Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand how phenotypic variation results from genetic and environmental interactions.
• Identify examples of inherited traits, environmental influences, and temperature-dependent gene expression.
• Explain the links between DNA sequence variation, macromolecular processes, and organismal differences.+ Show more

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• Identify primary control surfaces on an airplane such as ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps.
• Understand the roles of control surfaces in maneuvering the aircraft (roll, pitch, yaw).
• Explain how deflections of control surfaces affect lift, drag, and aircraft stability.+ Show more

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• Explain the process of filtration and how it separates components of a mixture.
• Identify the role of particle size in filtration.
• Describe what happens to different substances during filtration.+ Show more

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• Understand the process and stages of ecological succession.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify pioneer species and their role in succession.+ Show more

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• Describe how pressure differences develop from uneven heating and topography.
• Explain how pressure gradients influence wind direction and speed.
• Identify regions such as mountain ranges and plains that modify regional pressure systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how air’s molecular composition and motion relate to air pressure.
• Describe how density changes with altitude and temperature.
• Use examples to connect local weather conditions to air properties.

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• Define health advocacy and its importance in community health.
• Identify key strategies used in health advocacy efforts.
• Recognize the role of individuals and groups in influencing health policy decisions.+ Show more

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• Explain the relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon in terms of gravity and position.
• Describe how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon cause phases, eclipses, and tides.
• Identify and understand observable phenomena such as lunar phases and solar/lunar eclipses.+ Show more

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• Describe models used to represent simple molecules and extended structures.
• Identify how atoms combine to form molecules like H2O and NaCl.
• Explain the concepts of polymer chains and ionic lattices using visual models.+ Show more

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• Describe the main processes of the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive the movement of water through different reservoirs like oceans, ice, and groundwater.
• Identify examples of water transport, phase changes, and storage timescales across the hydrosphere.

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• Identify what solar noon means in solar timekeeping.
• Explain how Earth’s apparent solar motion connects to the Sun’s highest altitude.
• Describe why solar time can differ from clock time using longitude, time zones, and the equation of time.

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• Understand what invasive species are.
• Identify how invasive species enter new ecosystems.
• Learn about the environmental impacts caused by invasive species.

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• Explain how particle models describe matter using atoms and particles too small to see
• Relate the composition of atoms in substances to observable physical and chemical properties
• Use particle-level reasoning to predict how changes in matter affect properties

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• Understand how neurons transmit signals in the nervous system.
• Identify the main parts and functions of the nervous system.
• Explain how the nervous system coordinates responses and works with the endocrine system.+ Show more

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• Describe the different types of robotic space missions such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Explain the engineering challenges faced in designing robotic exploration missions to planets and moons.
• Identify how mission design choices address constraints like distance, communication delay, and planetary environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Identify the roles of bones, joints, and muscles in supporting movement and protection.
• Explain how the system interacts with other body systems like the nervous and circulatory systems.+ Show more

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• Describe the differences between solid, liquid, and gas in terms of particle arrangement and movement.
• Identify everyday examples of each state of matter and explain their macroscopic traits.
• Understand the concept of phase transitions and how matter changes between states.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of chronological order in history.
• Identify key events in a timeline and arrange them correctly.
• Interpret how sequences of events influence historical understanding.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration.
• Recognize how forces combine vectorially in different scenarios.
• Apply the formula net force = mass × acceleration to solve problems.+ Show more

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• Understand various community-based stewardship practices and their environmental benefits.
• Identify examples of stewardship activities in Alberta and their impact on landscape health.
• Recognize the connection between local stewardship efforts and broader ecological benefits.+ Show more

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• Understand how properties such as solubility, conductivity, and melting behavior change when new substances are formed.
• Compare properties of reactants before and after a chemical change to identify the formation of a new substance.
• Explain the significance of persistent characteristics in identifying new substances.+ Show more

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• Understand various types of natural hazards and their characteristics.
• Analyze observational and instrumental data related to natural hazard events.
• Interpret patterns, recurrence intervals, and location estimates of hazards.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between fundamental and realized niches using measurable environmental factors.
• Describe how abiotic factors and interspecific interactions influence resource use and habitat occupation.
• Use examples to explain niche partitioning in space and time among similar species.+ Show more

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• Describe the celestial conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Explain how the orbit and alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence eclipse types and visibility.
• Understand why eclipses are rare at specific locations like Alberta.+ Show more

