Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistors affects thermal energy generation.
• Analyze the impact of internal resistance on battery voltage supply under load.
• Explain the relationship between circuit design, energy delivery, and safety considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand internal physiological processes that support survival in different environments.
• Identify examples of physiological adaptations such as heat exchange, water conservation, and metabolic regulation.
• Link physiological mechanisms to their roles in helping organisms adapt to environmental extremes.+ Show more

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• Understand what cell specialization means and how it helps organisms perform complex functions.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their roles in the body.
• Describe how cells differentiate through gene expression to become specialized.+ Show more

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• Understand the wave and particle behaviors of light and their properties.
• Identify the characteristics of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light.
• Explain how wavelength affects the energy of photons and the transfer of energy.+ Show more

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• Identify different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Understand how energy transforms from one form to another in natural and engineered systems.
• Recognize common examples of energy transformations and their significance.

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• Understand how to measure electrical quantities such as current, voltage, and power.
• Identify the units used for different electrical measurements.
• Learn how energy transfer rate and total energy consumption relate to electrical systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the three modes of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer process in real-world situations.
• Distinguish between conduction, convection, and radiation based on process descriptions.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between series and parallel electrical circuits.
• Identify how voltage and current distribute in series and parallel arrangements.
• Explain the effects of circuit configuration on device brightness and circuit reliability.+ Show more

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• Understand how different renewable energy systems convert environmental sources into electrical energy.
• Identify the stages and losses involved in renewable energy transformations.
• Analyze the importance of energy storage and conversion choices in sustainable energy supply.+ Show more

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

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• Explain the law of conservation of energy and its significance in physical systems.
• Identify examples of energy transfer and transformation in everyday scenarios.
• Describe how conservation of energy applies in collisions, chemical reactions, and circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of adaptation trade-offs and how they influence survival strategies.
• Identify different examples of structural and physiological trade-offs in animals.
• Evaluate the costs and benefits associated with specific adaptations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of structural and physiological adaptations in organisms.
• Identify examples of adaptations that enhance survival.
• Link specific structural features to their advantages in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the nature of sound as a mechanical wave and how it transfers energy.
• Identify the effects of frequency and amplitude on pitch and loudness.
• Explain how sound speed varies with medium and temperature, affecting how sound travels.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound and light waves transfer energy in audio and visual devices.
• Identify the energy conversions in speakers, microphones, and cameras.
• Learn how wave properties like frequency and intensity affect device performance and fidelity.+ Show more

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• Understand what chemical indicators are and how they signal chemical reactions.
• Identify various observable signs of chemical changes.
• Learn that multiple indicators together give stronger evidence of chemical reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept and differences between filtration and sieving.
• Identify suitable materials and methods for separating mixtures using filtration and sieving.
• Explain the applications of filtration and sieving in real-world scenarios.+ Show more

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• Understand the arrangement of particles in crystalline versus amorphous solids.
• Identify properties linked to crystal structures such as melting point and brittleness.
• Explain how microscopic particle arrangements influence observable behaviors of solids.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in closed systems.
• Identify examples of physical and chemical changes where mass is conserved or appears to change.
• Explain how boundary conditions affect measurements of mass.+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is made up of tiny particles in constant motion.
• Identify the arrangement and movement of particles in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle behaviour links to properties like shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Understand how gas particles collide and the effect on pressure.
• Recognize how temperature and volume influence gas pressure and behavior.
• Explain concepts such as gas compressibility and pressure changes with altitude.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors affecting the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Explain how chromatographic separation reveals differences in solubility and affinity.+ Show more

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• Understand how energy transfer occurs during phase changes such as melting, boiling, freezing, and condensation.
• Explain the particle model of matter in relation to latent heat and phase changes.
• Describe why temperature can plateau during phase changes despite continued energy input.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of recrystallization and its role in purifying solids.
• Identify factors that influence crystal size and purity during recrystallization.
• Explain how solubility curves and temperature control facilitate selective recovery of substances.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different physical properties of matter.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on properties observed.
• Understand how physical properties are used to classify and identify substances.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food chain and how energy transfers from producers to consumers.
• Identify different trophic levels in a food chain.
• Recognize key organisms at each stage of a typical food chain.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation.
• Learn about strategies to mitigate the effects of habitat fragmentation.+ 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 organisms and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities affect ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identify the consequences of pollution, land clearing, and resource extraction.
• Recognize the impacts of introducing non-native species to ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how species compete and coexist based on their niches.
• Learn how resource partitioning supports biodiversity and ecosystem stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how birth, death, immigration, and emigration influence population size.
• Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth models.
• Identify factors that affect populations, including density-dependent and density-independent factors.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of aerodynamics and how shape influences flight.
• Identify factors such as surface smoothness, wing curvature, and aspect ratio that affect lift and drag.
• Learn how practical modifications in design improve flight stability and performance in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature, humidity, and altitude influence air density.
• Explain the effect of air density on buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.
• Analyze how atmospheric conditions affect lift and wing performance in different environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular composition of air and its significance.
• Explain how air density and pressure change with altitude and temperature.
• Identify regional examples of air property variations and their effects.+ Show more

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• Explain how fluid speed and pressure are related according to Bernoulli's principle.
• Describe practical applications of Bernoulli's principle such as model gliders and wind tunnels.
• Understand how local wind speeds over surfaces like rivers or roads can influence pressure and lightweight objects.

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• Understand the function of control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces alters airflow to produce aircraft movements.
• Describe how aerodynamic moments create rolling, pitching, and yawing motions.+ Show more

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• Understand how incremental adjustments to design affect aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate modifications in aerodynamic models.
• Analyze trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in design refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of drag acting on objects in flight and movement.
• Identify factors that influence parasitic and induced drag.
• Analyze design strategies used to reduce drag on vehicles and aircraft.+ Show more

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• Compare the glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness of different flying devices.
• Explain how design parameters influence endurance and maneuverability in kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Understand regional atmospheric influences, such as prairie crosswinds and valley thermals, on flight performance.

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• Understand the four primary forces of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce controlled aerial motion.
• Identify real-world examples from Alberta illustrating each force.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of longitudinal and lateral stability in aircraft and gliders.
• Identify how image placement of center of mass and center of pressure affects stability.
• Explain the design features such as dihedral angles and tail volume that enhance static stability.+ Show more

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• Understand how streamlined shapes reduce aerodynamic resistance.
• Identify key features such as tapered tails and rounded noses in design.
• Explain the impact of shape changes on airflow, pressure distribution, and energy use.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape influences lift and maneuverability.
• Identify the features such as camber, aspect ratio, and taper that affect flight performance.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect, robust wings used in regional aircraft.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's tilt and orbit affect seasonal patterns in Alberta.
• Identify the environmental changes associated with different seasons in Alberta.
• Explain the relationship between astronomical causes and terrestrial environmental effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically observed celestial patterns.
• Identify different cultural methods used to interpret sky phenomena for practical purposes.
• Recognize the significance of oral traditions and early records in understanding celestial movements.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Moon orbits Earth and the resulting phases observed from Earth.
• Explain the geometry behind lunar phases and their cycle.
• Identify observable patterns of lunar position and phase changes from different locations.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric model of lunar phases and how it explains the sequence and timing of these phases.
• Describe how the relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon influence the Moon's appearance from a given viewpoint.
• Apply the lunar phases model to predict the timing and sequence of moon phases during observation periods.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial events.
• Identify the components of simplified physical or diagrammatic models such as axial tilt and orbital position.
• Explain how models can be applied to regional locations like Alberta to forecast daylight and seasons.+ Show more