Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify the main components of the hydrologic cycle
• Describe processes like evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
• Understand how surface and groundwater interact+ 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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• Use models and diagrams to describe how atoms form molecules and structures.
• Understand chemical formulas such as H2O and NaCl.
• Identify how atoms combine and how structure relates to observable patterns of matter.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical reaction has occurred.
• Analyze pre- and post-reaction data to determine if a new substance has formed.
• Describe examples of chemical reactions, such as acid–carbonate reactions and metal oxidation.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins of synthetic materials from natural resources
• Compare properties of different substances used for specific purposes
• Learn about the processing steps of synthetic materials+ Show more

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• Describe matter as made up of tiny particles
• Explain how particle motion relates to temperature and states of matter
• Use particle models to understand phase changes like melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation+ Show more

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• Understand that matter is conserved during physical and chemical changes.
• Trace atoms and mass through different reactions to see that total mass stays the same.
• Use particle diagrams and models to explain how mass and atoms are conserved.

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify methods used to separate components of mixtures.
• Explain characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.+ Show more

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• Explain how to define criteria and constraints for a design problem.
• Identify scientific principles and models used to relate cause and effect in problem-solving.
• Apply understanding of criteria, constraints, and scientific principles to real-world examples.

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• Explain how optimizing multiple design goals can create tradeoffs between performance and safety in engineering systems
• Use Pareto trade-off thinking to compare configurations and justify choosing a viable design envelope
• Describe how constraints (like structure and materials) affect outcomes such as aspect ratio and stability buffers

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation and orbit cause the Sun, Moon, and stars to appear to move across the sky
• Define diurnal rising and setting and describe apparent daily motion from an Earth-based perspective
• Describe the apparent paths of stars and the ideas of the celestial sphere and horizon+ Show more

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• Describe how elliptical and near-circular orbits differ qualitatively
• Explain how orbital speed changes with distance from the central body
• Model orbiting as a balance of gravitational force and inertial motion+ Show more

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• Identify major components of the solar system and describe how they are classified (planets, dwarf planets, belts).
• Compare terrestrial (rocky) and gas giant planets using basic composition, atmosphere, and temperature ideas.
• Explain how orbital zones relate to typical planet temperatures and surface conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand how anatomical and molecular traits support hypotheses of common ancestry.
• Identify homologous structures, vestigial organs, and conserved DNA sequences.
• Interpret patterns of similarity and difference among taxa using phylogenetic trees.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify real-world examples of each symbiotic relationship.
• Explain how these relationships affect organism fitness and community structure.+ Show more

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• Develop and interpret models that demonstrate the conservation of mass during physical and chemical changes.
• Connect mass measurements before and after changes to atom counts and model particle-level diagrams.
• Explain how atoms are conserved even when molecules rearrange during processes like combustion and decomposition.

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• Use unit consistency and proper notation when recording measurements.
• Explain how instrument resolution and calibration affect measurement accuracy and precision.
• Estimate uncertainty using repeated trials and significant figures.

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• Explain how invasive species become established in new ecosystems
• Describe how competition affects native species and food webs
• Identify indicators used to monitor invasive species ecosystem effects+ Show more

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• Identify the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and how to control confounding variables.
• Describe how plant growth can be tested under different light intensities while controlling other factors.+ Show more

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• Understand the key physical properties used to describe matter.
• Identify and differentiate between various physical properties such as mass, volume, density, conductivity, melting point, and hardness.
• Recognize how physical properties can be observed or measured without changing the chemical identity of a substance.+ Show more

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• Identify the Moon's changing appearance as part of lunar phases
• Describe patterns associated with the phases of the Moon
• Explore moon phases through scientific modeling+ Show more

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• Explore the topic of molecules and structures
• Recognize molecules as a topic in the study of matter
• Explore structural concepts in middle school science

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• Identify the role of evidence in making weather predictions
• Explain how scientific evidence supports weather predictions
• Describe the purpose of evidence-based weather forecasting

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• Identify the water cycle as a system of connected pathways
• Explore how water moves through different cycle pathways
• Use scientific models to represent water cycle pathways+ Show more

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• Explore collision protection devices in a science context
• Connect collision protection devices with physical science
• Recognize engineering applications related to collision protection

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• Identify the solar system as the focus of an astronomy study
• Explore the relative sizes of objects in the solar system
• Examine distances between objects in the solar system+ Show more

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• Identify synthetic materials as a science topic
• Define the term synthetic materials
• Describe synthetic materials using appropriate science vocabulary

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• Identify resources that organisms need to survive
• Explain the relationship between resource availability and populations
• Describe how resources relate to organisms in an ecosystem+ Show more

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• Identify balanced and unbalanced forces
• Distinguish between balanced and unbalanced forces
• Recognise forces as a topic within physical science+ Show more

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• Identify Newton’s Third Law of Motion
• Explain the relationship between interacting objects
• Describe action-reaction force relationships+ Show more

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• Identify the topic of mutually beneficial relationships
• Describe the meaning of mutually beneficial relationships
• Explain how mutually beneficial relationships involve organisms+ Show more

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• Explore the topic of collecting weather data.
• Recognize weather data collection as an Earth science topic.
• Use a mini-book resource during Grade 6 science instruction.

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• Identify rock formation processes as a topic in Earth science
• Explore processes involved in rock formation
• Relate rock formation to middle school Earth science+ Show more

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• Identify matter cycling as an important ecosystem process
• Explain the movement of matter through an ecosystem
• Describe the role of matter cycling in natural systems

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• Identify ocean currents as a topic in marine science
• Recognize ocean currents within the study of Earth systems
• Explore ocean currents through a focused mini-book resource

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• Identify Earth's surface as a changing part of the planet
• Describe how natural processes can change Earth's surface
• Explain changes to Earth's surface across different timescales+ Show more

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• Identify competition as an interaction between organisms
• Explain predator-prey relationships within an ecosystem
• Distinguish competition from predator-prey interactions+ Show more

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• Explore particle models as representations in science
• Recognise particle models as a topic in matter studies
• Identify the role of models in representing scientific concepts

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• Identify Earth's tilted axis as a feature of its orientation.
• Explain the relationship between Earth's tilt and seasonal changes.
• Describe how Earth's orientation relates to the changing seasons.+ Show more

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• Identify successful features within engineering design solutions
• Explain how design features contribute to effective solutions
• Describe the role of design decisions in engineering+ Show more

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• Explore how matter changes from one physical state to another
• Examine models used to represent changes of state
• Recognize changes of state as part of the study of matter

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• Identify the topic of energy flow in food webs
• Recognise feeding relationships within food webs
• Explore how energy moves through interconnected food webs

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• Explore particle models as representations in science
• Recognise particle models as a topic in matter studies
• Identify the role of models in representing scientific concepts

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• Identify air masses as components of weather systems
• Explain the role of air masses in changing weather
• Describe weather fronts as boundaries between air masses

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• Identify sunlight and gravity as factors in the water cycle
• Explain the relationship between sunlight and the water cycle
• Describe the role of gravity in the water cycle+ Show more

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• Identify solar and lunar eclipses as astronomy topics
• Recognise solar and lunar eclipses as distinct phenomena
• Explore eclipse-related concepts within middle school science

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• Identify regional climate patterns as part of Earth science.
• Recognise differences in climate across geographic regions.
• Describe regional climate as an Earth science topic.