Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Describe the predictable paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets as seen from a fixed location.
• Explain the significance of seasonal constellations and planetary apparitions in timekeeping and navigation.
• Identify common celestial patterns and their characteristic times.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit affect the length of daylight during seasons.
• Relate patterns of daylight variation observed in Alberta to Earth's position and orientation.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Sun, Earth, and Moon align during solar and lunar eclipses.
• Describe why eclipses are relatively rare at specific locations.
• Identify conditions necessary for partial, total, and annular eclipses.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities interpreted sky patterns for seasons and navigation.
• Describe oral knowledge and early astronomical records tied to solar and lunar cycles.
• Explain diverse cultural perspectives on celestial movement and seasonal prediction.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric relationship between Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar phases.
• Identify and describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using the model.
• Apply the lunar phases model to observe and predict the Moon's appearance and illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand how models of Earth–Sun geometry help predict celestial phenomena.
• Identify different types of models used in astronomy.
• Apply simplified models to regional conditions to forecast daylight and solar angles.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt causes seasons.
• Describe how solar angle and daylight duration change with seasons.
• Explain regional examples of seasonal variation, such as Alberta's climate.+ Show more

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• Understand how daily and seasonal sun angles affect shadow length and direction.
• Observe and describe patterns of shadows at different times of day and year.
• Explain Earth's motion and axial tilt using shadow observations.+ Show more

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• Understand how systematic sky observations help recognize patterns of motion.
• Record and interpret sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Describe the relationship between Earth's movements and observable sky patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how apparent solar motion and local solar noon relate to solar timekeeping.
• Identify factors such as longitude, time zones, and the equation of time that cause differences between solar and clock time.
• Explore the historical and modern applications of solar time in Alberta communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon and how they influence observable celestial phenomena.
• Identify the phases of the Moon and what causes them.
• Explain the phenomena of eclipses and tides based on celestial alignments.+ Show more

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• Understand the main groups of organisms in species classification, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify examples of native and invasive species within local ecosystems.
• Describe how functional classification helps predict energy flow and ecosystem dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand the various instruments used in data collection, such as thermometers and pH probes.
• Learn how calibration of measurement tools ensures accurate data recording.
• Identify best practices for consistent observation and measurement in scientific experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify effects of habitat fragmentation on wildlife populations.
• Evaluate strategies to mitigate impacts of habitat fragmentation.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities disrupt ecosystems and cause environmental change.
• Identify specific human actions that alter habitats and affect biodiversity.
• Evaluate the effects of pollution and resource extraction on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Compare different conservation strategies and their ecological trade-offs.
• Analyze case studies like coral reef restoration and riparian buffers.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of habitat restoration and invasive species management.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of biological adaptations: structural, behavioral, and physiological.
• Identify examples of adaptations in regional species, such as beak variation, coat color change, and hibernation.
• Explain how adaptations influence survival and reproductive success within specific niches.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical categories used in biological classification.
• Identify observable characteristics to distinguish different species.
• Learn how to use dichotomous keys for species identification.+ Show more

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• Understand molecular tools used in species classification, such as DNA barcoding and phylogenetic trees.
• Compare morphological and genetic approaches to species identification.
• Recognize cases where DNA analysis reveals cryptic species and informs taxonomy.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and function of food webs in ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Explain how energy flows and matter cycles through different trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Explain what habitat fragmentation is and how it affects biodiversity.
• Identify causes and effects of landscape division in ecosystems.
• Analyze the impact of habitat fragmentation on species interactions and gene flow.+ Show more

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• Understand the procedures for constructing dichotomous and multi-access keys.
• Identify contrasting traits for classification in biological samples.
• Recognize limitations of morphological keys, such as cryptic species and developmental stages.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between fundamental and realized ecological niches.
• Analyze how abiotic factors and interspecific interactions influence resource use.
• Examine examples of spatial and temporal niche partitioning in ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental parameters influencing population growth and decline.
• Identify factors such as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth models in ecological systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence pressure distribution and lift.
• Explain the differences between Bernoulli and Newtonian accounts of lift in airfoils.
• Analyze how angle of attack and critical angles affect stall and lift generation.+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences airflow and lift production.
• Identify the relationship between stall onset and critical angle variations.
• Explain how wing incidence and pilot input change effective angle during flight.+ Show more

