Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain the difference between crystalline and amorphous solids based on their particle arrangements.
• Describe how particle bonding strength and spatial arrangement influence the properties of solids.
• Connect microscopic structures of solids to their observable behaviors such as melting points, brittleness, and cleavage.+ Show more

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• Identify the main types of robotic missions (flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return) and what each is designed to do.
• Explain how distance and communication delay shape spacecraft design and mission timelines.
• Describe how planetary environments and engineering constraints affect instrumentation, propulsion choices, and data return.

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• Explain how airfoil geometry (camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature) affects lift and pressure distribution.
• Compare simplified Bernoulli and Newtonian ideas for lift generation and relate them to pressure differences.
• Describe how angle of attack influences lift coefficient and how stall can occur at critical angles.+ Show more

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• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to support and move the body.
• Describe how muscles create movement by contracting and how joints control motion.
• Connect the musculoskeletal system to the nervous and circulatory systems for coordinated activity.

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• Understand and identify various physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.
• Describe how physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the chemical identity of a substance.
• Differentiate between physical changes and chemical changes based on the properties discussed.

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• Explain what disturbance regimes are and identify major types (fire, insects, windthrow, flooding, and human disturbance) in forest ecosystems
• Describe how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration and forest succession
• Interpret how disturbance-driven mosaics affect long-term ecosystem trajectories and habitat diversity

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Define electric charge and understanding its basic properties.
• Differentiate between static and current electricity.
• Recognize phenomena related to charge imbalance, such as hair attraction and sparks.+ Show more

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• Explain how invasive species are introduced and why they can establish quickly in new environments.
• Describe how invasive species can alter native food webs through competition and predation.
• Analyze how ecosystem processes such as nutrient cycling and habitat structure may change after an invasion.+ Show more

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• Understand how the respiratory system exchanges gases.
• Learn the main parts and functions of the respiratory system.
• Explore how breathing and gas exchange support life.+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of a simple electrical circuit (battery, conductors, loads, and switches).
• Describe the role of each component in allowing charge to flow and using electrical energy.
• Explain how electrical energy is transformed into other forms of energy in common circuit loads (like bulbs or resistors).+ Show more

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• Identify what information belongs in data table column headings.
• Explain why units should be included with measurements.
• Recognize how consistent time stamps and clear metadata improve clarity and reuse of data.

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• Explain how different organisms (trees, understory plants, fungi, and animals) contribute to ecosystem functions.
• Describe how keystone and indicator species can affect ecosystem stability and biodiversity in Alberta.
• Use evidence to infer how changes in species roles can impact food webs and resilience.

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• Identify and describe the roles of common circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Interpret schematic symbols and relate them to physical components.
• Understand how each component affects current and voltage within a circuit.+ Show more

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• Identify proper handling procedures for measurement tools.
• Recognize safety precautions for electronic and mechanical instruments.
• Understand protocols to prevent contamination and device damage.+ Show more

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• Identify major parts of a cell and describe their basic functions.
• Explain how the cell membrane controls what enters and leaves the cell.
• Use evidence from a passage to fill in missing cell-structure terms.+ Show more

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• Explain how density links mass and volume to predict whether an object will float or sink
• Use density evidence to compare substances and interpret layers in mixtures
• Make claims supported by measurements or estimates of density

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• Identify the four main tissue types in multicellular animals and describe what each tissue type mainly does
• Match tissue types to their key functions and characteristic structures
• Explain how epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues work together in organs+ Show more

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• Identify the main components of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, joints).
• Describe the functions of bones, muscles, and joints in supporting the body.
• Explain how the system interacts with other body systems for movement and support.

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• Identify functions of power sources, switches, loads, and connectors
• Match physical circuit components with their schematic symbols
• Explain how resistance changes qualitatively affect circuit current+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchy of biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Learn how to use observable characteristics to classify local species.
• Understand the purpose and construction of dichotomous keys for identifying organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of iterative improvement and its role in design.
• Identify how evaluation results influence design changes.
• Explain the importance of balancing properties, needs, and limitations during refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of scientific methods in community issues.
• Recognize the role of respectful engagement and cultural sensitivity.
• Learn protocols for obtaining consent and validating community data.+ Show more

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• Explain how parallel circuits split current into multiple branching pathways.
• Describe why each parallel branch has the same potential difference (voltage).
• Use current relationships to predict how overall current relates to branch currents.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand what constitutes an organ and its role in the organism.
• Identify the tissues that make up different organs.
• Explain how tissues interact within organs to perform specific functions.+ Show more

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• Describe the primary and secondary control surfaces and their roles in aircraft maneuvering.
• Explain how deflections of control surfaces affect lift, moments, and aircraft attitude.
• Understand the concept of control authority and aerodynamic stability modes.+ Show more

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• Identify different biotic components in an ecosystem.
• Understand the role of abiotic factors in ecosystems.
• Explain how living and nonliving elements interact within habitats.+ Show more

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• Explain how different organisms (trees, understory plants, fungi, and animals) contribute to key ecosystem functions such as nutrient cycling, pollination, and seed dispersal.
• Describe how keystone and indicator species help ecosystems function and how changes to their roles can affect food webs and resilience.
• Use examples from Alberta to connect species interdependence to biodiversity and ecosystem stability.

