Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain what a food chain is and how energy flows through it.
• Identify parts of a food chain, including producers and various consumers.
• Understand dependencies within food chains and how changes can affect ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Define keystone species and explain why they can have a larger impact than their abundance suggests
• Describe how keystone species can cause cascading effects through trophic levels in an ecosystem
• Use evidence-based indicators to infer keystone status and predict impacts on biodiversity and habitat

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• Understand different conservation strategies used to protect forest biodiversity.
• Identify examples of conservation planning in Alberta's landscapes.
• Analyze cause-and-effect relationships related to habitat restoration and species recovery.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical circuits.
• Identify measurement units of amperes and volts and interpret their readings.
• Describe how instruments are positioned in series and parallel circuits for measurement.+ Show more

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• Identify effective column headings and units in a science data table.
• Use consistent time stamps and metadata (location, instrument type, observer notes) to make data reusable.
• Interpret information from a data table to support later analysis and replication.

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• Understand the purpose and methods of wind tunnel testing for aerodynamic analysis.
• Identify key parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers that influence scaled model testing.
• Explain how pressure taps, force balances, and flow visualization techniques are used in wind tunnel experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the steps involved in the design process of aircraft and gliders.
• Identify key concepts such as prototyping, measurement, and refinement.
• Explain trade-offs among lift, drag, weight, and stability in aircraft design.+ 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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• Match material properties (strength, water resistance, conductivity, porosity, durability) to real-world performance needs.
• Compare design options by considering trade-offs such as cost, availability, and ease of shaping.
• Explain how water filter design choices (membrane thickness and pore size) affect contaminant reduction over time.

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• Understand the concept of parallel circuits and their branch structure.
• Explain how equal potential difference exists across branches in parallel wiring.
• Describe how overall current in a parallel circuit is the sum of branch currents.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and structure of data tables in scientific recording.
• Identify appropriate column headings and units for accurate data representation.
• Explain the importance of consistent timestamps and metadata for data clarity.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of digital data sources used in environmental analysis.
• Identify key considerations when using digital datasets, such as metadata verification and licensing.
• Recognize the role of standardized formats in comparing data from multiple providers.+ Show more

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• Understand how Earth's axial tilt and orbit cause seasonal changes.
• Explain why hemispheres experience opposite seasons.
• Describe how daylight length and solar elevation vary throughout the year.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of limiting factors in ecosystems.
• Identify abiotic and biotic elements that restrict population growth.
• Explain how changes in environmental conditions affect species survival.+ Show more

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• Explain how heat energy moves through matter by conduction, convection, and radiation
• Identify evidence of transfer mechanisms from temperature and state changes
• Compare how solids, liquids, and gases transfer heat in everyday situations+ Show more

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• Understand sources of systematic and random errors in scientific data.
• Describe methods for estimating and mitigating errors in experiments.
• Recognize examples of error sources like instrument bias, procedural inconsistency, and environmental variability.+ Show more

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• Define the concept of adaptation in animals and plants.
• Identify different types of adaptations: structural, behavioral, physiological.
• Explain how adaptations help organisms survive and reproduce.+ Show more

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• Explain how heat energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Identify which heat transfer mechanism is happening in everyday examples.
• Use temperature and state-change ideas to support predictions about heat flow.

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• Identify different sources of errors in scientific measurements
• Differentiate between systematic and random errors
• Understand methods used to estimate error effects+ Show more

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• Understand principles that promote effective team collaboration in scientific projects.
• Identify common communication protocols and documentation standards used in group work.
• Analyze methods for resolving conflicts and sharing contributions within teams.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of models used in science to represent complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, boundaries, and scaling factors when constructing models.
• Compare model predictions with actual observations to evaluate their limitations.+ Show more

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• Understand core approaches to effectively communicating scientific evidence.
• Identify methods for linking claims with supporting data and reasoning.
• Learn how to present evidence using graphs, diagrams, and models appropriately.+ Show more

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• Understand different methods of data organization and display.
• Identify appropriate graph types for various data sets.
• Learn to label axes, scales, and interpret legends in charts.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of heritability and how genetic variation contributes to adaptive traits.
• Distinguish between heritable traits and environmental influences.
• Describe basic mechanisms of inheritance and how trait frequencies change over generations.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes.
• Learn proper calibration and operation techniques for accurate measurements.
• Identify factors affecting sampling rate, resolution, and units in digital data collection.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between crystalline and amorphous solids based on particle arrangements.
• Explain how particle bonding strength and spatial order influence the properties of solids.
• Connect microscopic particle arrangements to observable behaviors like melting points and brittleness.+ Show more

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• Understand how sound propagates as a mechanical wave through different media.
• Identify the relationship between frequency, amplitude, pitch, and loudness in sound.
• Explain how temperature and medium affect the speed of sound.+ Show more

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• Identify major components of the solar system and describe how they are classified.
• Compare terrestrial planets, gas giants, dwarf planets, and small-body regions using composition, orbital zone, and atmospheric or surface conditions.
• Explain how temperature and energy from the Sun influence planetary environments and habitability.

