Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how microscopy and preserved specimens provide evidence that cells are the basic unit of life.
• Compare single-celled organisms with multicellular organisms using observable cell evidence.
• Describe how cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms are connected in biological organization.

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• Explain how wind tunnels measure aerodynamic forces and moments on models using balance systems and pressure taps.
• Describe how similar flow conditions, such as Reynolds and Mach numbers, affect scaling from models to real objects.
• Calculate lift and drag coefficients from measured forces and relate flow visualization to design improvements.

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• Explain how ailerons, elevators, and rudders change airflow to create aerodynamic moments.
• Describe how control-surface deflection affects rolling, pitching, and yawing motions.
• Connect control-surface use to real aviation situations such as crosswinds and short-field takeoffs.

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on signs
• Recognize real-life examples of chemical reactions+ Show more

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• Explain how limited resources lead to competition between organisms.
• Describe how direct and indirect competition can affect survival and reproduction.
• Use evidence from a scenario to predict how population sizes may change.

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• Identify structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations
• Explain how adaptations improve survival in environments
• Distinguish inherited traits from acquired characteristics+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of competition among organisms
• Identify different types of competition in nature
• Recognize how competition affects population and species survival+ Show more

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• Understand how plants grow by building biomass through photosynthesis.
• Identify the role of carbon-based molecules in plant development.
• Explain the process of plant tissue formation including carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.+ 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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• Identify various science-related careers and their roles.
• Understand the tasks performed by professionals in science careers.
• Recognize skills and coursework needed for science occupations.+ Show more

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• Match common circuit components to their functions in a complete circuit.
• Explain how switches change current flow and how resistors affect voltage and current qualitatively.
• Interpret schematic symbol meaning for power sources, switches, resistive loads, and connectors.

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• Explain how friction opposes motion between two contacting surfaces
• Describe how surface texture affects the distance an object slides
• Connect friction and air resistance to energy transfer and changes in motion

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• Explain the role of monomers such as amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and monosaccharides in forming macromolecules.
• Describe how condensation reactions build polymers and hydrolysis breaks them down.
• Relate molecular structure of biomolecules to their properties and functions in living organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain how synthetic materials can be traced back to natural resources and processing steps.
• Compare properties of common synthetic materials (durability, flexibility, conductivity, biodegradability) to match materials to uses.
• Describe how resource extraction and manufacturing can affect society and the environment, including recyclability.

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive the movement of water through various reservoirs in the hydrosphere.
• Identify examples such as evapotranspiration, river discharge, aquifer recharge, and seasonal snowmelt that illustrate water transport and storage timescales.

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• Understand the importance of selecting appropriate measurement tools and units.
• Differentiate between precision and accuracy in measurement.
• Identify common errors in measurement and ways to reduce them.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids based on their particle arrangements.
• Describe how particle bonding strength and spatial arrangement influence the properties of solids.
• Connect microscopic structures of solids to their observable behaviors such as melting points, brittleness, and cleavage.+ Show more

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• Identify key concepts of aerodynamics such as lift, drag, and stability.
• Understand how shape, surface, and orientation influence flight.
• Apply principles to practical devices like kites and model gliders.+ Show more

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• Understand how particle models represent physical and chemical changes.
• Identify differences in particle arrangements during physical and chemical changes.
• Explain how particle models support the conservation of atoms during matter changes.+ Show more

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• Identify the main types of robotic missions (flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return) and what each is designed to do.
• Explain how distance and communication delay shape spacecraft design and mission timelines.
• Describe how planetary environments and engineering constraints affect instrumentation, propulsion choices, and data return.

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• Define air density and explain its importance in science and everyday life.
• Identify the factors that influence air density, including temperature, humidity, and altitude.
• Describe how variations in air density affect buoyancy and aerodynamic forces.+ Show more

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• Explain how airfoil geometry (camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature) affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Compare simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian ideas for lift generation and relate them to pressure differences.
• Describe how angle of attack influences lift coefficient and how stall can occur at critical angles.+ 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 various biodiversity maintenance solutions.+ Show more

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• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to support and move the body.
• Describe how muscles create movement by contracting and how joints control motion.
• Connect the musculoskeletal system to the nervous and circulatory systems for coordinated activity.

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• Explain how evaporation adds water vapor to the atmosphere when temperatures increase.
• Describe how transpiration from plants contributes water vapor to the air.
• Connect phase changes to the hydrosphere and atmosphere and the start of precipitation.

