Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance
• Apply proportional reasoning to circuit elements
• Predict how changes in resistance affect current+ Show more

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• Understand the different categories of matter: elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Identify and distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures based on observable characteristics.
• Learn common separation techniques such as filtration and distillation and their applications.

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• Understand how observational and instrumental data are used to analyze natural hazards.
• Identify patterns and recurrence intervals in natural hazard data.
• Learn methods for estimating the probable locations and magnitudes of hazards.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of habitat restoration in biodiversity conservation.
• Identify different methods used in wetland restoration.
• Recognize the trade-offs involved in various conservation approaches.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes of adaptation and how they lead to speciation.
• Identify factors contributing to reproductive isolation in populations.
• Use morphological, genetic, and biogeographical evidence to infer speciation events.+ Show more

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• Connect natural resources to the synthetic materials derived from them.
• Compare properties of different substances used for specific purposes, such as plastic, glass, and fiber.
• Understand the processes involved in resource extraction and material synthesis.+ Show more

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• Identify the four main tissue types in multicellular animals.
• Describe the functions and structures of epithelial, connective, muscle, and nervous tissues.
• Explain how different tissue types contribute to organ functions and animal movement.+ Show more

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• Identify major structures of a tree and their functions.
• Explain how structural features support tree survival in Alberta habitats.
• Describe relationships between form and function in tree organs.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of animal adaptations: structural, behavioural, and physiological.
• Identify regional examples of adaptations such as beak variation, seasonal coat colour change, and hibernation.
• Explain how adaptations help animals survive, reproduce, and occupy specific ecological niches.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of apparent solar motion and local solar noon.
• Identify the factors that cause differences between solar time and clock time.
• Describe how historical and modern communities in Alberta use solar time for daily schedules.+ Show more

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• Identify how tree growth rings form and what they can show about time and conditions.
• Describe how scientists use ring patterns to estimate age, growth rate, and past environmental events.

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• Explain how a scientific model leads to a testable prediction.
• Distinguish between evidence that supports a prediction and evidence that suggests a model needs refinement.
• Describe how uncertainty and evaluation criteria affect how scientists interpret results.

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• Understand that light behaves as both a wave and a particle.
• Identify the different types of electromagnetic waves within the light spectrum.
• Explain the relationship between wavelength, energy, and photon behavior.+ Show more

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• Understand how comparative anatomy and molecular traits support evolutionary relationships among taxa.
• Analyze phylogenetic trees and interpret evidence for common ancestry and divergence.
• Identify homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences in different organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological niches and how specialization affects organisms' survival.
• Compare the benefits and costs of being a specialist versus a generalist.
• Analyze different adaptation strategies in plants and animals, especially in changing environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how to formulate scientific questions that can be tested with evidence.
• Identify measurable outcomes and observations that remain consistent in experiments.
• Differentiate between testable and non-testable questions in scientific inquiry.+ Show more

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• Describe the Moon's orbit around Earth and how it affects the lunar phases.
• Explain the relationship between the Sun, Earth, and Moon in lunar observations.
• Predict the timing and directional shifts of the Moon as seen from locations like Alberta.+ Show more

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• Understand the relative positions and relationships among the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Identify how gravitational interactions influence lunar phases, eclipses, and tides.
• Explain how celestial alignments produce observable phenomena such as solar and lunar eclipses.

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• Understand the concept of negative and positive feedback mechanisms in maintaining internal stability.
• Identify examples of feedback control such as thermoregulation, blood glucose regulation, and osmotic balance.
• Explain how sensors and effectors work together to regulate physiological set points.+ Show more

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• Identify the main types of power sources used in electrical circuits.
• Understand the importance of power sources in providing energy.
• Recognize schematic symbols for common power sources.+ 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 electric current is an organized movement of charges through a conductor.
• Differentiate between conventional current direction and electron flow.
• Describe potential difference as the driving force behind current.+ Show more

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• Explain how uneven heating causes air to rise and sink, forming atmospheric circulation patterns
• Describe how warm air and cool air differ in density and how that affects pressure and wind
• Connect atmospheric circulation to moisture transport and the development of storms+ Show more

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• Understand how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Identify features such as camber, thickness, and aspect ratio that affect flight performance.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings used on gliders with low-aspect wings on agricultural aircraft.+ Show more

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• Understand how water treatment improves public health
• Analyze the societal benefits of environmental regulations
• Evaluate evidence related to scientific interventions+ Show more

