Grade 6 Science Worksheets

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• Explain how stewardship practices help landscapes by improving habitat, reducing erosion, and supporting water regulation.
• Identify key stewardship actions such as community planting, shelterbelts, and urban canopy programs.
• Describe how Indigenous knowledge can be incorporated respectfully into land care and restoration.

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• Explain how matter cycles between living and non-living parts of an ecosystem.
• Use a cycles-of-matter model to identify reservoirs (storage) and flows (movement).
• Describe how carbon and water move through air, soil, water, plants, and animals.

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• Explain how energy is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation
• Use examples to identify which energy-transfer process is occurring
• Describe how energy transfer affects temperature in everyday situations

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• Identify the roles of ammeters and voltmeters in circuit measurements
• Interpret amperes and volts as electrical measurement units
• Explain why ideal ammeters connect in series+ Show more

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• Explain how limiting factors restrict population growth and distribution
• Distinguish between abiotic and biotic limiting factors
• Use evidence to predict how changes in limiting factors affect survival and reproduction

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• Explain how xylem and phloem transport water, minerals, and sugars in trees.
• Describe how Alberta freeze–thaw cycles, drought, and pest damage can affect sap flow.
• Relate bark characteristics to protection from herbivory and fire.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic concept of chromatography and how it separates mixtures.
• Identify the roles of mobile and stationary phases in chromatography.
• Describe how solubility affects the movement of substances during chromatography.+ Show more

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• Understand how models support explanations and guide uncertainty.
• Recognize the importance of stating assumptions in models.
• Explain how evidence is used to check and refine models.+ Show more

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• Explain the difference between static stability and dynamic stability using flight examples
• Describe how aircraft geometry affects longitudinal, lateral, and directional stability
• Connect stability behavior (damping, phugoid, Dutch roll) to control and trimming needs

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand Earth's rotation and how it causes day and night.
• Identify how Earth's tilt and orbit influence seasons.
• Describe the phases of the Moon and their monthly cycle.

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• Explain how integrated management balances ecological, economic, and social objectives in forest planning.
• Describe ecosystem-based forest management, adaptive harvest planning, and monitoring risks such as mountain pine beetle and wildfire.
• Use stakeholder collaboration to support long-term resilience in Alberta forest landscapes.

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• Understand the purpose and methods of wind tunnel testing for aerodynamic forces.
• Identify key concepts such as Reynolds and Mach numbers in scaled models.
• Explain techniques like pressure taps, flow visualization, and force measurement.+ Show more

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• Understand the functions and categories of artificial satellites.
• Learn about orbital types such as geostationary and polar orbits.
• Explore how satellite data contribute to Earth observation and scientific monitoring.+ 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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• Understand the main functions of the nervous system in collecting, processing, and responding to sensory information.
• Identify the structure and function of neurons, including axons and synapses.
• Describe how the nervous system works with the endocrine system to maintain body stability and behavior.+ Show more

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• Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a simple investigation.
• Explain why controlled variables must be kept constant to see clear patterns.
• Use operational definitions and consistent measurement intervals to reduce confusion from environmental noise.

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• Understand the role of decomposers in nutrient cycling.
• Identify different types of decomposers such as fungi, bacteria, and detritivores.
• Explain how environmental factors affect decomposer efficiency.+ Show more

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• Understand the categorization of drag into parasitic and induced sources.
• Identify and explain the components of parasitic drag: form, skin-friction, and interference drag.
• Describe the concept of induced drag and how it relates to lift generation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of cell specialization and its role in organisms.
• Identify different types of specialized cells and their functions.
• Explain how differentiation leads to cell specialization and tissue formation.+ Show more

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• Explain how voltage, current, and resistance are related using proportional reasoning (Ohm’s law).
• Calculate an unknown circuit quantity when two values are given (V, I, or R).
• Predict how current changes when resistance changes for a fixed voltage in series contexts and parallel contexts.

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• Identify and describe different types of tree roots.
• Understand how roots help trees absorb water and nutrients.
• Explain the adaptations of roots that enable trees to survive in various environments.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy flows through ecosystems and how matter cycles through them.
• Identify examples of Earth systems processes that support nutrient recycling.
• Use scientific vocabulary to complete and answer questions about biotic and abiotic interactions.

