Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings used on gliders with low-aspect, robust wings on agricultural aircraft.
• Explain how curvature and taper affect pressure distribution and performance.+ Show more

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• Analyze observational and instrumental data related to natural hazards.
• Identify patterns and recurrence intervals of hazards such as earthquakes and floods.
• Estimate probable locations and magnitudes of natural hazard events.+ Show more

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• Understand the atmospheric processes that produce local and regional weather.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature, and pressure data to analyze weather conditions.
• Identify different types of weather fronts and their effects on weather patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how uneven solar heating affects global circulation patterns.
• Identify the main atmospheric cells and wind systems in Earth's climate.
• Describe the role of ocean currents in heat and moisture transport.+ Show more

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• Describe the coupled interactions among Earth's systems using models of matter and energy transfer.
• Identify feedback mechanisms such as albedo changes, sediment transport, and nutrient movement.
• Explain the flow of energy sources and sinks, including phase change energy transfers.+ Show more

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• Describe geologic processes that modify Earth's surface over different time scales.
• Identify evidence such as rock strata and erosion rates that explain landscape evolution.
• Differentiate between rapid events like volcanic eruptions and slow processes like weathering.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of the circulatory system.
• Identify how blood, heart, and vessels work together to support body functions.
• Describe the interaction between the circulatory, respiratory, and digestive systems.+ Show more

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• Understand how land-use changes influence ecosystems and climate.
• Identify human activities that affect biogeochemical cycles.
• Analyze the causal relationship between land development and environmental trends.

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• Understand the differences in design and performance among kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Analyze how glide ratio, lift-to-drag performance, and control responsiveness influence flight.
• Connect design parameters to operational environments like prairie crosswinds and valley thermals.

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• Understand the difference between series and parallel electrical circuits.
• Explain how current and voltage distribute in series and parallel arrangements.
• Identify the effects of circuit configuration on device brightness and reliability.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between parasitic and induced drag
• Learn how surface roughness and wing design influence drag
• Recognize real-world examples of drag reduction in aircraft and vehicles+ Show more

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• Describe how wave interference can be constructive or destructive and how it affects energy.
• Explain the concepts of superposition, resonance, and damping in wave behavior.
• Identify real-world examples of wave interactions in sound and light phenomena.+ Show more

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• Explain how atmospheric processes produce local and regional weather phenomena.
• Interpret surface maps, temperature and pressure measurements, and radar data to identify weather conditions.
• Describe the formation and movement of air masses, fronts, and pressure systems.+ Show more

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• Describe how free electrons allow charge to flow in electrical conductors
• Compare how different materials behave as conductors or poorer conductors
• Explain how temperature, material type, and cross-sectional area affect conductivity

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• Understand how wing shape affects lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect, robust wings used in regional aviation.
• Explain how curvature and taper influence pressure distribution and drag.+ Show more

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• Understand the different reproductive structures such as flowers, cones, and seeds.
• Identify examples of reproductive strategies like seed dispersal and vegetative propagation.
• Explain how reproductive diversity affects population dynamics and ecosystem resilience.+ Show more

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• Explain how the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon determine the sequence of lunar phases.
• Describe the illumination geometry that changes the visible fraction of the Moon over a cycle.
• Distinguish lunar phase appearance from eclipse circumstances using relative alignment ideas.

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• Understand the structure of the atmosphere and how it affects weather and climate.
• Identify the roles of air masses, pressure systems, and fronts in weather phenomena.
• Explain how heat transfer mechanisms and the greenhouse effect influence regional climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments
• Identify variables in a scientific experiment involving plant growth
• Learn how to operationally define variables for clarity+ 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 the gravitational relationships between the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Describe how relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon influence lunar phases.
• Understand the geometric conditions causing solar and lunar eclipses.+ Show more

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• Understand molecular methods used in species classification, including DNA barcoding and sequence comparison.
• Differentiate between morphological and genetic approaches to taxonomy.
• Interpret how DNA evidence can reveal cryptic species and influence taxonomy.+ Show more

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• Describe the key parameters that influence population growth and decline.
• Differentiate between logistic and exponential growth models within ecosystems.
• Identify the factors that limit populations and affect biodiversity.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, scoring rubrics, and prototypes.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost to evaluate solutions.
• Use evidence-based justification and simple models to rank options.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of conservation of momentum in two-body collisions.
• Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions using real-world examples.
• Analyze force diagrams to identify action-reaction pairs during collision events.+ Show more

