Grade 6 Worksheets

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• Understand the molecular composition of air and how it influences properties.
• Describe how air density and pressure change with altitude and temperature.
• Explain regional examples, such as Chinook winds, that affect local air properties.+ Show more

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• Define what invasive species are and distinguish them from native species.
• Identify common pathways through which invasive species enter new environments.
• Understand the ecological impacts invasive species can have on native ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of distillation as a separation technique
• Differentiate between simple distillation and fractional distillation
• Explain how differences in boiling points enable separation of liquid mixtures+ Show more

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• Explain biodiversity patterns using species richness, abundance, and evenness
• Describe how scientists use transects and quadrats to sample organisms
• Interpret simple diversity comparisons and connect them to habitat heterogeneity+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric relationship between Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar phases.
• Identify and describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using the model.
• Apply the lunar phases model to observe and predict the Moon's appearance and illumination.+ Show more

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• Understand the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon and how they influence observable celestial phenomena.
• Identify the phases of the Moon and what causes them.
• Explain the phenomena of eclipses and tides based on celestial alignments.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Explain the apparent daily motion of celestial objects across the sky.
• Describe how Earth’s rotation affects the timing of sunrise, solar noon, and sunset.+ Show more

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• Understand how the Sun's apparent path varies with season and location.
• Describe how sunrise and sunset positions change throughout the year.
• Explain the variation of solar elevation at noon in different seasons and locations.+ Show more

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• Understand how systematic sky observations help recognize patterns of motion.
• Record and interpret sunrise, sunset, Moon phases, and star positions.
• Describe the relationship between Earth's movements and observable sky patterns.+ Show more

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• Describe seasonal patterns in Alberta and their causes.
• Link astronomical factors like Earth's tilt and solar geometry to environmental cycles.
• Explain how daylight and solar intensity affect ecosystems and human activities in Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand how apparent solar motion and local solar noon relate to solar timekeeping.
• Identify factors such as longitude, time zones, and the equation of time that cause differences between solar and clock time.
• Explore the historical and modern applications of solar time in Alberta communities.+ Show more

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• Understand how models of Earth–Sun geometry help predict celestial phenomena.
• Identify different types of models used in astronomy.
• Apply simplified models to regional conditions to forecast daylight and solar angles.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Sun, Earth, and Moon align during solar and lunar eclipses.
• Describe why eclipses are relatively rare at specific locations.
• Identify conditions necessary for partial, total, and annular eclipses.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities interpreted sky patterns for seasons and navigation.
• Describe oral knowledge and early astronomical records tied to solar and lunar cycles.
• Explain diverse cultural perspectives on celestial movement and seasonal prediction.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt causes seasons.
• Describe how solar angle and daylight duration change with seasons.
• Explain regional examples of seasonal variation, such as Alberta's climate.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit affect the length of daylight during seasons.
• Relate patterns of daylight variation observed in Alberta to Earth's position and orientation.+ Show more

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• Understand the orbital pattern of the Moon around Earth.
• Describe how lunar phases change over time.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different lunar phases.+ Show more

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• Describe the predictable paths of the Sun, Moon, and planets as seen from a fixed location.
• Explain the significance of seasonal constellations and planetary apparitions in timekeeping and navigation.
• Identify common celestial patterns and their characteristic times.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement instruments such as thermometers, pH probes, and tape measures.
• Understand the importance of calibration, unit selection, and accurate recording in data collection.
• Explain how measurements can be used to compare environmental conditions across different locations.+ Show more

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• Explain how renewable resources such as forests, fisheries, and hydropower can be managed for long-term use.
• Describe common management strategies (quotas, reforestation, watershed protection) and why they matter.
• Analyze causes and consequences of overuse, including the role of regulation and market demand.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of cellular signals such as chemical and electrical signals.
• Learn how signals are received and interpreted by receptors.
• Distinguish between rapid nerve signals and longer-lasting hormonal signals.+ Show more

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• Explain how cooling leads to condensation and cloud formation
• Describe how clouds affect Earth’s energy balance and weather outcomes
• Identify processes that cause cloud droplets or ice crystals to become precipitation

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• Analyze fossil occurrences and stratigraphic sequences to understand Earth's history.
• Identify morphological transitions and their significance in fossil records.
• Understand methods of dating fossils and interpreting their environmental context.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic building blocks of life, including amino acids, nucleotides, fatty acids, and monosaccharides.
• Explain how monomers assemble into polymers through condensation reactions.
• Describe how biochemical structures determine functions such as enzyme activity, membrane transport, and growth.+ Show more

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• Understand that cells are the basic units of life and can be observed using microscopy.
• Identify different types of cells and distinguish between single-celled and multicellular organisms.
• Recognize empirical features such as membrane-bound compartments, cell size ranges, and specialization in various organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain mass conservation in terms of conserved atoms within a closed system.
• Connect particle-level conservation of atoms to macroscopic measurements of mass.
• Use vocabulary such as reactants, products, and closed system to describe conservation events.

