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8 questions with a Fall Harvest theme plus a full answer key. Perfect for Grade 6 Science.
⬇ Download WorksheetStudents will be able to distinguish between weather and climate, and explain how ocean currents and atmospheric patterns influence regional weather during seasonal changes.
Before Q6, display a real NOAA climate map of your region. Ask students to compare October average temperatures to the harvest-day readings Zoe recorded in the worksheet — this makes the weather-vs-climate distinction concrete and personal.
- Zoe arrives at the harvest festival on a crisp October morning. She notices the sky is clear and the air feels cool. Is Zoe observing WEATHER or CLIMATE? Circle your answer and explain in one sentence. WEATHER / CLIMATE
- True or False: Climate tells us what the weather will be like tomorrow. Write TRUE or FALSE, then fix the false statement if you chose FALSE.
- Zoe finds a rare find — an old farmer's journal hidden under the barn. It shows October temperatures for this valley going back 50 years. Is the journal a record of weather or climate data? Explain why using the word 'average.'
...plus 5 more questions in the full worksheet
Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answer in the space below it. Use science words you have learned to explain your thinking.
Standard: NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
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About this Science worksheet for Grade 6
This resource supports NGSS.MS-ESS2-5 by having sixth graders analyze weather data patterns to distinguish between short-term atmospheric conditions and long-term climate trends, a critical conceptual shift at this grade level. Teachers can use the mystery format to engage students in evidence-based reasoning while they practice interpreting tables and graphs to draw conclusions about seasonal meteorological changes.
This printable Science worksheet is designed for Grade 6 students and covers Weather Climate. The Fall Harvest theme keeps kids engaged while they practice essential Science skills. Every worksheet includes a full answer key making it easy for parents and teachers to check work instantly. Aligned to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Grade 6 Science. Print-ready at US Letter size. No login required — download and print in seconds.
Last updated: April 2026
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