Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the criteria for evaluating scientific claims based on evidence and methods.
• Learn to assess relevance, consistency, uncertainty, and scope when judging claims.
• Analyze real-world examples, such as Alberta water use assertions, for claim evaluation.+ Show more

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• Understand how genetic information influences phenotypic variation.
• Identify examples of inherited traits and environmental effects on organisms.
• Describe how environmental factors like temperature and nutrition can modify traits.+ Show more

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• Identify examples of bravery, kindness, and sacrifice in stories of crisis.
• Explain how individuals and communities show resilience and civic duty.
• Connect actions described in the passage to personal values and ways to help others.

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• Understand what atoms and molecules are
• Identify different molecules such as H₂O and NaCl
• Learn how atoms combine to form molecules+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack affects lift and drag in flight.
• Explain the concept of flow separation and stall in relation to wing angles.
• Analyze how small changes in angle impact performance of gliders and kites.+ Show more

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• Identify the four major Earth systems (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere) and describe how they interact
• Explain how energy flow and the movement of matter connect Earth processes such as evaporation, condensation, erosion, and deposition
• Analyze how changes in one Earth sphere can affect other spheres and alter local conditions over time

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• Identify safe practices for handling measurement tools near Alberta field sites.
• Explain proper storage, cleaning, and maintenance of scientific devices.
• Describe personal protective precautions for wetland or river-edge work.+ Show more

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• Understand community-based stewardship practices such as planting and shelterbelt establishment.
• Identify land care methods that improve habitat, water, and carbon storage.
• Recognize examples of land stewardship from Alberta such as prairie shelterbelts and municipal tree programs.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of robotic space missions such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return missions.
• Describe engineering constraints faced in robotic space exploration, including distance, communication delay, and planetary environments.
• Explain how mission design addresses issues like propulsion, instrumentation, and data retrieval.+ Show more

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• Understand how human activities alter ecosystems and biodiversity.
• Identify specific impacts such as pollution, land clearing, resource extraction, and invasive species.
• Recognize ecological consequences including habitat loss, erosion, and nutrient cycle disruption.+ Show more

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• Understand how carbon dioxide enters plants during photosynthesis.
• Explain the role of plants in the cycling of carbon in ecosystems.
• Identify how carbon moves from plants to animals and back to the environment.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between contact and non-contact forces such as gravity, friction, and normal force.
• Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect the motion of objects.
• Introduce the concept of net force and its effects on everyday objects without using vector calculations.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the functions of common circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Explain how each component influences circuit behaviour and performance.
• Recognize schematic symbols for various circuit components and interpret their physical counterparts.+ Show more

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• Explain how mechanical and chemical digestion work together in the mouth and stomach
• Describe how enzymes and acids help break down proteins, carbohydrates, and fats
• Explain how absorbed nutrients enter blood or lymph and support metabolism and growth+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of systematic sky observations in recognizing celestial patterns.
• Identify key celestial events like sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Record and analyze data related to Earth's movements and Moon's phases.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of food molecules
• Understand the functions of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats
• Learn how digestive processes break down food molecules into smaller parts+ Show more

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• Learn how communities observe Martin Luther King Day through celebrations and acts of kindness.
• Understand the importance of community service and shared values in honoring Martin Luther King's legacy.
• Identify vocabulary words: community, legacy, and service, within context.+ Show more

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• Understand how fossil occurrences and stratigraphic sequences reveal patterns of life's history.
• Identify morphological transitions such as fish-to-tetrapod examples in the fossil record.
• Explain how dating methods and geographic distribution provide evidence for lineage continuity and extinction.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes of adaptation and how they lead to speciation in populations.
• Describe evidence that supports the occurrence of speciation events in different environments.
• Identify factors such as geographic separation, behavioral shifts, and genetic changes that contribute to lineage divergence.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells communicate using chemical and electrical signals.
• Describe the processes of neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, and signal transduction cascades.
• Differentiate between rapid nervous impulses and longer-term endocrine effects.+ Show more

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• Understand how resource availability affects individual organisms and population sizes.
• Interpret quantitative data related to resource distribution and population patterns.
• Identify limiting resources in different ecosystems such as marsh, desert, and forest habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand how variation in heritable traits influences survival and reproduction.
• Explain how environmental pressures drive changes in trait frequencies over generations.
• Identify real-world examples of natural selection, including coloration changes, beak variation, and antibiotic resistance.

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• Analyze observational and instrumental data related to natural hazards such as earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, and landslides.
• Identify patterns and recurrence intervals of natural hazard events to assess risks and inform response strategies.
• Interpret examples like seismic records, eruption histories, storm tracks, and flood statistics to understand hazard impacts.

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• Understand how genetic and environmental factors influence organism traits.
• Explain the processes linking DNA, gene expression, and phenotypic variation.
• Identify examples of phenotypic variation caused by inherited and environmental factors.+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric relationships among Earth, Moon, and Sun that produce lunar phases and eclipses.
• Explain how the relative positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun create different lunar phases and eclipse conditions.
• Predict lunar phases and eclipse occurrences using observational data of Earth–Moon–Sun configurations.

