Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Describe the sequence and timing of lunar phases using a geometric model of the Moon's orbit.
• Explain how relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon affect the Moon's illumination as seen from Earth.
• Apply the lunar model to observe and predict lunar phases over specific dates and periods.+ Show more

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• Understand how power is dissipated in resistive circuit elements.
• Explain the impact of internal resistance on battery voltage and energy delivery.
• Analyze how circuit design influences energy efficiency, safety, and component limits.+ Show more

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• Understand community-based and Indigenous land care practices.
• Identify examples of stewardship efforts in Alberta.
• Explain how local actions benefit regional landscape health.+ Show more

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• Describe the principles of pressure distribution around wing sections.
• Explain how pressure differences contribute to lift and stability in flight.
• Identify features of pressure patterns such as stagnation points and suction peaks.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and how it affects aircraft maneuvering
• Identify different techniques used to mitigate adverse aerodynamic effects such as yaw and control moment coupling
• Explain how mass distribution and control system design influence control coupling effects+ Show more

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• Describe the four main aerodynamic forces: lift, drag, thrust, and weight.
• Explain how these forces interact to produce steady level flight.
• Identify examples of flight forces in real-world contexts like gliders and propellers.+ Show more

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• Define population dynamics and identify its influencing factors.
• Differentiate between exponential and logistic growth models.
• Explain how density-dependent and density-independent factors affect populations.+ Show more

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• Identify various power sources in electrical circuits
• Describe the role of a power source in circuit operation
• Link schematic symbols to physical components+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of voltage and current in circuits
• Interpret readings from voltage and current measurement tools
• Identify how measurement uncertainty affects circuit analysis+ Show more

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• Compare the relative sizes and mean distances of the Sun, Earth, and Moon and relate these to their gravitational interactions.
• Explain how gravity between Earth and Moon produces a shared orbital motion around their barycenter.
• Describe how the Sun’s stronger gravity dominates the overall Sun–Earth–Moon system and helps maintain stable orbits.+ 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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• Describe the single-path nature of series circuits and how current flows through each component.
• Explain voltage division among series elements and how it affectsBright bulbs.
• Analyze the effects of combined resistance in series and limitations in household wiring.+ Show more

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• Explain how leaf structures support gas exchange, photosynthesis, and transpiration
• Compare conifer needles and broadleaf deciduous leaves in terms of leaf function and seasonal changes
• Describe how stomata and chlorophyll content affect water use efficiency and growth+ Show more

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• Understand the process of photosynthesis and how plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.
• Identify the reactants and products involved in photosynthesis.
• Explain how energy is transferred and matter cycles in organisms during respiration.+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and explain how charge imbalance can lead to static effects.
• Compare static electricity (charges staying in place on insulators) with current electricity (charges flowing in conductors).
• Describe how electric potential creates a tendency for charges to move and how that relates to current.+ Show more

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• Define feedback control mechanisms involved in maintaining internal stability.
• Describe the difference between negative and positive feedback.
• Identify examples of feedback control such as temperature regulation and blood sugar regulation.

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• Understand the origins and patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze the effects of these hazards on communities and infrastructure.
• Evaluate relationships among tectonic, atmospheric, and hydrologic processes to explain hazard occurrence.+ Show more

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• Understand basic cell functions involved in life processes
• Learn about photosynthesis and cellular respiration
• Explore how materials move across cell membranes+ Show more

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• Describe how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence airfoil pressure distribution and lift.
• Explain the differences between Bernoulli and Newtonian models of lift.
• Analyze how angle of attack and airfoil geometry affect lift coefficient across various speeds.+ Show more

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• Define what invasive species are and distinguish them from native species.
• Explain how invasive species enter new ecosystems.
• Identify the ecological impacts caused by invasive species, such as competition and habitat alteration.+ Show more

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• Identify various human activities that affect forest ecosystems.
• Understand the consequences of habitat fragmentation and pollution.
• Recognize examples of human impacts in Alberta and their ecological effects.+ Show more

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• Explain how pressure varies across a wing’s chord using pressure maps.
• Describe how stagnation points and suction peaks relate to lift and pitching moments.
• Use pressure patterns to predict how angle of attack and camber shift pressure minima.+ Show more

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• Compare the aerodynamics and performance features of kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Explain how design parameters influence endurance and maneuverability in flying devices.
• Relate regional atmospheric conditions, such as prairie crosswinds and valley thermals, to flight performance.+ Show more

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• Understand how homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences support hypotheses of common ancestry.
• Analyze phylogenetic trees and morphological gradients to interpret evolutionary relationships.
• Evaluate evidence from both anatomical and molecular traits to explain divergence among taxa.+ Show more

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• Understand the different components of drag and their effects on aircraft performance.
• Describe how parasitic and induced drag depend on shape, speed, and wing design.
• Explain trade-offs in wing design related to drag reduction and lift production.