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• Understand how pollutants enter ecosystems and affect living organisms.
• Identify the processes of bioaccumulation and biomagnification.
• Explain the impact of nutrient over-enrichment on aquatic environments.+ Show more

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• Identify major components of the solar system, including planets, belts, and dwarf planets.
• Describe differences between terrestrial and gas giant planets.
• Understand the characteristics of asteroid and Kuiper belts, including their composition and location.+ Show more

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• Understand how organisms are classified into functional groups such as producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Distinguish between native and invasive species within ecosystems.
• Recognize Alberta-relevant examples of species classification, including local flora and fauna.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchy of biological levels from cells to organisms.
• Identify the characteristics of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
• Explain how these levels work together to support life.

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• Explain how gravitational forces depend on mass and distance using real-world examples.
• Differentiate between gravitational forces and contact forces such as friction.
• Describe how gravity influences planetary orbits and falling objects.+ Show more

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• Explain how inherited adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce in specific environments
• Identify examples of adaptations that improve feeding, protection, or tolerance to temperature and moisture
• Describe how environmental pressures (living and nonliving factors) increase the usefulness of certain traits

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Identify differences and applications of protected areas, habitat restoration, sustainable harvesting, and invasive species control.
• Evaluate the importance of monitoring and assessing the effectiveness of conservation efforts.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of evaporation in the water cycle.
• Identify the role of transpiration in atmospheric moisture.
• Explain how temperature influences evaporation rates.+ Show more

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• Understand how gravitational attraction governs planetary and satellite orbits.
• Describe the elliptical nature of planetary orbits and Keplerian relationships.
• Explain the role of central gravitational potential in maintaining orbital paths.+ Show more

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences airflow, lift, and stall behavior in flight.
• Describe the relationship between lift coefficient and angle of attack for different airfoil shapes.
• Explain the roles of wing incidence and pilot input in changing effective angle of attack during flight phases.+ Show more

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• Understand the application of scientific methods in local community issues.
• Identify protocols for obtaining consent and practicing cultural sensitivity during data collection.
• Evaluate strategies for validating and sharing community-contributed records.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of electrical power as the rate of energy transfer in circuits.
• Connect power dissipation in resistive elements to voltage and current relationships.
• Describe everyday examples of energy transfer and power use, such as lighting and heating.+ Show more

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• Understand the different biological levels from cells to organisms.
• Identify how cells combine into tissues and organs, and how organ systems support life.
• Recognize how disruptions at one level affect the entire organism.+ Show more

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• Understand how to specify criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Learn to define success measures and limits such as materials, cost, and safety.
• Use simple models and scientific principles to relate cause and effect in problem solving.+ Show more

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• Compare multiple design solutions using matrices, scoring rubrics, and prototypes.
• Evaluate and rank design options based on quantitative and qualitative metrics.
• Understand how trade-offs influence the selection of solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify diagrams of parallel circuits and understand their key features.
• Explain how current splits and potential difference remains constant in parallel configurations.
• Compare the advantages and vulnerabilities of parallel and series circuits.

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• Understand the basic concepts of static electricity and electrostatic charge
• Learn how materials transfer charge through friction
• Identify common electrostatic phenomena such as attraction, repulsion, and sparks+ Show more

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• Identify key features of cells as the basic units of life through observational and comparative evidence.
• Distinguish between single-celled and multicellular organisms based on microscopy and specimen observations.
• Understand the relationships among cells, tissues, organs, and organisms in biological organization.+ Show more

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• Describe the three major states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas.
• Compare particle arrangement and movement in different states of matter.
• Identify everyday examples of each state and their properties.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and orbital motion cause seasonal changes in sunlight angle and day length
• Describe how solstices and equinoxes relate to the geometry of the Sun-Earth system
• Connect changing solar energy distribution (solar insolation) to seasonal climate and biological cycles

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• Understand the basic properties of electric and magnetic forces and how they depend on source strength and separation.
• Identify examples of electrostatic and magnetic interactions in real-world situations.
• Analyze how the magnitude of forces varies with factors such as distance, charge, and current.+ Show more

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• Explain electric current as an organized movement of charges through a conductor
• Distinguish conventional current direction from electron flow in metals
• Describe how potential difference (voltage) drives current in a circuit+ Show more

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• Understand foundational safety principles including risk assessment and hazard prevention.
• Identify proper handling and disposal procedures for materials and tools.
• Recognize ethical considerations such as humane treatment, confidentiality, and environmental stewardship.+ Show more