Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Define mass and volume and understand their relationship through density.
• Calculate and interpret density for simple solids and liquids.
• Compare objects that sink or float based on their density.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its effects in aerodynamics.
• Identify causes of adverse yaw and techniques to mitigate it.
• Explain how control inputs can produce coupled responses in aircraft controls.+ Show more

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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 within the Sun–Earth–Moon system.
• Understand the concept of the Earth–Moon barycenter and the Sun's role as the dominant gravitational influence.

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• Understand and describe geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over various time scales.
• Identify evidence such as rock strata, fossils, and landforms that indicate landscape evolution.
• Compare rapid and slow surface change events and their observable indicators.

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• Understand the definition and features of series circuits, including single-path current flow.
• Explain how voltage divides among components in a series circuit and how this affects brightness of bulbs.
• Describe the impact of resistance accumulation in series arrangements and limitations for household wiring.+ Show more

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• Understand the major types of observational instruments used in astronomy
• Identify the advantages of space-based instruments over ground-based telescopes
• Explain how different wavelengths help scientists study planetary surfaces, atmospheres, and the Sun+ Show more

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• Identify and describe common celestial motion patterns, including the paths of the Sun, Moon, planets, and constellations.
• Explain how seasonal constellations and planetary appearances are used for timekeeping and navigation.
• Predict celestial positions based on observed repeating patterns in the night sky.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic structure of the atmosphere and its role in weather and climate.
• Identify key atmospheric phenomena such as fronts, pressure systems, and prevailing winds.
• Connect heat transfer mechanisms and the greenhouse effect to regional climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand methods of summarizing patterns and using descriptive statistics in scientific communication.
• Identify appropriate visuals such as bar, line, and scatter plots for environmental data.
• Learn conventions for citing data sources, labeling units, and crafting concise evidence-based summaries.+ Show more

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• Explain how the heart and blood vessels work together to transport materials through the body.
• Describe how arteries, veins, and capillaries differ in structure and function.
• Use evidence from capillary exchange to explain how oxygen, nutrients, and wastes move between blood and cells.

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• Explain how scientific knowledge can change when new evidence conflicts with earlier ideas
• Differentiate scientific theories and scientific laws
• Describe how communication, peer evaluation, and reproducibility strengthen scientific evidence+ Show more

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• Identify different stewardship strategies used in biodiversity conservation.
• Understand the criteria for prioritizing conservation actions.
• Evaluate trade-offs among various conservation approaches.+ Show more

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• Explain the different components of drag in aerodynamics, including parasitic and induced drag.
• Describe how form drag, skin-friction drag, and interference drag contribute to parasitic drag.
• Understand the concept of induced drag and its dependence on wing span and lift distribution.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe major structures of a tree, including roots, trunk, branches, leaves, buds, and bark.
• Explain the roles of tree structures in support, transport, storage, and protection.
• Understand how structural features relate to tree survival in provincial habitats.

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• Understand how Earth's rotation causes day and night.
• Explain how Earth's tilt and orbit influence the length of daylight during seasons.
• Describe how latitude affects daylight hours within Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of troubleshooting electrical circuits through analysis of symptoms.
• Identify how circuit topology affects diagnostic reasoning.
• Apply observational skills to infer faults based on component behaviour and measurement patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how abiotic factors such as temperature, water, light, soil, pH, and salinity influence habitat conditions.
• Describe how abiotic factors affect organism distribution and population fluctuations.
• Explain interactions between physical environmental gradients and biological processes in ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in the water cycle including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, runoff, infiltration, and groundwater storage.
• Identify the roles of solar energy and gravity in moving water through the hydrosphere.
• Explain how reservoirs like oceans, ice, and groundwater store water and transfer mass and energy.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of measurement errors and their sources.
• Learn to distinguish between random and systematic errors in data collection.
• Develop skills to evaluate the impact of measurement errors on scientific conclusions.+ Show more

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• Understand and describe the relative sizes and distances of planets within the solar system.
• Use astronomical units, planetary radii, and orbital periods to compare solar system objects.
• Interpret data tables and charts to analyze spatial relationships in space.+ Show more

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• Describe the main organs involved in the digestion process.
• Explain how enzymes and acids help break down food into absorbable nutrients.
• Identify how nutrients cross into blood or lymph for distribution.+ Show more

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• Define systematic observation and explain data collection strategies.
• Distinguish between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements in scientific observation.
• Identify common instruments used in scientific observations such as rulers, balances, and thermometers.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of clear roles in scientific teams
• Identify key principles that enhance team collaboration
• Recognize how documentation and communication support scientific work+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of control coupling in aircraft.
• Identify various airplane control surfaces and their functions.
• Recognize the impacts of aerodynamic interactions like adverse yaw and elevator-aileron coupling.+ 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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• Explain how force and momentum are involved during collisions.
• Identify different types of collisions and predict their effects on objects.
• Analyze force diagrams and apply conservation of momentum principles.

