Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison are used in species classification
• Compare morphological keys with genetic markers for identifying species
• Explain how molecular evidence can reveal cryptic species and inform taxonomic revisions+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical levels of biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable characteristics used to classify and differentiate local species.
• Learn how to construct dichotomous keys for grouping organisms based on morphological traits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of biodiversity and the indices used to measure it.
• Identify sampling methods such as transects and quadrats for biodiversity assessment.
• Interpret spatial patterns of biodiversity and their relation to habitat heterogeneity.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its causes.
• Identify the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation on species and ecosystems.
• Describe landscape metrics used to assess habitat fragmentation and connectivity.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how overlapping niches create competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting coexistence.+ Show more

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• Describe how wave interference, superposition, and resonance affect sound and light.
• Explain the processes of constructive and destructive interference in waves.
• Identify how standing waves and resonance influence energy concentration in systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how temperature, humidity, and altitude affect air density.
• Understand the relationship between air density and buoyancy.
• Describe how atmospheric conditions influence aerodynamic forces.+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences airflow and lift in flight.
• Identify the factors affecting the critical angle of attack in wings.
• Describe how pilot inputs and wing settings alter effective angle of attack during flight.+ Show more

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• Understand the primary and secondary control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps
• Describe how deflections affect lift, moments, and control authority
• Explain interactions of control inputs with aircraft stability modes+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of heritability and its role in genetic variation.
• Distinguish between heritable traits and environmental influences.
• Explain basic mechanisms of inheritance and natural selection in populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its effects in aerodynamics.
• Identify different types of control coupling such as adverse yaw and elevator–aileron coupling.
• Explain techniques used to mitigate control coupling effects, including differential and Frise ailerons.+ Show more

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence pressure distribution and lift.
• Compare Bernoulli and Newtonian explanations for lift generation.
• Analyze how angle of attack and airfoil geometry affect lift at different speeds.+ Show more

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• Explain how incremental design modifications influence aerodynamic performance and safety.
• Identify criteria used to evaluate modifications on aerodynamic models.
• Understand trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload in aerodynamic design.+ 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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• Understand how pressure differences influence weather and wind patterns.
• Identify the formation of high and low pressure zones due to heating and topography.
• Relate pressure gradients to regional wind phenomena like Chinook winds and local circulations.+ Show more

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• Understand and identify the four primary aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce different flight patterns such as climb, level flight, and descent.
• Explain the concepts of vector addition and equilibrium in maintaining steady, level flight.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape affects lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings used in gliders with low-aspect-ratio wings on agricultural aircraft.
• Explain the influence of curvature, taper, and thickness on pressure distribution and drag.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of streamlining and how shape impacts airflow
• Identify features such as tapered tails, rounded noses, and surface smoothness that contribute to aerodynamic efficiency
• Connect practical examples like farm equipment and aircraft cowlings to streamline concepts+ Show more

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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 the different components of drag and their effects on aircraft performance.
• Describe how parasitic and induced drag depend on shape, speed, and wing design.
• Explain trade-offs in wing design related to drag reduction and lift production.

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun geometry to predict celestial events.
• Identify components like axial tilt and orbital position in models.
• Explain how simplified models help forecast regional sky phenomena and calendar patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt causes seasonal changes in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Describe the effects of seasonal tilt on regional climate, using Alberta as an example.
• Connect the Earth's orbital geometry with observable seasonal variations in temperature and daylight.+ Show more

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• Describe the celestial conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Explain how the orbit and alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence eclipse types and visibility.
• Understand why eclipses are rare at specific locations like Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to maintain forest biodiversity.
• Identify provincial examples of conservation approaches in Alberta.
• Explain how ecological knowledge is integrated into conservation planning.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of habitat restoration and protected-area design.
• Evaluate different conservation approaches and criteria for prioritization.
• Analyze metrics for measuring success in biodiversity conservation, including adaptive management principles.

