Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Construct simple physical, diagrammatic, and mathematical models to represent real-world systems.
• Identify model assumptions and define model boundaries to make predictions more reasonable.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to explain limitations and refine the model.+ Show more

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• Explain that electric current is an organized movement of charges through a conductor
• Distinguish conventional current direction from electron flow
• Describe how potential difference (voltage) drives charge to move in a circuit+ Show more

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• Explain how balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object’s motion
• Use the idea of net force to predict changes in speed or direction
• Give real-world examples of forces that balance or change motion

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• Explain how tables, bar graphs, and line graphs help organize and interpret numerical and categorical data
• Identify important features of graphs, such as consistent labels, units, and axes, for accurate reading
• Classify observations as numerical or categorical and choose an appropriate representation

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• Explain how heat transfer changes matter by changing the motion of particles and the temperature.
• Describe how melting, freezing, evaporation, and boiling relate to energy and states of matter.
• Use evidence from everyday observations to predict when a phase change will occur.

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• Apply scientific methods to a local community stewardship issue while showing respectful engagement.
• Use protocols for consent and cultural sensitivity when collecting and discussing local observations.
• Communicate findings clearly to non-specialist audiences and support collaborative decision-making.

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• Explain how competition for limited resources can affect organisms’ survival and population sizes
• Identify traits that influence access to resources, feeding timing, and tolerance to conditions
• Use evidence from examples to distinguish direct competition from indirect effects on community members

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• Explain how to turn observations into clear scientific claims supported by evidence.
• Summarize patterns in data using descriptive statistics and appropriate visuals.
• Use science communication conventions, including units and citing data sources.

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• Identify patterns in time-based and space-based data using visual inspection and descriptive statistics.
• Use moving averages and basic seasonal ideas to smooth noise and reveal long-term changes.
• Explain how anomalies can be detected and why environmental drivers may provide plausible explanations.

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• Match data types to the most appropriate graph (line, bar, or scatter plot).
• Choose a suitable scale and axis labels to avoid misleading graph impressions.
• Use annotations to highlight important patterns or relationships in data.

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• Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact as connected Earth systems
• Describe how energy from the Sun drives cycles that move water, gases, and heat
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one system can affect other systems

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• Explain how tree growth rings form and what information they can provide about a tree’s age and growth conditions.
• Describe how ring width and ring density can reflect seasonal moisture, temperature, and disturbances such as drought or insect outbreaks.
• Use dendrochronology methods to infer past environmental and climate patterns from growth ring records.

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• Explain how erosion and deposition reshape Earth’s surface over time.
• Identify the main agents of erosion (moving water, wind, ice, and gravity) and describe how they move sediment.
• Describe factors that affect erosion and deposition, including slope, rock resistance, vegetation, and water-flow strength.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s orbit and tilted axis lead to seasonal changes.
• Connect the Moon’s orbit to phases and the recurring monthly pattern.

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• Explain how light can be described using wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Relate shorter and longer wavelengths to photon energy and typical effects.
• Describe how different materials transmit, absorb, and reflect different colors of light.

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• Understand the principle of magnetic separation and its applications.
• Identify materials that respond to magnetic forces versus those that do not.
• Describe how magnetic separation can be used in everyday technology and recycling.+ Show more

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• Explain how sound and light waves transfer energy in technological devices.
• Describe the conversion processes in speakers and microphones.
• Understand how cameras utilize wave properties to produce images.+ Show more

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• Understand how to classify organisms into producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Distinguish between native species and invasive or pest species within ecosystems.
• Recognize Alberta-relevant examples of species and their roles in ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of safety practices in scientific experiments.
• Identify proper reporting methods for data and safety concerns.
• Recognize ethical standards in scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Understand how density relates mass to volume and its role in classifying substances.
• Identify how objects with different densities behave in water, such as floating or sinking.
• Explain that density depends on how tightly matter is packed and does not change the substance's identity.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.
• Identify different types of decomposers including fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors affect decomposer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand how streams and wind transfer particles of different sizes based on energy and strength.
• Explain the process of sorting of sediments during transportation and deposition.
• Identify natural structures formed by sediment sorting, such as sandbars and deltas.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that influence the speed of chemical reactions.
• Identify how concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts affect reaction rates.
• Connect microscopic particle collisions to observable signs of chemical change.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of adaptation and its importance for survival.
• Identify different types of adaptations in animals and plants.
• Analyze real-world examples of adaptations and their functions.+ Show more

