Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how integrated synthesis connects question framing, fair study design, measurement strategy, data handling, and evidence-based reporting.
• Identify practices that improve cross-site comparability and data provenance in multi-site environmental monitoring.
• Evaluate claims by matching them to documented methods, limitations, and the strength of combined evidence.

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• Explain how sensors and data loggers collect digital measurements
• Identify how sampling rate affects captured measurement changes
• Describe resolution and units in digital measurement+ Show more

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• Explain how paper chromatography separates components using solubility and attraction to stationary and mobile phases
• Identify how solvent movement and chemical interactions affect where pigments form on chromatography paper
• Interpret and predict separation outcomes based on relative distances traveled and spot patterns

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• Understand what chemical indicators are and identify observable signs of chemical reactions.
• Recognize different signs that suggest a chemical change has taken place.
• Explain why no single indicator definitively proves a chemical change, emphasizing the importance of combining observations.+ Show more

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• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web
• Explain how energy moves through trophic relationships
• Describe how decomposers recycle organic matter to support soil fertility+ Show more

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• Identify and distinguish between series and parallel circuits.
• Understand how current and voltage distribute in combined circuits.
• Decompose complex circuits into simpler series and parallel parts for analysis.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Understand how energy can transform from one form to another in natural and engineered systems.
• Recognize common examples of energy transformations like sunlight to chemical in plants and combustion to thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Explain how evaluation results guide iterative improvement in science and engineering designs
• Identify how changes can target the cause of failure while respecting constraints and trade-offs
• Use evidence from testing to justify modifications to a prototype

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Learn methods to separate components of mixtures.

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• Define and distinguish between independent, dependent, and controlled variables.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and measurement consistency in experiments.
• Describe how variables influence observable outcomes in natural contexts, such as Alberta ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain how evaporation, precipitation, and runoff move water through the water cycle.
• Describe how infiltration and groundwater recharge help store freshwater over time.
• Analyze how land cover and temperature affect streamflow and local humidity.

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• Identify safe choices for using common field measurement tools (thermometers, pH probes, handheld anemometers, and electronic dataloggers).
• Describe proper handling, storage, cleaning, and battery management to prevent equipment damage and incorrect data.
• Explain how to reduce contamination of samples and protect people when working near wetlands or river edges.

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• Understand the principles of paper chromatography and how it separates mixture components.
• Identify factors that affect the movement of substances in chromatography.
• Recognize real-world applications of chromatography in analyzing complex mixtures.+ Show more

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• Explain how angle of attack affects airflow, lift, and stall onset
• Identify the linear lift region and what happens after the critical angle is passed
• Describe how wing incidence and control inputs change the effective angle of attack

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• Understand how heat transfer causes changes in the state of matter.
• Describe the processes of melting, boiling, and condensation.
• Connect everyday observations to the concept that energy affects matter's organization.+ Show more

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• Understand what determines the speed of a chemical reaction
• Identify factors that influence reaction rates such as concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts
• Explain how microscopic particle collisions relate to observable changes in reactions+ Show more

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• Define independent and controlled variables
• Identify variables in a scientific experiment
• Explain why controlling variables is important for valid results

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• Identify common circuit symbols for cells, batteries, resistors, lamps, switches, ammeters, and voltmeters.
• Explain how arrows, orientations, and line connections in a schematic show circuit topology and current paths.
• Predict how series, parallel, and mixed connections affect the behaviour of components.

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• Understand how multi-criteria design involves balancing lift, drag, weight, stability, and manufacturability to optimize aircraft performance.
• Explain methods for parameter tuning and Pareto trade-off concepts in engineering design.
• Analyze how structural constraints influence wing aspect ratio and material choices.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between series and parallel circuit arrangements.
• Explain how current and voltage distribute in series and parallel circuits.
• Identify real-world examples of series and parallel circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of scientific models and their purposes.
• Learn how models support representation and prediction of complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, define boundaries, and consider scaling in models.+ Show more

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• Identify operational definitions and their importance in scientific inquiry.
• Distinguish between independent and dependent variables.
• Understand the use of controlled comparisons in experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the organs involved in digestion
• Learn the chemical processes of digestion
• Identify the absorption of nutrients into the body+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological succession
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession
• Identify the roles of pioneer species in succession+ Show more

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• Identify cause-and-effect relationships in local stewardship actions.
• Explain how planting and shelterbelts can reduce erosion and support habitat.
• Use evidence from a passage to answer questions about land care practices.

