Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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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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• 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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• 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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• 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 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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• 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 drag depends on surface area, porosity, and suspension geometry in a parachute descent.
• Describe terminal velocity and why parachutists stop accelerating once forces balance.
• Predict how changing canopy size and design can affect descent rate and stability.

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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 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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• 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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• 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 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 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 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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• 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 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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• 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 random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ when selecting a sample
• Describe how sample size and spatial distribution affect how confident we can be in conclusions
• Use sampling vocabulary to interpret real-world science investigations

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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 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 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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• 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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• 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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• 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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• Identify common types of digital sources used for local environmental inquiries (datasets, sensors, and remote-sensing products).
• Use metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage to judge whether a digital source is appropriate for an Alberta-focused question.
• Explain how licensing and standardized formats affect the ability to access, combine, and compare digital data.

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• Explain how predictive models represent Earth–Sun geometry to forecast observable sky events.
• Use seasonal geometry ideas (axial tilt and orbital position) to predict changes in daylight and solar angle.
• Interpret simple model outputs and connect them to real observations such as sunrise, sunset, and lunar phases.

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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 Earth’s axial tilt changes the solar angle and length of daylight during the year.
• Describe how seasonal changes affect temperature, snow cover, and living things in different regions (including Alberta).
• Connect seasonal effects to the geometry of Earth’s orbit and the resulting solar energy received at Earth’s surface.

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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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• Describe how different disturbances (fire, insects, windthrow, flooding, and human activity) affect forest structure and succession.
• Explain how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration patterns and habitat mosaics.
• Use evidence from a landscape to infer how disturbance regimes can shape long-term ecosystem trajectories.

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• Explain how flowers and cones support reproduction in plants.
• Describe how seeds and different dispersal mechanisms affect where plants grow.
• Compare vegetative propagation and seed-based reproduction in terms of regeneration and genetic diversity.

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• Describe how leaf structures support photosynthesis, gas exchange, and transpiration.
• Explain how stomata and leaf traits (leaf area and chlorophyll) affect water use efficiency and growth.
• Compare how conifers and deciduous trees manage leaf functions across seasons in Alberta.

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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).

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• Describe how human activities affect forest ecosystems, including habitat connectivity, soil, and water quality
• Identify ways that fragmentation and pollution can change species composition
• Explain why invasive species can increase ecological harm over time+ Show more

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• Identify effective column headings and units in a science data table.
• Use consistent time stamps and metadata (location, instrument type, observer notes) to make data reusable.
• Interpret information from a data table to support later analysis and replication.

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• Use criteria to judge whether a scientific claim follows logically from data and methods.
• Evaluate how relevant evidence, patterns, uncertainty, and alternative hypotheses affect the strength of conclusions.
• Match the scope of a claim to the size and limits of the dataset.

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• Identify major parts of a tree (roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark) and describe their functions.
• Explain how form–function relationships help trees survive in different habitats.
• Use scientific vocabulary to describe transport, storage, support, and protection in trees.

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• Identify major forest types (boreal/mixedwood, montane, subalpine, aspen parkland) using characteristic species and conditions
• Explain how abiotic gradients such as elevation, soil moisture, and fire history influence where forest types occur
• Use forest type knowledge to describe habitat diversity and potential impacts of climatic shifts

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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 local solar noon is determined by the Sun’s highest apparent altitude
• Compare solar time to clock time and identify why they differ
• Describe how longitude, time zones, and the equation of time affect timekeeping+ Show more

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• Explain how xylem and phloem transport water, minerals, and sugars through a plant stem.
• Describe how freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pests can affect sap flow and plant survival.
• Connect stem and bark structure to how trees protect transport tissues and respond to environmental change.

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• Explain how species classification groups organisms into functional categories such as producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Distinguish native species from invasive or pest species and describe how they can affect ecosystem balance
• Use functional classification to predict energy flow and interactions among organisms in an Alberta ecosystem

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• Explain how habitat fragmentation changes habitat connectivity for organisms in forests and wetlands
• Describe how edge effects and isolation can reduce gene flow and movement between populations
• Identify how fragmentation can disrupt pollination, food webs, and long-term biodiversity persistence+ Show more