Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand the structure and function of food webs in ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Explain how energy flows and matter cycles through different trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between contact and noncontact forces, including gravity, friction, and normal force.
• Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects.
• Understand the concept of net force and its effect on everyday objects.+ Show more

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• Categorize drag into parasitic and induced sources
• Identify components of parasitic drag: form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag
• Explain how induced drag relates to lift production, span, and speed+ Show more

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• Define solar time and local solar noon
• Explain how Earth's position affects solar time
• Identify differences between solar time and clock time+ Show more

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

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• Understand the basic functions of the respiratory system
• Identify parts of the respiratory system
• Explain how oxygen is exchanged between the environment and the blood

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• Understand how geological processes influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Identify spatial patterns in ore deposits, petroleum basins, and aquifers.
• Evaluate the impact of human activity and technology on resource availability and sustainability.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static and dynamic stability using center of gravity and aerodynamic effects
• Describe how wing geometry and control surfaces influence longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability
• Identify stability behaviors such as damping, phugoid, and Dutch roll and their implications for safe control+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth’s tilt and orbit affect the apparent Sun position in the sky over the year
• Use a simple Earth–Sun geometry model to predict daylight length and seasonal changes
• Explain how models help forecast timing of events such as sunrise and sunset+ Show more

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• Organize observations into tables and select appropriate graph types for different kinds of data.
• Interpret graphs by using labeled axes, units, and legends to identify trends and outliers.
• Compute and compare simple summary measures such as mean and median and explain how outliers affect them.+ Show more

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• Understand how invasive species impact native ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identify examples of invasive aquatic and terrestrial species.
• Explore the ecological consequences of invasive species on food webs and habitats.+ Show more

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• Explain how food molecules provide both building materials and stored energy in the body.
• Describe how digestion breaks large food molecules into smaller molecules that can be absorbed.
• Identify how different food molecules (proteins, carbohydrates, fats) meet different needs of cells.+ Show more

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• Define speed using distance traveled and time taken
• Identify distance and time data in motion situations
• Calculate speed using distance divided by time+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and how it affects ecosystems.
• Identify key causes of habitat fragmentation like urban expansion and agriculture.
• Recognize the impacts of fragmentation on species diversity and community interactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of robotic space missions: flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Identify the engineering constraints faced by space robots, such as distance, communication delays, and planetary environments.
• Describe how mission design addresses propulsion, instrumentation, and data return.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify effects of habitat fragmentation on wildlife populations.
• Evaluate strategies to mitigate impacts of habitat fragmentation.+ Show more

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• Understand what chemical indicators are
• Identify signs that suggest a chemical reaction has taken place
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes+ Show more

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• Explain how pressure systems, air masses, and fronts interact to create local and regional weather.
• Interpret weather data from surface maps, including temperature, pressure, precipitation, and wind shifts.
• Describe how convection and latent heat release help connect short-term weather variability to precipitation and storms.

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• Understand how limiting resources affect populations in ecosystems.
• Identify different types of resources that can be limiting.
• Explain how organisms respond to resource scarcity.+ Show more

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• Explain how photosynthesis provides energy for plant growth and life processes.
• Describe how plants store chemical energy and use it later to build tissues and maintain functions.
• Connect plant structure changes (leaves, stems, roots, and reproductive parts) to matter use and energy transformations.

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• Describe how photosynthesis and respiration transfer energy in cells.
• Identify reactants and products involved in photosynthesis and respiration.
• Explain how energy is conserved and cycled through biological processes.+ Show more

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• Understand how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact through matter and energy flow.
• Identify processes such as heating, cooling, evaporation, condensation, erosion, and deposition that connect Earth's spheres.
• Explain how changes in one sphere can influence others and affect local environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in ecosystems.
• Explain how decomposers recycle matter and nutrients.
• Recognize the importance of decomposition in supporting plant growth.+ Show more

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• Define mass and volume and describe how they are measured for solids and liquids
• Use the density formula (density = mass ÷ volume) to calculate density from whole-number data
• Interpret density values to explain whether objects sink or float based on buoyancy+ Show more

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• Identify testable questions from scientific investigation scenarios
• Distinguish independent, dependent, and controlled variables
• Select suitable materials and procedures for fair tests+ Show more

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• Decompose a mixed series-parallel circuit into simpler series and parallel subcircuits.
• Describe how current and voltage divide in combined circuit sections.
• Predict how changes to a component affect brightness or meter readings in real circuits.

