Reading comprehension Worksheets

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• Explain what the principal, angular, magnetic, and spin quantum numbers mean and how they describe an electron in an atom.
• Use orbital shapes and orbital-diagram rules to predict electron distribution and energy ordering.
• Connect electron configurations and valence patterns to periodic behavior, chemical reactivity, and simple magnetic properties.

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• Explain how informational/explanatory writers use logical organization to clarify relationships among ideas.
• Use precise terminology, definitions, and supporting details to develop complex explanations.
• Identify evidence and analyze how pacing and structure reduce confusion for readers.+ Show more

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• Explain electrical power in terms of voltage and current and use P = IV in circuit calculations
• Calculate electrical energy consumption over time using energy = power × time
• Compare practical energy use and efficiency across real applications (heating loads, EV charging, and power losses)

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• Identify declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences by their purpose and punctuation.
• Revise sentences to match a chosen sentence type while keeping the meaning clear.
• Use correct word order and appropriate verbs to strengthen clarity and tone in writing.

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• Explain how fission and fusion release energy using binding energy per nucleon and nuclear mass-energy concepts
• Analyze chain-reaction criteria, including neutron economy and the meaning of critical mass and criticality
• Apply reactor-physics ideas to estimate energy yield and assess real-world constraints for deployment

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• Choose appropriate graphs (line, scatter, histogram, box plot) based on variable types and the question being asked
• Interpret key graph features such as center, spread, clusters, trends, and outliers to support conclusions
• Compare groups using consistent scales and statistical summaries shown on graphs

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• Explain chemical equilibrium using the idea of equal forward and reverse reaction rates and constant macroscopic concentrations.
• Write and interpret equilibrium constant expressions and relate them to reactant/product amounts.
• Use Le Chatelier’s principle to predict qualitative shifts in equilibrium after concentration, temperature, or pressure changes.

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• Use measurements and models to support or challenge explanations of motion, energy transfer, forces, and waves.
• Evaluate competing explanations by comparing them to quantitative data and by checking whether key assumptions are stated clearly.
• Connect variables using model-based patterns and explain how predictions relate to observed results.

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• Integrate and compare information from two informational texts about related topics.
• Explain how different perspectives shape what each author emphasizes and how evidence is used.
• Synthesize key insights by combining ideas without confusing the sources.

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• Identify and describe the structure of DNA
• Understand the process of transcription and translation
• Explain how changes in DNA affect protein synthesis and cell function

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• Explain how multiple organ systems work together to maintain homeostasis during challenges like exercise and dehydration.
• Describe feedback and regulation pathways that coordinate cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, and musculoskeletal responses.
• Identify emergent properties of whole-body systems that are not predictable from a single organ system alone.

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• Understand how stars form from nebulae
• Identify the stages in a star's birth and early development
• Recognize key features of star formation and initial stabilization

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• Explain how family influences adolescents’ health behaviors and attitudes.
• Describe ways peers can affect health choices through social norms and peer pressure.
• Identify strategies for making healthy decisions when peer pressure or stress is present.+ Show more

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• Explain how clarifying questions support productive discussion by strengthening shared meaning
• Identify what type of clarification is needed (definition, reasoning, unclear detail, or restatement) in a conversation
• Use sentence stems to ask effective clarifying questions that connect to a speaker’s claim or key term

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• Identify signals of credible sources, such as author/organization information and publication date.
• Evaluate claims by checking the quality of evidence (data, examples, and referenced material).
• Distinguish fact from opinion and recognize when a source may be missing important context.+ Show more

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• Explain how genes located on chromosomes carry coded information that influences inherited traits
• Describe how DNA organization within chromosomes supports chromosome transmission during cell division
• Use gene and chromosome concepts to predict patterns of inheritance and understand sources of variation

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• Define negative feedback as a regulatory process that maintains internal stability.
• Explain how sensors, control centers, and effectors work together in negative feedback mechanisms.
• Identify physiological variables regulated by negative feedback, such as temperature, blood glucose, and blood pressure.+ Show more

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• Use VSEPR electron-pair repulsion to predict electron-domain geometry and molecular shape.
• Apply orbital hybridization concepts to connect molecular geometry with expected bond angles and polarity.
• Explain how steric effects from lone pairs and bulky groups influence reactivity and intermolecular interactions.

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• Use context clues (examples, comparisons, and summaries) to determine the meaning of unknown words.
• Identify whether a word is used literally or figuratively based on surrounding sentences.
• Match a word’s meaning to the intended idea in a passage instead of relying on first impressions.

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• Identify sentence fragments and run-on sentences.
• Differentiate between complete and incomplete thoughts.
• Correctly punctuate sentences to avoid fragments and run-ons.+ Show more

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• Identify and revise wordy or redundant sentences to improve concision and readability.
• Use revision strategies to strengthen clarity, cohesion, and emphasis in writing.
• Recognize and correct issues with voice, tense consistency, perspective, and terminology.

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• Understand how surface area affects drag and descent speed in parachutes.
• Identify the factors that influence parachute stability and terminal velocity.
• Relate real-world examples of parachute design to physics concepts.

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• Explain how biodiversity contributes to ecosystem stability
• Describe how overlapping ecological roles can buffer ecosystems against disturbances
• Identify ways habitat loss and invasive species can reduce biodiversity and increase vulnerability+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of hydraulic systems.
• Explain how hydraulic systems transfer force.
• Evaluate the factors affecting hydraulic system performance.

