Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how balanced forces lead to a net force of zero and may keep an object’s motion the same
• Describe how unbalanced forces produce a net force that changes an object’s speed or direction
• Connect the direction of net force to the direction of resulting motion changes

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• Explain how net force and mass affect an object's acceleration using vector addition
• Identify how changing one or more forces changes the direction and magnitude of motion
• Match common motion scenarios to definitions of net force and balanced forces+ Show more

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• Explain how momentum is conserved for an isolated two-object system during a collision.
• Use mass and velocity to calculate total momentum before and after a collision.
• Identify action-reaction interaction forces that occur during contact.+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric model of the Moon's orbit and its relation to lunar phases.
• Identify the sequence of lunar phases and their timing relative to Sun, Earth, and Moon positions.
• Predict the appearance of the Moon's illumination from surface observations, including during specific observation dates.+ Show more

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• Understand what inherited adaptations are
• Identify examples of adaptations in animals
• Explain how adaptations help animals survive in their environments

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• Explain how electric and magnetic forces depend on source strength and distance.
• Differentiate between electrostatic and magnetic interactions through examples.
• Illustrate inverse and direct relationships in electromagnetic forces using qualitative data.+ Show more

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• Identify common forms of energy (kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, electrical) and describe what they have to do with in everyday systems.
• Explain how energy can transform from one form to another (including examples like sunlight to chemical energy and combustion to thermal energy).
• Use energy vocabulary to predict how energy moves in natural and engineered processes.

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• Identify objects that are matter based on mass and occupied space.
• Classify materials as solids, liquids, or gases using observable properties.
• Compare materials using common physical properties.+ Show more

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem alterations to population increases or declines.
• Explain case studies involving predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Analyze empirical data and longitudinal observations to infer causes of population responses.+ Show more

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• Explain how ocean currents move water and transport heat around Earth.
• Identify how wind patterns and Earth’s rotation influence surface currents.
• Describe how warm and cold currents affect coastal climates compared with inland areas.

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• Explain conservation of atoms during chemical reactions as rearrangements of atoms into new combinations
• Use particle diagrams to track atoms in reactants and products
• Predict whether a reaction description or diagram conserves atoms by counting atoms of each element

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• Identify the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• Classify real-world examples into Earth's four major systems.
• Explain how matter and energy move between Earth systems.+ Show more

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• Identify common physical and chemical properties used to distinguish substances.
• Describe how properties like density, solubility, magnetism, electrical conductivity, hardness, and luster are observed and measured.
• Connect property-based identification to material selection in real-world contexts.+ Show more

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• Explain how geoscience processes (plate tectonics, sedimentation, and weathering) help form mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Describe how the locations of ore deposits, petroleum basins, and aquifers follow patterns in Earth’s geologic history and water flow.
• Evaluate how demand, extraction impacts, and technology affect long-term availability and responsible resource allocation.

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• Classify natural resources as renewable or nonrenewable and describe how they form.
• Explain how location and distribution affect access to resources.
• Analyze environmental and economic trade-offs involved in extracting and using resources.+ Show more

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• Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system.
• Explain how gas exchange occurs in lungs and gills.
• Identify adaptations that increase respiratory efficiency.+ 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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• Understand the processes by which populations diverge into new species through adaptation and reproductive isolation.
• Identify different types of evidence that support theories of speciation, such as morphology and biogeographic patterns.
• Analyze how geographic, behavioral, and genetic factors contribute to lineage splitting in populations.

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• Explain how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis in chloroplasts
• Describe how organisms release usable energy by breaking down organic molecules during respiration in mitochondria
• Connect matter cycling with conservation of mass across photosynthesis and respiration+ Show more

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals
• Describe how receptor binding leads to downstream cell responses through signal transduction
• Compare rapid nervous signaling with longer-term endocrine effects and feedback+ Show more

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• Identify monomers and describe how they form polymers through condensation reactions.
• Explain how hydrolysis breaks polymers into smaller molecules.
• Relate the structure of macromolecules to their functions, including roles in cells.