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

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• Explain how matter cycles through living and non-living parts of an ecosystem
• Describe carbon and water movement among reservoirs using the cycles of matter model
• Interpret processes (photosynthesis, respiration, feeding, decomposition) as flows in a matter cycle

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• Identify common symbols used in electrical circuit schematics
• Explain how schematic diagrams represent physical electrical connections
• Compare series, parallel, and mixed circuit structures+ Show more

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• Compare solids, liquids, and gases based on shape and volume.
• Explain how particle motion differs in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Connect changes in state to energy changes and particle behavior.

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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 negative feedback helps maintain internal stability in the body.
• Identify the roles of sensors, control centers, and effectors in feedback control.
• Compare positive and negative feedback using blood glucose and body temperature examples.+ Show more

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• Describe reaction rate as how quickly reactants change into products.
• Explain how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts affect particle collisions.
• Connect collision-level ideas to observable changes during reactions (gas, color, heat).

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• Compare ground-based telescopes, orbital telescopes, space probes, and Earth-observing satellites by purpose and limitations.
• Explain how spectral imaging and remote sensing help scientists measure properties such as temperature, vegetation, and atmospheric gases.
• Interpret data concepts including spatial and temporal resolution when making conclusions from space-based observations.

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• Describe how Earth's materials such as rocks, soils, water, and living things are interconnected through cycling processes.
• Explain the physical and chemical weathering of rocks and how sediments are transported and deposited.
• Identify the role of biological processes in soil formation and water retention.+ Show more

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• Explain how friction opposes motion between two surfaces and affects sliding distance
• Describe how different surface textures change the amount of friction
• Connect friction and air resistance to real-world examples of slowing and heating+ Show more

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• Understand the structures and functions of the respiratory and digestive systems.
• Explain how gas exchange and nutrient absorption support life processes.
• Identify key organs involved in respiration and digestion and their roles.

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• Identify cells as the basic unit of life using observations from microscopy and preserved specimens
• Compare single-celled and multicellular organisms based on visible cell structures and organization
• Describe how cells relate to tissues, organs, and whole organisms using empirical evidence+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of protected areas in conservation
• Identify different types of conservation strategies
• Analyze the importance of protected areas for biodiversity

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• Understand how scientific investigation and technological development are interconnected.
• Describe how tools like microscopes and sensors extend observation and measurement.
• Explain how technological advances influence scientific inquiry and vice versa.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of careful observations in science.
• Learn how to describe observations using measurement and descriptive terms.
• Recognize the role of evidence and logical reasoning in forming scientific explanations.

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• Identify key indicators that signify a chemical reaction through analysis of qualitative and quantitative data.
• Describe common examples and interpret pre- and post-interaction measurements to determine if a new substance has formed.
• Understand the significance of indicators such as color change, gas evolution, precipitate formation, and temperature change in chemical reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand how water treatment improves public health
• Identify societal benefits of scientific research in environmental management
• Evaluate evidence-based outcomes of public health initiatives+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of density and how it helps identify substances.
• Compare the density of different materials visually and quantitatively.
• Recognize other properties such as solubility, magnetism, and luster.+ Show more

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• Describe how Earth’s tilt and the Sun’s angle affect seasonal changes in Alberta.
• Explain how Alberta’s continental climate influences the timing and intensity of seasonal weather.
• Connect daylight and solar intensity to environmental effects such as river ice breakup and plant growth.+ Show more

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• Read and comprehend scientific passages about animal populations.
• Interpret data related to fluctuations in population sizes.
• Identify factors affecting population growth and decline.+ Show more

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• Explain why voltage is equal across branches in parallel circuits
• Calculate total current from individual branch currents
• Compare parallel and series circuit behaviour when loads are removed+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity depends on mass and distance using examples such as Earth and the Moon
• Compare gravitational attraction with contact forces like friction by describing how each changes motion
• Use evidence from quantitative patterns to support an argument about gravitational interactions+ Show more