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• Understand how multi-criteria design balances lift, drag, weight, stability, and manufacturability.
• Explore methods for parameter tuning and Pareto trade-off concepts.
• Analyze how structural constraints influence wing aspect ratio and material selection.+ Show more

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• Describe the daily and annual apparent motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars as seen from Earth.
• Explain the causes of apparent celestial motions such as Earth rotation and orbit.
• Define concepts like diurnal rising and setting, celestial sphere, and horizon.

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• Identify major components of the solar system and their characteristics.
• Distinguish between terrestrial planets, gas giants, and dwarf planets.
• Understand the locations and features of asteroid and Kuiper belts.+ Show more

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• Describe how electric current flows through a conductor and understand organized charge movement.
• Distinguish between conventional current direction and electron flow in circuits.
• Explain potential difference and its role as the driving force for current.+ Show more

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• Explain how charge transfer occurs between materials through triboelectric effects.
• Describe the concept of electrostatic discharge and its common manifestations.
• Identify the properties of materials in the triboelectric series and their tendency to gain or lose electrons.+ Show more

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• Understand how current and voltage measurements characterize circuit performance.
• Recognize proper instrument placement for circuit measurements.
• Interpret typical reading patterns in various circuit configurations.+ Show more

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• Understand core approaches to effectively communicating scientific evidence.
• Identify methods for linking claims with supporting data and reasoning.
• Learn how to present evidence using graphs, diagrams, and models appropriately.+ Show more

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• Identify operational definitions and their importance in scientific inquiry.
• Distinguish between independent and dependent variables.
• Understand the use of controlled comparisons in experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of models used in science to represent complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, boundaries, and scaling factors when constructing models.
• Compare model predictions with actual observations to evaluate their limitations.+ Show more

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• Understand the different sources of drag in aerodynamics and their dependence on shape, speed, and lift.
• Identify the components of parasitic drag and induced drag in aircraft design.
• Explain trade-offs involved in wing design related to drag reduction and lift production.+ Show more

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• Describe how surface pressure distribution around wing sections influences lift and pitching moments.
• Identify key pressure features such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure coefficients.
• Explain how camber and angle of attack affect pressure minima and pressure patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the sequence of lunar phases based on the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe the geometry of illumination that produces different lunar phases.
• Differentiate between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods of data organization and display.
• Identify appropriate graph types for various data sets.
• Learn to label axes, scales, and interpret legends in charts.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting faults in electrical circuits.
• Learn how to infer circuit faults from symptoms such as uneven brightness and continuity issues.
• Analyze circuit topology and measurement patterns to diagnose faults.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electrical conductivity and its physical basis.
• Identify factors that influence conductive properties of materials.
• Compare common conductors like copper and graphite based on their electron availability and conductivity.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.
• Learn to perform basic calculations connecting measurable circuit quantities.
• Apply proportional reasoning to predict how changes in resistance affect current in a fixed potential difference.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles behind propeller-driven and jet-driven propulsion methods.
• Compare how axial and reaction thrusts are generated in different propulsion systems.
• Analyze the impact of thrust-to-weight ratio on aircraft climb and acceleration.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of different circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Interpret how each component influences current and voltage in a circuit.
• Link physical components to schematic symbols and typical characteristics.+ Show more

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• Understand principles that promote effective team collaboration in scientific projects.
• Identify common communication protocols and documentation standards used in group work.
• Analyze methods for resolving conflicts and sharing contributions within teams.+ Show more

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• Understand the different seasons and their characteristics.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit cause seasons.
• Identify key environmental changes during different seasons.+ Show more

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• Describe the structure and function of the heart in the circulatory system.
• Identify different blood vessels and their roles in transportation.
• Explain how blood pressure is generated and maintained.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms compete for limited resources in their environment.
• Identify different types of competition among species and within species.
• Explain how competition influences population sizes and community dynamics.+ Show more