Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how reflection follows angle relationships when light meets a surface
• Describe how refraction changes the direction of light as it moves between media
• Use ideas about refractive index and lenses to predict what happens to images and light paths

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• Describe matter as composed of tiny particles and explain their behavior.
• Relate particle motion, collisions, and spacing to phases and changes of state.
• Understand how temperature and thermal energy affect particle behavior in gases.+ Show more

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• Understand how muscles generate heat to help maintain body temperature.
• Identify feedback mechanisms that regulate internal conditions.
• Explain how muscles interact with other systems to preserve homeostasis.

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• Identify patterns in observational and instrumental data related to natural hazards.
• Explain how recurrence intervals help estimate when hazards may occur again.
• Use hazard clues to estimate likely event locations and likely magnitudes for risk assessment.

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• Identify evidence of thermal conduction in a real-life example.
• Explain how temperature changes when heat moves through a solid.
• Compare how different materials transfer heat using the idea of thermal conductivity.

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• Explain how Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact through transfers of matter and energy.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to describe feedbacks (e.g., albedo changes, sediment transport, nutrient cycling).
• Identify energy sources, energy sinks, and phase-change energy transfers in system models over time.

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• Understand how sunlight is converted into electrical energy using photovoltaic cells
• Identify different renewable energy sources and their transformation processes
• Recognize the importance of renewable energy for sustainable development+ Show more

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• Understand the stages of the hydrologic cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater discharge.
• Identify the processes controlling water movement within watersheds and aquifers.
• Learn how surface and groundwater interact and their importance for water availability.+ Show more

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• Identify different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate specific forms of energy to everyday phenomena.
• Describe how energy is associated with motion, position, and internal activity of molecules.+ Show more

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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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• Understand what competition means in nature
• Identify how resource availability affects organism survival
• Learn about direct and indirect competition among species+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity drives mass wasting and how materials become unstable on slopes.
• Identify triggers of mass wasting such as heavy rainfall, freeze-thaw, earthquakes, and erosion.
• Describe how deposition at the bottom can change drainage and lead to later erosion and transport.

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• Explain how past geoscience processes affect where mineral ores, petroleum, and groundwater are found.
• Describe how hydrologic flow and recharge influence groundwater availability.
• Evaluate trade-offs in resource extraction by considering demand, extraction impacts, and technology limits.

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• Describe electric current as organized charge movement through a conductor
• Distinguish conventional current direction from electron flow in metals
• Explain potential difference as the driving force for current flow+ 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 what constitutes a mixture and recognize different types of mixtures.
• Identify observable properties that distinguish mixtures from pure substances.
• Learn different separation techniques based on mixture properties.+ Show more

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• Define what mixtures are and how they differ from chemical compounds.
• Identify different physical properties used to separate mixtures.
• Explain common separation techniques, such as filtration, evaporation, and density differences.+ Show more

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• Distinguish mixtures from compounds using particle models and ideas about atomic arrangement
• Explain how composition affects properties of substances (separation methods and uniformity)
• Use vocabulary such as mixture, compound, atom, and bonded particles correctly

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• Understand different observational techniques and instruments used in space science.
• Identify the functions and applications of ground-based telescopes, orbital telescopes, and space probes.
• Explain how spectral imaging and remote sensing are used to analyze Earth's surface and atmosphere.+ Show more

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• Understand how surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry affect parachute drag.
• Explain how mass-to-area ratio influences descent speed and stability.
• Analyze the effects of canopy design modifications on descent profiles in different atmospheric conditions.+ Show more

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• Identify major parts of a tree: roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark
• Understand the roles of different tree structures in support, transport, storage, and protection
• Recognize examples of tree adaptations in Alberta habitats+ Show more

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• Evaluate how population trends and resource use impact earth systems.
• Compare renewable energy, conservation, circular use, and land management approaches.
• Identify indicators and policies for measuring and promoting sustainability.+ Show more

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• Explain what a pure mixture is and how mixtures combine two or more substances without forming a new single substance
• Compare uniform (homogeneous) and nonuniform (heterogeneous) mixtures using observable patterns
• Connect visible differences in components to appropriate separation techniques

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• Understand the iterative process of scientific inquiry and how to formulate testable questions.
• Differentiate between descriptive and comparative approaches in scientific experiments.
• Identify the relationship between prior observations, hypotheses, and methodological choices.+ Show more

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• Explain how new substances can form when atoms rearrange during a chemical reaction
• Describe how macroscopic properties (solubility, conductivity, melting behavior) can change after a reaction
• Use property comparisons before and after a reaction to distinguish chemical changes from physical changes+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are proportionally related
• Calculate missing circuit quantities using voltage and resistance
• Predict current changes when resistance changes at fixed voltage+ Show more

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• Explain how incremental design changes (shape, mass distribution, and control surfaces) can improve aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Use criteria and observations to evaluate whether a modification achieves the intended trade-off among speed, stability, and payload.
• Describe how simple measurements and consistent flight-path observations can support evidence-based design refinement.