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• Construct evidence-based arguments linking ecosystem alterations to population increases or declines.
• Explain case studies involving predator reintroduction, invasive species, habitat fragmentation, and disease outbreaks.
• Analyze empirical data and longitudinal observations to infer causes of population responses.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between a theme and a central idea using examples from fiction and informational texts
• Identify a text’s theme or central idea by combining key details and author claims
• Distinguish important evidence from interesting but minor details when determining a central message

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• Understand the sources and origins of various synthetic materials used in daily life.
• Compare the properties of natural versus synthetic materials and relate them to their uses.
• Describe the processes involved in extracting and processing resources for manufacturing synthetic materials.+ Show more

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• Understand the different ways Ireland and other communities celebrate St. Patrick's Day
• Explore the significance of traditional foods, music, dance, and storytelling during the celebration
• Recognize how cultural pride and shared customs are fostered through festivities+ Show more

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• Identify parts of an airfoil and understand their functions
• Describe how airfoil shape affects lift and pressure distribution
• Distinguish between different factors influencing airfoil performance

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• Understand the three main types of animal adaptations: structural, behavioral, and physiological.
• Identify regional examples of adaptations such as beak variation, seasonal coat color change, and hibernation.
• Explain how adaptations contribute to survival and reproductive success within specific niches.+ Show more

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• Understand community-based stewardship activities and their environmental benefits.
• Identify different land care practices such as shelterbelts and urban canopy programs.
• Analyze how local actions contribute to landscape conservation and climate benefits.+ Show more

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• Understand how the geometric model of the Moon's orbit explains lunar phases.
• Identify the relative positions of Sun, Earth, and Moon during different phases.
• Predict lunar phases based on the Moon's position in its orbit.+ Show more

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• Understand hierarchical classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable traits used to group living organisms.
• Learn how dichotomous keys assist in identifying species.

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• Understand the importance of self-monitoring in maintaining health goals.
• Identify methods such as journaling, checklists, and digital tools for tracking behaviors.
• Recognize how monitoring progress can motivate and help adjust health habits.+ Show more

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• Explain how electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes collect measurements and why accurate setup matters.
• Describe how sampling rate, resolution, and units affect measurement quality and uncertainty.
• Use calibration and metadata documentation practices to improve reliability of digital data.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic differences contribute to observable traits.
• Identify environmental factors that affect phenotypic variation.
• Explain models of allele combinations, mutations, and environmental influences.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy conservation within a closed system.
• Identify various forms of energy and how they transform and transfer.
• Explain the significance of the conservation principle in different physical processes.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to restore or maintain ecosystems.
• Identify the purpose and benefits of protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate trade-offs among ecological, economic, and social goals in conservation efforts.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature affects organism behavior
• Identify abiotic factors influencing habitat
• Recognize interactions between physical environmental conditions and biological processes

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• Understand the historical origins of Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas.
• Explore how different cultures depict Santa and related symbols.
• Identify themes of kindness, charity, and community in Santa legends.+ Show more

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• Explain how net force affects the motion of objects.
• Describe the relationship between mass, force, and acceleration using the formula F = ma.
• Identify different scenarios where forces act on objects and analyze their effects.

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• Understand the concept of heritability and how it explains genetic variation in populations.
• Distinguish heritable traits from environmental influences.
• Explain basic mechanisms of inheritance and how trait distributions shift over generations.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe common symbols associated with Ireland and St. Patrick's Day.
• Understand the cultural significance and origins of symbols like shamrocks, leprechauns, and pots of gold.
• Develop vocabulary related to Irish culture and symbols.+ Show more

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• Define and measure mass and volume of various objects.
• Calculate density using mass and volume measurements.
• Interpret density values to classify objects as solids or liquids.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of mass conservation in closed systems.
• Identify examples of physical and chemical processes that illustrate mass conservation.
• Distinguish between closed and open systems regarding mass exchange.+ Show more

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• Describe the major states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
• Identify and compare particle arrangements in solids.
• Understand properties such as shape retention and density.+ Show more

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• Identify observable indicators of chemical changes
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes using examples
• Understand the signs that indicate a chemical reaction has taken place+ Show more

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• Identify different forms of energy including kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate each energy form to familiar phenomena such as moving objects, stretched springs, warm objects, and batteries.
• Describe how energy is associated with motion, position, and internal molecular activity.