Science Worksheets

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• Explain how forces can change an object’s motion through push or pull effects
• Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces using real-world Alberta examples
• Describe how force magnitude and direction combine to predict qualitative motion

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• Identify different atoms in simple molecules.
• Understand how atoms bond to form molecules such as water and carbon dioxide.
• Represent molecules using particle models and symbolic formulas.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the different types of plate boundaries
• Understand how seismicity, volcanic distributions, and mantle convection relate to tectonic processes
• Interpret maps and earthquake focal mechanisms to analyze past and present tectonic activity+ Show more

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• Describe how microscopy and preserved specimens provide evidence that cells are the basic unit of life.
• Distinguish single-celled organisms from multicellular organisms using observable cell features.
• Explain how the organization from cells to tissues, organs, and whole organisms is supported by empirical observations.+ Show more

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• Identify the basic subatomic particles in an atom: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
• Understand the composition of different atoms based on atomic number and mass number.
• Relate isotopic variation to differences in neutron numbers.+ Show more

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• Differentiate galvanic and electrolytic electrochemical cells using anode/cathode roles and spontaneity.
• Use standard reduction potentials and electrode conventions to determine overall cell potential.
• Explain how salt bridges and electrode connections support redox reactions and charge balance.+ Show more

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• Explain how particle theory and classification of matter help interpret environmental chemical processes.
• Apply mass conservation to track inputs, outputs, and changes in closed or semi-closed systems.
• Use evidence from nutrient cycling and contamination transport to identify sources and sinks.

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• Explain how predator and prey populations influence each other.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in ecological systems.
• Analyze cycles in predator-prey dynamics.+ Show more

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• Identify key components of a building's walls and their thermal functions.
• Understand how insulation, barriers, and ventilation affect thermal performance.
• Assess how interfaces, thermal bridging, and air infiltration influence energy efficiency.+ Show more

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• Explain how evaporation, condensation, and precipitation move water through the water cycle.
• Describe how runoff and infiltration affect where freshwater collects and flows.
• Explain how storage in glaciers and aquifers can release water slowly over time.+ Show more

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• Explain how the centre of gravity (CG) and centre of buoyancy (CB) affect whether a floating body returns upright.
• Describe the role of metacentric height (GM) in upright equilibrium and righting moments.
• Predict how loading and trim can increase or decrease stability and the risk of capsizing.

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• Understand the concept of design tradeoffs in structural engineering.
• Identify how increasing certain features can impact other performance measures.
• Analyze examples of tradeoffs between material density, safety, and cost.+ Show more

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• Identify how energy changes can cause matter to shift between solid, liquid, and gas phases.
• Explain why phase changes are physical changes that do not create new substances.
• Match phase change terms (melting, freezing, evaporation, condensation, sublimation, deposition) to their descriptions.

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• Understand the flow of genetic information from DNA to protein
• Describe the processes of transcription and translation
• Identify roles of RNA, mRNA, tRNA, ribosomes, and amino acids in protein synthesis+ Show more

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• Connect DNA-level variation to gene expression and fitness consequences in evolving populations.
• Explain how mutation, natural selection, and gene flow interact to change allele frequencies over time.
• Evaluate how evolutionary dynamics can alter ecological interactions and ecosystem outcomes.

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• Explain how evidence can support or challenge a model’s predictions.
• Use observations to judge whether a model’s main idea fits real results.
• Revise an explanation when evidence does not match a model.

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• Understand the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
• Identify key features: mineral content, texture, and structure that distinguish igneous rocks.
• Learn how rocks are formed and their significance in Earth's history.

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• Explain that animal life cycles follow predictable stages from birth (or hatching) to adulthood
• Describe how animals change form and needs as they grow
• Connect life-cycle stages to how animals survive and reproduce+ Show more

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• Explain how multiple types of evidence (fossil, anatomical, and molecular) support common ancestry.
• Describe how transitional fossils, homologous structures, and DNA/molecular sequences help build evolutionary explanations.
• Use dating methods and biogeographic patterns to connect evidence to time and diversification.

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and yearly revolution affect seasons and day length at different latitudes.
• Describe how the Moon’s orbit produces phases and how its position changes relative to the Sun.
• Connect Earth’s rotation to the apparent daily motion of stars and relate planetary apparent motion to relative orbits.

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• Define and distinguish between models, explanations, and theories in science.
• Explain how models represent phenomena at different levels of detail.
• Understand the role of theories in scientific frameworks and their openness to revision.+ Show more

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• Differentiate ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding based on electron behavior
• Connect bond type to observable properties such as melting point, conductivity, and solubility
• Use bond type vocabulary to explain why materials behave the way they do

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• Explain how watershed boundaries determine where water flows within and between drainage basins
• Describe how land cover, slope, and soil type influence infiltration and runoff generation
• Analyze how stream networks form a hierarchical system of tributaries that affects downstream impacts+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of metabolic regulation including enzyme activity modulation and signaling pathways.
• Describe the roles of allosteric regulation, feedback inhibition, and covalent modifications in controlling metabolism.
• Explain how hormones like insulin and glucagon influence carbohydrate metabolism and energy balance.+ Show more