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• Explain Earth's rotation and how it produces day and night.
• Describe Earth's orbit around the Sun and how axial tilt causes seasonal changes.
• Identify key observational markers such as solstices and equinoxes.+ Show more

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• Describe the orbit of the Moon around Earth and how it causes phases.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon during lunar cycles.
• Identify observable patterns in the lunar phases from different locations.

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• Identify ways human activities alter Earth's systems and cycles.
• Explain the causal links between human actions and environmental changes.
• Analyze examples of land-use change, fossil fuel use, agriculture, and waste management impacts.+ Show more

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• Explain how trait frequencies and population sizes change over generations using mathematical models.
• Interpret and analyze graphical representations such as frequency charts and time-series graphs related to population change.
• Apply proportional reasoning to quantify rates of increase or decline in populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between habitats and niches in ecosystems.
• Identify how overlapping niches create competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting coexistence.+ Show more

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• Understand the main groups of organisms in species classification, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify examples of native and invasive species within local ecosystems.
• Describe how functional classification helps predict energy flow and ecosystem dynamics.+ Show more

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• Describe the steps involved in the design process for aircraft and glider concepts.
• Explain how measurement, iteration, and refinement improve aerodynamic performance.
• Identify key factors such as lift, drag, weight, and stability in aircraft design.+ Show more

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• Identify key properties of series circuits, including a single path for current.
• Explain why current stays the same through series elements.
• Describe how total voltage divides across series components and how this affects bulb brightness.+ Show more

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• Explain how plants get matter for growth from air and water
• Describe how leaves and roots help plants exchange and take in raw materials
• Connect water to chemical processes inside plant cells

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

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• Explain what evaporation is and how it separates substances
• Identify evidence of evaporation in experiments
• Differentiate evaporation from other separation methods

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• Understand how different angles of attack influence airflow over wings
• Identify the relationship between wing angle, lift, and stall onset
• Recognize factors that modify the critical angle in flight performance

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• Understand the conventions for reporting measured data with appropriate units and significant figures.
• Identify sources of random and systematic errors in measurement.
• Apply calibration procedures to instruments to minimize bias.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative steps involved in aircraft and glider design.
• Identify key factors like lift, drag, weight, and stability in aerodynamic design.
• Explain the importance of measurement, refinement, and risk management in engineering.+ Show more

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• Understand parameters that influence population growth and decline, such as birth rates, death rates, immigration, and emigration.
• Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth models and identify real-world examples.
• Explain the roles of density-dependent and density-independent factors in regulating populations.+ Show more

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• Explain the four primary forces that act on an object in flight: lift, thrust, drag, and weight.
• Describe how these forces interact to produce controlled flight or descent.
• Identify real-world examples of flight forces, such as kites, aircraft, and parachutes.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of mixtures and their components.
• Identify different types of mixtures based on their properties.
• Learn how to recognize mixture patterns and select appropriate separation techniques.+ Show more

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• Understand how pressure differences influence weather and wind patterns.
• Identify the formation of high and low pressure zones due to heating and topography.
• Relate pressure gradients to regional wind phenomena like Chinook winds and local circulations.+ Show more

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• Explain the principles of propeller-driven and jet-driven thrust systems.
• Identify the mechanics by which thrust is generated in various propulsion methods.
• Compare the efficiency of different propulsion systems across speed regimes.+ Show more

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• Understand the geometric positions of Earth, Moon, and Sun that create lunar phases and eclipses.
• Describe the sequence of lunar phases and the conditions necessary for solar and lunar eclipses.
• Interpret observational records to predict lunar and eclipse patterns based on Earth-Moon-Sun configurations.

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Identify key features and purposes of protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the benefits and trade-offs of different conservation methods.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Describe the effect of Earth's axial tilt on daylight duration throughout the year.
• Relate observed day length patterns in Alberta to Earth's position and movement around the Sun.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of respectful community engagement when collecting environmental data.
• Apply scientific methods to analyze local issues related to environmental conservation.
• Develop strategies for communicating scientific findings effectively to non-expert audiences.+ Show more