Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Identify core required functions and measurable success criteria for engineering problems.
• Distinguish project constraints including budget, safety, materials, and environmental impacts.
• Analyze how defining success criteria and limits prevents design failures.

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• Identify primary natural processes triggering hazards using historical case studies
• Evaluate the impacts of natural hazards on human communities and environments
• Compare hazard frequency and spatial distribution across Earth systems

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• Identify how gravitational force depends on mass and distance contextually.
• Distinguish between non-contact gravity and frictional contact forces.
• Analyze how combined forces alter object velocity and orbital motion.

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• Distinguish moon phase changes from shadow eclipses
• Explain relative Sun Earth and Moon positions during eclipses
• Recognize historical patterns in Earth Moon Sun configurations

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• Identify observable evidence that indicates a possible chemical reaction
• Compare observations of substances before and after interactions
• Recognize gas production and precipitate formation as reaction evidence+ Show more

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• Identify nervous, endocrine, and signal transduction pathways in living organisms
• Compare electrical impulses and chemical messengers in body function integration
• Analyze historical case studies connecting cellular receptors to physiological responses

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• Identify dominant and recessive traits in plant and human case studies
• Construct Punnett squares to predict offspring trait probability ratios
• Build pedigree models to trace genetic inheritance across generations+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity acts as the primary force keeping celestial objects in orbit.
• Describe how mass and distance influence gravitational attraction and orbital paths.
• Compare variations in orbital speed and period across different planets and moons.

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• Identify how geological processes shape uneven global natural resource distribution
• Evaluate environmental impacts and trade-offs of extracting natural resources
• Analyze spatial patterns to explain resource concentrations in specific regions

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• Understand principles of relative and absolute dating methods used in geology.
• Identify geologic time scale divisions and fossil succession as evidence of Earth's history.
• Explain stratigraphic relationships, unconformities, and radiometric techniques for rock dating.+ Show more

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• Understand current as an organized movement of charges through a conductor.
• Distinguish between conventional current and electron flow.
• Explain potential difference as the driving force in electrical circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand the key elements that make up an ecosystem.
• Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components in habitats.
• Explain how interactions between living and nonliving factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand atmospheric processes that influence local and regional weather.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure data to analyze weather events.
• Identify and describe different types of weather fronts, wind shifts, and precipitation patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchy of biological structures from cells to organisms.
• Identify and describe the function of various cell types and tissues.
• Recognize how tissues form organs and how organ systems work together.+ Show more

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• Describe atmospheric processes that produce local and regional weather patterns.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure measurements to analyze weather phenomena.
• Explain how convection and latent heat transfer contribute to short-term weather variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of seasonal patterns in Alberta.
• Describe how latitude, climate, and solar geometry affect seasons.
• Connect astronomical causes to environmental effects in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation on its axis.
• Recognize how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Identify the sequence of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset.+ Show more

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• Understand how the Sun's apparent position varies during summer
• Identify the Sun's position at different times of the day during summer
• Explain how the Sun's movement affects daylight hours and solar intensity+ Show more

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• Understand the different phases of the Moon
• Identify the relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon during each phase
• Describe how the Moon's appearance changes over its cycle+ Show more

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• Understand the basic structure of atoms and how they form molecules.
• Use models and representations to describe simple molecules like H2O and NaCl.
• Recognize patterns in the structure of polymers and ionic lattices.+ Show more

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• Understand the methods used to measure aerodynamic forces and moments on scaled models.
• Explain the significance of similarity parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers.
• Describe flow visualization techniques and their role in wind tunnel testing.+ Show more

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• Explain how particles behave and interact in different states of matter
• Describe how temperature affects particle speed and energy
• Relate microscopic particle motion to macroscopic properties like melting and boiling+ Show more

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• Identify the main parts of a cell and their functions.
• Explain how cell parts work together to support life processes.
• Differentiate between shared and distinct parts of plant and animal cells.+ Show more

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• Identify the structures involved in the respiratory and digestive systems.
• Explain how gases are exchanged and nutrients are processed in the body.
• Describe the flow of air and digested materials during respiration and digestion.+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape affects lift, drag, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect-ratio wings in different aircraft types.
• Explain how curvature and taper influence pressure distribution and flight performance.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of astronomical units and how they relate to distances in space.
• Compare the sizes and orbital periods of planets using data and models.
• Interpret charts and tables to analyze spatial relationships within the solar system.+ Show more

