Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how Earth’s rotation causes the apparent daily motion of the Sun and stars from an Earth-based perspective.
• Describe how Earth’s orbital motion and the tilt of Earth help explain the apparent annual change in the Sun’s position.
• Use vocabulary such as horizon, celestial sphere, rising, setting, and diurnal to interpret predictable sky patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how artificial satellites support Earth observation, communication, navigation, and scientific monitoring.
• Compare geostationary and polar orbits and describe why each is useful.
• Identify how satellite sensor payloads affect what data can be collected.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of erosion and deposition and how they shape Earth's surface.
• Identify agents responsible for erosion such as water, wind, ice, and gravity.
• Describe features formed by erosion and deposition like river valleys, deltas, dunes, and beaches.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of formulating clear, testable questions in science.
• Identify and define variables involved in scientific experiments.
• Differentiate between independent and dependent variables.+ Show more

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• Describe the components and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Explain how bones, joints, and muscles work together to support movement and protection.
• Identify the interactions of the musculoskeletal system with the nervous and circulatory systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between mixtures and solutions.
• Identify characteristics of homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Learn methods to separate components of mixtures such as filtration, evaporation, and decanting.+ Show more

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• Explain how current and potential difference behave in parallel circuits with multiple branching pathways
• Use the idea of independent branch operation to predict how loads affect current in parallel branches
• Compare the fault tolerance of parallel circuits with the vulnerability of series circuits

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• Understand the roles of producers and consumers in an ecosystem.
• Identify the different levels of consumers and their diets.
• Explain how energy transfer between trophic levels is limited and impacts ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic principles of distillation and how they separate mixtures based on boiling points.
• Differentiate between simple distillation and fractional distillation methods.
• Describe the role of vapor pressure and phase changes in the distillation process.+ Show more

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• Explain the process of recrystallization and how it purifies dissolved solids.
• Identify factors that influence crystal size and purity during recrystallization.
• Describe how solubility curves and temperature control assist in separating substances.+ Show more

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• Understand the importance of clear communication of results in scientific reporting.
• Identify safe practices when handling materials and risks in experiments.
• Learn how to ethically report data, including limitations and proper attribution.+ Show more

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• Describe how different stewardship practices (community planting, shelterbelts, urban canopy programs, and Indigenous knowledge) support local landscapes.
• Explain how stewardship actions can improve habitat connectivity, carbon storage, and water regulation.
• Identify stewardship examples from Alberta and connect them to the environmental benefits they provide.

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• Describe how flowers, cones, seeds, and vegetative propagation help plants reproduce.
• Explain how seed dispersal mechanisms (wind, animals, gravity) affect where plants grow.
• Compare examples of reproductive adaptations in Alberta (e.g., lodgepole pine cones and aspen root suckering) and relate them to survival after disturbance.

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• Understand what makes a question testable with measurable outcomes.
• Identify different types of scientific questions and how evidence addresses them.
• Learn how to plan experiments based on measurable and observable outcomes.+ Show more

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• Understand the methods used to measure aerodynamic forces and moments.
• Identify and explain the concept of similarity parameters such as Reynolds and Mach numbers.
• Describe flow visualization techniques and their importance in wind tunnel testing.+ Show more

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• Describe how free electrons enable charge movement through conductors
• Compare conductivity among copper, aluminum, graphite, and plastics
• Explain how temperature affects conductivity in metal conductors+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage and current readings describe circuit performance
• Identify appropriate meter placement for measuring voltage and current
• Compare current readings to infer relative resistance between components+ Show more

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• Explain how conduction, convection, and radiation transfer energy from one place to another.
• Identify which energy-transfer process best matches a real-world temperature change.
• Use evidence from observations (touching, air/fluid movement, and light emission) to justify answers.

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• Explain what reaction rates are and how they describe the speed of chemical reactions.
• Identify factors that influence reaction rates such as concentration, temperature, surface area, and catalysts.
• Describe the observable signs indicating changes in reaction rates during chemical processes.+ Show more

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• Explain how a wind tunnel measures aerodynamic forces and moments on models using force balances and pressure taps
• Describe how similarity parameters (Reynolds and Mach numbers) affect scaled testing and boundary-layer behavior
• Calculate lift and drag coefficients from measured forces and interpret flow-visualization evidence+ Show more

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• Describe the geometric conditions that lead to solar and lunar eclipses, including the concepts of umbra and penumbra.
• Explain the causes of tides through gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun, including the differences between spring and neap tides.

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• Identify common symbols on circuit diagrams, including sources, conductors, switches, loads, and meters
• Explain how current and voltage are represented in circuit diagrams and what they mean for charge flow and energy changes
• Translate a simple physical circuit into a labeled circuit diagram and compare possible configurations

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• Understand the key concepts of scientific inquiry, including posing testable questions and defining variables.
• Learn to distinguish between independent and dependent variables and establish fair tests through operational definitions.
• Practice documenting procedures for reproducibility and recognizing limitations of experiments.

