Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Describe matter as composed of tiny particles that are too small to see.
• Explain how particle motion, collisions, and spacing relate to phases and changes of state.
• Relate temperature and thermal energy to particle kinetic energy and pressure in gases.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes of adaptation and speciation and how populations diverge into new lineages.
• Identify factors such as geographic, behavioral, and genetic changes that contribute to speciation.
• Analyze evidence for speciation events, including morphology, reproductive compatibility, and biogeographic patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how fossil occurrences and stratigraphy reveal patterns of origin, diversification, and extinction.
• Identify morphological transitions in the fossil record, such as fish-to-tetrapod examples.
• Explain how dating methods and geographic distribution provide evidence for lineage continuity and change.+ Show more

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• Understand that light behaves as both waves and particles, characterized by wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the range of visible light within the electromagnetic spectrum and recognize wavelengths beyond visible light.
• Explain how shorter wavelengths carry more energy and can cause chemical changes, while longer wavelengths transfer thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Construct explanations predicting patterns of species interactions across different ecosystems.
• Identify and differentiate mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism as recurring interaction types.
• Compare interaction outcomes in forest, grassland, and freshwater environments using observational data.+ Show more

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• Identify the main organelles in a cell and their functions.
• Explain how organelle structure relates to its role in the cell.
• Differentiate between plant and animal cell organelles and their specialization.+ Show more

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• Identify the basic building blocks of biomolecules such as amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and monosaccharides.
• Explain how monomers assemble into polymers through condensation reactions and are broken down by hydrolysis.
• Relate molecular structures to properties like enzyme activity, membrane transport, and polymerization during growth.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of scientific inquiry and how observations are used to form questions.
• Learn the importance of evidence and logical reasoning in developing scientific explanations.
• Recognize measurement and observation terms used in describing natural phenomena.+ Show more

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• Explain how the heart’s rhythmic pumping creates pressure that helps blood move through the body.
• Compare the functions of arteries, veins, and capillaries in transporting blood and materials.
• Describe how capillary walls enable exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes between blood and body cells.

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• Identify human activities that impact forest ecosystems.
• Describe specific examples of human impacts in Alberta.
• Explain how human impacts affect habitat connectivity, soil, water, and species.+ Show more

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• Explain how prototype evaluation uses evidence and criteria to judge how well a solution works as a system.
• Identify common constraints (such as material strength and time limits) that affect what improvements are acceptable.
• Use measurement and observations to describe failures and revise a prototype design.

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• Understand what physical changes are and how they differ from chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical changes in everyday life.
• Describe properties that change during physical changes and which do not.+ Show more

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• Explain why risk assessment is necessary before beginning a science activity
• Describe safe, ethical handling of tools, materials, and substances
• Apply ethical principles for living organisms, informed consent, and confidentiality in community and fieldwork

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• Identify and distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter.
• Recognize evidence that indicates whether a change is physical or chemical.
• Describe real-world examples of each type of change.+ Show more

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• Understand how particle models demonstrate conservation of atoms in a chemical reaction.
• Explain how counting atoms supports claims about reaction outcomes.
• Connect particle-level conservation to evidence of new substances formed.

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• Understand how different renewable energy systems convert environmental sources into usable electrical energy.
• Identify the stages in photovoltaic, wind, and hydro energy transformations.
• Explain the energy losses involved at each stage of renewable energy conversion.+ Show more

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• Compare insulating materials by explaining how they limit charge flow through lack of free charge carriers.
• Identify common insulators (such as rubber, glass, and dry wood) and describe how they support electrical safety through isolation.
• Distinguish bulk insulating properties from surface charge behavior and relate this to real-world protective coverings.

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• Understand the factors that influence population change over time.
• Identify different growth models such as exponential and logistic growth.
• Explain how density-dependent and density-independent factors affect populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency and how it is measured.
• Identify common sources of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Evaluate trade-offs between performance and energy waste in various technologies.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms compete for limited resources in their environment.
• Identify different types of competition and their effects on populations.
• Analyze how resource availability influences survival and reproduction.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in recycling matter within ecosystems.
• Identify the processes involved in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
• Explain how atoms and organic molecules are transformed during decomposition.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical organization of biological levels from cells to organisms.
• Identify the relationships between cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
• Explain how disruptions at one level can affect higher levels of biological organization.+ Show more

