Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Define what an organ is and explain its role in the human body.
• Identify different tissues that make up organs and their functions.
• Describe how tissue interactions within organs enable vital processes.+ Show more

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• Define different control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces modifies airflow to produce aircraft attitude changes.
• Describe the aerodynamic moments generated by control surface deflections.+ Show more

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• Understand the four primary forces in flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to enable steady flight or descent.
• Identify examples of flight forces in real-world Alberta scenarios such as kites, aircraft, and parachutes.+ Show more

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• Understand how natural resources are connected to synthetic materials.
• Compare properties of substances used for specific purposes.
• Explain the processes involved in resource extraction and manufacturing.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and processes of energy flow within food webs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers as key roles in ecosystems.
• Interpret energy pyramids and calculate trophic transfer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the basic building blocks of biomolecules, including amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and monosaccharides.
• Explain how monomers form polymers through condensation reactions and how polymers break down by hydrolysis.
• Relate molecular structures of macromolecules to their functions, such as enzyme activity, membrane transport, and growth.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of negative and positive feedback in maintaining internal stability.
• Identify physiological examples of feedback regulation such as thermoregulation and blood glucose control.
• Explain the roles of sensors and effectors in feedback loops.+ Show more

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• Describe the basic organization of circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
• Explain the roles of tissues and organs within each organ system.
• Connect cellular functions to overall system-level processes and outcomes.+ Show more

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• Describe how photosynthesis and respiration transform energy in cells.
• Identify reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration.
• Explain how light energy is converted into chemical bonds in plants.+ Show more

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• Understand how phenotypic variation arises from genetic and environmental factors.
• Identify examples of inherited traits, nutrition influences, and temperature-dependent gene expression.
• Explain the link between DNA, macromolecular processes, and organismal differences.+ Show more

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• Understand how cells communicate through chemical and electrical signals.
• Differentiate between rapid nervous impulses and hormonal effects.
• Describe signaling pathways such as neurotransmission, receptor binding, and gene expression.+ Show more

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• Describe the roles of key cell organelles such as the nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, and chloroplasts.
• Explain how cell structure relates to cell function in plant and animal cells.
• Identify organelles responsible for energy production, protein synthesis, waste removal, and genetic control.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Explain how energy from the sun and gravity drive water movement across the hydrosphere.
• Identify different reservoirs of water such as oceans, ice, and groundwater, and understand how water transfers occur between them.+ Show more

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• Analyze data from comparative tests to identify performance characteristics and trade-offs.
• Use graphs, averages, and error discussions to support design choices.
• Understand how to balance competing goals like strength versus weight or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Understand how to establish criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify ways to specify required functions and success measures.
• Relate cause and effect using scientific principles in problem definition.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational attraction depends on mass and distance.
• Identify examples of gravitational interactions such as planetary motion and falling objects.
• Differentiate between contact forces like friction and non-contact forces like gravity.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Explain the apparent daily motion of celestial objects across the sky.
• Describe how Earth’s rotation affects the timing of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset.+ Show more

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• Understand how the Sun's apparent path varies with season and location.
• Describe how sunrise and sunset positions change throughout the year.
• Explain the variation of solar elevation at noon in different seasons and locations.+ Show more

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• Understand which type of graph is appropriate for different data types.
• Identify how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.
• Learn when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots with Alberta examples.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify the factors influencing the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Interpret chromatograms to analyze mixture compositions.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of heritable variation and its role in natural selection.
• Identify how environmental pressures influence trait frequencies in populations.
• Analyze case studies illustrating natural selection such as coloration changes, beak variation, and antibiotic resistance.+ Show more

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• Understand how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring through genes.
• Model Mendelian inheritance patterns using Punnett squares and probability.
• Interpret family pedigrees to analyze inheritance traits.+ Show more

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• Understand basic sustainability strategies used in everyday life.
• Identify how recycling, conserving water, and saving energy help the environment.
• Learn key terms related to sustainability and environmental protection.+ Show more

