
Alberta’s New Grade 6 Science Curriculum Resources

The new Alberta K-6 Science curriculum has rolled out, bringing a fresh and comprehensive approach to scientific inquiry and understanding. For Grade 6 Science, students delve into a wide array of fascinating topics, from the behaviour of matter and forces to Earth’s climate systems, the wonders of space, and the intricate world of ecosystems. With optional implementation for Grades 4-6 now available (and mandatory in September 2026), many of you are already seeking robust, high-quality Alberta Science curriculum resources that truly align with the new KUSPs (Knowledge, Understanding, Skills, and Procedures).
If you’ve felt the challenge of finding comprehensive Grade 6 Science curriculum materials that are both thorough and easy to use, you’re not alone. The demand for new Alberta Science resources is high! That’s why I’ve meticulously developed my Alberta Grade 6 Science No-Prep Workbook Set – your complete solution for confidently teaching these vital scientific concepts.
Accessible Science for Every Learner
I firmly believe that engaging science education should be available to everyone, regardless of their learning environment or access to technology. Recognizing the persistent digital divide in Alberta, I’ve designed these printable Alberta Grade 6 Science workbooks as a reliable, paper-based learning solution. This makes them perfect for:
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Alberta homeschooling families seeking a structured, comprehensive Grade 6 Science curriculum for homeschooling.
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Students engaged in remote learning programs or adaptive learning environments that benefit from clear, offline materials.
But “paper-based” doesn’t mean “limited”! To enrich the learning experience without adding tech complexity, each workbook features strategically embedded QR codes for educational videos. With a simple scan using a tablet or smartphone, students can instantly access curated video content that brings abstract scientific concepts to life. Imagine your students:
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Watching demonstrations of particle movement in solids, liquids, and gases when heated or cooled.
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Visualizing Newton’s Third Law with real-world examples of action and reaction forces.
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Exploring the vastness of the solar system, seeing planets in orbit, or learning about the International Space Station.
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Understanding the complex interactions within ecosystems and the process of photosynthesis.
This seamless integration of multimedia-enhanced learning provides a truly blended learning experience that is both deeply engaging and incredibly accessible for young scientists.
Comprehensive Coverage of All Grade 6 Science KUSPs
This no-prep Grade 6 Science package isn’t just a collection of worksheets; it’s a meticulously designed pathway through every Knowledge, Understanding, Skill, and Procedure (KUSP) outlined in the new Alberta Grade 6 Science curriculum. Your students will actively engage with:
Matter: Properties and Changes
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Particle Model of Matter: Deep dive into how particles of matter behave when heated or cooled, explaining phase changes of matter (solids, liquids, gases) through particle movement, attractive forces, and space between particles.
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Temperature Measurement: Understand how expansion and contraction of matter are the basis for liquid thermometers, relating the Celsius scale to the melting/freezing and boiling points of water.
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Water’s Unusual Property: Investigate water’s greater volume in solid form (ice is less dense than liquid water), and its vital role in protecting aquatic life.
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Real-World Applications: Explore the significance of expansion and contraction in infrastructure design (sidewalks, bridges).
Energy: Forces and Resources
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Forces and Interactions: Analyze external and internal forces (tension, compression, shear, torsion, applied force, friction, elastic force) and their impact on an object’s shape, size, or position.
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Newton’s Third Law: Understand and demonstrate that for every action force, there is an equal and opposite reaction force.
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Properties of Materials: Differentiate between plasticity (permanent change) and elasticity (temporary change) in objects.
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Energy Resources: Investigate factors influencing the selection of energy resources in Alberta (availability, societal, economic, environmental impacts).
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Responsible Energy Management: Explore ways to manage energy resources responsibly (minimal disruption to nature, restoration, waste management) and classify energy resources as used before or after processing (e.g., wood, fossil fuels, solar, wind, hydro).