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• Understand the importance of translating complex scientific data into accessible language
• Identify key elements of effective science communication to the general public
• Recognize ethical considerations in public scientific messaging+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different physical properties of matter such as color, texture, state, and density.
• Understand how properties can be used to classify different substances.
• Recognize examples of physical properties in everyday objects.

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• Explain how centripetal acceleration arises from a net inward force even when speed is constant.
• Use the relationship among centripetal acceleration, speed, and radius to predict changes in motion.
• Interpret how forces such as gravity provide the centripetal force in orbits and rotating systems.

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• Explain how balanced chemical equations demonstrate conservation of mass and atoms.
• Interpret coefficients as representing relative particle amounts and connect them to moles conceptually.
• Determine whether an equation is balanced by counting atoms and identifying mismatches.+ Show more

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• Explain how facial expressions, gestures, camera angles, and on-screen text help viewers understand a message.
• Identify viewing cues that are part of the meaning rather than decoration in informational videos or news clips.
• Use context clues from visuals to infer intended purpose and audience understanding.

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• Understand how reservoirs in the carbon and water cycles influence environmental processes.
• Explain the role of feedback mechanisms in climate systems.
• Analyze the impact of energy flow on evaporation, winds, and temperature.+ Show more

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• Explain how organ structure supports specific functions in organ systems (structure–function relationships).
• Describe how vascularization and material exchange (nutrients, gases, wastes) help organs maintain homeostasis.
• Connect examples from plants and mammals to how organs interact with their environments in Alberta’s varied conditions.

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• Explain how surface reflectivity (albedo) influences Earth’s energy balance and near-surface temperatures.
• Describe at least two albedo-related feedback mechanisms involving snow, ice, and temperature change.
• Evaluate how clouds affect reflected and absorbed solar radiation and contribute to climate variability.

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• Explain how variables are separated into an independent (changing) variable and dependent (measured) outcomes in an investigation.
• Identify appropriate control variables that should be kept constant to make evidence reliable.
• Describe why controlling variables improves the validity of conclusions from a science experiment.

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• Identify common grammar errors in standard English, including subject-verb agreement, inconsistent tense, and misplaced modifiers.
• Revise sentences to correct grammar mistakes while keeping the intended meaning.
• Explain how grammar errors can reduce clarity and accuracy in writing.+ Show more

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• Identify pronouns and determine whether they clearly refer to an antecedent.
• Correct errors in pronoun consistency by matching number and person and maintaining a consistent viewpoint.
• Choose the correct pronoun case (subject/object) after prepositions and in compound structures.

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• Explain how conservation of atoms connects to conservation of mass when system boundaries are defined correctly.
• Distinguish between open and closed systems and predict how escaped gases affect measured mass.
• Use mass measurements (reactants and products) to evaluate whether accounting for all phases is complete.+ Show more

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• Understand basic weather measurements such as temperature, humidity, wind speed, and atmospheric pressure.
• Recognize how these measurements relate to observable weather patterns like cloud formation and storm activity.
• Explore how short-term weather data can indicate daily conditions and long-term data can reveal climate trends.

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• Analyze how an author’s structural choices (sequencing, pacing, and connections) shape meaning
• Explain cumulative impact by tracing how early details gain new significance later in a text
• Evaluate how repetition with variation and patterned transitions influence suspense and moral judgment+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of filtration techniques used in science.
• Identify various filtration materials and pore sizes.
• Explain how filtration separates heterogeneous mixtures like suspensions and precipitates.+ Show more

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• Identify how precise word choice improves clarity and tone in formal writing.
• Replace vague wording with domain-appropriate, connotatively accurate terms.
• Revise sentences to strengthen claims, qualifications, and evaluations through specific language.

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• Identify the main organelles within a cell and describe their functions.
• Explain how cell models help scientists understand structural and functional relationships.
• Describe processes like diffusion, osmosis, and membrane transport within cells.+ Show more

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• Define heat transfer and work transfer in physical and chemical changes.
• Differentiate between heat and work as pathways of energy transfer.
• Identify real-life examples of heat transfer and work.

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• Understand and describe the different stages of the water cycle.
• Identify the movement of matter through reservoirs such as air, water, soil, and living organisms.
• Explain how plants and animals contribute to the cycling of matter within ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Revise research-style writing by replacing vague wording with precise language.
• Use correct grammar and mechanics (agreement, verb tense, and pronoun reference) to avoid ambiguity.
• Evaluate how revision choices improve clarity, readability, and the main idea of each sentence.

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• Interpret graphic features (title, labels, legend, units, scale, and categories) to explain what information a graphic adds to a text.
• Describe relationships between visual information and textual explanations, including how graphics summarize, contrast, or extend details.
• Use evidence from a graphic’s components to answer questions and avoid misinterpretation.

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• Explain how Loyalist migration and land grant policies influenced settlement patterns in Upper Canada
• Describe how the township system and agrarian expansion affected land tenure and social hierarchy
• Analyze causes and consequences of settlement, including Indigenous dispossession+ Show more

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• Identify an author’s purpose by analyzing how details, evidence, and tone work together.
• Distinguish among informing, persuading, analyzing, and entertaining purposes using textual clues.
• Explain how audience needs influence what an author emphasizes in a passage.

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• Identify and use discussion norms that support respectful, productive conversations.
• Practice active listening and building on others’ ideas during small-group discussions.
• Write meaningful comments that clarify, add evidence, or connect to the topic.+ Show more