Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand how pressure differences influence weather and wind patterns.
• Identify the formation of high and low pressure zones due to heating and topography.
• Relate pressure gradients to regional wind phenomena like Chinook winds and local circulations.+ Show more

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• Explain the principles of propeller-driven and jet-driven thrust systems.
• Identify the mechanics by which thrust is generated in various propulsion methods.
• Compare the efficiency of different propulsion systems across speed regimes.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun that create lunar phases and eclipses.
• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Interpret observational records to predict lunar and eclipse patterns based on Earth-Moon-Sun configurations.

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Identify key features and purposes of protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the benefits and trade-offs of different conservation methods.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Describe the effect of Earth's axial tilt on daylight duration throughout the year.
• Relate observed day length patterns in Alberta to Earth's position and movement around the Sun.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of respectful community engagement when collecting environmental data.
• Apply scientific methods to analyze local issues related to environmental conservation.
• Develop strategies for communicating scientific findings effectively to non-expert audiences.+ Show more

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• Define mass and volume and understand their relationship through density.
• Calculate and interpret density for simple solids and liquids.
• Compare objects that sink or float based on their density.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between laws and social norms in maintaining social order.
• Identify historical and modern examples of laws and norms.
• Explain how laws and norms influence citizens' rights and responsibilities.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its effects in aerodynamics.
• Identify causes of adverse yaw and techniques to mitigate it.
• Explain how control inputs can produce coupled responses in aircraft controls.+ Show more

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• Describe the relative sizes, masses, and distances among the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how gravitational interactions influence the orbital relationships within the Sun–Earth–Moon system.
• Understand the concept of the Earth–Moon barycenter and the Sun's role as the dominant gravitational influence.

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• Understand and describe geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over various time scales.
• Identify evidence such as rock strata, fossils, and landforms that indicate landscape evolution.
• Compare rapid and slow surface change events and their observable indicators.

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• Understand the definition and features of series circuits, including single-path current flow.
• Explain how voltage divides among components in a series circuit and how this affects brightness of bulbs.
• Describe the impact of resistance accumulation in series arrangements and limitations for household wiring.+ Show more

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• Understand the major types of observational instruments used in astronomy
• Identify the advantages of space-based instruments over ground-based telescopes
• Explain how different wavelengths help scientists study planetary surfaces, atmospheres, and the Sun+ Show more

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• Identify and describe common celestial motion patterns, including the paths of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.
• Explain how seasonal constellations and planetary appearances are used for timekeeping and navigation.
• Predict celestial positions based on observed repeating patterns in the night sky.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic structure of the atmosphere and its role in weather and climate.
• Identify key atmospheric phenomena such as fronts, pressure systems, and prevailing winds.
• Connect heat transfer mechanisms and the greenhouse effect to regional climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand methods of summarizing patterns and using descriptive statistics in scientific communication.
• Identify appropriate visuals such as bar, line, and scatter plots for environmental data.
• Learn conventions for citing data sources, labeling units, and crafting concise evidence-based summaries.+ Show more

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• Explain how the heart and blood vessels work together to transport materials through the body.
• Describe how arteries, veins, and capillaries differ in structure and function.
• Use evidence from capillary exchange to explain how oxygen, nutrients, and wastes move between blood and cells.

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• Explain how scientific knowledge can change when new evidence conflicts with earlier ideas
• Differentiate scientific theories and scientific laws
• Describe how communication, peer evaluation, and reproducibility strengthen scientific evidence+ Show more

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• Identify different stewardship strategies used in biodiversity conservation.
• Understand the criteria for prioritizing conservation actions.
• Evaluate trade-offs among various conservation approaches.+ Show more

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• Explain the different components of drag in aerodynamics, including parasitic and induced drag.
• Describe how form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag contribute to parasitic drag.
• Understand the concept of induced drag and its dependence on wing span and lift distribution.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe major structures of a tree, including roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark.
• Explain the roles of tree structures in support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Understand how structural features relate to tree survival in provincial habitats.

