Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand the sources of random and systematic errors in scientific data collection.
• Learn methods to identify, characterize, and estimate the impacts of errors in experiments.
• Develop critical thinking skills to evaluate data quality and analyze anomalous results.+ Show more

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• Identify the Earth's main spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere.
• Describe the functions of each sphere.
• Understand how different earth processes connect these spheres.+ Show more

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• Understand different sampling methods and their applications.
• Compare systematic, stratified, and random sampling techniques.
• Evaluate trade-offs between coverage, practicality, and interpretation in sampling.+ Show more

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• Understand the pathways and mechanisms by which invasive species establish in new habitats.
• Identify the ecological impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems and food webs.
• Analyze how factors like propagule pressure and lack of predators facilitate invasive species spread.+ Show more

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• Describe the internal structure of Earth, including the crust, mantle, and core.
• Identify different types of plate boundaries and their associated geological features.
• Explain how tectonic processes such as mantle convection and crustal deformation lead to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and mountain formation.+ Show more

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• Analyze how scientific data influences societal decisions and policies.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between economic growth and environmental protection.
• Identify indicators used to measure the effectiveness of public health and environmental measures.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of natural resources and their regional distribution.
• Explore the environmental and economic implications of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
• Learn about methods of resource assessment and sustainable use principles.+ Show more

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• Explain how models represent systems and support predictions
• Identify assumptions and boundaries within a given model
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes+ Show more

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• Identify major structures of a tree and their functions.
• Explain how structural features support tree survival in Alberta habitats.
• Describe relationships between form and function in tree organs.+ Show more

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in plant growth experiments.
• Understand operational definitions and their importance.
• Recognize potential confounding influences in scientific testing.+ Show more

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• Explain how flow speed or wind strength affects what sizes of particles can be transported.
• Describe how decreasing energy leads to sediment sorting and layered deposits.
• Use evidence from grain size patterns to predict where different sediments may settle.

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• Understand the basic process of cellular respiration
• Recognize the importance of oxygen in energy production
• Identify the outputs and inputs of cellular respiration

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• Understand different types of adaptation patterns in plants and animals.
• Identify morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations and their functions.
• Explain how adaptations help organisms survive in specific environments.+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable variation influences natural selection.
• Identify environmental pressures that drive changes in traits within populations.
• Analyze case studies illustrating selection-driven trait shifts such as coloration, beak variation, and antibiotic resistance.+ Show more

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• Explain how atoms are rearranged during a chemical reaction
• Identify properties of substances based on atomic arrangements
• Describe how new substances form from reactants

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• Identify when to use a table, bar graph, or line graph to represent different kinds of data.
• Read graphs and tables using correct labels, units, and scales.
• Compare categories and describe change over time using appropriate graph types.

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• Identify and describe the functions of common circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Explain how each component influences circuit behaviour and performance.
• Recognize schematic symbols for various circuit components and interpret their physical counterparts.+ Show more

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• Explain how conservation can reduce unnecessary resource use
• Compare conservation and efficiency as resource-management strategies
• Analyze effects of resource decisions on people and environments+ Show more

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• Explain how species richness, abundance, and evenness describe biodiversity patterns across ecosystems
• Use basic sampling ideas (transects and quadrats) to understand how scientists measure diversity
• Interpret how habitat heterogeneity can influence spatial patterns of biodiversity+ Show more

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• Analyze seismic records for patterns.
• Assess recurrence intervals of earthquakes.
• Interpret observational data related to natural hazards.

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• Identify common measurement instruments such as thermometers, pH probes, and tape measures.
• Understand the importance of calibration and units in measuring temperature, pH, and distance.
• Learn how to record and represent measurement data accurately for comparison.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes of adaptation and how they lead to speciation in populations.
• Describe evidence that supports the occurrence of speciation events in different environments.
• Identify factors such as geographic separation, behavioral shifts, and genetic changes that contribute to lineage divergence.+ Show more

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• Understand how daily and seasonal Sun angle changes affect shadow length and direction.
• Observe and describe shadow noon, longest, and shortest shadows across the year.
• Explain how shadow patterns provide evidence of Earth's motion and axial tilt.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes that influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Identify how geological history and hydrologic flow shape resource availability and patterns.
• Evaluate trade-offs in resource extraction considering demand, environmental impact, and technological constraints.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity and inertia work together to keep objects in orbit
• Compare elliptical and near-circular orbital paths and describe how distance affects orbital speed
• Relate orbital period to distance from a central body in qualitative terms+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat restoration and protected areas help maintain biodiversity.
• Describe trade-offs among conservation actions and choose priorities using clear criteria.
• Use metrics and adaptive management to evaluate whether stewardship strategies are working.

