Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand that cells are the basic units of life and can be observed using microscopy.
• Identify different types of cells and distinguish between single-celled and multicellular organisms.
• Recognize empirical features such as membrane-bound compartments, cell size ranges, and specialization in various organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain mass conservation in terms of conserved atoms within a closed system.
• Connect particle-level conservation of atoms to macroscopic measurements of mass.
• Use vocabulary such as reactants, products, and closed system to describe conservation events.

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• Explain how physical changes alter a substance’s form or state without changing its atomic composition
• Identify common examples of physical changes such as melting, freezing, tearing, and dissolving
• Compare physical changes to chemical changes using observable properties and reversibility

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• Differentiate mixtures and compounds using particle models
• Explain how composition affects properties of matter
• Use physical vs chemical ideas to predict whether a sample can be separated

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• Identify key features that distinguish single-celled and multicellular organisms based on microscopy and specimen evidence.
• Explain the relationship among cells, tissues, organs, and whole organisms in biological organization.
• Recognize observable specialization and membrane-bound compartments in different cell types.+ Show more

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• Predict patterns of species interactions across different ecosystems.
• Identify mutualism, competition, predation, and parasitism as interaction types.
• Compare interaction outcomes in forest, grassland, and freshwater environments.+ Show more

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• Understand what mixtures are and their properties
• Learn about different methods used to separate mixtures
• Identify examples of mixtures and separation techniques+ Show more

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social goals in a forest landscape.
• Describe how ecosystem-based planning and monitoring help reduce risks such as wildfire and mountain pine beetle.
• Use evidence from texts to identify main ideas and make connections between stakeholders and forest outcomes.

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• Explain how tree growth rings record annual radial growth and what information ring width and density can provide
• Describe how dendrochronology uses growth-ring patterns to reconstruct past environmental conditions
• Use evidence from growth rings to connect tree physiology and environmental changes

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• Understand how various organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis.
• Identify feedback mechanisms involved in temperature regulation and blood sugar control.
• Describe the roles of the nervous, endocrine, and circulatory systems in system integration.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of momentum and how it is conserved in collisions.
• Analyze how forces during contact influence motion changes in colliding objects.
• Distinguish between elastic and inelastic collisions through examples and calculations.+ Show more

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• Identify different wing features such as camber, thickness, and aspect ratio.
• Explain how wing shape influences lift, stall behavior, and maneuverability.
• Compare high-aspect-ratio wings with low-aspect-ratio wings used in regional aviation.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and structure of Earth's atmosphere.
• Recognize how air masses and pressure systems influence regional weather.
• Explain the concepts of fronts, prevailing winds, and climate classification.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of energy transfer within food webs
• Identify the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers
• Describe how energy diminishes across trophic levels+ Show more

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• Identify mutualism among species in forest ecosystems
• Explain how species benefit from mutualistic relationships
• Predict patterns of species interactions across different ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand how predator reintroduction impacts prey populations and ecosystem health.
• Analyze data related to population changes in various ecosystems.
• Construct evidence-based arguments about factors influencing population dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand different conservation strategies for protecting coral reefs.
• Compare ecological trade-offs and effectiveness of various biodiversity solutions.
• Analyze case studies of habitat restoration and invasive species management.+ Show more

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• Understand how water availability influences plant and animal life in deserts
• Interpret data and patterns related to resource scarcity
• Connect resource limitations to population and species distribution+ Show more

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• Understand operational definitions and the role of variables in scientific inquiry.
• Distinguish between independent and dependent variables in experiments.
• Develop testable questions and establish fair comparisons in scientific investigations.+ Show more

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• Understand what ocean currents are and how they move water across the globe.
• Learn the causes of ocean currents, including wind patterns and Earth's rotation.
• Explore how ocean currents influence regional climates and weather.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of filtration and sieving and how they are used to separate mixtures.
• Identify different materials used for filtration (paper, cloth) and sieving (screens, meshes).
• Explain the role of particle size and phase change in separation techniques.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between a habitat and a niche using examples.
• Describe how overlapping niches can lead to competition and how resource partitioning can support coexistence.
• Use niche and habitat ideas to predict how species distributions may change when resources or conditions shift.

