Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Describe the major components of the solar system, including planets, dwarf planets, and belts.
• Compare and contrast terrestrial planets with gas giants in terms of composition, size, and orbital characteristics.
• Explain the factors influencing planetary habitability, such as atmosphere, surface conditions, and energy sources.+ Show more

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• Explain the geometric and observational aspects of solar and lunar eclipses, including umbra and penumbra effects.
• Describe the gravitational mechanisms behind tides, including the effects of the Moon and Sun, and distinguish between spring and neap tides.

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• Understand the functions and categories of artificial satellites.
• Describe orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits.
• Explain how satellite data contributes to Earth observation and science.+ Show more

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• Explain the daily and annual apparent motions of the Sun, Moon, and stars from Earth's perspective.
• Describe how Earth's rotation and orbit cause celestial phenomena such as rising, setting, and star paths.

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• Describe different types of robotic space missions such as flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Explain the engineering constraints imposed by planetary environments and distance in robotic missions.
• Identify how mission design addresses challenges like gravity assists, propulsion, and communication delays.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's axial tilt and orbital motion cause seasonal changes.
• Describe why hemispheres experience opposite seasons and how day length varies across the year.
• Identify key concepts such as solstices and equinoxes and their geometry.+ Show more

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• Describe the particle model of matter and its states: solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle arrangements affect the properties of matter such as shape, volume, and flow.
• Relate microscopic particle behavior to macroscopic properties like compressibility and flow.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s orbit and 23.5° axial tilt lead to seasons.
• Use solstices and equinoxes as observable markers for seasonal change.+ Show more

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• Explain how the relative positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun create lunar phases and eclipses.
• Describe the sequence of primary lunar phases and how illumination changes during the month.
• Identify the conditions for solar and lunar eclipses using line-of-sight and shadow explanations.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational attraction controls the motion of planets and satellites.
• Describe how gravity between the Sun and planets creates elliptical orbits and changes orbital speed.
• Connect orbital period and orbital speed to how distance affects gravitational pull.

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• Understand how chemical energy stored in food molecules supports organisms' activities.
• Recognize that energy changes form but is conserved during cellular processes.
• Explain how food provides energy necessary for staying active and maintaining body functions.

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• Identify different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Relate everyday phenomena to energy forms, like a rolling ball or a lit bulb.
• Differentiate between motion, position, and internal energy in objects.

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• Understand the three main mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify real-life examples of each heat transfer method.
• Connect observable temperature changes to different energy transfer processes.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of longitudinal and lateral stability in aircraft and gliders.
• Explain how the center of mass and center of pressure influence static stability.
• Identify design features such as dihedral angles and tail volume that contribute to stability.+ Show more

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• Understand what habitat fragmentation is and how it affects ecosystems.
• Identify causes and effects of habitat fragmentation.
• Recognize strategies to mitigate habitat fragmentation impacts.+ Show more

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• Understand the reciprocal relationship between scientific investigation and technological development.
• Identify how instruments extend observation and measurement in science.
• Explain how technological tools influence scientific inquiry and discovery.+ Show more

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• Identify appropriate graph types for different data sets.
• Understand how to label axes and choose scales that accurately represent data.
• Learn to interpret graphs including line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots.+ Show more

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• Understand how data from comparative tests informs design improvements.
• Analyze graphs, averages, and error discussions to make data-supported design choices.
• Evaluate trade-offs like strength versus weight or cost versus durability in optimization.

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• Understand the purpose and development of political institutions such as councils, assemblies, and legal systems.
• Identify the functions of these institutions in organizing authority, creating laws, and resolving conflicts.
• Analyze how social needs and cultural values influence the evolution of political systems in societies.+ Show more

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• Understand the causes and types of pollution affecting lakes
• Identify physical and chemical indicators of ecological health in aquatic environments
• Learn about how pollution impacts aquatic life and ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand the molecular composition and how it affects air behavior
• Explain how air density, pressure, and temperature change with altitude and regional conditions
• Describe how local weather phenomena are influenced by air properties

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• Understand the principles of conservation of momentum in two-body collisions.
• Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collisions through examples.
• Calculate momentum and analyze forces during object contact scenarios.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic concept of distillation and how it separates mixtures.
• Describe the difference between simple and fractional distillation.
• Understand the role of boiling points and vapor pressure in distillation.+ Show more

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• Explain what religious freedom means and why it matters in a diverse community.
• Identify respectful behaviors that protect others’ rights during holiday celebrations.
• Apply empathy and bystander strategies when someone’s beliefs are mocked or challenged.

