Science Worksheets

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• Calculate density using mass, volume and appropriate units.
• Compare liquid viscosity under controlled investigation conditions.
• Explain how temperature can affect the flow of liquids.+ Show more

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• Identify practical benefits of space projects for people and communities
• Describe Canadian contributions through the Canadarm and Canadarm2
• Compare space project benefits, costs, and alternative approaches+ Show more

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• Compare the distribution of water across Earth's major reservoirs.
• Distinguish dissolved substances from suspended materials in water samples.
• Explain why clear-looking water may still be unsafe to drink.+ Show more

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• Compare force ratios and speed ratios in simple machines.
• Calculate work input and useful output work in joules.
• Determine machine efficiency from input and output work.+ Show more

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• Explain how corrective lenses improve focus for some vision problems.
• Distinguish optical image formation from digital recording and transmission.
• Identify factors that affect digital image quality and detail.+ Show more

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• Compare rocks and minerals using observable properties and consistent tests
• Explain how hardness, lustre, streak, and texture support mineral identification
• Describe the evidence and limitations provided by drilling operations+ Show more

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• Explain how amount, chemical form, and context affect substance harm.
• Describe how uptake and elimination influence substance retention.
• Interpret dilution models to compare environmental concentrations.+ Show more

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• Describe how specialized cells form tissues, organs, and systems
• Develop testable questions and predictions about plant growth
• Identify safe procedures and consistent conditions for investigations+ Show more

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• Identify applied loads using force arrows in structural examples.
• Distinguish tension, compression, shear, and bending.
• Explain how mass distribution affects structural stability.+ Show more

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• Identify energy sources used in common heating technologies.
• Interpret source-to-use diagrams showing energy pathways.
• Explain how thermostats regulate heating systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how the respiratory and circulatory systems deliver oxygen to cells
• Describe how absorbed nutrients travel from the digestive system to cells
• Compare the roles of the lungs and kidneys in waste removal+ Show more

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• Explain how spacecraft manage pressure, temperature, and radiation hazards
• Describe how life-support systems manage air and water resources
• Compare documented space technologies with speculative design possibilities+ Show more

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• Identify igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks by how they form
• Differentiate weathering, erosion, and deposition using geological examples
• Explain possible pathways through the rock cycle+ Show more

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• Compare domestic, agricultural, and industrial water uses
• Explain how human activities can affect water flow and quality
• Distinguish pollution prevention from treatment of contaminated water+ Show more

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• Develop testable predictions for electrical circuit investigations.
• Identify variables and hazards in a safe circuit test.
• Interpret electrical measurements while considering uncertainty.+ Show more

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• Explain how streams erode, transport, and deposit sediment.
• Describe how waves, tides, and glaciers reshape Earth's surface.
• Interpret drainage patterns and ocean basins as geological evidence.+ Show more

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• Describe machines as systems of interacting components and subsystems
• Identify the functions of common simple machines
• Differentiate linkages from transmission elements+ Show more

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• Develop testable predictions about questions in space exploration
• Plan safe investigations using appropriate observations and measurements
• Interpret sensor data while identifying uncertainty and alternative explanations+ Show more

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• Compare how sexual and asexual reproduction transmit genetic information.
• Distinguish inherited characteristics from environmentally influenced differences.
• Explain discrete and continuous variation using biological examples.+ Show more

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• Compare how air, water, and soil transport or retain substances.
• Distinguish biodegradation from toxicity using scientific evidence.
• Explain what an LD50 value measures under specified conditions.+ Show more

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• Distinguish strength, stiffness, and flexibility during material tests.
• Explain the functions of fixed and movable structural joints.
• Identify variables to control in fair material load tests.+ Show more

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• Identify lift, thrust, drag, and weight in flight examples.
• Explain how balanced forces support steady flight.
• Compare how unbalanced forces affect speed and descent.+ Show more

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• Interpret ppm, pH, and dissolved-oxygen measurements in environmental samples
• Explain how biological observations complement chemical measurements
• Evaluate sampling plans using location, timing, and evidence limitations+ Show more

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• Develop testable predictions about how materials mix or flow
• Identify controlled variables in a fair scientific investigation
• Interpret tabulated observations to explain patterns and variation+ Show more

