Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related using proportional reasoning.
• Predict how changing resistance affects current when voltage stays the same.
• Compare current and resistance behaviors in series and parallel circuits using numeric relationships.

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• Describe how atoms combine to form simple molecules like H2O and NaCl.
• Use models such as ball-and-stick and space-filling representations to illustrate molecules.
• Explain the relationship between molecular structure and observable patterns of matter.+ Show more

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• Define what a testable prediction is in scientific research.
• Explain the relationship between evidence, models, and predictions.
• Identify elements of a testable prediction from examples.

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• Explain how prototype evaluation uses data, observations, and constraints to judge how well a system works.
• Identify appropriate evidence (measurements, failure observations, and comparisons to criteria) for evaluating a prototype.
• Apply criteria and constraints to propose improvements for a prototype redesign.

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

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Identify the sequence of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset observed across Alberta time zones.
• Explain how Earth's rotation relates to the apparent daily motion of celestial objects.+ Show more

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• Identify the main types of control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, and rudders.
• Explain how deflection of control surfaces influences aircraft movement.
• Describe the effects of control surface deflections on lift, roll, pitch, and yaw.+ Show more

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• Define what insulators are and describe their basic properties.
• Identify common insulating materials such as rubber, glass, and dry wood.
• Explain how insulators prevent electrical charges from flowing.+ Show more

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• Identify physical changes and explain how they differ from chemical changes
• Describe how melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving change matter’s form or state
• Use evidence such as reversibility and recovery of the original substance to classify changes

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• Understand how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations using mathematical and graphical methods.
• Interpret frequency charts and time-series graphs to analyze population trends.
• Apply proportional reasoning and simple models to predict population changes under different environmental and demographic scenarios.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of electronic sensors
• Understand the basic function of electronic sensors
• Learn about data loggers and digital probes+ Show more

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• Understand how nutrient loading impacts aquatic ecosystems
• Identify the process of eutrophication in lakes
• Recognize measurable indicators of water quality related to pollution+ Show more

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• Understand how energy flows through a forest ecosystem via food webs.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers and their roles in nutrient cycling.
• Analyze the impacts of seasonal changes and disruptions on food web structures.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological niches, including fundamental and realized niches
• Identify abiotic factors that influence habitat and resource use
• Describe how interspecific interactions shape resource partitioning and habitat occupation+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of selecting appropriate measurement tools.
• Learn the difference between accuracy and precision.
• Identify common measurement errors and ways to reduce them.+ Show more

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• Compare different conservation strategies and habitat restoration methods for maintaining biodiversity.
• Evaluate ecological trade-offs, feasibility, and effectiveness of various ecosystem management solutions.
• Analyze case studies such as coral reef restoration and riparian buffer implementation to understand outcomes for species and ecosystem services.

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• Understand how current and voltage measurements characterize circuit performance.
• Identify the proper placement of measurement instruments in circuits.
• Interpret reading patterns in various circuit configurations.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity depends on mass and distance using examples such as Earth–Moon and falling objects.
• Distinguish gravity (a non-contact force) from friction (a contact force) by describing how each changes motion.
• Use evidence to support an argument about gravitational interactions and orbital behavior.

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• Understand the definitions of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in scientific experiments.
• Identify different types of variables in real-world and Alberta-specific examples.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and measurement consistency in data collection.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of forces
• Understand how forces affect motion
• Recognize examples of balanced and unbalanced forces

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• Understand the purpose and structure of data tables in scientific recordings.
• Identify appropriate column headings, units, and metadata for clarity and completeness.
• Interpret and analyze data presented in structured table formats.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electrical conductors and their physical properties
• Identify factors that influence electrical conductivity in materials
• Compare common conducting materials like copper and graphite+ Show more

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• Identify the basic features that distinguish cells as the fundamental units of life.
• Compare the characteristics of single-celled and multicellular organisms using microscopy and specimen evidence.
• Describe relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and entire organisms to support biological organization claims.+ Show more

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• Understand the different reproductive structures in plants and conifers.
• Identify seed dispersal mechanisms and their effects on plant colonization.
• Recognize examples of Alberta's flora, such as lodgepole pine cones and aspen root suckering.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of artificial satellites.
• Understand the functions and purposes of satellites in Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific research.
• Learn about orbital choices such as geostationary and polar orbits.+ Show more