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• Understand the difference between physical and chemical changes.
• Identify examples of physical and chemical changes in everyday life.
• Explain how to distinguish between reversible and irreversible changes.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between crystalline and amorphous solids at the particle level.
• Explain how ordered particle arrangements influence the physical properties of solids.
• Describe how particle bonding strength affects the mechanical properties of solids.+ Show more

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• Describe how human activities affect forest ecosystems, including habitat connectivity, soil, and water quality
• Identify ways that fragmentation and pollution can change species composition
• Explain why invasive species can increase ecological harm over time+ Show more

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• Define electric charge and distinguish between static and current electricity.
• Explain charge separation and how it leads to observable phenomena like sparks and hair attraction.
• Connect microscopic charge carriers to macroscopic electrical phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of a food web and its components.
• Identify key species interactions within an ecosystem food web.
• Analyze how changes in one species can affect others in a web.+ Show more

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• Understand the types of pollutants and their sources in ecosystems.
• Explain how pollutants bioaccumulate and biomagnify in food chains.
• Identify the impacts of nutrient over-enrichment and algal blooms on ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain how to follow safety procedures when using common lab materials and heat sources.
• Identify ethical expectations for reporting results accurately, honestly, and with proper attribution.
• Present data clearly by describing results, limitations, and any safety-relevant observations.

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• Understand the process of ecological succession and its types.
• Identify the roles of pioneer species in succession.
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession.+ Show more

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• Explain what heritability means in terms of variation caused by genetic differences
• Distinguish heritable influences from environmental influences on a trait
• Describe how natural selection can change allele frequencies across generations+ Show more

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• Explain how superposition leads to constructive and destructive interference in sound and light.
• Describe how resonance and standing waves create patterns and amplify specific frequencies.
• Relate damping to how wave energy decreases over time.

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• Understand the steps involved in the iterative design process for aircraft and glider concepts.
• Identify key factors such as lift, drag, weight, and stability that influence aerodynamic performance.
• Explain how models and computational simulations are used to evaluate designs.+ Show more

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• Identify major forest types (boreal/mixedwood, montane, subalpine, aspen parkland) using characteristic species and conditions
• Explain how abiotic gradients such as elevation, soil moisture, and fire history influence where forest types occur
• Use forest type knowledge to describe habitat diversity and potential impacts of climatic shifts

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• Explain what digital sources provide for environmental investigations.
• Describe how metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage help users evaluate digital datasets.
• Identify ways standardized formats and licensing affect how data can be combined and used.

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• Describe the main organs involved in the digestive process.
• Understand how enzymes and acids chemically digest food.
• Explain how nutrients are absorbed into the blood and lymph.+ Show more

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• Explain how assigning roles and documenting shared work improve scientific teamwork.
• Use versioning and attribution to keep track of changes and contributions in group investigations.
• Describe protocols for constructive critique and how teams resolve conflicting observations.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of variables in scientific investigations.
• Identify examples of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in environmental contexts.
• Explain why controlling variables is important for accurate data collection.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells convert energy to support life processes such as growth and repair
• Describe how photosynthesis and cellular respiration are connected through gas exchange
• Compare diffusion with transport mechanisms for moving materials across cell membranes

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• Understand the processes involved in mass wasting and surface reshaping.
• Identify causes and effects of slope instability.
• Describe different types of mass wasting events such as landslides and rockfalls.+ Show more

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• Identify the major components of the solar system, including planets, dwarf planets, asteroids, and belts.
• Differentiate between terrestrial and gas giant planets based on their characteristics.
• Understand the concepts of planetary temperature, surface conditions, and habitability in relation to their environments.

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• Use criteria to judge whether a scientific claim is supported by the evidence and methods provided.
• Evaluate relevance, consistency with observed patterns, and uncertainty when assessing claims.
• Match the scope of a claim to the strength and limits of the dataset.+ Show more

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• Understand the functions of root systems in trees
• Identify different types of root adaptations in various environments
• Explain how roots contribute to tree health and resilience

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• Identify common types of digital sources used for local environmental inquiries (datasets, sensors, and remote-sensing products).
• Use metadata, temporal resolution, and spatial coverage to judge whether a digital source is appropriate for an Alberta-focused question.
• Explain how licensing and standardized formats affect the ability to access, combine, and compare digital data.

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• Recognize safe handling procedures for measurement tools used in fieldwork.
• Identify proper storage, cleaning, and calibration practices for electronic measurement devices.
• Understand safety protocols and protective measures when working near wetlands or river sites.+ Show more

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• Explain what a keystone species is and how it can influence an ecosystem disproportionately.
• Describe how trophic interactions (predators, herbivores, and producers) can create cascading effects.
• Identify indicators of keystone status and predict potential outcomes for biodiversity and habitat complexity.

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• Understand the difference between static and current electricity.
• Define electric charge, charge separation, and flow.
• Connect macroscopic phenomena like sparks and hair attraction to charge imbalance.+ Show more