Science Worksheets

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• Understand how pathogens damage tissues and organ systems.
• Identify different ways infections affect body functions.
• Recognize the body's responses to infections and damage.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of DNA amplification using PCR.
• Identify and describe various molecular techniques such as gel electrophoresis and high-throughput sequencing.
• Explain the use of recombinant DNA technology, viral vectors, and CRISPR-Cas systems in genetic research and applications.+ Show more

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• Explain why calibration and instrument accuracy affect measurements of motion and force.
• Estimate uncertainty and interpret results using significant figures and appropriate units.
• Compare measurements by considering repeatability and measurement error.

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• Differentiate endothermic and exothermic reactions using evidence from temperature changes and energy flow
• Explain energy changes in terms of particle motion and bonding rearrangements
• Use accurate science vocabulary (thermal energy, surroundings, reactants, products)

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• Explain how intermolecular forces influence boiling point, vapor pressure, and phase changes.
• Interpret how molecular size, polarity, and temperature affect volatility and phase diagrams.
• Connect phase behaviour concepts to real-world examples such as petroleum fractions and atmospheric transport of organic compounds in Alberta.

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• Explain how natural and human factors change Earth’s long-term climate by altering incoming sunlight and outgoing heat
• Compare the roles of greenhouse gases, aerosols, and volcanic eruptions in the Earth’s energy balance
• Analyze how climate variations (e.g., El Niño) and long-term orbital changes affect where and how energy is distributed+ Show more

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• Define reaction rate and understand its significance.
• Identify factors that influence reaction rates such as concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
• Explain how microscopic particle collisions relate to observable signs of chemical reactions.

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• Explain how solutes move across membranes by simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
• Describe how electrochemical gradients and membrane potential affect the direction and efficiency of ion transport.
• Distinguish paracellular and transcellular pathways in epithelial layers and relate them to nutrient and ion exchange in the body.

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• Describe the particle model of matter and its main features.
• Explain how particle arrangements differ in solids, liquids, and gases.
• Connect microscopic particle behavior to macroscopic properties such as shape, volume, and flow.+ Show more

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• Interpret common circuit schematic symbols for sources, components, and measuring devices
• Explain how wire connections and topology (series vs. parallel) affect predicted circuit behavior
• Identify which instrument (ammeter or voltmeter) measures current or potential difference based on diagram placement

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• Understand the structure and function of ATP
• Describe how ATP stores and releases energy
• Explain how cells produce ATP through different pathways+ Show more

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• Explain how dissolved ions influence solubility equilibria in water systems
• Explain how temperature affects solubility equilibria in water
• Interpret how organic contaminants influence water solubility equilibria+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of balanced chemical equations and how coefficients relate to particle numbers.
• Apply conservation of atoms to interpret and predict relative amounts of reactants and products.
• Explain the role of limiting reagents in chemical reactions and how ratios determine the extent of reaction.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure of ionic lattices and how ions are arranged
• Learn how electrical forces influence lattice strength and properties
• Differentiate between ionic, covalent, and molecular solids based on their structure and properties+ Show more

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• Understand the cause-and-effect relationships between predator and prey populations.
• Identify how changes in predator numbers affect prey populations and vice versa.
• Analyze feedback mechanisms in ecological communities.

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• Describe Newton's three laws of motion and their applications in real-world scenarios.
• Analyze forces in free-body diagrams and calculate net force and acceleration in complex systems.
• Apply Newtonian principles to problems involving friction, drag, and other resistive forces in terrestrial motion.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of plate tectonics and surface expressions such as boundary types.
• Explain how mantle convection, slab pull, and other forces drive plate movements.
• Identify evidence from earthquakes and volcanic arcs supporting plate interactions.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between mass and weight
• Understand how gravity affects weight
• Recognize real-life examples of mass and weight differences

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• Describe DNA as a double helix made of nucleotide chemistry and complementary base pairing.
• Explain antiparallel strand directionality and how it relates to DNA replication and transcription.
• Connect DNA packaging in chromatin (nucleosomes and higher-order packing) to accessibility for genetic processes.

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• Understand the concept of multi-criteria design in engineering.
• Identify how trade-offs affect performance in wing design.
• Explain the methods used to balance factors like lift, drag, and stability.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between static friction and kinetic friction and explain when each acts.
• Describe how friction depends on surface texture, normal force, and material pairing.
• Explain how friction affects the driving force needed for slopes and contributes to heat and wear.

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• Understand the components of Earth's atmosphere and their functions.
• Learn how the atmosphere interacts with other Earth system spheres.
• Recognize the importance of the atmosphere to living things and the environment.

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• Explain how ecological inquiry uses hypotheses, measurable variables, and evidence to support conclusions.
• Identify examples of variables and explain why limits and natural variability matter when interpreting ecological data.
• Use data and reasoning to evaluate how human activities can affect ecological relationships.