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• Describe the mechanics of Earth's rotation that create day and night.
• Explain how axial tilt and Earth's orbit affect daylight duration throughout the year.
• Relate changes in day length to Earth's position and orientation relative to the Sun.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative nature of the design process in aeronautics.
• Identify key steps such as specification, prototyping, measurement, and refinement.
• Explain how trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability affect aircraft design.+ Show more

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• Explain the geometric alignment causes of solar and lunar eclipses, including the concepts of umbra and penumbra.
• Describe the gravitational forces between the Earth, Moon, and Sun that produce ocean tides, including spring and neap tides.

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• Understand the daily and annual apparent movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars as seen from Earth.
• Explain how Earth's rotation and orbit influence the apparent positions of celestial objects in the sky.
• Describe concepts such as diurnal rising and setting, celestial sphere, and horizon as they relate to sky observations.+ Show more

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• Explain the sequence and geometry of lunar phases based on the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe the different visible fractions of the Moon during its phases and the illumination geometry responsible for these changes.
• Distinguish between phase appearance and eclipse conditions as observed from Earth.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles and components of a wind tunnel.
• Explain how aerodynamic forces such as lift and drag are measured and calculated.
• Describe the significance of similarity parameters like Reynolds and Mach numbers in scaled testing.+ Show more

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• Understand the major types of observational instruments used in astronomy
• Identify the advantages of space-based instruments over ground-based telescopes
• Explain how different wavelengths help scientists study planetary surfaces, atmospheres, and the Sun+ Show more

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• Understand the types of human impacts on forest ecosystems.
• Identify specific examples of land conversion, resource extraction, and pollution.
• Explain how these impacts affect habitat connectivity, soil, water quality, and species diversity.+ Show more

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• Understand the relative sizes, masses, and distances among the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain the gravitational interactions that influence the orbital relationships of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe the Earth's barycenter and the role of the Sun as the dominant gravitational influence in the system.+ Show more

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• Understand the major components and types of planets in the solar system.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets based on their characteristics.
• Recognize the features of dwarf planets, asteroids, Kuiper Belt objects, and planetary atmospheres.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt and orbital motion cause seasonal changes.
• Explain why hemispheres experience opposite seasons.
• Describe how the angle of sunlight affects day length and solar energy distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between static and current electricity
• Define electric charge, charge separation, and flow
• Link observable phenomena like sparks and hair attraction to charge imbalance+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Distinguish between native and invasive species within ecosystems.
• Recognize Alberta-relevant examples of species classification, including local flora and fauna.+ Show more

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• Identify the major structures of a tree and understand their functions.
• Explain how tree structures support adaptation and survival in different habitats.
• Describe examples of tree adaptations in Alberta, including roots, bark, and leaves.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits through observation and inference.
• Develop skills to interpret circuit behaviours such as brightness, continuity, and measurement patterns to diagnose faults.
• Learn to apply conceptual diagnostic strategies based on circuit topology and component behavior.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of static and dynamic stability in aircraft.
• Identify how aircraft geometry influences different stability types.
• Describe the effects of center of gravity position, dihedral angle, fin, and tailplane design on stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the properties that make materials good insulators.
• Compare different insulating materials and their practical uses.
• Explain how insulators prevent charge flow and support electrical safety.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of electrical power as the rate of energy transfer in circuits.
• Connect power dissipation in resistive elements to voltage and current relationships.
• Describe everyday examples of energy transfer and power use, such as lighting and heating.+ Show more

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• Describe the movement of electric charges as an organized current through conductors.
• Differentiate between conventional current flow and electron flow in circuits.
• Explain the concept of potential difference and its role as a driving force in current flow.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of designing fair and controlled experiments.
• Identify variables, controls, and measurement procedures in environmental testing.
• Learn how to justify experimental choices in local ecological contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electrical conductors and their physical properties
• Identify factors that influence electrical conductivity in materials
• Compare common conducting materials like copper and graphite+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of operational definitions in scientific measurements.
• Learn methods for converting qualitative observations into quantitative data.
• Identify specific measurement protocols for water clarity, turbidity, and snowpack depth.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret patterns in environmental data.
• Learn methods for summarizing observational data using descriptive statistics.
• Identify appropriate visualizations like bar, line, and scatter plots for specific phenomena.+ Show more