Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand what an operational definition is
• Learn how scientists measure water clarity and snowpack
• Identify different measurement protocols and units used in environmental science+ Show more

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• Select and handle measurement tools safely by following proper PPE, storage, and cleaning practices.
• Explain why calibration checks and battery management help prevent inaccurate data and equipment damage.
• Use contamination-prevention protocols when working near wetlands or river edges.

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• Define what a testable prediction is in scientific research.
• Explain the relationship between evidence, models, and predictions.
• Identify elements of a testable prediction from examples.

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• Explain what a protected area is and how it helps conserve forest biodiversity.
• Identify key details about habitat, ecosystem services, and species at risk.
• Use information from a reading passage to answer questions accurately.

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• Understand how to articulate hypotheses in measurable terms for controlled tests.
• Identify key elements needed for designing valid experiments, including control groups and replication strategies.
• Recognize ethical and safety considerations involved in testing physical or biological materials.+ Show more

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• Explain how thermal energy transfers through conduction, convection, and radiation
• Identify which thermal energy transfer mechanism is occurring in everyday scenarios
• Use particle and fluid ideas to justify answers about heat movement

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• Understand the principle of mass conservation in closed systems during physical and chemical processes.
• Identify examples of mass conservation in sealed reactions and phase changes within closed containers.
• Explain how measurements before and after transformations support conservation conclusions.+ Show more

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• Describe how scientific inquiry and technology work together in different science careers.
• Match common workplace tasks to specific roles in science and engineering.
• Explain how data collection and instrument use support interpreting measurement results.+ Show more

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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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• Identify different structural adaptations animals have for protection
• Understand how body parts assist in survival
• Recognize examples of adaptations like shells, webbed feet, and camouflage

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• Explain how energy moves through ecosystems using producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Describe how a food web shows multiple energy pathways compared with a single food chain.
• Use trophic level vocabulary to trace energy transfer between organisms.

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• Understand how shadows are formed by the Sun's position.
• Identify how shadow length and direction change throughout the day and year.
• Explain how shadow patterns provide evidence of Earth's rotation and tilt.

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• Explain the difference between criteria and constraints in a design process
• Identify criteria and constraints in a scenario and justify each classification
• Describe how constraints shape the possible solutions a designer can choose

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• Describe how gravity and slope instability can cause mass wasting on Earth’s surface
• Identify triggers of rockfalls, landslides, and slumps from provided scenarios
• Explain how water, freeze-thaw, earthquakes, erosion, and drainage changes can affect slope stability+ Show more

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• Define a pure mixture as a combination of two or more substances that can be physically combined.
• Identify whether a mixture is uniform or nonuniform based on how evenly components are spread.
• Explain how observable differences in components help determine an appropriate separation technique.

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• Explain how systems have inputs, outputs, and pathways that interact to affect performance
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between a component change and system behavior
• Use system thinking language to describe why a design may succeed or fail under real conditions+ Show more

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• Describe matter using observable properties such as color, hardness, and texture
• Classify common substances using evidence from experiments and observations
• Explain how properties of solids, liquids, and gases help predict behavior

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s orbit and tilted axis lead to seasons.
• Identify why the Moon’s phases repeat in a monthly cycle.

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• Explain how net force affects speed and direction
• Identify balanced versus unbalanced forces from a scenario
• Describe how constant velocity relates to balanced forces+ Show more

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• Explain how long-term climate records are summarized using averages and variability
• Interpret graphs to identify patterns in temperature and precipitation over time
• Describe how comparing current data to historical baselines shows climate change or stability+ Show more

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• Explain how trade-offs affect design choices in terms of properties and user needs.
• Match design constraints to likely material or feature changes.
• Use evidence from a passage to complete statements about strength, flexibility, and insulation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of thermal energy transfer
• Identify conduction as a method of heat transfer
• Recognize examples of conduction, convection, and radiation+ Show more

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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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• Identify the main stages of the water cycle
• Understand how water changes state and location
• Explore how water affects weather patterns and environments+ Show more

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• Explain how adaptations (structural, behavioral, and physiological) help organisms survive and reproduce in specific niches.
• Distinguish inherited traits from acquired characteristics and identify examples of each.
• Describe how environmental pressures can change which traits become more common in a population over generations.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape affects lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect, robust wings used in regional aviation.
• Explain how curvature and taper influence pressure distribution and drag.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe observable properties of solids such as color, hardness, and texture.
• Understand how to classify matter based on its physical properties.
• Recognize the characteristics that distinguish different solids like copper, wood, and glass.+ Show more

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• Explain how particle models represent matter using atoms and molecules that occupy space.
• Use particle models to predict how properties and composition change during reactions.
• Interpret particle diagrams to identify elements, compounds, and differences in bonding patterns.