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• Explain how trophic models use mass balance to represent energy and matter flow through trophic compartments and environmental pools.
• Interpret how model assumptions and parameter sensitivity affect estimates of production, respiration, and decomposition rates.
• Describe how flow diagrams and simple equations can compare scenarios of disturbance or management in lake and forest systems.

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• Explain how mutations generate new alleles in a population.
• Describe how recombination during meiosis increases genetic variation.
• Analyze how sexual reproduction and natural selection affect allele frequencies over time.+ Show more

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• Understand the three fundamental laws of motion described by Newton.
• Explain how forces influence the movement of objects in observable scenarios.
• Analyze real-world examples to identify which of Newton's laws are demonstrated.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy moves through prairie food webs from primary sources to top predators
• Describe how energy decreases at each trophic level and why ecosystems cannot support unlimited biomass
• Connect decomposers and detritivores to recycling energy and matter in ecosystems

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• Understand the concept of mantle convection and its role in plate movement.
• Identify different force mechanisms driving plate tectonics.
• Explain how convection cells influence Earth's surface features.

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• Understand the basic structure and function of a cell.
• Identify different organelles and their specific tasks in a cell.
• Explain how cell structure relates to its function and processes such as energy production and waste management.+ Show more

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• Understand key molecular techniques used in genetics research.
• Identify applications of PCR, sequencing, and gel electrophoresis.
• Explain how molecular methods contribute to heredity studies and gene expression analysis.+ Show more

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• Explain how static and kinetic friction oppose relative motion and affect acceleration and stopping distance.
• Describe aerodynamic drag as a force that opposes motion through air and influences speed of moving objects.
• Connect surface texture and normal force to changes in the frictional coefficient and real-world movement outcomes.

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• Explain how adaptation trade-offs can favor specialists in stable conditions and generalists in variable conditions.
• Compare benefits and costs of narrow niche specialization versus broad tolerance using examples from plants, insects, and animal movement.
• Describe how fluctuating environments can change which traits improve survival and reproduction over time.

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• Understand how mass influences acceleration when a force is applied.
• Distinguish between inertial mass and weight in response to forces.
• Apply the force–acceleration relationship in problem-solving and practical scenarios.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of heat transfer during chemical reactions
• Identify exothermic and endothermic reactions
• Describe how calorimetric measurements relate to energy changes+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of radiant energy transfer through electromagnetic waves
• Identify factors affecting radiative heating and cooling
• Recognize how solar angles and surface properties influence local microclimates

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• Understand the main layers of Earth and their characteristics.
• Explain how seismic waves provide evidence of Earth's interior.
• Describe how pressure, temperature, and density change with depth inside Earth.+ Show more

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• Understand how numerical representations measure heat transfer in different thermal processes.
• Learn about units of energy and temperature scales used in thermal calculations.
• Apply specific heat, mass, and temperature change to calculate energy transfer in Joules and kilojoules.+ Show more

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• Identify abiotic and biotic components of a habitat.
• Explain how shelter, food, water, space, and light are habitat components.
• Distinguish habitat from niche using simple examples.+ Show more

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• Use ray models to describe how light travels in straight lines.
• Predict areas of full illumination and darkness using intersecting and extended rays.
• Explain how angle relationships determine reflected directions from smooth surfaces.

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• Identify Newton’s third-law action–reaction force pairs acting on different objects during common interactions.
• Explain why the forces in a third-law pair have equal magnitude and opposite direction, while not canceling each other.
• Use appropriate system boundaries to distinguish internal vs. external forces when reasoning about momentum changes.

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• Define and understand the concept of work in physics.
• Explain the relationship between net work and change in kinetic energy.
• Describe power as the rate of energy transfer.+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular structure of DNA, including nucleotide composition and helices.
• Describe the significance of antiparallel strands and base-pairing specificity.
• Relate higher-order chromatin organization to genetic accessibility during replication and transcription.+ Show more

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• Describe the main steps of the Calvin cycle’s carbon-fixation stage.
• Explain how ATP and NADPH are used to convert carbon dioxide into an organic intermediate.
• Identify key molecules involved at the beginning of the Calvin cycle.

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• Understand the relationship between wave speed, frequency, and wavelength.
• Explain how changes in frequency affect wavelength in wave propagation.
• Apply the wave speed formula to solve for unknown wave properties.+ Show more

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• Explain charge, electric current, potential difference (voltage), and resistance using macroscopic meanings in DC circuits
• Apply Ohm’s law and equivalent resistance ideas to predict current in series and parallel resistor networks
• Use Kirchhoff’s loop and junction rules to reason about voltages and currents in simple circuits+ Show more

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• Identify sources of solar energy impacting Earth
• Describe methods of energy transfer such as conduction, convection, and radiation
• Explain how energy gradients drive atmospheric and oceanic circulation+ Show more

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• Explain how trial results (data) can guide changes to a prototype.
• Identify which performance measures match the prototype’s goal (strength, time, or damage reduction).
• Link each design modification to evidence from testing.

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• Understand the basic concept of titration and its purpose
• Recognize key components involved in titration procedures
• Identify the role of indicators in titration+ Show more