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• Describe the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon during different lunar phases.
• Explain how the geometry of illumination affects the visible fraction of the Moon's surface.
• Distinguish between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances based on observational patterns.+ Show more

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

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• Understand the role of scientific methods in addressing local community issues.
• Identify best practices for respectful and ethical data collection from communities.
• Learn strategies for effective communication of scientific findings to non-expert audiences.+ Show more

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• Understand how Indigenous and settler communities historically interpreted sky patterns for practical and cultural purposes.
• Identify different observational strategies used to track celestial motion and seasons.
• Describe how oral knowledge and early astronomical records reflect diverse cultural perspectives on the sky.+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea of a historical perspective passage about sky patterns
• Describe key details that connect sky observations to seasonal planning
• Use vocabulary from the passage to explain how communities represented and predicted celestial positions

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• Explain how oceans absorb and store heat and how that affects climate temperatures
• Describe how ocean heat influences evaporation, humidity, and atmospheric stability
• Connect ocean circulation and heat content changes to weather patterns and climate shifts+ Show more

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• Understand the orbital motions of planets and their effects on seasons and day length.
• Describe the phases of the Moon and the phenomena of eclipses.
• Explain how the relative motions of the Sun, Moon, and Earth influence tides and observable sky patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how optical, radio, and spectrometers help scientists observe the solar system
• Describe how different wavelengths provide information about composition, motion, and temperature
• Compare ground-based and space-based observing and explain why Earth’s atmosphere can distort observations+ Show more

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• Explain why risk assessment is an essential safety practice in science investigations.
• Apply ethical guidelines for humane treatment, consent, confidentiality, and responsible reporting.
• Identify appropriate handling, storage, and disposal practices for common classroom science materials.

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• Understand how scientific tools extend observation and measurement.
• Identify different instruments used in scientific investigations.
• Recognize how technological improvements influence scientific inquiry.+ Show more

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• Describe how robotic probes explore space using flyby, orbiter, lander, and sample-return mission types
• Explain how distance affects communication delay and mission planning
• Identify how propulsion, gravity assists, and instrumentation choices support data collection+ Show more

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• Explain what measurement uncertainty is and why scientific measurements can vary.
• Identify common sources of uncertainty, including instrument resolution, environmental variation, and human observation limits.
• Use repeated measurements, ranges, and percent error ideas to estimate uncertainty.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and how it differs from a simple food chain.
• Identify the relationships between producers, herbivores, and predators.
• Learn how energy flows through a community via feeding relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand the flow of energy through food webs in different ecosystems.
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers in food chains.
• Explain how energy diminishes at higher trophic levels.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concepts of solar and lunar eclipses.
• Distinguish between umbra and penumbra during an eclipse.
• Describe how the alignment of Earth, Moon, and Sun causes eclipses.+ Show more

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• Identify major plant structures such as roots, stems, leaves, and flowers and explain their functions.
• Describe the roles of vascular tissues, including xylem and phloem, in the transport of water and nutrients.
• Understand basic animal organ systems like digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems and their roles in organism survival.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of control coupling and its impact on aerodynamic control responses.
• Identify techniques used to mitigate adverse control effects such as yaw and coupling.
• Explain how mass distribution and inertia influence control coupling in aircraft.+ Show more

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• Explain contact and noncontact forces and identify examples of gravity, friction, and normal force in everyday situations
• Describe how balanced and unbalanced forces affect changes in an object’s motion
• Connect the direction and relative strength of forces to whether an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction+ Show more

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• Identify different types of thermometers used in science.
• Understand how to select appropriate measurement tools for different data collection needs.
• Recognize the importance of calibration and unit selection in measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the major components and types of planets in the solar system.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets based on their characteristics.
• Recognize the features of dwarf planets, asteroids, Kuiper Belt objects, and planetary atmospheres.+ Show more

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• Understand how to formulate clear scientific claims supported by evidence.
• Learn to interpret and create visual summaries such as graphs.
• Recognize the importance of citing observational records accurately.+ Show more

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• Describe the main functions of different organ systems.
• Understand how organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify principal organs involved in major bodily functions.+ Show more