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• Understand key electrical quantities such as current, voltage, and power.
• Identify how measurements of electricity determine energy transfer and system efficiency.
• Learn the relationship between instantaneous electrical quantities and cumulative energy consumption.+ Show more

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• Understand various conservation strategies including protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the ecological, economic, and social trade-offs involved in different conservation methods.
• Describe how monitoring and long-term resilience are essential for assessing conservation effectiveness.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers and consumers in food webs and ecosystems.
• Identify different types of consumers and their feeding habits.
• Explain energy transfer efficiency between trophic levels and its ecological impact.+ 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 main functions of different organ systems.
• Explain how organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify principal organs involved in various systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between crystalline and amorphous solids based on particle arrangement.
• Identify observable behaviors associated with crystalline and amorphous structures.
• Explain how particle bonding strength influences solid properties.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how species interact within shared habitats and niches.
• Explain how resource partitioning reduces competition among species.+ Show more

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• Understand how design choices involve trade-offs affecting properties like strength, flexibility, and insulation.
• Identify the impact of material choices on weight, cost, and usability in shelter design.
• Analyze how trade-offs relate to user needs and environmental constraints.+ Show more

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• Understand the definition and characteristics of invasive species.
• Identify examples and impacts of invasive species on ecosystems.
• Analyze how invasive species outcompete native organisms and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Identify major regional forest types and their characteristic species
• Understand environmental factors shaping forest distribution
• Recognize different forest ecosystems and their ecological importance+ Show more

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• Understand how forces influence the motion of objects.
• Identify examples of balanced and unbalanced forces in everyday situations.
• Explain how different types of forces affect speed and direction.+ Show more

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• Describe the wave and particle nature of light and their properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Explain how visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light differ in wavelength and energy.
• Understand how different materials transmit, absorb, or reflect specific colours based on light properties.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental principles of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors influencing the mobility and separation of substances in chromatography.
• Describe practical applications of chromatography in analyzing complex mixtures such as ink pigments.+ Show more

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• Define and identify various physical properties of matter.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on properties.
• Observe and measure properties like mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.+ Show more

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• Identify the key components of an ecosystem, including biotic and abiotic factors.
• Explain how living organisms interact with nonliving elements in their habitat.
• Describe the roles of sunlight, water, soil, and temperature in supporting ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of systems thinking and how components interact within a system.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in system design and performance.
• Analyze how changes to one part of a system can influence overall behavior.+ Show more

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• Understand the standard symbols used in circuit diagrams for sources, conductors, and loads.
• Identify components such as batteries, resistors, switches, and meters in circuit diagrams.
• Translate physical electrical systems into simplified schematic diagrams.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of habitat restoration and its role in biodiversity conservation.
• Identify different stewardship strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Analyze the trade-offs involved in various conservation approaches.+ Show more

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• Identify the main parts of an airfoil including camber, thickness, chord length, and leading edge curvature.
• Explain how the shape of an airfoil affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Differentiate between simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian theories for lift generation.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of roles in team-based scientific projects
• Recognize shared documentation standards and protocols
• Learn how versioning and attribution contribute to scientific collaboration+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of the musculoskeletal system
• Understand the functions of bones, muscles, and joints
• Recognize how these components work together to support movement and protection

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• Understand the basic structure and function of the respiratory system.
• Identify how oxygen is exchanged in the lungs and water or air movement aids respiration.
• Explain the importance of surface area in respiratory efficiency.+ Show more

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• Identify the major components of the solar system.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets.
• Recognize dwarf planets, asteroid and Kuiper belts.+ Show more

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• Understand the different states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
• Learn how heat causes changes in the state of matter.
• Describe examples of heating and cooling processes in everyday life.+ Show more