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are quantitatively related in simple circuits using proportional reasoning.
• Use Ohm’s relationship to predict current when voltage or resistance changes (without complicated procedures).
• Compare expected current and resistance behavior in series versus parallel circuits using ratios.+ Show more

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• Explain how decomposers break down dead organisms and waste to return materials to the ecosystem.
• Describe the roles of fungi and bacteria in nutrient cycling within soil and water.
• Connect nutrient availability to ecosystem growth patterns over time.

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits through observation and inference.
• Identify common symptoms of circuit faults such as unequal brightness or interrupted continuity.
• Apply diagnostic reasoning based on circuit topology and measurement patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes work together to collect numeric data.
• Choose an appropriate sampling rate and resolution for a measurement and identify common sources of systematic error.
• Describe calibration steps and the importance of recording measurement metadata.+ Show more

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• Explain how charge transfer happens during triboelectric effects between different materials.
• Use the triboelectric series to predict which materials tend to become positively or negatively charged.
• Describe how attraction and repulsion result from electrostatic charges.+ Show more

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• Describe the apparent daily motion of the Sun, Moon, and stars from an Earth-based perspective.
• Explain how Earth's rotation and orbital motion cause phenomena such as rising, setting, and apparent stellar paths.
• Understand the concept of the celestial sphere and horizon in relation to sky observations.

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• Describe different types of robotic missions to the solar system, including flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return.
• Understand the engineering constraints like distance, communication delays, and planetary environments that influence mission design.
• Explain how mission design addresses propulsion, instruments, and data return to extend observational capabilities.

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• Identify safe handling practices for measurement tools such as thermometers, pH probes, and dataloggers.
• Understand proper storage, cleaning, and calibration procedures for field instruments.
• Recognize safety precautions and contamination prevention protocols when working near wetlands and rivers.+ Show more

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• Understand what ecological niches are and their importance
• Differentiate between fundamental and realized niches
• Identify abiotic factors affecting resource use+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that influence reaction rates, including concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
• Describe how microscopic particle collisions relate to observable signs of chemical reactions.
• Identify real-world examples of factors affecting reaction speed and signs of chemical change.+ Show more

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• Differentiate heterogeneous mixtures from homogeneous mixtures (solutions) based on particle distribution
• Identify methods used to separate mixture components using physical properties
• Explain how solubility, density, and particle size affect separation and solution formation+ Show more

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• Explain how gas exchange occurs between respiratory surfaces and blood using diffusion
• Describe how adaptations such as moist surfaces, large surface area, and airflow/ventilation improve respiratory efficiency
• Connect respiratory function to circulation and cellular respiration (oxygen delivery and carbon dioxide removal)

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• Explain the concept of adaptation trade-offs and how they influence species strategies.
• Compare the benefits and costs of specialization versus generalization in organisms.
• Analyze examples such as mountain versus lowland ecotypes, nocturnal versus diurnal activity, and migratory behaviors.+ Show more

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• Explain how matter cycles through living and non-living parts of an ecosystem
• Identify reservoirs and flows in a cycles of matter model
• Describe how carbon and water move between air, soil, water, and organisms

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• Explain how different disturbances (fire, insects, wind, flooding, and human activity) can shape forest structure over time
• Describe how disturbance frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration and habitat mosaics
• Interpret how disturbance regimes affect long-term ecosystem trajectories in boreal and mountain forests+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of wave interactions such as interference, superposition, and resonance.
• Identify the differences between constructive and destructive interference.
• Explain how standing waves and resonance occur in musical instruments and other devices.+ Show more

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• Explain how internal physiological processes help organisms survive environmental extremes
• Describe examples of physiological adaptations involving heat exchange, kidney function, and metabolic rate changes
• Identify how hormones support temperature, hydration, and energy balance

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• Understand the process of filtration and how it separates mixtures
• Identify differences between filtration and sieving
• Recognize common uses of filtration in daily life and industry+ Show more

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• Identify the main ideas about roots and trunks in a tree
• Describe how tree structures support the plant and move water
• Use vocabulary related to tree anatomy to explain form–function relationships