Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how pollutants enter and impact ecosystems.
• Describe bioaccumulation and biomagnification processes.
• Explain how nutrient over-enrichment leads to dead zones.+ Show more

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine the sequence of lunar phases
• Describe how the Moon’s changing illumination geometry affects the visible fraction of the Moon from Earth
• Distinguish lunar phase appearance from eclipse circumstances using observational patterns

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• Organize qualitative and quantitative observations into tables and graphs that communicate information clearly.
• Choose an appropriate graph type and correctly label axes, scales, units, and legends.
• Identify trends, outliers, and basic summary measures (mean and median) from represented data.+ Show more

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• Differentiate between criteria and constraints in the design process
• Use criteria and constraints to interpret test evidence
• Apply criteria and constraints to propose or evaluate a solution

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• Explain how electrical energy is transferred in a circuit and how that energy becomes thermal energy in resistive components.
• Define power as the rate of energy transfer and relate power to current and voltage using everyday examples.
• Describe how changing current or voltage changes power dissipation and heat generation in circuit elements.+ Show more

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• Differentiate static and dynamic stability and explain how they affect aircraft behavior after a disturbance.
• Describe how center of gravity (CG) position relative to the aerodynamic center influences longitudinal stability.
• Explain how dihedral angle affects roll stability and how fin and tailplane design contribute to directional and pitch stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how competition happens when organisms need limited resources.
• Identify traits and timing that can affect which organisms get resources.
• Describe how competition can change population sizes and community composition over time.

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• Explain how angle of attack changes airflow patterns over an airfoil
• Describe how lift production relates to increasing angle of attack in both the linear and post-stall regimes
• Identify factors that shift the critical (stall) angle, including wing incidence, flap settings, and Reynolds number

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• Explain how heat transfer changes energy in matter and can change temperature.
• Describe how energy changes lead to phase changes such as melting, evaporation, and boiling.
• Use particle ideas to connect energy with the arrangement and motion of matter.

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• Explain what a food web shows about energy flow and feeding relationships in an ecosystem.
• Describe how changes to one species can cascade through a food web.
• Use food-web vocabulary (producer, consumer, predator, prey, decomposer) to interpret relationships.+ Show more

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• Identify physical properties of matter such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness
• Explain how physical changes differ from chemical changes using evidence from physical property observations
• Use measurements and descriptions to classify and compare materials based on physical properties

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• Identify major parts of the solar system, including terrestrial and gas/ice giants, dwarf planets, and belt regions.
• Compare planet types using composition, size, orbital zone, and typical atmospheric or surface conditions.
• Explain how temperature and energy sources relate to habitability in an age-appropriate way.

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• Distinguish primary succession from secondary succession based on the presence of soil and type of disturbance
• Explain how pioneer species change an environment and enable later species to establish
• Describe how succession affects biodiversity, habitat structure, and community dynamics

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• Explain how current and voltage behave differently in series versus parallel circuits
• Predict how changing a circuit arrangement affects brightness, energy flow, and circuit reliability
• Use basic circuit reasoning to determine what happens when a branch or component is broken

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• Use proportional reasoning to connect voltage, current, and resistance in simple circuits.
• Predict how changing resistance affects current when voltage stays constant.
• Apply proportional relationships to compare circuit behavior in series and parallel arrangements.+ Show more

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• Explain how roles, shared documentation, and versioning improve teamwork in science investigations
• Use evidence-based critique to resolve conflicting observations during group work
• Apply peer review and standardized reporting templates to make results transparent and reproducible+ Show more

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• Describe how community planting, shelterbelts, and urban canopy programs support local ecosystems.
• Explain how stewardship practices improve habitat, carbon storage, and water regulation.
• Connect stewardship actions to both place-based examples in Alberta and broader environmental benefits.

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• Explain how filtration separates a mixture based on particle size and whether particles can pass through a barrier.
• Identify which part of a sand–water mixture becomes the solid residue and which part becomes the filtrate.
• Use observations such as sediment thickness and liquid clarity to support separation claims.+ Show more

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• Explain how wavelength and frequency relate to the energy of light.
• Describe how light can behave as both waves and particles (photons).
• Use wavelength to predict which parts of the electromagnetic spectrum are visible and which are not.+ Show more

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• Explain how nutrient loading contributes to eutrophication and oxygen loss in aquatic ecosystems
• Describe how chemical contaminants can cause endocrine disruption and bioaccumulation in organisms
• Connect measurable indicators (dissolved oxygen, algal biomass, contaminant residues) to changes in biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

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• Explain how evaporation can separate a soluble solid from a liquid by state change
• Use evidence such as disappearance of liquid and recovered mass to describe evaporation separation
• Distinguish evaporation from size-based separation methods+ Show more

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• Identify safe ways to select, handle, clean, and store scientific measurement tools (thermometers, pH probes, anemometers, and dataloggers).
• Explain how calibration checks, battery management, and proper PPE reduce errors and hazards during fieldwork.
• Describe protocols that prevent contamination of samples and protect equipment from damage.

