Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how birth rate, death rate, immigration, and emigration affect population size over time
• Distinguish between exponential growth and logistic growth, including the role of carrying capacity
• Describe how density-dependent and density-independent factors influence population changes

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• Differentiate between mixtures, homogeneous mixtures (solutions), and heterogeneous mixtures using observable properties.
• Explain how physical properties (particle size, solubility, density, and magnetism) help separate mixture components.
• Select an appropriate separation method (filtration, evaporation, or decanting) based on the mixture type and component differences.

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• Understand how question framing, measurement strategies, and data handling influence scientific interpretation.
• Recognize the importance of documentation, data provenance, and communication of limitations in integrated research.
• Analyze examples of multi-site monitoring and how combined datasets inform policy decisions.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of sustainability and how human actions impact the environment.
• Identify different sustainability strategies such as renewable energy, conservation, circular resource use, and land management.
• Evaluate the trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities in sustainability practices.+ Show more

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• Understand how atoms rearrange during a chemical reaction.
• Describe how new substances form through atomic rearrangement.
• Explain the difference between mere mixing and chemical reactions involving atom rearrangement.+ Show more

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• Identify the required function from an engineering problem statement
• List measurable criteria for evaluating a design solution
• Identify realistic constraints that shape engineering design choices+ Show more

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• Understand the four main aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Explain how these forces interact to produce different flight motions such as climb, cruise, and descent.
• Identify examples of lift and thrust in real-world flight contexts, including propeller airplanes and gliders.+ Show more

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• Explain how monomers (amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, monosaccharides) form polymers (proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates).
• Describe condensation reactions and hydrolysis as opposite processes that build and break macromolecules.
• Relate molecular structure of macromolecules to functions such as enzyme activity and transport across cell membranes.

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• Understand the path of the Sun across the sky during different times of the day
• Identify how Earth's tilt and orbit affect sunlight and seasons
• Describe how the Moon's phases correspond to its position relative to Earth and the Sun+ Show more

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• Use models (ball-and-stick and space-filling) to describe how atoms combine to form simple molecules and extended structures.
• Determine relative atom types and counts from chemical formulas such as H2O and NaCl.
• Explain how structure (molecules vs. ionic lattices vs. polymer chains) relates to observable patterns of matter.

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• Understand what cell specialization is and why it occurs
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their functions
• Explain how specialized cells work together to form tissues and organs+ Show more

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• Analyze how population growth and resource use impact Earth's systems.
• Compare different sustainable practices including renewable energy and conservation.
• Evaluate trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact through transfer processes.
• Identify feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes and sediment transport in Earth's systems.
• Explain energy flow, phase changes, and sequential processes that produce observable patterns over different timescales.

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• Identify characteristics of a vague description versus an operational definition.
• Write an operational definition that includes clear measurement steps and units.
• Explain how operational definitions improve fair comparison of data.

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• Explain the purpose of an ammeter and a voltmeter in a circuit
• Distinguish between measuring current in amperes and measuring voltage in volts
• Predict and interpret how instrument readings change in series and parallel circuits

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• Learn the difference between solar and lunar eclipses.
• Understand the alignment geometry causing eclipses.
• Distinguish between umbra and penumbra effects.+ Show more

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• Identify different control surfaces on an aircraft
• Understand how each control surface influences aircraft attitude
• Describe how deflections change airflow and produce different motions+ 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 human activities that impact natural ecosystems.
• Identify examples of habitat fragmentation, pollution, and resource extraction.
• Explain effects of human influences on species distribution and ecological balance.+ Show more

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• Explain how decomposers break down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how nutrients return to soil and water for producers to use
• Model how changes in decomposer activity can affect ecosystem productivity+ Show more

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• Define producers, consumers, and decomposers and identify their roles in a food chain.
• Explain the flow of energy and matter through different trophic levels in simple ecosystems.
• Differentiate between linear food chains and networked food webs.+ Show more

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• Explain how natural resources can be processed into synthetic materials
• Compare properties of materials and connect those properties to their uses
• Describe how durability, flexibility, conductivity, and biodegradability relate to material selection+ Show more

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• Describe how gravity causes mass wasting and how unstable slopes lead to movement of rock and soil.
• Explain how water, freeze-thaw, earthquakes, and erosion can trigger mass wasting.
• Compare rockfalls, landslides, and slumps using key features and examples.+ Show more

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• Explain how predictive models represent Earth–Sun geometry to forecast observable sky events.
• Use seasonal geometry ideas (axial tilt and orbital position) to predict changes in daylight and solar angle.
• Interpret simple model outputs and connect them to real observations such as sunrise, sunset, and lunar phases.

