Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how gas particles collide with container walls to create pressure.
• Describe how increasing temperature affects gas pressure and volume.
• Understand the particle model of gases and its relation to real-world phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of recrystallization and how it purifies solids.
• Explain how temperature and solubility influence crystal formation.
• Identify the steps involved in recrystallization and the factors affecting crystal size and purity.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that influence reaction rates, including concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
• Describe how microscopic particle collisions relate to observable signs of chemical reactions.
• Identify real-world examples of factors affecting reaction speed and signs of chemical change.+ 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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• Understand the key weather elements such as temperature, precipitation, wind, cloud cover, and humidity.
• Learn how to observe and record weather conditions to analyze atmospheric patterns.
• Recognize how different weather elements interact and influence weather forecasts.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of distillation and how it separates components based on boiling points.
• Differentiate between simple and fractional distillation methods.
• Explain how phase changes and vapor pressure enable separation of liquid mixtures like water and ethanol.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies such as protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Explain how each strategy helps restore or maintain ecosystem balance.
• Identify trade-offs involved in conservation efforts and the importance of monitoring ecological responses.+ 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 what invasive species are and how they impact ecosystems.
• Identify examples of invasive plants and animals.
• Explain how invasive species outcompete native species and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt causes different solar angles and daylight lengths in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
• Describe how solstices and equinoxes relate to the geometry of sunlight distribution.
• Connect variations in solar insolation with latitude to seasonal climate patterns and biological cycles.

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• Explain how predator and prey populations affect each other in an ecosystem
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in predator-prey interactions
• Describe how prey adaptations can reduce predation and influence population trends+ Show more

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• Explain how cells convert energy to support life processes such as growth and repair
• Describe how photosynthesis and cellular respiration are connected through gas exchange
• Compare diffusion with transport mechanisms for moving materials across cell membranes

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• Explain what mass wasting is and describe common types (rockfalls, landslides, slumps).
• Identify factors that can trigger mass wasting, such as heavy rainfall, freeze-thaw, earthquakes, and erosion.
• Describe how deposited debris can change drainage patterns and affect later erosion.

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• Explain the main functions of artificial satellites in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.
• Identify how geostationary and polar orbits differ and why each is chosen for specific missions.
• Describe how sensor payloads help satellites collect data for predicting solar events, monitoring tides, and mapping surfaces.

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• Explain the purpose and ideal behavior of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical measurements
• Use the units amperes (A) and volts (V) to interpret what measured values represent
• Predict and interpret ideal readings in series and parallel circuits

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• Explain why climate is determined using long-term temperature and precipitation records rather than single-day weather events
• Interpret climate graphs to identify averages, variability, and seasonal patterns
• Compare current climate data to historical baselines to decide whether patterns are staying the same or shifting+ Show more

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• Describe how the respiratory system exchanges oxygen and carbon dioxide through diffusion
• Explain how the digestive system breaks food into smaller molecules that can enter circulation
• Connect digestion and respiration to how cells release energy

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• Explain how electronic sensors convert physical changes into electrical signals for digital measurement
• Identify how sampling rate, resolution, and correct units affect the quality of recorded data
• Describe why calibration and metadata documentation are necessary for accurate and trustworthy measurements+ Show more

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• Explain how physical, diagrammatic, and simple mathematical models represent complex systems
• Identify model assumptions and define model boundaries to clarify what a model does and does not include
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to describe limitations and refine models

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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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• Explain how birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration affect population size over time
• Distinguish exponential growth from logistic growth and identify the role of carrying capacity
• Describe density-dependent and density-independent factors that can limit population growth+ Show more

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• Explain how plant structures (roots, stems, leaves, vascular tissues, flowers, and seeds) help plants survive and reproduce.
• Describe how xylem and phloem transport substances and how this supports plant homeostasis.
• Identify major animal organ systems (digestive, respiratory, and circulatory) and explain how they work together to maintain survival.+ 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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• 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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• Identify renewable and nonrenewable natural resources and explain how their formation times affect supply
• Describe how natural resources are distributed regionally and how scientists assess resource availability
• Explain economic and environmental trade-offs of extracting resources, including reclamation and sustainability+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of measurement uncertainty and its sources.
• Identify methods used to estimate and express measurement uncertainty.
• Recognize how acknowledging uncertainty influences confidence in data interpretation.+ Show more

