Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify different human activities that affect earth systems.
• Explain causal links between human actions and environmental changes.
• Analyze the effects of land-use change, pollution, and resource extraction on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins and patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze the effects of these hazards on communities and infrastructure.
• Evaluate relationships among tectonic, atmospheric, and hydrologic processes to explain hazard occurrence.+ Show more

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• Understand how geological processes influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Identify spatial patterns in ore deposits, petroleum basins, and aquifers.
• Evaluate the impact of human activity and technology on resource availability and sustainability.+ Show more

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• Understand how population trends and resource use impact earth systems.
• Evaluate different sustainable practices such as renewable energy and conservation.
• Compare policy and technological options for sustainability.+ Show more

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• Explain how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring using genes.
• Predict offspring trait ratios using Mendelian inheritance models.
• Construct and interpret simple models of dominant and recessive inheritance patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how genetic differences and environmental factors contribute to observable variations among individuals.
• Identify models of allele combinations and mutation impacts on traits.
• Describe nonheritable influences such as temperature-dependent coloration and nutrient effects on plants.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of adaptation and how species evolve over time.
• Identify different types of adaptations in animals and plants.
• Explain the process of speciation and factors that lead to new species formation.+ Show more

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• Understand the major organ systems in the human body and their functions.
• Identify the structure and purpose of each organ system.
• Describe how different organ systems work together to maintain health.+ Show more

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• Understand the sources and examples of phenotypic variation in organisms.
• Explain how genetic and environmental factors influence organism traits.
• Describe the connection between DNA sequence variation, epigenetics, and observable differences.+ Show more

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• Understand Earth's rotation and its effect on day and night.
• Describe how Earth's tilt and orbit cause seasons and variations in daylight.
• Identify key points about solstices and equinoxes as markers of seasonal change.+ Show more

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• Describe matter as composed of particles too small to see and relate microscopic behavior to macroscopic properties.
• Explain particle motion, collisions, and spacing in different phases of matter.
• Use particle models to understand changes of state such as melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.+ Show more

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• Explain what measurement uncertainty means and identify common sources of uncertainty.
• Use repeated measures and ranges to estimate uncertainty in data.
• Distinguish between precision and accuracy and describe how uncertainty affects confidence in conclusions.

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• Identify patterns in datasets using descriptive statistics and visual inspection
• Explain how moving averages and seasonal thinking can reveal trends and cycles
• Recognize anomalies and propose plausible environmental explanations while considering limits of data+ Show more

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• Explain what operational definitions are and why they improve clarity in science investigations.
• Convert qualitative observations into quantitative measurements by selecting units, tools, and procedures.
• Use consistent measurement locations and timing to enable reliable comparisons across data sets.

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• Choose an appropriate graph type (line, bar, or scatter plot) for a given science data set.
• Select and justify axis labels and scales that support accurate interpretation without misleading comparisons.
• Identify how annotations can clarify key features or important changes in data.+ Show more

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• Identify variables (independent, dependent, and controlled) in an environmental fair test
• Select appropriate controls and measurement procedures to make comparisons fair and interpretable
• Explain how repeatable criteria and clear observations support valid conclusions

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• Explain how scientists turn analyzed observations into evidence-based claims.
• Summarize patterns in data using descriptive statistics and clear wording.
• Choose and justify appropriate visuals (bar, line, or scatter plots) for common Alberta contexts.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement tools and match them to the appropriate quantity (temperature, pH, length).
• Explain why calibration and choosing correct units improve the accuracy of data.
• Record observations consistently so data can be represented in graphs later.

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• Explain how lift, drag, and stability relate to aerodynamic design choices.
• Describe how wing shape, surface smoothness, and orientation affect how devices fly.
• Use design evidence (test results) to make conclusions about aerodynamic performance.

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• Compare how kites, gliders, and round canopies behave using lift, drag, and control ideas
• Explain how glide ratio and lift-to-drag performance relate to endurance and distance
• Use Alberta contexts (prairie crosswinds and valley thermals) to predict likely flight outcomes

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• Explain how angle of attack affects lift and drag on a wing
• Describe what happens to airflow at a critical angle and how that relates to stall
• Use examples from kites and gliders to predict how changing wing angle changes performance+ Show more

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• Explain how the composition and motion of gas molecules relate to air pressure
• Describe how air density changes with temperature and altitude
• Use real-world examples to connect air properties to weather and everyday phenomena

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• Explain how lift, weight, thrust, and drag affect motion through air
• Identify how balanced forces lead to steady flight and how unbalanced forces lead to climbing or descending
• Use key vocabulary (lift, thrust, drag, weight) to describe real-world examples of flight

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• Explain how friction and pressure differences contribute to drag.
• Differentiate parasitic drag from induced drag using examples.
• Describe how drag affects thrust needed for flight and overall energy demand.

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• Identify the purpose of ailerons, elevators, and rudders as control surfaces on an aircraft.
• Explain how deflecting a control surface changes airflow and produces aerodynamic moments.
• Describe how aircraft motions (rolling, pitching, and yawing) relate to specific control surfaces.+ Show more

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• Explain how fluid speed and pressure are related using Bernoulli’s principle.
• Describe how pressure differences and airflow around an airfoil relate to lift.
• Apply Bernoulli’s principle to everyday Alberta examples such as gliders and wind on roadways or rivers.