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• Describe the relative sizes, masses, and distances among the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how gravitational interactions influence the orbital relationships of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Understand the concept of the Earth's barycenter and the role of the Sun as a dominant gravitational influence.+ Show more

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• Describe how the heart pumps and how blood moves through arteries, veins, and capillaries.
• Explain how circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients and removes carbon dioxide and wastes.
• Identify how circulation supports thermoregulation and helps the immune system respond to infection.+ Show more

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• Explain how the heart and blood vessels work together to move blood through the body.
• Describe how oxygen, glucose, carbon dioxide, and wastes are transported during circulation.
• Connect circulation to the respiratory and digestive systems.

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• Explain what a trade-off is in engineering and design choices
• Connect material properties (strength, flexibility, insulation, friction) to user needs and constraints
• Justify design decisions by describing what improves and what limitations result

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• Understand the concept of habitat fragmentation and its effects on ecosystems.
• Identify examples of human activities that cause habitat fragmentation.
• Analyze how habitat fragmentation impacts species diversity and gene flow.+ Show more

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• Understand the law of conservation of mass and its implications in physical and chemical processes.
• Differentiate between closed and open systems regarding mass changes.
• Apply the principle of mass conservation to real-world examples and experiments.+ Show more

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• Explain how designers balance competing goals like lift, drag, weight, and stability when optimizing a vehicle.
• Use the idea of safety margins and stall/stability buffers to describe why performance envelopes matter.
• Describe Pareto trade-offs and how iterative tuning of design parameters can lead to viable configurations for a mission.

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• Understand how to interpret different patterns in graphs, such as increasing, decreasing, and constant trends.
• Identify and describe patterns like scatter, plateau, and curved change using quantitative language.
• Apply models to summarize the shape of graph patterns and compare multiple conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of iterative improvement and how it involves evaluation and refinement.
• Identify the steps involved in using data to improve prototypes or designs.
• Explain how trade-offs are managed during iterative design processes.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of evaporation as a method of separating soluble solids from liquids.
• Identify evidence that indicates evaporation has occurred during a separation process.
• Differentiate evaporation from other separation techniques based on the change of state.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of structural adaptations in animals
• Differentiate between structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations
• Understand how adaptations influence animal survival and reproduction

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• Explain how roll, pitch, and yaw controls can produce coupled aircraft responses.
• Describe adverse yaw and how it can result from differential drag during roll.
• Identify design and control techniques (like differential and Frise ailerons) that reduce unwanted coupling.+ Show more

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• Describe how different conservation strategies (protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control) help maintain ecosystem balance.
• Explain how trade-offs among ecological goals, economic needs, and social values can affect conservation decisions.
• Use monitoring information to evaluate whether conservation strategies improve habitat and species resilience over time.

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• Explain how observed circuit symptoms can be used to infer possible faults.
• Compare expected measurement patterns for series and parallel circuits to diagnose issues.
• Describe how component behavior helps narrow down likely causes of unequal brightness and abnormal readings.

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• Identify major forest types and describe how their species composition differs.
• Explain how abiotic factors such as elevation, soil moisture, and fire history affect where forests grow.
• Use forest types to predict likely habitat conditions and ecosystem services.

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• Understand the concept of fitness trade-offs in adaptation strategies.
• Differentiate between specialist and generalist adaptations and their benefits and costs.
• Analyze examples such as mountain versus lowland ecotypes and nocturnal versus diurnal insects.+ Show more

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• Understand what growth rings are and how they form in trees.
• Learn how growth rings can tell us about a tree's age and the environment during different years.
• Identify parts of a tree where growth rings are visible.+ Show more

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• Distinguish independent and dependent variables in simple investigations.
• Define variables using operational definitions and explain why they matter.
• Use controlled comparisons and identify constants to make a fair test.+ Show more

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• Explain how predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism affect organisms in an ecosystem.
• Describe how trophic interactions can change population size, behavior, and community structure.
• Use evidence from scenarios to identify the type of trophic interaction.

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• Explain how flowers and cones support reproduction in plants.
• Describe how seeds and different dispersal mechanisms affect where plants grow.
• Compare vegetative propagation and seed-based reproduction in terms of regeneration and genetic diversity.

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• Explain how climate data collected over many years is different from weather data about one day.
• Interpret how graphs of temperature and precipitation show averages, variability, and possible extremes.
• Use evidence from multiple years to compare current climate patterns with historical baselines.

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• Understand how to measure temperature using thermometers
• Identify different types of measurement tools used in science
• Learn how environmental factors affect temperature readings+ Show more

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• Explain how nutrient loading contributes to eutrophication in aquatic ecosystems.
• Describe how chemical contaminants can cause endocrine disruption and bioaccumulation in organisms.
• Use measurable indicators (dissolved oxygen, algal biomass, contaminant residues) to connect pollution to changes in species diversity and ecosystem functioning.