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• Explain how primary and secondary control surfaces affect roll, pitch, and yaw.
• Describe how deflection changes lift and aerodynamic moments on an aircraft.
• Compare control authority and stability by relating control inputs to aerodynamic stability modes.

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• Understand that light behaves both as a wave and as particles.
• Identify the characteristics of visible, ultraviolet, and infrared light.
• Explain how wavelength and frequency relate to energy in light.+ Show more

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• Describe how random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ and why each can produce representative results
• Explain how sample size and spatial distribution affect the strength and limits of conclusions
• Identify which sampling method best fits a given research situation

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• Understand the relative sizes and distances among the Sun, Earth, and Moon
• Explain how gravitational interactions influence orbital relationships
• Describe the concept of the Earth–Moon barycenter and the Sun's gravitational role+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of physiological adaptations and their role in survival.
• Identify different internal processes that help organisms respond to environmental challenges.
• Describe specific adaptations such as heat exchange, water conservation, and metabolic rate adjustments.+ Show more

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• Describe how gravity and slope instability can cause mass wasting on Earth’s surface
• Identify triggers of rockfalls, landslides, and slumps from provided scenarios
• Explain how water, freeze-thaw, earthquakes, erosion, and drainage changes can affect slope stability+ Show more

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• Understand how the immune system defends organisms through various barriers and responses.
• Identify the roles of skin, mucous membranes, immune cells, and lymphatic vessels.
• Describe how immune activity interacts with circulatory and lymphatic systems to maintain health.

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• Understand different types of graphs and when to use each one.
• Learn how to appropriately label axes and choose scales to accurately represent data.
• Identify datasets where line graphs, bar charts, and scatter plots are most effective.+ Show more

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• Identify safe handling and storage practices for measurement instruments.
• Understand protocols to prevent contamination and equipment damage when using scientific tools.
• Apply safety procedures for calibrating and maintaining devices in field environments.

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• Understand the basic principles of distillation and how it separates liquid components.
• Differentiate between simple and fractional distillation techniques.
• Explain the role of boiling points, vapor pressure, and phase changes in distillation.+ Show more

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• Understand key principles of team-based scientific work, including roles, documentation, and communication protocols.
• Recognize mechanisms for peer review, standardized reporting, and transparency in collaborative projects.
• Identify the benefits of integrating diverse disciplinary perspectives and division of labor in scientific teamwork.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of electronic sensors, data loggers, and digital probes.
• Learn proper calibration procedures and importance of metadata documentation for accurate measurements.
• Recognize the significance of sampling rate, resolution, units, and data transfer protocols in data collection.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose of different types of models in representing complex systems.
• Identify assumptions, boundaries, and limitations when constructing models.
• Analyze how model predictions compare to observable outcomes to assess accuracy.+ Show more

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• Understand core strategies for effectively communicating scientific evidence.
• Learn how to select relevant data and construct logical arguments.
• Recognize different formats for presenting scientific information, including oral, written, and visual methods.+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and distinguish between static and current electricity.
• Explain how charge separation happens and how charge flows in conductors.
• Connect everyday phenomena like sparks and hair attraction to electric charges.

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• Identify the main organs of the circulatory system.
• Describe the primary functions of the circulatory system.
• Understand how the circulatory system interacts with other body systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the sources and types of pollutants affecting ecosystems.
• Explain how pollutants bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food chains.
• Describe the consequences of nutrient over-enrichment and habitat degradation.+ Show more

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• Understand when to use different types of graphs to represent data.
• Identify the appropriate graph for continuous data, categorical data, and data relationships.
• Learn how to label axes properly and choose scales that accurately portray datasets.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of telescopes used to observe the solar system
• Recognize how different wavelengths reveal planetary features
• Compare ground-based and space-based observatories+ Show more

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• Explain how the changing relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon create the visible fractions of the Moon during its phases.
• Describe the typical sequence of lunar phases and relate it to the Moon’s repeating cycle over time.
• Distinguish lunar phase appearance from eclipse circumstances using observational patterns.