Reading comprehension Worksheets

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• Explain how genetics, environment, socioeconomic status, and personal behavior influence health outcomes.
• Describe how determinants can interact to create health risks and health disparities.
• Apply knowledge of determinants of health to analyze real-life health scenarios.

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• Explain why DNA replication is semiconservative and how template strands guide new strand synthesis
• Describe the roles of helicase, primase, and DNA polymerase in producing leading and lagging strands
• Compare leading-strand synthesis and lagging-strand synthesis, including Okazaki fragments+ Show more

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• Explain how membrane structure (bilayer, integral/peripheral proteins) enables selective transport across membranes
• Differentiate passive transport, facilitated diffusion, osmosis, and primary versus secondary active transport
• Interpret membrane potential and electrochemical gradients to predict ion movement and effects on homeostasis

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• Explain mechanical energy conservation and how kinetic and gravitational potential energy exchange during motion.
• Identify how non-conservative forces (friction and air resistance) change total mechanical energy.
• Use energy accounting (bar charts or numerical totals) to predict motion when ideal losses are negligible.+ Show more

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• Differentiate weather and climate using time scale and recurring patterns
• Identify examples of weather variables (temperature, precipitation, wind, cloud cover) and climate variables (averages, ranges, seasonal patterns)
• Use daily and monthly observations to explain how single events differ from long-term climate tendencies

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• Explain the principles of mechanical energy conservation in systems with negligible energy losses.
• Describe how gravitational potential and kinetic energy convert during motion, illustrated by a roller coaster example.
• Understand how energy bar charts and numerical analysis track energy transfer and dissipation.+ Show more

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• Explain how ocean surface temperatures influence atmospheric conditions.
• Describe the role of heat capacity in ocean and atmospheric interactions.
• Identify the effects of El Niño and La Niña on regional weather patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s internal heat drives mantle convection and plate motion.
• Compare divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries and their typical landforms.
• Use evidence such as earthquakes and volcanic activity to support the idea of ongoing tectonic change.

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• Determine whether a chemical equation is balanced by comparing atom counts on both sides.
• Interpret coefficients in balanced equations as relative particle amounts and connect them to moles.
• Use balanced equations for stoichiometric reasoning, focusing on conservation of atoms and consistent accounting.

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• Explain how human actions can change air, water, and land systems and create tradeoffs.
• Evaluate environmental solutions by considering mechanisms of harm, benefits, side effects, and feasibility.
• Use scientific reasoning to predict how environmental changes can propagate through ecosystems, including uncertainty.

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• Describe the structure and function of neurons and the nervous system.
• Explain how electrical impulses are transmitted along neurons and communicated at synapses.
• Identify the roles of different parts of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.+ Show more

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• Explain how sound waves carry energy and information in devices such as speakers and microphones
• Describe how light waves are captured and converted into electrical signals in cameras
• Use wave properties (frequency and intensity) to predict how changing signals affects device performance

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• Understand how plate tectonics influence surface landforms and geological processes.
• Describe the relationship between deep Earth processes and surface environments.
• Identify the features associated with mountain building, basin development, and resource distribution.+ Show more

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• Explain the purpose of control groups and their role in isolating causal effects in experiments.
• Describe various control strategies such as randomization, blocking, and replication, and their importance in reducing bias.
• Identify common sources of bias and confounding in experimental setups and methods to address them.+ Show more

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• Understand the different models of atomic structure and their key features.
• Describe how atomic models explain observable properties like density, phase, and conductivity.
• Relate microscopic atomic arrangements to macroscopic measurements in real-world examples.

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• Understand the principles of VSEPR theory and how electron pairs influence molecular shape.
• Identify common molecular geometries such as linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, and bent.
• Explain how molecular shape affects polarity, intermolecular forces, and reactivity.+ Show more

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• Understand how chemical energy is converted into electrical energy in batteries.
• Identify devices that facilitate energy transformation between different forms.
• Analyze efficiency metrics and loss channels in energy conversion systems.+ Show more

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• Interpret potential energy curves in slopes and hills.
• Analyze bar charts showing energy transfer.
• Identify sources and sinks of energy in mechanical systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in closed systems.
• Identify experimental observations that demonstrate mass conservation.
• Explain why apparent mass changes can occur and how they relate to measurement accuracy.+ Show more

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• Identify the difference between an assertion and evidence during a discussion
• Use evidence-based responses to clarify unclear ideas and connect to others’ claims
• Strengthen an argument by restating underlying reasoning and adding relevant support

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• Explain how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in trees.
• Describe how trees respond to environmental factors like freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pests.
• Identify protective features of bark and their functions in trees.+ Show more

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• Understand the main events and themes of the Easter story.
• Identify moral lessons about hope, kindness, and renewal.
• Analyze character choices and story messages related to Easter traditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how evidence from tests and validated models supports evaluation of design solutions.
• Interpret evaluation results by connecting performance to stated criteria and realistic conditions.
• Identify common failure modes and describe how evidence can reveal them.+ Show more

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• Understand the key processes involved in geologic and atmospheric hazards.
• Analyze how risk, vulnerability, and resilience interact in hazard scenarios.
• Evaluate approaches for hazard mitigation through planning and engineering.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of uniform circular motion and the role of centripetal acceleration.
• Relate velocity, radius, and acceleration using mathematical formulas in circular motion.
• Analyze the effects of nonuniform circular motion involving tangential acceleration.+ Show more

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• Understand the main ecosystem processes including productivity, decomposition, and nutrient cycling.
• Describe biogeochemical cycles of carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus and their links to organisms and Earth's systems.
• Apply Alberta-specific examples of ecosystem processes to real-world environmental scenarios.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea and key details from a spoken message.
• Distinguish fact, opinion, and reasoning by tracking speaker phrasing, emphasis, and tone.
• Summarize a message accurately using relationships between competing ideas (cause, comparison, or contrast).

