Grade 6 Worksheets

Learning Objectives

• Explain how operational definitions make observations measurable.
• Identify appropriate tools and units for environmental measurements.
• Describe why fixed locations and consistent timing improve comparisons.+ Show more

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• Identify the roles of stomata, guard cells, and chlorophyll.
• Explain how leaves support photosynthesis and transpiration.
• Compare seasonal leaf characteristics of spruce and poplar trees.+ Show more

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• Evaluate whether evidence is relevant to a scientific claim
• Consider uncertainty when judging scientific conclusions
• Identify alternative hypotheses for scientific observations+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in forest food webs.
• Explain how energy moves through connected feeding relationships.
• Describe how decomposers recycle nutrients to support plant growth.+ Show more

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• Identify digital sources used for local environmental investigation
• Explain why metadata matters when evaluating digital data
• Distinguish temporal resolution from spatial coverage+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's tilted axis contributes to seasonal patterns
• Describe changes in Alberta's daylight duration across seasons
• Compare solar angles during summer and winter+ Show more

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• Explain the relationship between fluid speed and pressure.
• Describe how pressure differences around an airfoil contribute to lift.
• Identify how wind tunnels help scientists investigate airflow.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's rotation produces the cycle of day and night.
• Describe how sunlight illuminates the side of Earth facing the Sun.
• Identify how axial tilt and orbit affect seasonal daylight duration.+ Show more

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• Identify parasitic drag and induced drag in flight design.
• Explain how surface texture affects parasitic drag.
• Describe how wingtip vortices relate to induced drag.+ Show more

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• Compare high-aspect-ratio and low-aspect-ratio wing designs.
• Explain how camber influences a wing's interaction with air.
• Describe how wing shape can affect lift and drag.+ Show more

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• Identify major tree structures and describe their functions.
• Explain how roots support tree anchoring and material absorption.
• Describe how trunks transport water and sugars.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's axial tilt influences seasonal daylight duration
• Predict seasonal changes in daylight using Earth–Sun models
• Interpret how solar angle relates to apparent solar position+ Show more

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• Identify human activities that change forest habitats and landscapes.
• Explain how habitat fragmentation affects wildlife movement and connectivity.
• Describe how pollution and invasive species affect forest ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Match line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots to data types.
• Identify appropriate axis labels, measurement units, and consistent scales.
• Explain how graph scales can exaggerate or minimize differences.+ Show more

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• Identify instrument resolution, environmental variability, and observational uncertainty.
• Calculate the range of repeated measurements to describe variability.
• Distinguish measurement precision from accuracy using scientific examples.+ 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

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• Identify design features that influence an object's flight.
• Explain how wing curvature affects interactions with air.
• Describe how aspect ratio compares wing length and width.+ Show more

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• Define the center of mass and center of pressure
• Explain how mass distribution affects aircraft stability
• Distinguish longitudinal stability from lateral stability+ Show more

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• Identify reproductive structures in flowering plants and conifers.
• Describe how wind, animals, and gravity disperse seeds.
• Explain how aspen root suckers support vegetative regeneration.+ Show more

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• Identify long-term trends and seasonal cycles in environmental data
• Explain how averages and moving averages summarize measurements
• Recognize anomalies in temperature and river-flow observations+ Show more

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• Explain how integrated management balances different forest values.
• Describe how monitoring informs changes to forest management plans.
• Identify stakeholders involved in forest management decisions.+ Show more

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• Explain how shape and mass distribution affect flight.
• Identify control surfaces used to adjust a flying object.
• Describe how repeated observations improve flight-test comparisons.+ Show more

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• Identify lift, thrust, drag, and weight in flight examples.
• Explain how balanced forces support steady flight.
• Compare how unbalanced forces affect speed and descent.+ Show more

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• Identify design features that influence an object's flight.
• Explain how wing curvature affects interactions with air.
• Describe how aspect ratio compares wing length and width.+ Show more

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in investigations.
• Explain how changing one factor can affect a measured outcome.
• Describe how operational definitions clarify scientific measurement procedures.+ Show more