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• Describe the geometric conditions leading to solar and lunar eclipses, including the concepts of umbra and penumbra.
• Explain the difference between solar and lunar eclipses and their frequency and visibility patterns.
• Understand how gravitational forces from the Moon and Sun cause tides in Earth's oceans.+ Show more

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, bark) and describe what each one does.
• Explain how tree structures help with survival needs such as support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Use specific vocabulary from the lesson to make accurate form–function connections.

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• Understand the basic functions of the circulatory system, including the roles of the heart and blood vessels.
• Identify how blood moves throughout the body and why the heart is essential.
• Describe the interaction between the circulatory system and other organ systems.+ Show more

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• Explain mass conservation by connecting conservation of atoms to conservation of mass in a closed system.
• Use particle-level reasoning to justify why total mass of reactants equals total mass of products.
• Interpret everyday examples of conservation of mass and distinguish closed-system from open-system situations.

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• Explain the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in measuring electric current and potential difference.
• Identify correct measurement units (amperes and volts) and interpret ideal instrument behavior.
• Predict how current and voltage readings change in simple series and parallel circuits.

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• Explain conservation of mass in closed systems using measurements taken before and after physical or chemical changes
• Distinguish closed systems from open systems based on whether matter can enter or leave
• Use real-world examples to make predictions about how total mass should change (or not change) during sealed processes

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• Understand the process of river monitoring and data collection
• Recognize the importance of accurate measurement and documentation
• Analyze how data handling impacts scientific conclusions+ Show more

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a fair test.
• Choose an appropriate control condition and justify it using evidence-based reasons.
• Plan consistent measurement steps so results can be compared and repeated.

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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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• Describe the particle model of matter and how particles behave in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how microscopic particle behaviors relate to macroscopic properties such as shape, volume, and flow.
• Identify differences in particle arrangements and motion in different states of matter.+ Show more

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• Describe how the atmosphere is structured and how air masses form and move.
• Explain how fronts and pressure systems affect regional weather and prevailing winds.
• Connect heat transfer and the greenhouse effect to local climate patterns and seasonal trends.

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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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• Compare solids, liquids, and gases by using the ideas of shape, volume, and particle motion.
• Explain how changes in state are connected to energy and how particles move.
• Use accurate vocabulary (particle, volume, energy, motion, state) to describe matter.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark).
• Explain how each tree structure supports, transports, stores, or protects.
• Connect form–function relationships to survival in different habitats in Alberta.

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest and park landscapes
• Identify how Alberta forest planning uses ecosystem-based management, adaptive harvest planning, and monitoring to manage risks
• Describe how stakeholder collaboration and long-term monitoring support multiple forest values and resilience

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• Explain how cell specialization enables cells to perform specific functions in the body
• Describe how differentiation and gene expression can lead to specialized structures and proteins
• Connect specialized tissues to how organs carry out complex tasks

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• Describe key lab safety expectations when using common materials and risks (heat, eye protection, and cleanup).
• Explain how to report results ethically, including accurate measurements, appropriate attribution, and limitations.
• Choose and apply best practices for communicating data clearly using words, tables, and graphs.

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• Explain how series circuits create a single-path configuration for current.
• Describe how equal current flows through series components and how total resistance adds up.
• Predict how voltage divides among series components and how that affects bulb brightness.+ Show more

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• Identify the components of the musculoskeletal system and their functions.
• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to facilitate movement.
• Describe the interaction between the musculoskeletal and other systems such as the nervous and circulatory systems.+ Show more

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• Identify what measurable evidence can answer a scientific question.
• Distinguish between variables to change, controlled conditions, and observations to keep consistent.
• Evaluate whether a question is testable based on measurable outcomes and planned measurements.

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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 differences between filtration and sieving.
• Identify materials used in filtration and sieving processes.
• Recognize everyday examples of filtration and sieving.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of integrated management and its ecological, economic, and social objectives.
• Identify approaches used in Alberta for sustainable forest management, including ecosystem-based practices.
• Analyze the importance of landscape-scale planning, stakeholder collaboration, and resilience to climate variability.

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• Identify major reproductive structures in plants and describe how they help produce new plants
• Explain how seed dispersal and vegetative propagation affect where plants can grow
• Compare how different reproductive strategies can influence genetic diversity and resilience