Earth Systems: Climate and Change
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Climate & Interactions: Analyze how complex interactions between humans, Earth’s systems, and the Sun impact climate, including greenhouse gases trapping heat and ice reflecting light.
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Causes of Climate Change: Differentiate between natural processes (volcanic eruptions, meteors) and human activities (industrialization, pollution) causing changes in climate.
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Impacts of Climate Change: Describe possible effects of climate change on land, plants, humans, and animals, including impacts on weather, extreme weather events, migration, water resources, and agricultural practices.
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Traditional Knowledge: Research how climate change affects traditional ways of living off the land for First Nations, Métis, and Inuit communities.
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Identifying Climate Change: Understand how climate change is identified through long-term observation and measurement (precipitation, temperature, extreme weather events like heatwaves, hurricanes, wildfires in Canada).
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Predicting Weather: Identify technologies used to predict extreme weather events (radars, satellites, computer modeling).
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Collaboration in Climate Science: Discuss how scientists, Elders, and traditional Knowledge Keepers can collaborate to deepen awareness of climate change effects.
Living Systems: Ecosystems and Photosynthesis
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Ecosystem Components: Investigate biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and how they influence the diversity of life (plants, animals, micro-organisms, Sun, water, soil, air, temperature).
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Types of Ecosystems: Compare characteristics of different ecosystems (desert, arctic, grassland, wetland, forest).
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Photosynthesis: Explain the crucial process of photosynthesis (light, water, carbon dioxide to oxygen and sugar), its importance for plants and animals, and how chlorophyll collects light.
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Plant-Animal Relationships: Examine the significant relationships between plants and animals in ecosystems, including humans’ reliance on plants for oxygen, food, and other resources, and the reciprocal benefit plants receive from animals.
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Sacred Plants: Discuss plants considered sacred to First Nations and Métis (sage, sweetgrass, cedar, tobacco) and their cultural significance.
Space: Solar System Exploration
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Celestial Bodies: Analyze and represent celestial bodies of the solar system (Sun, planets, moons, dwarf planets, asteroids, comets, meteoroids), their characteristics, and the reclassification of Pluto.
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Space Exploration Technologies: Identify and compare technologies used to explore the solar system (telescopes, satellites, probes, rovers, manned spacecraft, International Space Station) and differentiate between natural and artificial satellites (like Alberta’s Ex-Alta 1).
Computer Science: Abstraction & Technology Impacts
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Abstraction in Coding: Examine abstraction in design and coding, understanding how it simplifies complex problems by identifying essential details.
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Coding Structures: Learn basic coding structures like sequences, conditionals (if-then-else), and loops using visual block-based languages.
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Impacts of Technology: Discuss the personal, social, environmental, and economic impacts of computers, coding, and technology, recognizing both intentional and unintentional effects.
Scientific Method: Explanation and Inquiry
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Scientific Explanations: Understand the role of explanations in science, how hypotheses are developed and tested, and how reliable, objective data and evidence are used to support or contradict them.
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Communicating Science: Explore various ways scientific explanations are communicated (written, visual, verbal), including how First Nations, Métis, and Inuit share explanations of natural phenomena through traditional knowledge and stories.
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Self-Correcting Science: Grasp that science is a self-correcting way of knowing, where new evidence can refine inaccurate explanations.
Your Essential Tool for Grade 6 Science Success:
This comprehensive Alberta Grade 6 Science no-prep workbook set offers:
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Ready-to-Print Workbooks: Instantly usable content, saving you countless hours of curriculum alignment and resource creation.
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Embedded QR Codes: Seamless integration of rich, engaging video content to deepen understanding.
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Complete Answer Keys: Streamline your assessment process and provide immediate, accurate feedback.
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Versatile Use: Perfect for Alberta homeschooling, remote or adaptive learning, as a robust backbone for the regular classroom teacher, and an excellent emergency substitute teaching plan.
Don’t let the breadth of the new curriculum overwhelm you. Equip your Grade 6 students with a structured, engaging, and accessible path to understanding the incredible world of science!