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• Understand the sequence of lunar phases based on the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe the geometry of illumination that produces different lunar phases.
• Differentiate between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
• Learn to identify native versus invasive species relevant to Alberta's environment.
• Recognize examples of species such as white spruce and mountain pine beetle.

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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 cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission and hormonal regulation.
• Compare rapid nervous responses to longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Identify different parts of the sky such as stars, Moon, and Sun.
• Understand basic observation skills for sky watching.
• Recognize patterns of sunrise, sunset, and Moon phases.+ Show more

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• Understand how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in plants.
• Describe the roles of xylem and phloem in resource transport.
• Explain how trees respond to climatic factors such as freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage through their transport systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in plants.
• Identify the roles of xylem and phloem in resource movement.
• Explain how bark characteristics protect trees from herbivory and fire.+ Show more

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• Explain how xylem transports water and minerals and how phloem transports sugars in stems
• Describe how freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pests can change sap flow patterns in Alberta trees
• Connect stem anatomy (vascular tissues and bark) to plant survival and seasonal storage

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• Explain how decomposers (fungi and bacteria) break down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how decomposition returns nutrients to the environment for producers to reuse
• Connect matter cycling through decomposition to ecosystem stability over time

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• Explain how compounds are made from atoms of multiple elements joined in definite proportions.
• Describe how particle models represent compounds using correct atom counts and bonding patterns.
• Use atomic composition to predict qualitative outcomes such as density trends and reaction behavior.

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• Understand how to decompose combined series-parallel circuits into simpler subcircuits.
• Explain how currents and voltages distribute in mixed circuit configurations.
• Identify the effects of component removal or failure in combined circuits.+ Show more

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• Explain how a geometric model using the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon predicts lunar phases.
• Use the model to describe how the Moon’s apparent illumination changes over a week.
• Connect the order of crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full phases to the Moon’s position in its path.

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• Explain how the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere interact through matter and energy flow
• Identify processes (heating, cooling, evaporation, condensation, erosion, deposition) that change Earth systems over time
• Describe how changes in one Earth sphere can affect conditions in other spheres

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• Write testable questions and describe what information an investigation should gather
• Identify independent and dependent variables in controlled comparisons
• Use operational definitions to explain how measurements are made+ Show more

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• Understand how to formulate testable questions in scientific investigations.
• Identify the roles of independent and dependent variables in experiments.
• Learn the importance of operational definitions and controlled tests for reliable results.+ Show more

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• Define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify essential functions and success measures.
• Relate cause and effect using scientific principles.+ Show more

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• Identify key mineral and rock properties used for classification.
• Understand the processes involved in the formation of igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• Describe how textural and compositional features inform environmental and origin interpretations.+ Show more

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• Identify evidence that indicates a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Interpret mass, temperature, and composition data before and after reactions.
• Explain how gas, color change, precipitates, and temperature provide evidence.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's rotation produces day and night
• Describe how axial tilt and orbit produce seasonal variations
• Compare solstices and equinoxes using daylight patterns+ Show more

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• Identify cells as the basic units of life using observational evidence.
• Distinguish single-celled organisms from multicellular organisms.
• Explain how cells relate to tissues, organs, and whole organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain how air movement produces local weather changes.
• Interpret weather maps and radar observations to describe patterns.
• Describe how convection contributes to cloud and precipitation formation.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food webs
• Explain how energy moves and decreases across trophic levels
• Describe how photosynthesis relates to energy flow+ Show more

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• Identify building blocks of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids
• Explain how condensation reactions build larger molecules from smaller units
• Explain how hydrolysis breaks larger molecules into smaller units using water+ Show more

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• Explain how species richness reveals biodiversity patterns.
• Describe how habitat differences affect species diversity.
• Interpret how records and surveys reveal community changes.+ Show more

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• Identify atoms as particles that make up matter
• Interpret chemical formulas to identify atom types and numbers
• Compare models of atomic arrangements+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable traits become more common over generations.
• Describe how geographic differences can contribute to speciation.
• Identify evidence used to study speciation and reproductive isolation.+ Show more

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• Identify patterns of change in the fossil record
• Interpret stratigraphic sequences to place fossils in relative time
• Explain how morphology provides evidence of change+ Show more