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• Understand what cell specialization is and why it is important for living organisms.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their roles.
• Explain how groups of specialized cells form tissues and organs.+ Show more

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• Explain how integrated synthesis connects question framing, fair study design, measurement strategy, data handling, and evidence-based reporting.
• Identify practices that improve cross-site comparability and data provenance in multi-site environmental monitoring.
• Evaluate claims by matching them to documented methods, limitations, and the strength of combined evidence.

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• Explain how sensors and data loggers collect digital measurements
• Identify how sampling rate affects captured measurement changes
• Describe resolution and units in digital measurement+ Show more

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• Describe what a food web is and how it illustrates interconnected feeding relationships among species.
• Explain the concept of ecosystem resilience provided by food web connectivity.
• Identify effects of species decline or removal within a food web.+ Show more

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• Describe the major components of the solar system, including planets, dwarf planets, and belts.
• Compare and contrast terrestrial planets with gas giants in terms of composition, size, and orbital characteristics.
• Explain the factors influencing planetary habitability, such as atmosphere, surface conditions, and energy sources.+ Show more

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• Explain the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in circuit measurements.
• Identify measurement units such as amperes and volts.
• Describe how instruments are conceptually placed in simple circuits.+ Show more

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• Explain how paper chromatography separates components using solubility and attraction to stationary and mobile phases
• Identify how solvent movement and chemical interactions affect where pigments form on chromatography paper
• Interpret and predict separation outcomes based on relative distances traveled and spot patterns

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• Understand what chemical indicators are and identify observable signs of chemical reactions.
• Recognize different signs that suggest a chemical change has taken place.
• Explain why no single indicator definitively proves a chemical change, emphasizing the importance of combining observations.+ Show more

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• Understand methods of summarizing patterns and using descriptive statistics in scientific communication.
• Identify appropriate visuals such as bar, line, and scatter plots for environmental data.
• Learn conventions for citing data sources, labeling units, and crafting concise evidence-based summaries.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web
• Explain how energy moves through trophic relationships
• Describe how decomposers recycle organic matter to support soil fertility+ Show more

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• Identify key indicators that suggest a chemical reaction is occurring.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data to determine if a new substance has formed.
• Understand classic examples such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.+ Show more

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• Describe the orbital motions and gravitational interactions within the solar system.
• Explain how Earth's axial tilt and revolution cause seasonal changes.
• Identify the phases of the Moon and understand lunar cycles.+ Show more

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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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• Identify and describe different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Understand how energy can transform from one form to another in natural and engineered systems.
• Recognize common examples of energy transformations like sunlight to chemical in plants and combustion to thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Explain how evaluation results guide iterative improvement in science and engineering designs
• Identify how changes can target the cause of failure while respecting constraints and trade-offs
• Use evidence from testing to justify modifications to a prototype

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Learn methods to separate components of mixtures.

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• Define and distinguish between independent, dependent, and controlled variables.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and measurement consistency in experiments.
• Describe how variables influence observable outcomes in natural contexts, such as Alberta ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Calculate mass change from provided measurements
• Compare open and sealed trials to identify the mass pattern
• Decide whether matter entered or left the system using CER+ Show more

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• Explain how photosynthesis and cellular respiration contribute to energy flow in food webs.
• Describe how energy decreases at each trophic level using an energy pyramid.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers and explain their roles in matter cycling.+ Show more

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• Explain how evaporation, precipitation, and runoff move water through the water cycle.
• Describe how infiltration and groundwater recharge help store freshwater over time.
• Analyze how land cover and temperature affect streamflow and local humidity.

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• Identify safe choices for using common field measurement tools (thermometers, pH probes, handheld anemometers, and electronic dataloggers).
• Describe proper handling, storage, cleaning, and battery management to prevent equipment damage and incorrect data.
• Explain how to reduce contamination of samples and protect people when working near wetlands or river edges.

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• Describe the roles of key components in a simple electrical circuit.
• Explain how energy is transformed within electrical devices and circuits.
• Identify different circuit components and their functions.+ Show more