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• Identify the main parts of a cell and their functions.
• Explain how cell parts work together to support life processes.
• Differentiate between shared and distinct parts of plant and animal cells.+ Show more

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• Understand how matter cycles through ecosystems in biological and physical processes.
• Identify the roles of plants, consumers, and decomposers in matter transfer.
• Describe the movement of elements like carbon and water among air, soil, water, and organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in ecosystems.
• Identify different types of decomposers like fungi and bacteria.
• Explain how decomposers help recycle nutrients back into the environment.+ Show more

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• Understand the key life processes that occur within cells, including photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
• Explain how diffusion and transport mechanisms support material movement in cells.
• Describe the interconnection of energy transformation and gas exchange in organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand how predator and prey populations affect each other in ecosystems.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in predator-prey interactions.
• Analyze how prey develop adaptations to avoid predators.+ Show more

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• Identify the structures involved in the respiratory and digestive systems.
• Explain how gases are exchanged and nutrients are processed in the body.
• Describe the flow of air and digested materials during respiration and digestion.+ Show more

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• Understand how climate data is recorded and organized over time.
• Interpret graphs showing temperature and precipitation patterns.
• Identify typical climate features such as wet seasons and temperature swings.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's systems are interconnected and drive cycles involving water, gases, and heat.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships among Earth's components.
• Recognize how changes in one Earth system affect others and influence landforms, air quality, and resources.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of erosion and deposition and how they shape Earth's surface.
• Identify agents responsible for erosion, such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.
• Explain how erosion and deposition form features like valleys, deltas, dunes, and beaches.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in mass wasting and surface reshaping.
• Identify causes and effects of slope instability.
• Describe different types of mass wasting events such as landslides and rockfalls.+ Show more

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• Understand how streams and wind transport particles of different sizes based on energy and strength.
• Explain the process of sorting sediments during transportation.
• Identify natural structures formed by sediment deposition, such as sandbars and deltas.+ Show more

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• Understand the water cycle and its connection to Earth's systems.
• Identify processes such as evaporation, precipitation, runoff, and groundwater recharge.
• Explain how land cover and temperature influence water resources.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between criteria and constraints in the design process.
• Identify examples of criteria and constraints in real-world design scenarios.
• Analyze how constraints limit possible solutions while criteria define success.+ 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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• Understand the concept of iterative improvement and its role in design.
• Identify how evaluation results influence design changes.
• Explain the importance of balancing properties, needs, and limitations during refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand how data and constraints are used to evaluate prototypes.
• Identify different types of evidence such as measurements and observations.
• Learn how to interpret failures and compare solutions to criteria.+ Show more

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• Understand how components in a system interact and influence overall performance.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships within system components.
• Apply cause-and-effect reasoning to real-world solutions.+ Show more

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• Understand how models support explanations and guide uncertainty.
• Recognize the importance of stating assumptions in models.
• Learn how evidence is used to check and refine models.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of clear communication of results in scientific reporting.
• Identify safe practices when handling materials and risks in experiments.
• Learn how to ethically report data, including limitations and proper attribution.+ Show more

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• Understand what makes a question testable with measurable outcomes.
• Identify different types of scientific questions and how evidence addresses them.
• Learn how to plan experiments based on measurable and observable outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of controlling variables in experiments.
• Identify different types of variables and controls used in scientific investigations.
• Explain why controlling variables ensures reliable evidence.+ Show more

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• Understand how filtration separates components of a mixture based on particle size.
• Identify the properties of substances retained and those passing through a filter.
• Connect observable evidence, such as sediment and clarity, to filtration processes.+ Show more

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• Understand how forces affect the movement of objects.
• Identify examples of balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Describe how forces change speed and direction.+ Show more

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• Understand how heat transfer causes changes in the state of matter.
• Describe the processes of melting, boiling, and condensation.
• Connect everyday observations to the concept that energy affects matter's organization.+ Show more

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• Understand how magnetic separation uses differences in magnetic properties to sort materials.
• Identify examples of magnetic separation in everyday life and technology.
• Explain the process of separating magnetic from nonmagnetic materials.+ Show more