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• Classify matter as elements, compounds, or mixtures using composition and observable characteristics.
• Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures based on uniformity.
• Use separation techniques such as filtration and distillation to support classification decisions.

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• Explain how parallel circuits split current into multiple branching pathways
• Describe why each parallel branch has the same potential difference (voltage)
• Use the idea that total current equals the sum of branch currents+ Show more

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• Explain how genetic differences and environmental factors can both cause observable variation in organisms.
• Use models of alleles, mutation, and environment to predict how traits may change across individuals.
• Identify limits of genetic explanations when traits are mainly altered by environmental conditions.

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• Identify examples of digital sources used for local environmental inquiry.
• Explain how to verify key dataset details such as metadata, time resolution, and spatial coverage.
• Describe why licensing and standardized formats matter when combining data from multiple providers.+ Show more

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• Construct explanations for patterns of species interactions across forest, grassland, and freshwater ecosystems.
• Identify mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism as recurrent interaction types and describe their outcomes.
• Use niche overlap, resource availability, and behavioral strategies to predict interaction strength under different abiotic conditions.

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• Understand how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify required functions, success measures, and limits such as materials, cost, and safety.
• Relate cause and effect using models and scientific principles.+ Show more

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• Use dichotomous and multi-access key ideas to select traits that separate organisms into clear categories
• Construct binary branches by choosing contrasting, observable characteristics
• Test and refine a key by checking for common errors such as life stage and sexual dimorphism mismatches+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints).
• Describe the functions of bones, muscles, and joints in supporting the body.
• Explain how the system interacts with other body systems for movement and support.

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• Differentiate between goals, criteria, and constraints in the design process
• Use criteria and constraints to interpret evidence from tests
• Identify real-world examples of constraints such as tools, size, safety rules, and environmental conditions

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• Understand how cells develop specialized structures and functions.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their roles in the body.
• Explain the process of cell differentiation and gene expression.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between criteria and constraints in the design process.
• Identify examples of criteria and constraints in a real-world design task.
• Use evidence to justify whether a proposed solution meets criteria while respecting constraints.

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• Understand different types of models used in science to represent systems.
• Evaluate the assumptions and predictive limits of various models.
• Interpret empirical data to refine models and improve their accuracy.+ Show more

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• Explain how particle models represent matter as collections of atoms and molecules that occupy space
• Use particle models to describe and predict how composition changes during chemical reactions
• Connect particle-model diagrams (relative counts and types of particles) to observable properties of substances

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• Identify common circuit symbols for cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters
• Explain how the orientation and placement of symbols shows how components are connected
• Interpret series, parallel, and mixed circuit topologies from schematic diagrams

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• Identify and distinguish between series and parallel circuits.
• Understand how current and voltage distribute in combined circuits.
• Decompose complex circuits into simpler series and parallel parts for analysis.+ Show more

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• Explain how surface pressure varies across a wing using pressure-map ideas such as stagnation points and suction peaks.
• Connect pressure-coefficient patterns to lift and pitching moment trends.
• Describe how changing camber or angle of attack shifts pressure minima and changes the pressure distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand standards for communicating scientific findings clearly and effectively.
• Learn how to formulate claims supported by empirical evidence and scientific reasoning.
• Identify the use of visual summaries, such as graphs, to present data relationships.+ Show more

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• Explain how different conservation strategies help maintain forest biodiversity and ecosystem services
• Describe how habitat protection and restoration support genetic diversity and long-term ecosystem viability
• Use Alberta examples (such as parks, riparian buffers, and replanting seed sources) to support conservation planning

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• Identify the key factors that influence climate in a region.
• Understand the difference between weather and climate.
• Recognize how climate patterns affect different environments like deserts, rainforests, and grasslands.+ Show more

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• Explain why mixtures can be separated without forming new substances
• Identify physical properties used to separate mixture components (such as density, particle size, boiling point, and solubility)
• Use correct vocabulary to describe common separation methods (filtration, evaporation, distillation, and chromatography)+ Show more