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• Understand the stages of cellular energy production: glycolysis, Krebs cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.
• Describe the role of mitochondria in ATP generation.
• Explain the differences between aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that influence chemical reaction rates.
• Explain how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts affect reaction speed.
• Identify observable indicators of reaction rate changes.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts of sustainability and resource management.
• Identify different frameworks and policy tools for ecological stewardship.
• Recognize indicators used in sustainability assessment.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy changes during chemical reactions can be endothermic or exothermic and relate this to temperature changes.
• Describe the enthalpy idea qualitatively, including how bond breaking and bond formation contribute to reaction heat.
• Interpret simple potential energy diagrams to determine whether a reaction absorbs or releases energy and to discuss reaction pathways and spontaneity qualitatively.

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical signals and electrical signals
• Describe how receptor proteins trigger intracellular pathways that change cell activity
• Compare direct cell-to-cell connections (gap junctions and plasmodesmata) with signal reception through receptors+ Show more

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• Explain how pollution changes ecosystem chemistry and nutrient cycles.
• Describe how excess nutrients lead to eutrophication and oxygen loss.
• Identify ways contaminants move through ecosystems and bioaccumulate in food webs.+ Show more

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• Understand how electrical energy is transmitted over long distances
• Identify factors that cause energy loss during transmission
• Learn about the role of voltage and resistance in power lines+ Show more

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• Describe the nature of electromagnetic radiation and how it transfers energy.
• Explain the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and photon energy.
• Analyze how different portions of the electromagnetic spectrum interact with matter.+ Show more

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• Explain how a closed electric circuit can produce a magnetic effect.
• Describe how magnets can affect some materials without direct physical contact.
• Use observations (such as compass behavior) to infer direction of magnetic influence.

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• Synthesize how reproduction type affects genetic diversity in breeding programs
• Explain how inheritance mechanisms (chromosomes and Mendelian patterns) determine trait outcomes
• Analyze how selection changes variation and connects to ecological and ethical consequences

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• Explain how transects, quadrats, timed searches, and mark–recapture support population and community assessment
• Apply sampling design principles such as replication, randomization, and stratification to reduce bias
• Evaluate detectability, sample effort, and potential biases when interpreting field data+ Show more

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• Define chemical equilibrium and explain its dynamic nature.
• Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibrium systems.
• Understand and write expressions for equilibrium constants Kc and Kp.+ Show more

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• Understand what a heat engine is and how it converts thermal energy into mechanical work.
• Identify common types of heat engines such as internal combustion engines, gas turbines, and steam turbines.
• Explain the factors affecting the efficiency of heat engines, including temperature differences and cycle design.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of dominant and recessive alleles
• Learn to predict trait inheritance using Punnett squares
• Interpret phenotypic and genotypic ratios in inheritance patterns+ Show more

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• Explain how homology assessment supports character selection in phylogenetics.
• Compare character matrix analysis, molecular sequence alignment, and tree inference (cladograms vs. phylograms).
• Use model selection and molecular clock calibration to interpret evolutionary relationships.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of aquifers and their properties
• Understand the concepts of porosity and permeability in groundwater flow
• Describe recharge and discharge processes of groundwater+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of resilience, thresholds, and stability landscapes in ecosystems.
• Analyze how natural and human disturbances affect ecosystem recovery and stability.
• Evaluate management strategies for restoring ecosystems and maintaining services under changing disturbance regimes.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of climate feedbacks and their impact on global warming.
• Identify different types of feedback mechanisms such as water vapor, ice albedo, and cloud feedbacks.
• Explain how aerosols influence climate patterns and temperature changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how models and diagrams communicate complex engineering designs
• Identify components of flow diagrams used in air filtration systems
• Explain the importance of clear communication in engineering decision-making

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• Explain how nephrons regulate fluid volume, electrolyte balance, and acid-base status through filtration, reabsorption, secretion, and excretion.
• Describe how aldosterone and antidiuretic hormone (ADH) change sodium, potassium, and water handling to influence blood pressure and osmolarity.
• Interpret how renal clearance and physiological feedback systems (including the renin-angiotensin system) help maintain internal stability.

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• Understand how molecules derived from food are transported within organisms.
• Identify systems involved in internal transport and waste removal.
• Explain the importance of continuous movement of matter for organism health.+ Show more

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• Explain how forward and reverse reaction rates relate to a system at chemical equilibrium.
• Use Le Chatelier’s principle to predict shifts in equilibrium when conditions change.
• Apply equilibrium-constant ideas qualitatively to compare product and reactant amounts.

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• Identify key physical, chemical, and biological water quality indicators.
• Understand the significance of parameters such as temperature, turbidity, pH, and dissolved oxygen.
• Interpret indicator ranges in relation to aquatic health and water use.+ Show more

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• Explain how pulley systems transmit motion and can multiply force using mechanical advantage.
• Compare single fixed pulleys with block-and-tackle systems in terms of force and rope distance.
• Describe how compound pulley arrangements and linkage types control motion and produce different outcomes.+ Show more