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• Explain the process of gene transcription and translation
• Identify the roles of promoters, enhancers, and transcription factors in gene regulation
• Describe how epigenetic modifications affect gene expression+ Show more

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• Use possessive apostrophes to show ownership for singular and plural nouns.
• Form and identify contractions by using apostrophes to replace missing letters.
• Choose the correct apostrophe to clarify meaning when similar words look alike.

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• Explain how energy moves through an ecosystem from producers to consumers and decomposers
• Describe the roles of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in the cycling of matter and energy
• Use food-chain and food-web ideas to predict how changes in one organism affect others

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• Explain how internal heat drives mantle convection and leads to plate motion.
• Distinguish divergent, convergent, and transform plate boundaries using key features and outcomes.
• Describe how earthquakes and volcanism provide evidence for ongoing tectonic activity.

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• Explain the stages of the Calvin cycle and their roles in carbon fixation.
• Describe the role of Ribulose-1,5-bisphosphate carboxylase/oxygenase in photosynthesis.
• Compare C3, C4, and CAM pathways and their adaptations to environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand various adaptation strategies used to mitigate environmental impacts.
• Analyze the purposes and trade-offs of different adaptation measures.
• Develop critical thinking about the effectiveness and consequences of adaptation approaches.+ Show more

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• Explain phase changes using energy transfer, including how melting, vaporization, sublimation, and condensation relate to latent heat.
• Use qualitative heating/cooling curves to interpret temperature plateaus and characteristic transition temperatures.
• Describe how particle motion and potential energy change during phase transitions without changing chemical identity.

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• Identify how research planning connects a research question to needed information and appropriate sources.
• Select key terms and priorities to guide what information to collect first.
• Use context details (author, date, and publication type) to preserve meaning and support accurate attribution.+ Show more

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• Explain how measurable criteria can be used to compare alternative solutions.
• Identify common trade-offs (performance vs. cost, durability vs. weight) in real design decisions.
• Justify a chosen option by connecting evidence to criteria and acknowledging limitations.+ Show more

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• Understand how solar heating influences climate patterns
• Learn about planetary rotation and atmospheric circulation
• Identify major global wind patterns and ocean currents+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of direct-current circuits and the use of Ohm’s law.
• Apply Kirchhoff's rules to analyze series and parallel resistor networks.
• Calculate equivalent resistance and power dissipation in simple circuits.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Sun–Earth–Moon geometry causes the Moon’s phases to change predictably
• Describe how the Moon’s position relative to the Sun changes from night to night
• Use observations to make reasonable predictions about what lunar phase and sky direction might be seen

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• Identify the stages of mitosis and explain their functions.
• Describe the process of chromosomal segregation during cell division.
• Understand the role of cell cycle checkpoints in regulating cell division.+ Show more

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• Understand the key mechanisms that drive evolutionary change in populations.
• Identify how mutation, natural selection, genetic drift, and gene flow influence allele frequencies.
• Analyze the interactions among different evolutionary processes and their effects on genetic diversity.+ Show more

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• Explain how magmatic differentiation, hydrothermal circulation, and sedimentary concentration contribute to ore formation.
• Describe how structural traps, permeability contrasts, and host-rock chemistry control where ore minerals accumulate.
• Identify typical mineral assemblages and link them to deposit types and tectonic settings.

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• I can identify supporting details that match a controlling idea.
• I can revise general statements into specific descriptions by adding facts, examples, or reasons.
• I can order details so my writing is easy to follow.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental principles of electric circuits including Ohm's law, series and parallel networks.
• Apply circuit analysis rules such as Kirchhoff's laws to solve complex circuits.
• Analyze the energy transfer, impedance, and power considerations in resistive and real-world systems.+ Show more

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• Describe major human-induced alterations to ecosystems and their effects on biodiversity and ecosystem services.
• Identify examples of habitat fragmentation, pollution, and invasive species introductions.
• Explain how human activities lead to long-term community and ecosystem changes.+ Show more

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• Explain major stages of gene expression in eukaryotes, including transcription initiation, elongation, RNA processing, and translation
• Describe how mRNA splicing variants and post-transcriptional control can change protein output
• Connect gene regulation mechanisms (promoters, enhancers, transcription factors, and epigenetic modifications) to differential expression and cell responses

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• Understand how oxidation numbers are assigned and used to analyze redox reactions.
• Explain the concepts of oxidants and reductants in electron transfer.
• Describe the relationship between cell potentials, Gibbs free energy, and equilibrium constants.+ Show more

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• Understand how molarity relates to reaction stoichiometry in aqueous solutions.
• Calculate reactant and product amounts using mole-mole relationships and concentration units.
• Identify limiting reagents in solution-based chemical reactions.+ Show more