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• Explain what makes a design problem: a need plus measurable requirements and constraints
• Identify how sketches, dimensions, and performance goals help designers create testable solutions
• Use evidence from requirements (size, safety, budget) to choose and justify a solution

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• Explain how gravitational attraction depends on mass and distance.
• Compare and contrast gravitational forces with contact forces like friction.
• Use examples such as the Earth-Moon system and planetary orbits to illustrate gravitational interactions.+ Show more

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• Describe how pressure maps show pressure changes across a wing’s chord and how those changes relate to lift.
• Identify key features of pressure maps such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure minima.
• Explain how angle of attack and camber can shift pressure patterns, affecting pitching moments.+ Show more

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• Explain apparent daily motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars as a result of Earth’s rotation.
• Describe diurnal rising and setting and how Earth’s rotation creates apparent paths across the sky.
• Use the ideas of the celestial sphere and the horizon to explain how sky objects appear to move.+ Show more

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• Explain how lunar phases result from the changing relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe how illumination geometry affects the visible fraction of the Moon (new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, full).
• Distinguish between lunar phases and eclipses by describing the alignment needed for eclipses.

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• Identify primary and secondary control surfaces and match them to roll, pitch, and yaw control.
• Explain how deflection of a control surface changes local lift or side force and produces a turning moment.
• Describe control authority and how factors like hinge moments and surface sizing affect responsiveness and trade-offs such as drag.

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• Understand how clouds form through condensation of water vapor.
• Identify different types of precipitation and the conditions that cause them.
• Explain how cloud development provides evidence about atmospheric processes.+ 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.

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• Describe the different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particles behave in each state of matter.
• Identify changes in state and relate them to energy and particle motion.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between speed and velocity in describing motion.
• Explain how direction affects velocity even when speed remains constant.
• Calculate average speed using total distance and elapsed time.+ Show more

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• Understand how birth rates, death rates, and resource availability influence population sizes.
• Interpret data showing fluctuations in population over time.
• Explain how resource abundance or scarcity affects reproduction and mortality.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in recycling nutrients in ecosystems.
• Describe the process of decomposition and its importance for environmental health.
• Identify organisms involved in decomposition and their functions.+ Show more

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• Understand the three main mechanisms of thermal energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer mechanism in real-world situations.
• Explain how the medium involved affects the process of thermal energy transfer.

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• Define what a niche is and explain its significance in ecosystems.
• Describe how different species occupy distinct niches to reduce competition.
• Analyze how niche overlap can lead to increased competition when resources are limited.+ Show more

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• Understand how structural adaptations help organisms survive in different habitats.
• Identify examples of physical features that support survival, movement, and camouflage.
• Analyze how structure correlates with environmental needs and predation avoidance.+ Show more

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• Understand that compounds are formed from atoms of different elements joined in specific proportions.
• Identify the atomic composition patterns that determine a compound's properties.
• Explain how particle models represent the bonding arrangements within compounds.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms depend on each other in an ecosystem.
• Identify examples of predator-prey relationships, competition, and mutualism.
• Explain how changes in one population can affect the entire community.

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• Understand how models are used to represent complex systems in science.
• Identify different types of scientific models and their purposes.
• Evaluate the limitations of models by comparing them with real measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of food chains and their role in energy transfer.
• Identify producers, consumers, and trophic levels within a food chain.
• Explain how energy moves through different organisms in an ecosystem.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes using indicators.
• Describe common examples of chemical evidence like rusting and burning.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of trophic levels and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers within a food chain.
• Explain how energy flows through different trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and how it differs from a food chain.
• Identify different organisms involved in various food webs and their roles.
• Explain how energy and matter are transferred in a community through food webs.+ Show more