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• Explain how a converging lens forms a real image.
• Interpret how lens arrangements affect image position and size.
• Compare how the human eye and a camera focus light.+ Show more

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• Explain energy conversions in chemical cells, electric motors, and generators
• Describe how electromagnetic induction produces voltage in a generator
• Compare useful energy outputs with transfers to the surroundings+ Show more

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• Distinguish physical changes from chemical changes using observable evidence
• Construct testable predictions for controlled chemical investigations
• Interpret measurements while considering uncertainty and alternative explanations+ Show more

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• Distinguish pure substances, mixtures, and solutions using particle models
• Identify solutes and solvents in common solutions
• Explain concentration changes when solution volume increases+ Show more

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• Interpret chemical formulas to identify types and relative numbers of atoms
• Distinguish elements from compounds using chemical representations
• Predict ionic combining ratios from positive and negative ion charges+ Show more

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• Identify tectonic plates and describe their role in crustal change.
• Compare folding and faulting by explaining their effects on rock layers.
• Explain how crustal movement contributes to earthquakes and volcanoes.+ Show more

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• Identify observable evidence that may indicate a chemical reaction
• Explain how temperature, concentration, and surface area affect reaction rates
• Design fair tests using controlled variables and consistent measurements+ Show more

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• Distinguish reflection, transmission, and absorption in different materials
• Calculate reflection angles using the law of reflection
• Interpret ray diagrams to explain light direction+ Show more

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• Classify organisms as producers, consumers, or decomposers.
• Distinguish native species from introduced and invasive species.
• Explain how species interactions influence ecosystem balance.+ Show more

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• Explain how pressure transmits forces through connected hydraulic systems.
• Compare the compressibility of liquids and gases in practical applications.
• Describe how piston area affects force and travel distance.+ Show more

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• Distinguish heat transfer from temperature measurement.
• Identify variables in a fair insulation investigation.
• Describe safe procedures for measuring water temperature.+ Show more

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• Summarize environmental measurements using descriptive statistics.
• Compare bar graphs, line graphs, and scatter plots.
• Interpret scientific observations without overstating conclusions.+ Show more

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• Explain why structures need safety margins under uncertain conditions.
• Compare how shape and bracing improve structural stability.
• Describe how connections transfer forces between structural parts.+ Show more

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• Explain how applied force and surface area determine pressure
• Compare the compressibility of gases and liquids using particle spacing
• Describe how valves control fluid direction in simple pumps+ Show more

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• Compare species distribution and environmental conditions across habitats.
• Distinguish ecological succession from temporary weather-related changes.
• Explain why observations alone may not establish ecological causation.+ Show more

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• Compare electricity generation methods using resource and environmental criteria
• Explain how batteries help balance electricity supply and demand
• Identify conservation actions that reduce unnecessary electricity use+ Show more

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• Explain how burial and mineral processes preserve fossil evidence.
• Compare the preservation of hard parts and soft tissues.
• Interpret fossil positions in undisturbed sedimentary rock layers.+ Show more

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• Identify the cell as the basic unit of living organisms
• Compare single-celled and multicellular organisms using examples
• Identify shared and distinct structures in plant and animal cells+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA, genes, and chromosomes relate to inherited characteristics
• Compare the outcomes and roles of mitosis and meiosis
• Distinguish natural selection from selective breeding using examples+ Show more

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• Describe how materials and shapes affect structural strength.
• Develop testable predictions about model-bridge performance.
• Identify variables and hazards in structural investigations.+ Show more

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• Identify how mechanical systems transfer or change forces and motion
• Develop a safe investigation plan with a testable prediction
• Compare repeated measurements while recognizing uncertainty in results+ Show more

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• Explain how biological investigations improve understanding of body functions.
• Distinguish scientific findings from broader health claims.
• Identify factors that may influence breathing-rate measurements.+ Show more

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• Develop testable predictions about light and optical systems
• Identify variables to keep constant during a fair investigation
• Interpret observations recorded in tables and graphs+ Show more

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• Identify resources and environmental conditions organisms need from habitats.
• Explain how vegetation removal can change habitat conditions.
• Describe feeding, competition, and pollination relationships among organisms.+ Show more