Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Identify weathering as a process that changes Earth's surface
• Identify erosion as a process affecting Earth's surface
• Identify deposition as a process shaping Earth's surface+ Show more

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• Identify resources that organisms need for survival and growth
• Explain how resource availability influences organism growth
• Describe relationships between environmental resources and living populations+ Show more

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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 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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• Explain why models are tested during the engineering design process
• Identify the purpose of evaluating engineering models
• Describe how testing can reveal opportunities for improvement+ 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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• 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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• 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 continental movement as a topic in Earth science
• Explore continental movement through a mini book resource
• Recognize continental movement as part of Earth's changing surface

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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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• 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 forces and motion as topics in physical science
• Recognize forces and motion as a Grade 6 science topic
• Explore forces and motion through a mini book resource

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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 atoms as fundamental components of matter
• Recognize representations of simple molecules
• Explore how models represent atoms and molecules+ Show more

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

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• Understand various habitat restoration techniques and their role in biodiversity conservation.
• Analyze trade-offs among different stewardship approaches and prioritize actions based on ecological criteria.
• Evaluate metrics and adaptive management principles used to measure success in conservation efforts.

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• Identify key pressure areas on an airfoil, such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure minima.
• Understand how surface pressure distribution affects lift and stability.
• Recognize factors that shift pressure patterns, including camber and angle of attack.

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• Explain how scientific questions can lead to the design or use of a tool.
• Identify cause-and-effect between what scientists want to find out and what instruments they need.
• Describe how improved technology can expand what scientists can test and measure.

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• Understand how human activities such as land-use change, fossil fuel combustion, agriculture, and waste management impact Earth's systems.
• Analyze causal links between human actions and environmental changes across different spatial and temporal scales.
• Identify examples of human modifications to biogeochemical cycles, climate drivers, and ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Trace atoms and mass during chemical reactions and physical processes.
• Use models and diagrams to demonstrate mass conservation at the particle level.+ Show more

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• Describe how atoms combine to form simple molecules like H2O and NaCl.
• Use models such as ball-and-stick and space-filling representations to visualize molecules.
• Explain the relationship between molecular structure and observable patterns of matter.+ Show more

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• Describe matter as composed of particles too small to see and relate microscopic behavior to macroscopic properties.
• Explain particle motion, collisions, and spacing in different phases of matter.
• Use particle models to understand changes of state such as melting, freezing, boiling, and condensation.+ Show more

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• Identify the major structures of a tree and understand their functions.
• Explain how tree structures support adaptation and survival in different habitats.
• Describe examples of tree adaptations in Alberta, including roots, bark, and leaves.+ Show more

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• Match material properties to the demands of a design solution, such as strength, water resistance, and conductivity.
• Compare multiple material options by considering performance and practical limits like cost, availability, and shaping.
• Explain how filtration design choices (membrane thickness, pore size, and durability) affect contaminant removal over time.

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• Understand the relationship between power dissipation and thermal energy in resistive components.
• Explain how internal resistance affects voltage supply and device operation.
• Analyze how load interactions influence energy distribution and safety considerations in circuits.+ Show more

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• Describe how light behaves as both waves and particles, including key properties such as wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the different regions of the electromagnetic spectrum, including visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light, and explain their characteristics.
• Explain how the wavelength of light relates to its energy and capacity to cause chemical changes or transfer thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Describe the differences between series and parallel electrical circuits.
• Explain how voltage and current distribute in series and parallel arrangements.
• Identify real-world examples of series and parallel circuits.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different forms of energy such as kinetic, potential, thermal, chemical, and electrical.
• Explain the process of energy transformations between different forms.
• Recognize common examples of energy forms and their typical transformations in real-world systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of current, voltage, and power in electrical circuits.
• Learn how to quantify electrical quantities using appropriate units and measurements.
• Apply measurement techniques to analyze energy transfer and efficiency in electrical systems.+ Show more

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• Explain the three main processes of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify real-world examples of each energy transfer process.
• Distinguish between conduction, convection, and radiation based on descriptions or situations.+ Show more

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• Explain how natural resources are used to create synthetic materials.
• Compare properties of different substances used in manufacturing.
• Describe processes involved in resource extraction and material processing.+ Show more

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• Understand what invasive species are and how they affect ecosystems.
• Identify examples and impacts of invasive species.
• Analyze how invasive species outcompete native organisms and alter habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand the standards for clearly communicating scientific findings.
• Learn how to formulate claims supported by evidence and reasoning.
• Recognize the importance of visual summaries, operational definitions, and citations in scientific discourse.+ Show more

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• Understand what limiting factors are and how they affect populations.
• Identify environmental and biological factors that restrict population growth.
• Explain how fluctuations in limiting factors influence ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Identify and classify different types of minerals based on physical and chemical properties.
• Describe the processes involved in forming igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.
• Explain how rock cycle pathways relate to mineral resources and environmental conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand how resource availability impacts individual organisms and population sizes in different ecosystems.
• Interpret quantitative observations and measurement patterns related to resource gradients.
• Identify limiting resources such as water, nutrients, and light in marsh, desert, and forest environments.+ Show more

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• Understand the primary and secondary control surfaces such as ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps
• Describe how deflections affect lift, moments, and control authority
• Explain interactions of control inputs with aircraft stability modes+ Show more

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• Understand how shape adjustments affect flight performance
• Identify criteria for evaluating modifications to aircraft or gliders
• Learn about the trade-offs between speed, stability, and payload+ Show more

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• Understand the methods used to measure aerodynamic forces and moments on scaled models using wind tunnels.
• Identify the significance of similarity parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers in wind tunnel testing.
• Explain the concept of scaling effects on boundary-layer behavior and how they influence aerodynamic measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand how cells communicate using signals.
• Identify different signaling pathways in the body.
• Describe how signals lead to responses in cells and systems.+ Show more

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• Explain what a protected area is and how it helps conserve forest biodiversity.
• Identify key details about habitat, ecosystem services, and species at risk.
• Use information from a reading passage to answer questions accurately.

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• Explain how animals use matter from food to build and repair body tissues and organs.
• Describe how animals use energy from food to power life processes.
• Distinguish between matter that becomes part of the body and matter that leaves the body as waste or through breathing.+ Show more

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• Understand how population trends and resource use impact earth systems.
• Identify different sustainable practices and their trade-offs.
• Analyze policy and technological options for promoting sustainability.+ Show more

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• Identify common measurement instruments used in data collection.
• Understand proper calibration, unit selection, and recording methods for accurate measurement.
• Compare measurement methods across different environments such as prairie and mountain sites.+ Show more

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• Identify different methods used for detecting patterns in datasets.
• Explain how environmental factors influence observable patterns in nature.
• Use visual and statistical techniques to interpret data trends and cycles.+ Show more

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• Identify the relationship between the Sun and planets in the solar system
• Explain how gravity influences planetary orbits
• Describe Kepler's laws and their role in orbital motion+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of root systems in supporting trees.
• Identify different root adaptations and their effects on tree distribution.
• Explore how mycorrhizal associations enhance water and nutrient absorption.+ Show more