Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Understand what structural adaptations are in animals
• Identify different examples of adaptations in nature
• Explain how adaptations help animals survive in their environments

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• Understand how the angle of attack influences airflow and lift generation.
• Identify the effects of changing wing incidence and pilot input on effective angle.
• Explain how factors like airfoil shape, flap settings, and Reynolds number affect critical angle.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of barrier defenses, inflammation, and adaptive responses in immune defense.
• Identify the functions of skin, mucous membranes, immune cells, and lymphatic vessels.
• Explain how the immune system works with circulatory and lymphatic systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how filtration and sieving separate mixtures using particle size and barriers.
• Identify the parts of a filtration process (porous barrier, trapped solids, and filtrate).
• Compare sieving and filtration and predict which method fits a described mixture.+ Show more

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• Explain how observable characteristics are used to group living things in a classification system.
• Use a simple dichotomous key to identify an organism by following paired choices.
• Describe how hierarchical categories connect kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species.

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• Identify the main functions of the heart
• Understand how blood is transported through arteries, veins, and capillaries
• Explain how heart structure and pumping action move blood+ Show more

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• Explain the process of recrystallization and its role in purifying solids.
• Describe how solubility and temperature influence crystal formation during recrystallization.
• Identify the factors that affect the size and purity of crystals formed in recrystallization.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy transfer causes phase changes without changing chemical identity.
• Identify the energy requirements for melting, boiling, freezing, and condensation.
• Link latent heat to particle interactions and temperature plateaus during phase changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how insulating materials prevent charge flow and support electrical safety.
• Identify common insulating materials and their properties in electrical applications.
• Compare bulk insulating properties with surface charge behaviors.+ Show more

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• Understand different stewardship strategies used for biodiversity conservation.
• Identify trade-offs among various habitat restoration and management approaches.
• Evaluate criteria for prioritizing conservation actions based on species and ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the different sampling methods used in ecological studies.
• Identify the advantages and trade-offs of various sampling strategies.
• Describe examples of sampling in Alberta environments, such as prairie grasslands and river tributaries.+ Show more

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• Explain how erosion and deposition work together to reshape Earth’s surface.
• Identify different erosion agents (moving water, wind, ice, and gravity) and the pathway they create.
• Describe how factors like slope, rock resistance, vegetation, and water flow affect erosion and deposition rates.

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes day and night.
• Describe how Earth’s tilted axis and orbit lead to seasons and changing day length.
• Relate the Moon’s orbit to repeating Moon phases.+ Show more

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• Explain how climate graphs use many years of data to show patterns, averages, and variability.
• Identify seasonal trends (wet/dry periods and temperature swings) from descriptions of climate data.
• Compare current climate data to historical baselines to determine whether patterns are stable or changing.

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• Understand the structure and function of the heart in the circulatory system.
• Identify the different types of blood vessels and their roles.
• Explain how blood transports oxygen, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body.+ Show more

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• Explain how models can represent complex systems and help scientists make predictions.
• Identify assumptions, define model boundaries, and interpret what a model does and does not include.
• Compare model predictions with observable outcomes to refine models and reduce misunderstandings.+ Show more

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• Describe the sequence and geometry of lunar phases based on relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Identify different lunar phases: new, crescent, quarter, gibbous, and full.
• Explain how the illumination geometry causes changing visible fractions of the Moon.+ Show more

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• Explain how habitat restoration, protected-area design, and invasive species removal support biodiversity.
• Describe how assisted migration and community-based monitoring can be used responsibly with trade-offs.
• Use criteria such as species at risk and ecosystem services to prioritize conservation actions.+ Show more

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• Understand the purpose and structure of data tables in recording observations
• Identify proper column headings, units, and metadata for clarity
• Create and interpret data tables with consistent time stamps and supporting information

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• Explain how flowers, cones, and seeds support plant reproduction in different gymnosperm and angiosperm life cycles.
• Describe how vegetative propagation helps plants regenerate and form clonal colonies.
• Compare seed dispersal mechanisms (wind, animals, gravity) and predict their effects on where plants grow.+ Show more

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

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• Understand the concepts of static and dynamic stability in aircraft.
• Identify how aircraft geometry influences different stability types.
• Describe the effects of center of gravity position, dihedral angle, fin, and tailplane design on stability.+ Show more

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• Explain the relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon that produce lunar phases.
• Identify and sequence the different lunar phases based on illumination geometry.
• Differentiate between lunar phases and eclipse circumstances.+ Show more

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• Distinguish structural, behavioural, and physiological adaptations and identify examples.
• Explain how inherited traits can increase survival and reproductive success in a specific niche.
• Differentiate inherited traits from acquired characteristics and describe how natural selection acts over generations.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and orbital motion cause different seasons.
• Describe why the Northern and Southern Hemispheres experience opposite seasons.
• Connect changes in solar elevation and day length to seasonal temperature differences.+ Show more

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• Explain how the lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere interact as connected Earth systems.
• Describe how energy from the Sun drives cycles that move water, gases, and heat.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in one Earth system affect other systems over time.