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• Understand the process of connecting evidence to explanatory claims in science.
• Interpret data patterns such as graphs to make inferences.
• Evaluate the strength and validity of scientific arguments and evidence.+ Show more

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• Describe the iterative process of scientific investigations.
• Differentiate between descriptive and comparative approaches in experiments.
• Explain the importance of observational phenomena in designing experiments.+ Show more

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• Define ecosystems as interacting systems of populations, communities, and physical factors.
• Differentiate between biotic and abiotic components within habitats.
• Identify examples of ecosystems such as ponds, prairies, and forests.+ Show more

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• Explain how net force (vector sum of forces) and mass affect an object's acceleration
• Identify and use the relationship net force equals mass times acceleration to predict motion
• Interpret everyday scenarios involving tug-of-war, carts on tracks, and multiple forces on a hanging object

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• Understand how atoms combine to form simple molecules like water (H2O) and sodium chloride (NaCl).
• Recognize models and representations used to illustrate atomic structures and molecules.
• Identify the relative types and counts of atoms in common molecules.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical organization of living beings from cells to organisms.
• Identify how tissues, organs, and organ systems work together to sustain life.
• Explain the significance of each biological level and its role in maintaining balance.

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• Define and distinguish between systematic and random errors.
• Identify sources of errors in scientific experiments.
• Explain methods used to analyze and reduce errors.+ Show more

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• Explain how traits are transmitted from parents to offspring through genes on chromosomes.
• Model inheritance patterns using Mendelian cross examples.
• Understand dominance and recessiveness in inheritance and predict offspring trait ratios.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of biodiversity and its spatial patterns.
• Identify factors influencing species distribution across ecosystems.
• Compare biodiversity variations on islands, across latitudes, and due to habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamental properties of series circuits, including single-path current flow and voltage division.
• Explain how shared potential difference affects brightness in incandescent bulbs within series arrangements.
• Describe the effects of cumulative resistance in series circuits and their limitations for household wiring.+ Show more

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• Understand what magnetic separation is and how it works.
• Identify magnetic and nonmagnetic materials.
• Recognize everyday applications of magnetic separation.

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• Understand methods for summarizing patterns in scientific data.
• Learn to select appropriate visuals such as bar, line, and scatter plots for representing Alberta phenomena.
• Gain skills in citing data sources, labelling units, and crafting clear evidence-based summaries.+ Show more

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• Explain how angle of attack changes airflow patterns around an airfoil
• Describe how lift and stall onset depend on increasing angle of attack
• Connect wing incidence and control inputs to effective angle of attack during flight

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• Explain how roll, pitch, and yaw control inputs can affect each other through aerodynamic interactions
• Identify examples of adverse yaw and elevator–aileron coupling and describe the causes
• Describe engineering and piloting techniques (e.g., differential and Frise ailerons, trim systems, control mixers) used to reduce unwanted coupled responses+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concept of energy conservation
• Identify how energy transforms within a system
• Recognize different forms of energy involved in physical processes+ Show more

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• Interpret force arrows to identify direction and relative force size
• Distinguish balanced forces from unbalanced forces
• Determine net force when opposite forces act on an object+ Show more

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• Identify the main organs of the urinary system
• Trace the route urine takes through the body
• Explain how kidneys filter blood and regulate water+ Show more

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• Identify Earth's position within the Solar System and Milky Way.
• Describe the Sun's role as a star in the Solar System.
• Explain how reference points affect descriptions of apparent motion.+ Show more

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• Identify principal structures in common reproductive anatomy diagrams
• Describe the functions of major reproductive organs
• Trace the pathway an egg may take toward the uterus+ Show more

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• Explain how gravity affects objects moving upward and downward
• Identify balanced forces acting on an object supported by a surface
• Compare gravity and air resistance during a falling object's motion+ Show more

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• Interpret tables and graphs to identify patterns in scientific data
• Explain how scientific models simplify complex systems
• Evaluate scientific claims using observations and supporting evidence+ Show more

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• Identify stimuli and explain how receptors detect environmental changes
• Describe how nerve signals travel through the nervous system
• Explain the spinal cord's role in a rapid response+ Show more

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• Describe how solar evaporation separates dissolved salt from water
• Identify physical properties that make salt extraction possible
• Explain how sunlight and wind influence water evaporation+ Show more

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• Identify local problems using observations and reliable sources.
• Explain how to acknowledge community knowledge respectfully.
• Describe fair model testing through controlled variables.+ Show more

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• Identify investigable scientific questions from observations.
• Construct predictions based on observations and evidence.
• Distinguish changed, measured, and controlled factors in fair tests.+ Show more

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• Identify environmental challenges affecting space exploration equipment
• Explain Canadarm2's contributions to the International Space Station
• Describe how fair testing supports engineering design comparisons+ Show more