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• Identify the alignments that produce solar and lunar eclipses.
• Distinguish between total, partial, and annular solar eclipses.
• Explain how the Moon’s tilted orbit affects eclipse frequency.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity influences the orbital motion of celestial bodies.
• Describe how the Moon's position produces different lunar phases.
• Distinguish between solar eclipses and lunar eclipses.+ Show more

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• Compare glide ratios across different flying devices.
• Explain how lift and drag influence flight performance.
• Describe how control responsiveness affects flight behavior.+ Show more

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• Identify the transport functions of xylem and phloem.
• Explain how freeze–thaw cycles affect water movement through trees.
• Describe how drought influences water availability and stem transport.+ Show more

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• Explain how Sun, Earth, and Moon positions produce lunar phases.
• Identify the sequence of major lunar phases.
• Describe the approximately 29.5-day synodic period.+ Show more

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• Identify variables and controls in a fair test
• Explain why consistent measurement procedures improve comparisons
• Develop testable questions for environmental investigations+ Show more

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• Identify appropriate instruments for common field measurements.
• Explain how calibration checks support reliable scientific readings.
• Describe cleaning procedures that reduce sample contamination.+ Show more

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• Define random, stratified, and systematic sampling methods.
• Explain how sample size affects survey reliability.
• Compare sampling methods for different environmental investigations.+ Show more

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• Summarize environmental measurements using descriptive statistics.
• Compare bar graphs, line graphs, and scatter plots.
• Interpret scientific observations without overstating conclusions.+ Show more

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• Identify conservation strategies that protect forest habitats and species.
• Explain how reforestation supports the recovery of forest environments.
• Describe how riparian buffers protect habitats near waterways.+ Show more

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• Identify the functions of ailerons, elevators, and rudders
• Explain how control surface deflection changes airflow
• Distinguish rolling, pitching, and yawing aircraft motions+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's rotation produces the daily cycle of day and night
• Identify Earth's axis and state the direction of its rotation
• Describe why the Sun appears to move from east to west+ Show more

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• Define air density using the relationship between mass and volume.
• Explain how temperature affects the density of air.
• Compare humid and dry air at the same temperature and pressure.+ Show more

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• Classify organisms as producers, consumers, or decomposers.
• Distinguish native species from introduced and invasive species.
• Explain how species interactions influence ecosystem balance.+ Show more

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• Identify Earth's axial tilt as a cause of seasonal sunlight changes.
• Explain how sunlight angle affects the concentration of incoming solar energy.
• Compare daylight duration during summer and winter.+ Show more

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• Identify how clear questions guide scientific investigations.
• Explain how consistent sampling methods improve comparisons between river sites.
• Organize environmental measurements to identify patterns in data.+ Show more

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• Define biodiversity as the variety of living things in ecosystems.
• Identify the ecological roles of plants, fungi, and animals.
• Explain how beaver dams can create habitats for other organisms.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types and their characteristic plant communities.
• Explain how elevation influences forest distribution and growing conditions.
• Describe how soil moisture affects tree establishment and growth.+ Show more

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• Identify predictable daily and seasonal patterns in the sky.
• Describe apparent changes in the positions of celestial objects.
• Explain why different constellations are visible in different seasons.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Moon orbits Earth in a regular path.
• Identify the main phases of the Moon from descriptions.
• Explain how Sun–Earth–Moon geometry produces changing lunar phases.+ Show more

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• Identify repeating patterns in daily sky observations.
• Explain how Earth's rotation relates to apparent daily sky motion.
• Recognize repeating patterns in the Moon's visible phases.+ Show more

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• Explain how growth rings record annual radial growth.
• Interpret ring width as evidence of changing growing conditions.
• Identify environmental factors that influence tree-ring patterns.+ Show more

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• Identify stewardship practices that support healthy land and water.
• Explain how prairie shelterbelts help reduce soil erosion.
• Describe how tree programs contribute to healthier river valleys.+ Show more