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• Understand what limiting factors are in ecosystems.
• Identify abiotic and biotic factors that restrict population growth.
• Explain how changes in limiting factors affect species survival.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy conservation and how energy transforms within a system.
• Identify different forms of energy and how they relate to conservation.
• Apply the conservation principle to diverse physical scenarios such as collisions, reactions, and circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of decomposers in breaking down organic matter.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how decomposers influence nutrient cycling and soil health.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the four main tissue types in animals.
• Understand the functions and structural features of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
• Explain how tissue types contribute to organ functions and overall animal health.+ Show more

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• Identify the biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem.
• Understand how living organisms and nonliving factors interact within habitats.
• Describe the influence of sunlight, water, and soil on organism survival.+ Show more

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• Understand how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations in response to environmental factors.
• Interpret and analyze proportional reasoning, frequency charts, and time-series graphs in population studies.
• Connect empirical observations with mathematical models and predictions about population change.+ Show more

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• Understand how shape, surface, and orientation affect flight through aerodynamic principles.
• Identify factors such as wing curvature and surface area that influence lift and drag in flight devices.
• Apply practical examples of aerodynamic modifications to devices like kites and gliders.

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• Understand the different types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify and categorize real-world examples of symbiosis.
• Explain how symbiotic interactions influence organism fitness and community structure.+ Show more

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• Describe the properties of insulating materials and how they prevent electrical charge flow.
• Identify common insulating materials such as rubber, glass, and dry wood.
• Explain how insulators support electrical safety through isolation.+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of the solar system and understand their differences.
• Contrast the characteristics of terrestrial planets and gas giants.
• Recognize the location and features of dwarf planets, asteroid belts, and Kuiper Belt objects.+ Show more

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• Understand how Halloween is celebrated today around the world and recognize various modern customs.
• Describe how communities blend tradition with innovation during Halloween festivities.
• Analyze the significance of contemporary Halloween traditions and their social values.+ Show more

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• Explain how photosynthesis helps plants build new biomass using carbon-based molecules.
• Describe how carbohydrates can become cellulose and how other molecules become proteins and fats.
• Use evidence to support the idea that plant growth requires a continuous supply of matter and energy.

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• Explain how reproductive structures (flowers, cones, and seeds) support plant reproduction and regeneration
• Describe how seed dispersal mechanisms (wind, animals, gravity) influence colonization patterns
• Compare vegetative propagation with seed-based reproduction using Alberta examples

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• Explain how leaf structure supports gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration
• Compare broadleaf deciduous and needlelike conifer leaves in terms of water use and seasonal effects
• Describe how stomatal regulation, leaf area, and chlorophyll influence growth and carbon balance

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• Explain how symbiotic relationships describe interactions between two species.
• Categorize interactions as mutualism, commensalism, or parasitism using evidence from examples.
• Describe how symbiotic relationships affect organism fitness, resource distribution, and community composition.

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• Understand the stages of the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Identify how solar energy and gravity drive the water cycle processes.
• Recognize the importance of reservoirs like oceans, ice, and groundwater in storing water.+ Show more

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• Identify different sources of measurement uncertainty in scientific data.
• Explain how environmental and human factors contribute to variability.
• Describe methods to estimate and reduce measurement uncertainty.+ Show more

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• Understand what long-term temperature trends are
• Learn how to identify patterns and cycles in temperature data
• Recognize the importance of linking observed data patterns to environmental factors+ Show more

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• Identify column headings and units in data tables
• Understand the importance of clear labels and metadata
• Recognize examples of data tables in scientific observations

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• Understand the causes and types of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze patterns and effects of natural hazards on communities and infrastructure.
• Evaluate evidence from scientific data to explain hazard occurrences and severity.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors contributing to the rise of ancient empires like Rome, Han, and Persia.
• Identify key causes for the decline of these civilizations.
• Analyze how military, political, and economic systems influenced empire longevity.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and how they affect populations
• Identify different abiotic and biotic limiting factors
• Analyze the impact of resource shortages on species survival+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of mass and volume and how they relate through density.
• Learn how to calculate density using sample measurements.
• Interpret density values to distinguish between objects that sink or float.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Identify the role of solar energy and gravity in water movement across the hydrosphere.
• Describe the cycling of water through different reservoirs such as oceans, ice, and groundwater.