading patterns in various circuit configurations.+ Show more

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• Explain how scientific models help scientists represent systems that are too large, too small, or too complex to study directly.
• Describe how observable features and measurements provide evidence to support or refine scientific models.
• Identify the limits of a model by comparing what the model shows with real-world data.

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• Understand the concept of solar time and how it is based on the Sun's position.
• Learn about the differences between solar time and clock time.
• Recognize the factors that influence solar time, such as longitude and Earth's orbit.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic functions of the respiratory system
• Identify key organs such as lungs and gills
• Describe how gas exchange occurs between the environment and tissues+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they impact native ecosystems.
• Identify examples of invasive plants and animals introduced by human activities.
• Explain the ecological and economic effects of invasive species.+ Show more

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• Explain how decomposers break down dead organisms and waste to return nutrients to ecosystems
• Describe the roles of fungi and bacteria in nutrient cycling through soil and water
• Connect nutrient availability to the growth and structure of producer populations over time+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of population size and growth curves.
• Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth.
• Define carrying capacity and explain limiting factors affecting populations.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Differentiate between rapid nervous responses and longer-term hormonal effects.
• Describe key signaling pathways such as synaptic transmission and receptor-mediated gene expression.+ Show more

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• Understand the key elements of a design problem, including needs and requirements.
• Learn how to generate solution ideas using sketches, dimensions, and constraints.
• Apply knowledge to real-world examples such as designing protective cases for fragile items.+ Show more

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• Identify different organisms involved in a forest food web
• Understand the flow of energy among producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Analyze how seasonal changes and human disruptions impact food webs+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems.
• Identify factors influencing biodiversity distribution, such as habitat heterogeneity and colonization events.
• Interpret data from ecological and historical records to analyze species turnover and community composition.+ Show more

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• Explain how protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control help maintain ecosystem balance.
• Describe trade-offs among ecological goals, economic needs, and social values when choosing conservation strategies.
• Use monitoring evidence to evaluate whether conservation efforts are improving habitat and species outcomes.

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt changes the solar angle and length of daylight during the year.
• Describe how seasonal changes affect temperature, snow cover, and living things in different regions (including Alberta).
• Connect seasonal effects to the geometry of Earth’s orbit and the resulting solar energy received at Earth’s surface.