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• Understand that light behaves as waves and particles, characterized by wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the differences between visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light and their properties.
• Explain how the wavelength of light relates to its energy and ability to induce chemical changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how power dissipation in resistive components converts electrical energy into heat.
• Analyze effects of internal resistance on voltage and energy transfer in circuits.
• Predict how load interactions influence battery life and device heating.+ Show more

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• Explain the three main modes of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify examples of each energy transfer mode in real-world contexts.
• Differentiate between conduction, convection, and radiation based on their mechanisms.+ Show more

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• Identify the parts of flowers related to reproduction
• Understand seed dispersal mechanisms
• Recognize examples of plant regeneration strategies+ Show more

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• Understand how geological processes influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Identify spatial patterns in resource deposits and aquifers.
• Evaluate the trade-offs involved in resource extraction and long-term availability.+ Show more

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• Understand conventions for organizing and presenting data using different graphical methods.
• Interpret trends, patterns, outliers, and relationships in data visualizations.
• Apply proper axis labeling, scale selection, and graphical summaries to data sets.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation and the fixed direction of sunlight create day and night
• Describe why day length changes during the year due to Earth’s axial tilt and orbit
• Connect observed daylight patterns in Alberta to Earth’s orientation and motion

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• Understand how resource availability affects individual organisms and populations.
• Interpret data patterns related to resource distribution in different environments.
• Identify limiting resources such as water, soil nutrients, and light across habitats.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions against established criteria and constraints using matrices and rubrics.
• Apply quantitative and qualitative metrics such as efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost during solution development.
• Use models and evidence-based justification to rank options and identify promising features for refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand how to conceptualize and analyze mixed series-parallel electrical networks.
• Describe how current and voltage distribute in combined circuit configurations.
• Apply methods of decomposition into simpler series and parallel subcircuits for easier analysis.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation produces the daily cycle of day and night
• Describe how Earth’s axial tilt and orbit around the Sun change daylight duration through the year
• Use evidence from seasons and latitude to connect observed day length patterns to Earth’s orientation

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• Understand the iterative process of scientific inquiry and question formulation.
• Differentiate between descriptive and comparative scientific approaches.
• Learn how to select appropriate methodologies based on observable phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of adaptation and how they lead to species divergence.
• Identify the factors contributing to speciation, including geographic and genetic changes.
• Recognize evidence used by scientists to study speciation events.+ 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 the importance of systematic observation in science.
• Differentiate between qualitative notes and quantitative measurements.
• Identify common instruments used in scientific observation.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins and patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze the effects of natural hazards on communities and infrastructure.
• Interpret data from historical records, seismic, satellite information, and hazard zone maps.+ Show more

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• Understand how species occurrence and richness reveal biodiversity patterns across ecosystems
• Analyze spatial and temporal variations in biodiversity including island faunas and latitudinal gradients
• Interpret ecological and historical factors affecting community composition and diversity+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, rubrics, and prototypes.
• Evaluate solutions based on efficiency, durability, manufacturability, and cost.
• Use evidence-based reasoning to rank options and propose improvements.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of mass and how it can be measured
• Learn the law of conservation of mass and its application in different systems
• Recognize the difference between closed and open systems in terms of mass+ Show more

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• Understand the origins and patterns of natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods.
• Analyze how tectonic, atmospheric, and hydrologic processes contribute to hazard occurrence.
• Evaluate the effects of natural hazards on communities and infrastructure using data and hazard maps.+ Show more

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• Understand principles for effective team-based organization and communication.
• Identify standards for documentation, attribution, and peer review in science projects.
• Recognize the importance of diverse disciplinary perspectives and standard reporting.+ Show more

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• Explain why scientists use risk assessment before investigations
• Identify ethical responsibilities in scientific research
• Describe how informed consent protects community data collection+ Show more

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• Compare and contrast the flight performance of kites, gliders, and round canopies.
• Explain how design parameters like glide ratio and lift-to-drag performance affect flight endurance and maneuverability.
• Assess the influence of regional atmospheric conditions on flying device operations in Alberta contexts.+ Show more