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• Explain how physical changes alter a substance’s form or state without changing its atomic composition
• Identify common examples of physical changes such as melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving
• Compare physical changes to chemical changes using observable properties and reversibility

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• Differentiate mixtures and compounds using particle models
• Explain how composition affects properties of matter
• Use physical vs chemical ideas to predict whether a sample can be separated

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• Identify key features that distinguish single-celled and multicellular organisms based on microscopy and specimen evidence.
• Explain the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms in biological organization.
• Recognize observable specialization and membrane-bound compartments in different cell types.+ Show more

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• Predict patterns of species interactions across different ecosystems.
• Identify mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism as interaction types.
• Compare interaction outcomes in forest, grassland, and freshwater environments.+ Show more

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• Understand what mixtures are and their properties
• Learn about different methods used to separate mixtures
• Identify examples of mixtures and separation techniques+ Show more

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social goals in a forest landscape.
• Describe how ecosystem-based planning and monitoring help reduce risks such as wildfire and mountain pine beetle.
• Use evidence from texts to identify main ideas and make connections between stakeholders and forest outcomes.

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• Explain how tree growth rings record annual radial growth and what information ring width and density can provide
• Describe how dendrochronology uses growth-ring patterns to reconstruct past environmental conditions
• Use evidence from growth rings to connect tree physiology and environmental changes

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• Understand how various organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in temperature regulation and blood sugar control.
• Describe the roles of the nervous, endocrine, and circulatory systems in system integration.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of momentum and how it is conserved in collisions.
• Analyze how forces during contact influence motion changes in colliding objects.
• Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions through examples and calculations.+ Show more

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• Identify different wing features such as camber, thickness, and aspect ratio.
• Explain how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect-ratio wings used in regional aviation.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and structure of Earth's atmosphere.
• Recognize how air masses and pressure systems influence regional weather.
• Explain the concepts of fronts, prevailing winds, and climate classification.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy transfer within food webs
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Describe how energy diminishes across trophic levels+ Show more

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• Identify mutualism among species in forest ecosystems
• Explain how species benefit from mutualistic relationships
• Predict patterns of species interactions across different ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand how predator reintroduction impacts prey populations and ecosystem health.
• Analyze data related to population changes in various ecosystems.
• Construct evidence-based arguments about factors influencing population dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies for protecting coral reefs.
• Compare ecological trade-offs and effectiveness of various biodiversity solutions.
• Analyze case studies of habitat restoration and invasive species management.+ Show more

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• Understand how water availability influences plant and animal life in deserts
• Interpret data and patterns related to resource scarcity
• Connect resource limitations to population and species distribution+ Show more

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• Understand operational definitions and the role of variables in scientific inquiry.
• Distinguish between independent and dependent variables in experiments.
• Develop testable questions and establish fair comparisons in scientific investigations.+ Show more

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• Explain that families can form in many different ways and that diversity is normal.
• Identify values like respect, empathy, and kindness that support inclusive communities.
• Use evidence from a text to answer questions about family diversity and civic responsibility.

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• Understand what ocean currents are and how they move water across the globe.
• Learn the causes of ocean currents, including wind patterns and Earth's rotation.
• Explore how ocean currents influence regional climates and weather.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of filtration and sieving and how they are used to separate mixtures.
• Identify different materials used for filtration (paper, cloth) and sieving (screens, meshes).
• Explain the role of particle size and phase change in separation techniques.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between a habitat and a niche using examples.
• Describe how overlapping niches can lead to competition and how resource partitioning can support coexistence.
• Use niche and habitat ideas to predict how species distributions may change when resources or conditions shift.

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• Understand different types of renewable resources such as forestry, fisheries, and hydroelectric power.
• Analyze the management systems used to regulate renewable resources, including quotas, reforestation, and watershed protection.
• Assess the economic and ecological significance of renewable resources in regional development.+ Show more