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• Evaluate how population trends and resource use impact Earth's systems.
• Compare different sustainable practices and their effects on environment and society.
• Analyze trade-offs among economic, social, and environmental priorities in sustainability policies.+ Show more

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• Explain how atmospheric processes create local and regional weather patterns.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure measurements to analyze weather conditions.
• Describe the roles of air masses, pressure systems, and fronts in weather variability.+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is made up of particles too small to see with the naked eye.
• Explain how particle motion, collisions, and spacing relate to the properties of different phases and states of matter, such as melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.
• Describe how temperature and thermal energy affect particle behavior, and how gas pressure relates to particle movement and energy.+ Show more

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• Identify criteria and constraints for a design problem, including success measures, materials, cost, and safety.
• Use scientific principles to relate cause and effect when defining problem parameters.
• Develop clear and measurable outcomes for solutions such as water filters or portable shelters.+ Show more

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• Explain how unequal solar heating and planetary rotation create global circulation patterns.
• Identify and describe major atmospheric cells, wind systems, and ocean currents that influence regional climates.
• Analyze how circulation patterns like Hadley, Ferrel, and polar cells affect climate zones and phenomena like El Niño.+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable variation influences natural selection within populations.
• Identify real-world examples of evolutionary change driven by natural selection.
• Describe the process by which environmental pressures can change trait frequencies over generations.+ Show more

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• Learn about women who have made significant contributions to society and inspired change.
• Identify character traits and courageous actions of role models.
• Reflect on how stories of empowerment can relate to current social issues.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of root systems in plant health, water absorption, and nutrient uptake.
• Identify different root adaptations in trees and their environmental significance.
• Explain how mycorrhizal associations enhance drought resilience and water absorption.+ Show more

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• Understand how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon create lunar phases.
• Apply a geometric model to predict the timing and sequence of lunar phases from observations.
• Describe the progression and timing of lunar phases based on observational data.

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• Categorize drag into parasitic and induced sources
• Explain how speed affects different components of drag
• Describe how shape influences aerodynamic drag+ Show more

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• Understand how center of mass and center of pressure affect aircraft stability.
• Identify design features that enhance stability such as dihedral angles and tail volume.
• Explain how balance influences aircraft behavior in different flight conditions.+ Show more

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• Analyze how an informational author organizes ideas using headings and transitions.
• Identify how examples and statistics support the author’s purpose.
• Revise or plan informational writing to improve clarity and logical flow.

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• Explain how unequal solar heating and planetary rotation create global circulation patterns.
• Identify key models and phenomena related to atmospheric and oceanic circulation, such as Hadley cells, trade winds, and thermohaline circulation.
• Describe the influence of circulation patterns on regional climate zones and weather phenomena like El Niño.

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• Understand how different organ systems collaborate to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in regulating internal body variables.
• Describe examples of system responses including heat regulation and blood glucose control.+ Show more

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• Explore the historical beliefs and superstitions about witches and magic associated with Halloween.
• Understand how stories of witchcraft and superstitions evolved over time.
• Develop vocabulary related to folklore, witchcraft, and superstitions.+ Show more

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• Describe the predictable paths of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations as seen from a fixed location.
• Explain how seasonal constellations and planetary motions are used for timekeeping and navigation.
• Identify key celestial patterns observed in Alberta skies and their significance for predictability.

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• Explain how scientific inquiry uses careful observations to form questions and testable ideas.
• Identify how evidence, measurement, and logical reasoning support reliable scientific explanations.
• Use scientific vocabulary to describe observations clearly and communicate results.

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• Describe the orbital motions and gravitational interactions within the solar system.
• Explain how Earth's axial tilt and revolution cause seasonal changes.
• Identify the phases of the Moon and understand lunar cycles.+ Show more

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• Identify characteristics that define cells as the basic unit of life.
• Compare observations of single-celled and multicellular organisms using microscopy and preserved specimens.
• Assess relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms based on empirical features.+ Show more

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• Understand the procedures for constructing dichotomous and multi-access keys.
• Identify contrasting traits for use in key development.
• Learn methods to refine keys for better accuracy and reliability.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt causes seasonal variations in solar angle and daylight duration.
• Describe the effects of seasonal tilt on regional climates and biological rhythms.
• Relate the concepts of orbital geometry to observable seasonal changes in different regions.+ Show more

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• Identify the central idea and key details about symbiotic relationships.
• Distinguish mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism using examples.
• Explain how symbiotic interactions can affect organism fitness.

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• Define the different types of variables: independent, dependent, and controlled.
• Explain the role of operational definitions and measurement consistency in experiments.
• Identify Alberta-focused examples of variables affecting environmental outcomes.+ Show more