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• Explain how food molecules provide building materials and stored energy in the body.
• Describe how digestion breaks large food molecules into smaller molecules for absorption.
• Identify examples of different food molecules (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and the body uses they support.

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• Understand and identify various physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.
• Describe how physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the chemical identity of a substance.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on the properties discussed.

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• Describe the main pathways of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, and infiltration.
• Explain how energy changes water’s state and how those changes move water between the atmosphere and Earth’s surface.
• Connect water cycle pathways to effects such as humidity, cloud formation, stream flow, and drought or flooding.

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• Explain what disturbance regimes are and identify major types (fire, insects, windthrow, flooding, and human disturbance) in forest ecosystems
• Describe how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration and forest succession
• Interpret how disturbance-driven mosaics affect long-term ecosystem trajectories and habitat diversity

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• Identify cause-and-effect details about how wing features change lift and drag.
• Explain how camber, thickness, and aspect ratio connect to pressure patterns and stall behavior.
• Use text evidence to describe how wing geometry matches an aircraft’s mission.

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• Understand the predictable paths and cycles of celestial bodies as observed from Earth.
• Identify patterns of the Sun, Moon, and planets in the night sky.
• Describe how celestial motions assist in timekeeping and navigation.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Define electric charge and understanding its basic properties.
• Differentiate between static and current electricity.
• Recognize phenomena related to charge imbalance, such as hair attraction and sparks.+ Show more

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• Explain how invasive species are introduced and why they can establish quickly in new environments.
• Describe how invasive species can alter native food webs through competition and predation.
• Analyze how ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling and habitat structure may change after an invasion.+ Show more

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• Understand how the respiratory system exchanges gases.
• Learn the main parts and functions of the respiratory system.
• Explore how breathing and gas exchange support life.+ Show more

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• Explain that atoms of elements are neither created nor destroyed in chemical reactions.
• Use particle diagrams to represent reactants and products and check that the same atoms appear on both sides.
• Connect conservation of atoms to macroscopic observations such as new substances forming.

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• Identify Earth’s major spheres (geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, biosphere) and describe how they interact.
• Explain how energy and gravity help move matter and influence changes across Earth systems.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one sphere can affect other spheres.

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• Identify the main components of a simple electrical circuit (battery, conductors, loads, and switches).
• Describe the role of each component in allowing charge to flow and using electrical energy.
• Explain how electrical energy is transformed into other forms of energy in common circuit loads (like bulbs or resistors).+ Show more

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• Identify what information belongs in data table column headings.
• Explain why units should be included with measurements.
• Recognize how consistent time stamps and clear metadata improve clarity and reuse of data.

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• Explain how different organisms (trees, understory plants, fungi, and animals) contribute to ecosystem functions.
• Describe how keystone and indicator species can affect ecosystem stability and biodiversity in Alberta.
• Use evidence to infer how changes in species roles can impact food webs and resilience.

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• Understand how to establish criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify measurable success indicators and limits such as materials, cost, and safety.
• Use simple models and scientific principles to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between parasitic drag and induced drag using evidence from flight and design examples
• Identify how surface roughness, frontal area, and lift-related wingtip vortices affect total drag
• Describe how drag influences required thrust and overall energy demands of flight

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• Identify and describe the roles of common circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Interpret schematic symbols and relate them to physical components.
• Understand how each component affects current and voltage within a circuit.+ Show more

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• Explain how limited resources affect population size over time
• Interpret quantitative observations and identify patterns related to carrying capacity
• Use resource gradients to predict species distribution in different environments

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• Identify and describe common celestial motion patterns, including the paths of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.
• Explain how seasonal constellations and planetary appearances are used for timekeeping and navigation.
• Predict celestial positions based on observed repeating patterns in the night sky.+ Show more

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• Understand how longitudinal and lateral stability affect aircraft and glider behavior.
• Explain the relationship between center of mass and center of pressure in maintaining stability.
• Identify design features such as dihedral angles and tail volume that contribute to static stability.+ Show more

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• Identify proper handling procedures for measurement tools.
• Recognize safety precautions for electronic and mechanical instruments.
• Understand protocols to prevent contamination and device damage.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA sequence differences can lead to phenotypic variation in a population.
• Describe how environmental factors can affect traits through development and gene expression.
• Use evidence-based examples to connect macromolecules and gene regulation to organism characteristics.+ Show more