Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Explain how physical changes alter a substance’s form or state without changing the basic atomic composition.
• Identify examples of physical changes (melting, freezing, tearing, dissolving) and describe what happens to particles and properties.
• Use evidence (reversibility, state changes, and particle behavior) to distinguish physical changes from chemical changes.

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• Understand the concept of fitness trade-offs in animal and plant adaptations.
• Compare and contrast specialist and generalist strategies in fluctuating environments.
• Analyze examples of adaptation trade-offs, such as habitat specialization, activity patterns, and migratory behaviors.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical categories used in biological classification.
• Learn how to observe and describe morphological features for species identification.
• Use dichotomous keys to classify local species such as pond invertebrates, insects, and trees.+ Show more

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• Understand the components of food webs and their roles in ecosystems.
• Trace energy flow and matter cycling through trophic levels.
• Analyze the impact of species removal or proliferation on ecological communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the pathways and mechanisms by which invasive species establish in new habitats.
• Identify the ecological impacts of invasive species on native ecosystems and food webs.
• Analyze how factors like propagule pressure and lack of predators facilitate invasive species spread.+ Show more

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• Understand how habitat fragmentation affects species and ecosystems.
• Identify human activities that cause habitat fragmentation and their consequences.
• Evaluate the ecological impacts of habitat fragmentation on biodiversity and ecosystem health.+ Show more

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• Understand the procedures for constructing dichotomous and multi-access keys.
• Learn how to select contrasting traits and build binary branches.
• Recognize limitations of morphological keys when cryptic species occur.+ Show more

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• Understand key molecular techniques used in species classification such as DNA barcoding and sequence comparison.
• Explain how genetic markers and phylogenetic trees help resolve species relationships.
• Compare morphological keys with molecular methods in identifying cryptic species.+ Show more

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• Understand the parameters influencing population growth, such as birth and death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Identify differences between logistic and exponential growth models in populations.
• Explain the concepts of density-dependent and density-independent factors affecting populations.+ Show more

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• Understand key stewardship strategies such as habitat restoration and protected-area design.
• Evaluate trade-offs among different conservation approaches.
• Identify criteria for prioritizing biodiversity actions.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of keystone species and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify regional case studies illustrating keystone species effects.
• Explain cascading effects caused by keystone species on biodiversity and habitat.+ Show more

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• Identify the different types of adaptations and their functions.
• Describe how adaptation traits influence survival and reproduction.
• Distinguish between inherited and acquired characteristics.+ Show more

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• Understand the ecological impacts of different types of pollution, including nutrient loading, chemicals, and bioaccumulation.
• Identify measurable indicators such as dissolved oxygen, algal biomass, and contaminant residues related to pollution.
• Analyze case studies like eutrophication, endocrine disruption, and biomagnification to comprehend pollution effects on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Analyze fossil occurrences and stratigraphic sequences to understand patterns of origin, diversification, and extinction.
• Identify morphological transitions in the fossil record, such as fish-to-tetrapod examples.
• Use temporal, relative, and radiometric dating methods to determine lineage continuity and turnover.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of energy conservation within closed systems.
• Identify the different forms of energy and how they transform and transfer in various physical scenarios.
• Describe how the conservation principle applies in mechanical, chemical, and electrical systems.+ Show more

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• Describe the roles of key components in a simple electrical circuit.
• Explain how energy is transformed within electrical devices and circuits.
• Identify different circuit components and their functions.+ Show more

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• Describe how sound and light waves transfer energy in technological devices
• Explain how components like microphones, speakers, and cameras convert energy using waves
• Identify properties of waves such as frequency and intensity and how they affect device performance+ Show more

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• Define energy efficiency and explain its importance in systems like machines and lighting.
• Identify common energy losses and understand their causes.
• Calculate the efficiency of a system by comparing useful output to total input energy.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of renewable energy systems and how they convert natural sources into electrical energy
• Identify the processes involved in energy transformations and recognize losses during conversion
• Analyze the practical limits and conservation constraints of renewable energy sources+ Show more

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• Understand that sound is a mechanical wave that travels through various media.
• Identify how frequency affects pitch and amplitude affects loudness.
• Explain how sound speed varies depending on the medium and temperature.+ Show more

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• Explain the concepts of reflection and refraction of light.
• Describe how lenses focus and disperse light through refraction.
• Understand phenomena like mirages and apparent depth caused by optical changes.+ Show more