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• Understand the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in electrical measurements.
• Identify measurement units of amperes and volts.
• Describe the placement of instruments in simple circuits (series and parallel).+ Show more

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• Understand how camber, thickness, chord length, and leading-edge curvature influence pressure distribution and lift.
• Compare Bernoulli and Newtonian explanations of lift.
• Identify how angle of attack affects lift and stall conditions.+ Show more

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• Explain how random, stratified, and systematic sampling differ when selecting a sample
• Describe how sample size and spatial distribution affect how confident we can be in conclusions
• Use sampling vocabulary to interpret real-world science investigations

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• Understand how different species contribute to ecosystem functions such as pollination, seed dispersal, and nutrient cycling.
• Identify examples of keystone and indicator species in Alberta and their ecological roles.
• Explain how species diversity enhances ecosystem resilience and stability.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA barcoding and sequence comparison help scientists identify species.
• Describe how phylogenetic trees show relationships among organisms.
• Compare morphological classification keys with genetic marker evidence.+ Show more

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• Coordinate scientific inquiry steps: framing questions, designing fair investigations, choosing measurements, and handling data
• Use Alberta-scale watershed examples to explain how multi-site monitoring supports stronger evidence-based conclusions
• Communicate results clearly, including data provenance, cross-site comparability, and limitations

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• Explain what measurement uncertainty means and why it affects the confidence of conclusions
• Identify common sources of uncertainty in real scientific measurements
• Estimate uncertainty using repeated measurements and compare results using ranges or percent error

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• Explain what makes a scientific question testable by linking it to measurable evidence.
• Identify variables: what can change, what must stay the same, and what gets measured.
• Revise a question so it includes measurable outcomes and clear comparisons.

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• Explain how specialists and generalists differ in fitness across changing environments
• Describe adaptation tradeoffs using niche specialization and tolerance examples
• Use vocabulary such as niche, tradeoff, fitness, and ecological conditions to answer questions

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• Understand the concept of energy efficiency and how to measure it.
• Identify common sources of energy loss in machines and systems.
• Evaluate the trade-offs between performance and energy waste.+ Show more

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• Understand how propeller-driven and jet-driven thrust generate propulsion.
• Compare propulsive efficiency across different flight regimes.
• Analyze the impact of propulsion methods on aircraft design, mass distribution, noise, and fuel considerations.+ Show more

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• Identify major organ systems and describe their primary functions in the human body
• Explain how organ systems interact to maintain homeostasis and internal balance
• Use vocabulary from organ systems to describe digestion, gas exchange, transport, defense, and control

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• Explain how the respiratory system exchanges gases using diffusion across gas-exchange surfaces.
• Describe how the digestive system breaks food into smaller molecules that can enter circulation.
• Connect coordinated air flow and digestion to energy release in cells.

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• Understand the molecular approaches used in classifying species, including DNA barcoding and sequence comparison.
• Explain how genetic markers and phylogenetic trees help determine species relationships.
• Compare morphological keys and genetic markers in species identification.+ Show more

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• Explain how predation, herbivory, parasitism, competition, and mutualism affect organisms in an ecosystem.
• Use trophic interaction terms to describe how populations and community structure change over time.
• Analyze real-world examples (like pollination and predator-prey relationships) to predict outcomes.

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• Describe the components and functions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Explain the roles of bones, joints, and muscles in movement and support.
• Identify how the musculoskeletal system interacts with other body systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how decomposers (fungi and bacteria) break down dead organisms and waste
• Describe how decomposers return nutrients to soil and water for producers to reuse
• Connect decomposer activity to ecosystem productivity, growth patterns, and long-term sustainability

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• Identify major regional forest types and their characteristic species.
• Understand environmental factors that influence forest distribution.
• Recognize examples of forest types in Alberta and their features.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of parallel circuits and how they differ from series circuits.
• Describe how potential difference remains the same across parallel branches and how overall current is distributed.
• Identify practical advantages of parallel wiring in household electrical systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of surface pressure distribution around wing sections and how it affects lift and pitching moments.
• Identify and explain key pressure features such as stagnation points, suction peaks, and pressure coefficient patterns.
• Analyze how camber and angle of attack influence the placement of pressure minima and the resulting aerodynamic forces.+ Show more

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• Explain how to connect a scientific claim to evidence using clear reasoning
• Describe evidence in terms of patterns, ranges, and matches between expected and observed values
• Use established scientific ideas to support or refute explanations+ Show more

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• Understand the primary control surfaces (ailerons, elevators, rudder, flaps) and their roles in aircraft maneuvering.
• Explain how deflections of control surfaces affect lift, drag, and aircraft stability modes.
• Describe the concepts of control authority and how surface sizing and hinge moments influence response and energy costs.+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret patterns in environmental data.
• Learn methods for summarizing observational data using descriptive statistics.
• Identify appropriate visualizations like bar, line, and scatter plots for specific phenomena.+ Show more

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• Describe how temporal and spatial patterns can be identified in environmental data
• Use descriptive statistics and moving averages to support observations about datasets
• Explain how seasonal decomposition helps separate trends, seasonal cycles, and irregular changes+ Show more

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• Explain how to turn analyzed observations into clear, evidence-supported claims
• Identify appropriate descriptive statistics and visuals for representing patterns in data
• Use scientific communication conventions such as labels, units, and citing data sources