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• Describe how the heart’s rhythmic pumping creates pressure that moves blood through the body
• Compare the roles and structures of arteries, veins, and capillaries
• Explain how capillaries support exchange of oxygen, nutrients, and wastes between blood and body cells

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling and ecosystem health.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors like temperature, moisture, and oxygen affect decomposition.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods of interpersonal communication, including spoken, written, and non-verbal cues.
• Recognize various communication styles and their appropriate contexts.
• Practice respectful language and active listening skills.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept and importance of refusal skills in maintaining personal safety.
• Identify effective strategies for confidently saying no in peer situations.
• Recognize different communication styles used to refuse offers or pressures.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Trace atoms and total mass before and after physical and chemical processes.
• Interpret models and particle-level diagrams that illustrate atom and mass conservation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of cultural diffusion and how it spreads ideas, goods, and technologies among civilizations.
• Identify examples such as the Silk Road and Indian Ocean trade routes that facilitated cultural exchange.
• Explain the impact of cultural diffusion on the development of societies and global interconnectedness.+ Show more

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• Understand various human activities that impact forest ecosystems.
• Identify how urban expansion, resource extraction, and pollution affect forests.
• Evaluate the cumulative environmental effects caused by human impacts.+ Show more

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• Explain how scientists transform observations into evidence-based claims.
• Select appropriate visuals (bar, line, scatter) to communicate patterns in data.
• Use descriptive statistics and reporting conventions to support clear scientific communication.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe symbols associated with spring and Easter, such as flowers, eggs, and baby animals.
• Analyze descriptive language related to growth, renewal, and new life.
• Understand the cultural significance of spring celebrations linked to Easter.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of Earth's rotation about its axis.
• Describe how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Identify key positions in the daily path of the Sun across the sky.+ Show more

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• Define habitat fragmentation and identify its causes.
• Explain how landscape division impacts species and ecosystems.
• Recognize the effects of edge habitats and isolation on wildlife.+ Show more

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• Identify atoms in simple molecules
• Recognize chemical formulas of common molecules
• Use models to describe molecular structures+ Show more

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• Understand different types of natural resources and their regional distribution.
• Analyze the environmental and economic impacts of resource extraction and use.
• Evaluate sustainable practices such as recycling, reclamation, and alternative energy.+ Show more

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• Explain the orbital motions of planets and the Moon within the solar system.
• Describe how Earth's tilt and revolution cause seasonal changes.
• Interpret the phases of the Moon and their relation to the Sun and Earth.+ Show more

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• Explain how increasing angle of attack changes airflow and lift on an airfoil
• Describe the difference between the linear lift regime and the post-stall regime
• Identify factors that change critical angle, including wing incidence, flap settings, and Reynolds number+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static and dynamic stability in aircraft
• Describe how center of gravity (CG) position relates to pitch stability
• Identify how wing dihedral angle and tail/fin design affect roll and yaw stability+ Show more

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• Identify primary and secondary control surfaces on an aircraft and describe the motion each one influences (roll, pitch, and yaw).
• Explain how deflection of a control surface changes local lift, drag, and moments.
• Describe control authority and how factors like surface sizing and hinge moments affect responsiveness and energy cost.+ Show more

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• Explain the iterative design process used to improve aircraft and glider performance
• Describe how engineers use measurements of lift and drag to refine prototypes
• Identify trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability during design decisions+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of wave interactions such as interference, superposition, and resonance.
• Describe how constructive and destructive interference affect sound and light waves.
• Explain the phenomenon of standing waves and how resonance amplifies specific frequencies.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and importance of protected areas
• Identify different conservation strategies
• Analyze how conservation efforts benefit ecosystems and communities

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• Understand the importance of community engagement in scientific stewardship.
• Learn protocols for obtaining consent and practicing cultural sensitivity during local environmental assessments.
• Develop skills to validate and share community-contributed scientific records effectively.+ Show more

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• Identify local solar noon from the Sun's apparent movement.
• Explain how longitude affects the timing of solar noon.
• Describe how time zones establish shared civil clock times.+ Show more