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• Distinguish between weather and climate based on their characteristics and timeframes.
• Identify examples of weather and climate phenomena from observations.
• Explain how weather and climate patterns are studied and interpreted.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods of leadership selection used in civilizations.
• Identify examples of hereditary monarchy, merit-based appointments, and democratic participation.
• Compare how various governance models affect societal stability and authority distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative nature of scientific methods and how observations inform hypotheses.
• Differentiate between descriptive, observational approaches and comparative, experimental approaches.
• Identify operational definitions and appropriate methodologies based on observable phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand how models represent Earth–Sun relationships to predict celestial phenomena.
• Describe how simplified physical and diagrammatic models illustrate axial tilt, orbit, and motion.
• Explain how regional models estimate daylight duration and solar angles at specific latitudes.+ Show more

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• Identify common minerals and rocks based on physical and chemical properties.
• Classify rocks into igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic categories using textural and compositional criteria.
• Describe the formation environments of different rock types and their features.+ Show more

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• Describe the structure and function of main organ systems involved in body organization.
• Explain how tissues and organs work together within the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, and nervous systems.
• Identify the interactions and interdependence among different organ systems and relate cellular functions to system-level processes.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Describe the sequence of lunar phases from new moon to full moon and back.
• Identify the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different phases.
• Explain how the Moon's illumination appears to change from Earth.+ Show more

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• Identify major components of the solar system.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets.
• Understand the characteristics of dwarf planets, asteroids, and the Kuiper belt.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Explain what a food web is and how it shows feeding relationships in an ecosystem
• Use food web ideas to describe how energy moves between trophic levels
• Predict effects of changes to one organism on other organisms in a community

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• Analyze data from comparative tests of different prototypes to determine performance characteristics.
• Interpret graphs, averages, and discuss errors to support design trade-offs.
• Apply optimization strategies that balance goals like strength versus weight or cost versus durability.+ Show more

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• Identify different reproductive structures in plants and cones.
• Describe seed dispersal mechanisms and their impact on ecosystem colonization.
• Explain how reproductive diversity influences population resilience and adaptation.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Identify the roles of solar energy and gravity in driving the water cycle.
• Learn how water reservoirs such as oceans, ice, and groundwater interact through mass transfer and energy flows.+ Show more

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• Explain how iterative improvement uses test results to refine both function and constraints.
• Identify how trade-offs must be considered when revising a design after failures.
• Use evidence from evaluation criteria to decide what to change next in a prototype.

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• Identify the key forces involved in flight: lift, drag, thrust, and gravity.
• Understand how airplane and device shapes affect their aerodynamic performance.
• Recognize how modifications in design, such as wing curvature and surface area, influence flight stability.+ Show more

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• Understand different data types and their appropriate visual representations.
• Identify when to use line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots.
• Learn how to label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.+ Show more

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• Describe the organs involved in the digestive process and their functions.
• Explain how mechanical and chemical digestion work together to break down food.
• Identify the role of enzymes and acids in digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.+ Show more

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• Explain mass conservation in terms of particles and atoms in a closed system
• Connect the idea of conserved atoms to macroscopic measurements of mass
• Use evidence from models to predict how mass changes (or does not change) during reactions

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• Identify and interpret standard circuit symbols such as cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Understand how to read and interpret schematic diagrams to predict circuit behavior and configuration.
• Distinguish between series, parallel, and mixed circuit arrangements through circuit symbols and diagrams.+ Show more

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• Understand criteria for judging whether conclusions follow from data and methods.
• Evaluate relevance of evidence and consistency with observed patterns.
• Recognize uncertainty and alternative hypotheses in claim evaluation.+ Show more

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• Understand the four primary forces of flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce controlled aerial motion.
• Identify real-world examples from Alberta illustrating each force.+ Show more

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• Understand how abiotic factors such as temperature, water, and soil influence habitats and organism distribution.
• Identify examples of physical environmental gradients and their effects on ecosystems.
• Explain how abiotic conditions interact with biological processes to shape communities.

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• Understand how current and voltage measurements characterize circuit performance.
• Identify proper instrument placement for accurate readings.
• Interpret typical measurement patterns in various circuit configurations.+ Show more

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• Understand that all matter is made up of tiny particles too small to see.
• Describe how particles behave and move in different states of matter.
• Relate temperature and energy to particle movement.+ Show more

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• Analyze how Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech uses repetition and metaphors to persuade listeners.
• Demonstrate comprehension of persuasive language by identifying main ideas and supporting details.
• Explain how nonviolent advocacy connects to the message and purpose of the speeches.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound waves are produced by speakers
• Identify how sound travels from speakers to ears
• Recognize the role of waves in transmitting information in technology