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• Explain the iterative design process using prototypes, measurement, and refinement.
• Identify how specifications and performance criteria guide design decisions.
• Describe trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability in aircraft/glider concepts.+ Show more

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• Explain how resistors convert electrical energy into thermal energy using power relationships.
• Describe how internal resistance in a source reduces terminal voltage under load.
• Use circuit power and voltage ideas to predict heating and changes in battery life.+ Show more

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• Explain how reflection changes the direction of light using the angle of incidence and angle of reflection
• Describe how refraction bends light when it travels between materials with different refractive indices
• Use refractive index and lens ideas to predict how images form in everyday optical situations+ Show more

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• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to support the body and produce movement
• Identify how muscles use contraction and how joints control motion
• Describe how the nervous system and circulatory system support musculoskeletal function

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• Identify the basic components of a simple electrical circuit (source, conductors, load, and control elements).
• Describe what each circuit component does and how it helps electrical energy flow.
• Explain energy transformations in a simple circuit using correct component roles and vocabulary.

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• Explain how gravity can cause rock and soil to move downhill during mass wasting.
• Identify triggers of mass wasting, including heavy rainfall, freeze-thaw cycles, earthquakes, and erosion.
• Describe how slope stability can change when support is removed or when water/ice weakens material.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy flows through producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web.
• Identify trophic relationships and describe how multiple food chains connect in an ecosystem.
• Use examples from forests (such as Alberta forests) to predict how changes can affect trophic interactions.

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• Identify major organ systems and the functions they perform in the human body
• Explain how organ systems interact to maintain internal balance (homeostasis)
• Use scientific vocabulary to describe digestion, transport, gas exchange, defense, and control

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• Classify organisms using functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Distinguish native species from invasive or pest species and explain how they can change ecosystem balance
• Use functional classification to make predictions about energy flow and competitive interactions in ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting faults in electrical circuits.
• Learn how to infer circuit faults from symptoms such as uneven brightness and continuity issues.
• Analyze circuit topology and measurement patterns to diagnose faults.+ Show more

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• Understand the different sources of drag in aerodynamics and their dependence on shape, speed, and lift.
• Identify the components of parasitic drag and induced drag in aircraft design.
• Explain trade-offs involved in wing design related to drag reduction and lift production.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of different circuit components such as power sources, resistive loads, switches, and connectors.
• Interpret how each component influences current and voltage in a circuit.
• Link physical components to schematic symbols and typical characteristics.+ Show more

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• Understand how multi-criteria design balances lift, drag, weight, stability, and manufacturability.
• Explore methods for parameter tuning and Pareto trade-off concepts.
• Analyze how structural constraints influence wing aspect ratio and material selection.+ Show more

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• Understand how food webs illustrate interconnected feeding relationships among species.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in a food web.
• Analyze the impact of species decline or removal on an ecosystem.+ Show more

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• Explain methods of decomposing mixed series-parallel circuits into simpler subcircuits.
• Describe how currents and voltages distribute in combined electrical configurations.
• Identify the effects of component removal or failure on overall circuit behaviour.+ Show more

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• Understand how aerodynamic interactions affect aircraft control
• Identify examples of control coupling such as adverse yaw and elevator–aileron coupling
• Learn techniques like differential and Frise ailerons to mitigate control coupling effects+ Show more

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• Understand how magnetic separation uses differences in magnetic properties to sort materials.
• Identify examples of magnetic separation in everyday life and technology.
• Explain the process of separating magnetic from nonmagnetic materials.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components involved in integrated scientific synthesis.
• Explain how data collection and measurement strategies impact inference quality.
• Analyze the importance of documentation and transparency in data-based reporting.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of food webs and their components in forest ecosystems.
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy flow.
• Explain how seasonal changes and disruptions impact trophic relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Recognize environmental factors that influence forest distribution.
• Analyze the differences between boreal, montane, subalpine, and aspen parkland forests.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of disturbance regimes that affect forest ecosystems.
• Identify characteristics and effects of fire, insect outbreaks, and windthrow in forests.
• Analyze how frequency, intensity, and spatial extent influence regeneration and habitat mosaics.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of food chains and their role in ecosystems.
• Identify the different organisms involved in food chains.
• Explain the transfer of energy and nutrients through a food chain.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of root systems in plant water and nutrient uptake.
• Identify different root adaptations and their effects on tree distribution.
• Explain how mycorrhizal associations enhance drought resilience.+ Show more

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• Describe how stems and vascular tissues transport water, minerals, and sugars in trees.
• Explain how environmental factors like freeze–thaw cycles influence sap flow patterns.
• Identify protective features of bark and their role against herbivory and fire.+ Show more

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• Understand methods for detecting trends, cycles, and anomalies in datasets.
• Apply simple descriptive statistics, moving averages, and seasonal decomposition techniques.
• Link observed data patterns to environmental drivers in Alberta examples.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological succession and the differences between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify the role of pioneer species in ecological succession.
• Analyze how succession influences biodiversity and community structure.+ Show more