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• Understand the hierarchical levels used in biological classification from kingdom to species.
• Identify observable characteristics that differentiate various species within local habitats.
• Learn how to construct and use dichotomous keys for identifying organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain how resistive power dissipation depends on current, voltage, and resistance in real circuits.
• Describe how internal resistance reduces terminal voltage and changes load performance.
• Analyze how multiple loads and component limits affect heating and safe circuit operation.

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• Explain how different propulsion methods generate thrust in aircraft.
• Describe the factors influencing thrust-to-weight ratio during flight.
• Compare propeller-driven and jet-driven propulsion systems in terms of efficiency and design considerations.+ Show more

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• Understand the role of root systems in tree health and water absorption.
• Identify different root adaptations and their effects on tree distribution and resilience.
• Explain mycorrhizal associations and how they enhance water and nutrient uptake.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of electric current and how charges move through a conductor.
• Distinguish between conventional current direction and electron flow.
• Explain potential difference and its role as a driving force in circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand how electrical energy is transferred in circuits.
• Define power as the rate of energy transfer.
• Connect power to current and voltage relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand that light behaves as both waves and particles, characterized by wavelength, frequency, and energy.
• Identify the range of visible light within the electromagnetic spectrum and recognize wavelengths beyond visible light.
• Explain how shorter wavelengths carry more energy and can cause chemical changes, while longer wavelengths transfer thermal energy.+ Show more

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• Define what a habitat and a niche are in an ecosystem.
• Explain how overlapping niches can lead to competition among species.
• Describe resource partitioning and its role in supporting species coexistence.+ Show more

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• Understand what habitat fragmentation is and how it affects ecosystems.
• Identify the causes and consequences of habitat fragmentation in forests and wetlands.
• Learn about metrics used to assess habitat patches and corridors.

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• Understand the major types of observational instruments used in astronomy and space science.
• Explain how different wavelengths and platforms provide unique information about celestial bodies.
• Identify advantages of space-based observatories over ground-based telescopes.+ Show more

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• Describe how water, minerals, and sugars are transported within plant stems using xylem and phloem.
• Explain how bark characteristics protect trees from herbivory and fire.
• Analyze the response of sap flow patterns to environmental conditions such as freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify types of mixtures as homogeneous or heterogeneous.
• Learn methods of separating mixture components using physical properties.+ 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 the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in measuring electrical quantities.
• Use the units of ampere (A) and volt (V) to interpret instrument readings.
• Predict how ideal instruments behave when connected in series or parallel in simple circuits.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of diffusion and how it occurs at the particle level.
• Identify factors that influence the rate of diffusion in gases and liquids.
• Connect microscopic particle movements to observable phenomena like scent spreading and dye dispersal.+ Show more

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• Explain how dichotomous and multi-access keys use contrasting traits to identify organisms
• Construct simple decision branches by writing clear, observable, mutually exclusive choices
• Evaluate and improve key accuracy by testing with local taxa and revising unclear steps

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency and how it is measured.
• Identify common sources of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Explain the importance of assessing energy efficiency for system improvements.+ Show more

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

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• Explain the roles of producers and consumers in an ecosystem.
• Identify different types of consumers and their feeding relationships.
• Describe how energy transfer between trophic levels is limited and affects ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types (boreal mixedwood, montane, subalpine, and aspen parkland) using tree species and environmental conditions.
• Explain how abiotic factors like elevation, soil moisture, and fire history influence where forest types grow.
• Use Alberta examples to describe how forest boundaries form and why habitat diversity changes.

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• Explain how robotic spacecraft mission types (flyby, orbiter, lander, sample-return) differ in purpose and measurements
• Describe how distance, communication delay, and harsh planetary environments affect mission design
• Identify how propulsion, gravity assists, and onboard instrumentation help missions return useful data

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• Describe the relative sizes, masses, and mean distances of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how gravitational interactions shape orbital motion and why stable orbits can form.
• Describe how the Earth–Moon barycenter influences their mutual motion and how the Sun dominates the system’s overall gravity.+ Show more