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• Understand molecular tools used in species classification, including DNA barcoding and phylogenetic trees.
• Compare genetic markers with morphological keys in identifying species.
• Explain how molecular evidence can reveal cryptic species and inform taxonomy.+ Show more

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• Explain how incremental design changes (shape, mass distribution, and control surfaces) can improve aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria and trade-offs involved in refining a design for speed, stability, and payload.
• Describe how consistent observation of flight paths and simple measurements can support design decisions.

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• Understand how organisms depend on each other in an ecosystem.
• Identify examples of predator-prey relationships, competition, and mutualism.
• Explain how changes in one population can affect the entire community.

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• Explain how clouds form when water vapor cools and condenses
• Describe how precipitation forms and name different types of precipitation
• Use temperature, moisture, and atmospheric conditions to predict precipitation outcomes

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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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• Explain how design improvements can create trade-offs among safety, cost, weight, and comfort.
• Connect material and design properties (strength, insulation, flexibility, friction) to user needs and real constraints.
• Use evidence from a scenario to justify which choice best fits the situation.

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• Understand the different types of water reservoirs and their characteristics.
• Learn how water moves between reservoirs and changes state.
• Recognize the importance of water distribution and storage on Earth.

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• Explain how microscopy observations and preserved specimens provide evidence that cells are the basic unit of life.
• Distinguish single-celled organisms from multicellular organisms using observable cell features.
• Connect cell characteristics to higher levels of biological organization (cells → tissues → organs → whole organisms).

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation about its axis causes alternation of daylight and darkness
• Describe how apparent daily motion of celestial objects is linked to Earth’s rotation
• Use the sequence of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset to connect time-of-day observations to Earth’s rotation

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• Explain the conservation of atoms by counting each type of atom on the reactant and product sides of a particle model.
• Use particle-level reasoning to predict whether a chemical reaction forms new combinations while conserving the number of atoms of each element.
• Justify reaction outcomes using evidence based on atom counts rather than mass changes or appearance alone.

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• Identify the causes of earthquakes
• Understand the effects of earthquakes on landscapes and communities
• Analyze seismic data and hazard zones+ Show more

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• Identify chemical reactions using qualitative evidence such as color change, gas production, and precipitate formation.
• Use quantitative measurements (mass and temperature changes) to support whether new substances formed.
• Compare pre-interaction and post-interaction observations to determine signs of chemical change.

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• Understand the concept of food chains and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Analyze the flow of energy through different levels of a food chain.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of root systems in supporting trees.
• Identify different root adaptations and their effects on tree distribution.
• Explore how mycorrhizal associations enhance water and nutrient absorption.+ Show more

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• Identify examples of digital sources used for local environmental inquiry.
• Explain how to verify key dataset details such as metadata, time resolution, and spatial coverage.
• Describe why licensing and standardized formats matter when combining data from multiple providers.+ Show more

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• Understand how streams and wind transport particles of different sizes based on energy and strength.
• Explain the process of sorting sediments during transportation.
• Identify natural structures formed by sediment deposition, such as sandbars and deltas.+ Show more

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• Understand how fossils record Earth's past environments and life forms.
• Identify different fossil patterns and their significance in geological studies.
• Analyze the evidence fossils provide for understanding species evolution and extinction.+ Show more

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• Identify evidence of chemical reactions using qualitative indicators such as color change, gas formation, and precipitate formation.
• Use quantitative data (mass, temperature, and measurements of reactants/products) to determine whether a new substance forms.
• Interpret before-and-after observations from common reactions such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.

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• Understand the concept of sustainability and its importance.
• Identify different strategies for sustainable resource use.
• Recognize the impact of population trends and resource consumption on earth systems.+ Show more

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• Use astronomical units (AU) to compare the Earth–Sun distance to other distances in the solar system.
• Compare relative planetary sizes (such as Earth vs. Jupiter) using radii or diameter ratios.
• Interpret tables and charts using orders of magnitude to describe large-scale solar system relationships.+ Show more

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• Explain how parallel circuits split current into multiple branching pathways
• Describe why each parallel branch has the same potential difference (voltage)
• Use the idea that total current equals the sum of branch currents+ Show more