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• Understand the connection between daily habits and overall health.
• Identify different health behaviors such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, and stress management.
• Recognize how social and personal choices influence health outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand the traditional territories, stewardship practices, and cultural connections of Indigenous Nations such as Mi'kmaq, Cree, Haida, and Anishinaabe.
• Analyze the causes and consequences of colonial settlement on land use and Indigenous societies.
• Explore the roles of Indigenous governance, resource management, and regional economies in historical and contemporary contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit influence the length of daylight during seasons.
• Describe how latitude affects daylight hours within Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits through analysis of symptoms.
• Identify how circuit topology affects diagnostic reasoning.
• Apply observational skills to infer faults based on component behaviour and measurement patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how abiotic factors such as temperature, water, light, soil, pH, and salinity influence habitat conditions.
• Describe how abiotic factors affect organism distribution and population fluctuations.
• Explain interactions between physical environmental gradients and biological processes in ecosystems.+ 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 moving water through the hydrosphere.
• Explain how reservoirs like oceans, ice, and groundwater store water and transfer mass and energy.+ Show more

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• Understand the cultural practices, beliefs, and traditions of Indigenous communities.
• Explore how Indigenous peoples maintain their identity and resilience amidst external influences.
• Recognize efforts in cultural revitalization and intergenerational transmission of traditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of measurement errors and their sources.
• Learn to distinguish between random and systematic errors in data collection.
• Develop skills to evaluate the impact of measurement errors on scientific conclusions.+ Show more

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• Understand and describe the relative sizes and distances of planets within the solar system.
• Use astronomical units, planetary radii, and orbital periods to compare solar system objects.
• Interpret data tables and charts to analyze spatial relationships in space.+ Show more

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• Describe the main organs involved in the digestion process.
• Explain how enzymes and acids help break down food into absorbable nutrients.
• Identify how nutrients cross into blood or lymph for distribution.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and explain data collection strategies.
• Distinguish between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements in scientific observation.
• Identify common instruments used in scientific observations such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.+ Show more

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• Identify common symbols associated with new year celebrations and their meanings.
• Understand how symbols like fireworks, flowers, and seasonal changes represent renewal and hope.
• Recognize cultural values conveyed through New Year symbols across different communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of clear roles in scientific teams
• Identify key principles that enhance team collaboration
• Recognize how documentation and communication support scientific work+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of control coupling in aircraft.
• Identify various airplane control surfaces and their functions.
• Recognize the impacts of aerodynamic interactions like adverse yaw and elevator-aileron coupling.+ 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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• Understand the historical and cultural origins of Easter.
• Identify symbols associated with Easter, such as eggs and rabbits.
• Recognize how Easter blends religious and cultural practices over centuries.+ Show more

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• Explain how force and momentum are involved during collisions.
• Identify different types of collisions and predict their effects on objects.
• Analyze force diagrams and apply conservation of momentum principles.

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• Describe the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different lunar phases.
• Explain how the geometry of illumination affects the visible fraction of the Moon's surface.
• Distinguish between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances based on observational patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe the steps involved in the design process for aircraft and gliders.
• Explain how measurement and refinement improve aerodynamic performance.
• Identify key performance criteria such as lift, drag, weight, and stability.+ Show more

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• Understand how intercultural contact influences societies and identities.
• Identify examples of multicultural festivals, international trade, and digital communication.
• Analyze the role of indigenous perspectives in global interactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of scientific methods in addressing local community issues.
• Identify best practices for respectful and ethical data collection from communities.
• Learn strategies for effective communication of scientific findings to non-expert audiences.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted sky patterns for practical and cultural purposes.
• Identify different observational strategies used to track celestial motion and seasons.
• Describe how oral knowledge and early astronomical records reflect diverse cultural perspectives on the sky.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that motivate different patterns of migration and how they influence community development.
• Identify the causes and consequences of internal and international migration on populations.
• Analyze how migration sources and settlement patterns have evolved over time.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea of a historical perspective passage about sky patterns
• Describe key details that connect sky observations to seasonal planning
• Use vocabulary from the passage to explain how communities represented and predicted celestial positions

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• Explain how oceans absorb and store heat and how that affects climate temperatures
• Describe how ocean heat influences evaporation, humidity, and atmospheric stability
• Connect ocean circulation and heat content changes to weather patterns and climate shifts+ Show more

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• Understand the orbital motions of planets and their effects on seasons and day length.
• Describe the phases of the Moon and the phenomena of eclipses.
• Explain how the relative motions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth influence tides and observable sky patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how optical, radio, and spectrometers help scientists observe the solar system
• Describe how different wavelengths provide information about composition, motion, and temperature
• Compare ground-based and space-based observing and explain why Earth’s atmosphere can distort observations+ Show more