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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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• Understand the different components that make up an ecosystem.
• Explain the roles of abiotic and biotic factors in ecosystems.
• Identify examples of various ecosystems and their features.+ Show more

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• Identify the different types of food molecules and their functions in the body.
• Explain how digestion breaks down large food molecules into smaller ones that can be absorbed.
• Describe how food molecules support growth, structure, and energy needs in animals.+ Show more

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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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• Understand how plants use energy from photosynthesis for growth, repair, and reproduction.
• Identify how plants store chemical energy in molecules like sugars and starch for later use.
• Explain the process of matter transformation and energy flow within a plant system during growth.+ Show more

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• Understand the main functions of the nervous system in collecting, processing, and responding to sensory information.
• Identify the structure and function of neurons, including axons and synapses.
• Describe how the nervous system works with the endocrine system to maintain body stability and behavior.+ Show more

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• Explain how physical and conceptual models represent scientific systems and communicate assumptions.
• Use a model to predict outcomes and describe the limits of what the model assumes.
• Evaluate models by comparing predictions to data and using evidence to refine the model.

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• Understand how water moves among different reservoirs on Earth.
• Identify major water reservoirs and their characteristic conditions.
• Explain how water transfers between reservoirs through different processes.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Describe different chemical indicators such as gas production, precipitate formation, color change, energy emission, and light or sound release.
• Explain why multiple indicators are needed to confirm a chemical change rather than relying on a single sign.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes using concrete examples.
• Identify products and reactants to determine if a change is physical or chemical.
• Explain why some changes are reversible and others are not.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect the water cycle and water quality.
• Identify human actions that disrupt natural water systems and their impacts.
• Explain the effects of land cover changes, pollution, and water management on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Identify the key biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
• Explain how living organisms interact with nonliving factors in their habitat.
• Describe how these interactions influence the environment and organism survival.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe observable physical properties of matter.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on properties.
• Understand how physical properties help in classifying and analyzing matter.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its effects on ecosystems.
• Identify ways to mitigate habitat fragmentation impacts.
• Analyze how habitat patches affect species diversity and survival.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food chain and its components.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
• Explain the flow of energy through different levels of a food chain.+ Show more

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistive elements converts electrical energy into thermal energy.
• Explain the impact of internal resistance on voltage and device performance.
• Analyze how load interactions influence energy distribution and circuit efficiency.+ Show more

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• Identify minerals using physical properties (hardness, cleavage, streak) and chemical properties (acid reaction).
• Explain how texture, grain size, and mineral composition help classify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• Use evidence such as sedimentary layering and contact metamorphism to interpret past environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between crystalline and amorphous solids based on particle arrangements.
• Explain how particle bonding strength and spatial order influence the properties of solids.
• Connect microscopic particle arrangements to observable behaviors like melting points and brittleness.+ Show more

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• Understand community-based stewardship practices such as planting and shelterbelts.
• Identify the benefits of urban canopy programs and Indigenous land care methods.
• Explore real-world examples from Alberta that demonstrate landscape benefits.+ Show more

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• Understand how pollutants enter and impact ecosystems.
• Describe bioaccumulation and biomagnification processes.
• Explain how nutrient over-enrichment leads to dead zones.+ Show more

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• Understand that mixtures are combinations of substances that retain their individual properties.
• Identify physical separation methods based on differences like density, particle size, boiling point, and solubility.
• Describe how oil and water separate without chemical reaction.+ Show more

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• Explain how magnetic separation sorts mixtures using differences in magnetic properties
• Describe observations of what moves toward a magnet versus what stays behind
• Distinguish physical separation from chemical change

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• Understand how plants obtain matter from the environment for growth.
• Identify the roles of carbon dioxide, water, and gases exchanged through leaves.
• Describe how plant biomass is derived from external sources and how matter is used during growth.

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• Identify observable properties of matter (such as color, hardness, and texture).
• Explain how conductivity of heat and electricity helps classify materials.
• Compare matter in different forms (solid, liquid, gas) and connect evidence to predictions.

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• Understand that matter is made of tiny particles called atoms.
• Identify the basic units that make up elements and substances.
• Connect particle models to properties like density, melting point, and reactivity.+ Show more

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• Explain the orbit of the Moon around Earth and how it causes lunar phases.
• Describe observable patterns of the Moon's position and illumination from locations like Alberta.
• Understand the Sun–Earth–Moon relationship and how it affects the night sky.