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• Understand how the geometric model explains the lunar phases by mapping Sun, Earth, and Moon positions.
• Identify the sequence and timing of lunar phases such as crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.
• Apply the lunar phases model to interpret observation dates and predict changes in moon illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of disturbance regimes that shape forest ecosystems.
• Recognize how disturbance characteristics influence landscape patterns and succession.
• Explain the role of fire, insects, wind, flooding, and human activities in ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance in electrical circuits.
• Calculate current, resistance, or voltage using proportional relationships.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to predict how changes in circuit components affect overall behavior.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of persistent elements in community life over time.
• Analyze factors that contribute to stability and change in societies.
• Evaluate the impact of continuity and change on community identity.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of matter: elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify criteria used to classify substances based on composition and observable traits.
• Learn common separation techniques like filtration and distillation.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical categories used in biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable traits used to classify local species such as pond invertebrates, insects, and trees.
• Learn how to construct and use dichotomous keys for identifying different species.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of surface pressure distribution on wing sections
• Identify key features like stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure coefficients
• Relate pressure variations to lift and pitching moments+ Show more

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• Analyze the decision-making process using scientific evidence and technological options.
• Evaluate risk assessment, cost-benefit analysis, and stakeholder values in policy choices.
• Interpret data and weigh uncertainties to support transparent policy decisions.+ Show more

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• Define heritability and distinguish it from environmental influences.
• Identify examples of heritable traits, such as beak shape and color morphs.
• Explain how traits are passed from parents to offspring and how they change in populations over time.

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• Understand the processes of evaporation and transpiration
• Identify how water moves from the Earth's surface into the atmosphere
• Learn the role of temperature and plant activity in the water cycle+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food chain and how energy flows from producer to consumer.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem.
• Illustrate and explain examples of simple food chains in different habitats.+ Show more

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• Identify major plant structures such as roots, stems, and leaves.
• Understand the functions of plant roots, stems, and vascular tissues.
• Explain how plant structures support resource acquisition, transport, and support.+ Show more

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• Explain how propellers create thrust by accelerating air and how jet engines create thrust by accelerating exhaust
• Compare how thrust-to-weight ratio affects acceleration and climb
• Describe how propulsion efficiency and design trade-offs (noise, fuel, and weight distribution) vary with speed

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• Identify observable signs indicating a chemical reaction has taken place.
• Distinguish between physical and chemical changes using various indicators.
• Understand the importance of multiple observations to confirm a chemical change.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of natural resources and their distribution around the world.
• Understand the environmental and economic impacts of renewable and nonrenewable resources.
• Explore methods used for resource assessment and sustainable use principles.+ Show more

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• Distinguish biotic components from abiotic factors in an ecosystem
• Explain how abiotic conditions (sunlight, water, soil, temperature, minerals) affect organisms
• Describe how interactions among biotic components influence growth, survival, and reproduction+ Show more

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• Understand which type of graph best represents different data types.
• Identify appropriate scales and axis labels to accurately display data.
• Learn how to annotate graphs to clarify dataset features.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound waves are converted into electrical signals in microphones and speakers.
• Recognize how light waves are used in cameras to create images.
• Learn about wave properties such as frequency and intensity and their role in device performance.+ Show more

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• Describe how the Sun's apparent path across the sky changes with seasons and latitude.
• Explain the effects of solar elevation at noon on day length and solar intensity.
• Compare the Sun's apparent motion in different geographic locations, such as Calgary and northern communities.+ Show more

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• Explain how cellular respiration converts energy in food into usable energy for cells.
• Describe the role of oxygen and the exchange of gases during cellular respiration.
• Identify how matter from food is transformed into new substances and how wastes are removed.

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• Define a function as a named block of reusable instructions.
• Explain how a function call executes instructions inside a function.
• Compare repeated instructions with reusable code in a program.+ Show more

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• Identify personal information that can reveal identity or location.
• Distinguish between public information and details that should remain private.
• Explain how strong passwords and privacy settings reduce online risks.+ Show more

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• Define an algorithm and explain its purpose
• Identify how sequence improves step-by-step algorithms
• Evaluate instructions for clarity and correct order+ Show more