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• Explain how temperature, humidity, and altitude affect air density
• Use the ideas of mass per volume to interpret real-world examples (buoyancy, balloons, and flight)
• Describe how air density influences lift and aerodynamic forces

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• Explain how incremental design changes can improve aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Use criteria and trade-offs to evaluate design modifications related to speed, stability, and payload.
• Describe simple ways to measure and observe flight path consistency during refinement.

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in science investigations
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to collect reliable data
• Explain why controls must be held constant to see true patterns in results

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• Select and use common field tools (thermometers, pH probes, handheld anemometers, and electronic dataloggers) safely and correctly.
• Apply safe handling, storage, cleaning, and battery management practices to prevent equipment damage and reduce contamination.
• Demonstrate how calibration checks and appropriate protective precautions help produce reliable measurements.

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• Explain how wing shape features such as camber, thickness, taper, and aspect ratio affect lift, drag, and stall behavior.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings and low-aspect, robust wings using real-world aviation examples.
• Use scientific vocabulary (camber, thickness, induced drag, skin-friction drag, taper) to describe airflow and pressure changes.

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• Explain how streamlining reduces aerodynamic drag by shaping objects to support smooth airflow.
• Identify key design features of streamlined shapes (rounded nose, tapered tail, smooth surface).
• Describe how changes in shape can delay airflow separation and affect energy needs.+ Show more

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• Explain how the center of mass and center of pressure affect static stability after a disturbance.
• Describe how design features (like dihedral angles and tail volume) support longitudinal and lateral stability.
• Apply stability-balance ideas to real situations such as payload placement on aircraft and glider flight in changing wind.

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• Describe how the Sun’s apparent path changes with season and latitude.
• Explain why sunrise and sunset locations shift across the year.
• Connect noon solar elevation and day length to the Sun’s apparent motion.+ Show more

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• Explain how uneven heating creates pressure gradients that affect wind patterns.
• Describe how high- and low-pressure zones form and influence everyday weather.
• Identify how landforms (mountains, plains, river valleys) can change local pressure circulation.

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• Describe how Earth’s tilt and the Sun’s angle affect seasonal changes in Alberta.
• Explain how Alberta’s continental climate influences the timing and intensity of seasonal weather.
• Connect daylight and solar intensity to environmental effects such as river ice breakup and plant growth.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes the regular pattern of day and night
• Describe how the direction of sunlight and Earth’s axial tilt influence daylight duration
• Interpret how seasonal changes affect the length of day and night+ Show more

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• Explain how the Moon’s orbit around Earth creates predictable changes in lunar phases.
• Describe how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine what portion of the Moon is illuminated from Earth.
• Use observations of nightly changes in the Moon’s position to connect lunar motion with time and direction.

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine lunar phases
• Use a simple geometric model to predict which phase will be visible from Earth
• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and relate it to the synodic period

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• Explain how different communities used observations of the sky to plan for seasons and daily activities
• Describe how solar and lunar cycles can be used to predict changes in daylight and timing
• Connect scientific ideas about celestial motion to cultural and historical ways of recording observations

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation about its axis causes the alternation of daylight and darkness.
• Describe how Earth’s rotation helps explain the apparent daily motion of the Sun and other celestial objects.
• Connect axial rotation to the timing of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset across different Alberta time zones.+ Show more

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• Explain how systematic sky observations help identify repeating patterns over time.
• Use daily records of sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions to describe apparent motions.
• Connect observed sky patterns to Earth’s rotation and orbit relative to the Sun.

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• Explain how Sun angle changes during the day and how that affects shadow length and direction
• Describe how Earth’s axial tilt and orbit cause predictable seasonal changes in noon shadow length
• Use observations and simple measurements to support scientific explanations about day/night and seasons

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• Explain how near-linear alignments of the Sun, Moon, and Earth create solar and lunar eclipses
• Distinguish between total, partial, and annular eclipses using orbital geometry
• Describe why eclipses are relatively rare for a given location based on the orbits’ inclinations and timing+ Show more

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• Explain how different species roles (producer, consumer, decomposer, and mutualist) support ecosystem functions.
• Describe how keystone and indicator species can strongly affect ecosystem stability.
• Use examples from Alberta to connect biodiversity roles to pollination, nutrient cycling, and food webs.

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon lead to lunar phases and eclipses
• Describe how gravity affects tides and why tides change over time
• Use basic models and vocabulary (orbit, alignment, phase, eclipse) to interpret observations

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• Describe how protected areas, reforestation, habitat restoration, and species-at-risk recovery help conserve forest biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Explain how ecological knowledge (like riparian buffers and seed-source selection) supports long-term forest resilience across different landscapes.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between conservation actions and improvements in habitat quality.

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• Explain how growth rings form and how they can be used to estimate a tree’s age and growth patterns.
• Describe how ring width and density can reflect environmental conditions such as moisture, temperature, and disturbances.
• Connect dendrochronology methods to reconstructing past climate and disturbance events (such as drought or fire).