Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Understand how to systematically evaluate different design solutions using modeling and analysis.
• Learn to identify and quantify trade-offs among performance, cost, durability, and manufacturability.
• Apply concepts of metrics and model-based reasoning to compare engineering options.+ Show more

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• Understand and explain the concept of conduction as a mode of energy transfer
• Identify different mechanisms of energy transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation
• Analyze everyday examples of energy transfer methods+ Show more

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• Identify integers, floating-point numbers, strings, and booleans.
• Classify example values according to their appropriate data types.
• Explain how data types affect available programming operations.+ Show more

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• Define mean, median, range, and distribution using accurate terminology.
• Calculate the mean, median, and range of numerical data sets.
• Interpret distributions to identify clusters, gaps, and possible outliers.+ Show more

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• Define functions as reusable groups of programming instructions.
• Identify function calls and explain how they execute tasks.
• Describe how parameters provide information to functions.+ Show more

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• Identify practices that make passwords difficult to guess.
• Explain how unique passwords reduce risks from credential exposure.
• Describe how password managers support secure account management.+ Show more

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• Define machine learning and describe how systems identify patterns in data
• Explain how training data is used to construct a machine learning model
• Identify data quality issues that can reduce prediction accuracy+ Show more

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• Identify common warning signs of phishing messages and online scams
• Explain how urgency and deception influence social engineering attacks
• Evaluate suspicious messages by checking senders, links, and requests+ Show more

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• Define malware and distinguish viruses from ransomware.
• Explain how malicious software can damage devices or steal information.
• Identify safe software download and update practices.+ Show more

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• Define cloud computing and explain the role of remote servers
• Compare local device storage with storage provided by cloud services
• Explain how synchronization updates files across connected devices+ Show more

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• Define abstraction and explain how it focuses attention on relevant information
• Identify essential and unnecessary details in real-world systems
• Explain how models and representations simplify complex information+ Show more

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• Define digital wellness and explain its role in a balanced routine
• Identify how excessive screen time can affect sleep and concentration
• Describe strategies for balancing technology use with daily responsibilities+ Show more

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• Define loops and iteration using programming examples.
• Determine how many times a counter-controlled loop executes.
• Trace repeated actions in animations and pattern-generation programs.+ Show more

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• Define authentication, verification, factor, and security in digital accounts.
• Compare single-factor and multi-factor authentication methods.
• Classify examples as knowledge, possession, or biometric authentication factors.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in metamorphism and how rocks are altered without melting.
• Differentiate between contact and regional metamorphism based on their features and environments.
• Identify mineral assemblages and textures indicative of various metamorphic grades.+ Show more

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• Understand the fundamentals of engineering design processes.
• Identify key components such as problem definition, criteria, and constraints.
• Learn how to develop clear specifications and trade-off matrices.+ Show more

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• Understand how sedimentary layers and fossils record Earth's history.
• Describe processes like lithification, metamorphism, and magmatism.
• Explain relative and absolute dating techniques, including index fossils and radiometric decay.+ Show more

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• Define potential energy and describe its types, focusing on gravitational potential energy.
• Explain how elevation affects the potential energy of an object.
• Identify real-life examples where gravitational potential energy is stored.

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• Understand the concept of equilibrium in forces
• Identify situations where forces are balanced
• Differentiate between static and dynamic equilibrium+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of hazards in laboratory and field settings.
• Identify different types of hazards such as chemical, biological, electrical, and mechanical risks.
• Learn how to interpret safety data sheets and hazard classifications.+ Show more

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• Evaluate freshwater management options by identifying tradeoffs in cost, reliability, energy use, and environmental impact.
• Explain how design constraints (water quality, infrastructure limits, and altered flow patterns) affect water system decisions.
• Propose improvements that reduce risk from scarcity and pollution while supporting long-term sustainability.

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• Explain how air masses with different temperatures and moisture levels interact to form fronts.
• Describe how air rises, cools, and condenses near a front to increase clouds and precipitation.
• Interpret how wind shifts and temperature changes can signal a front moving through an area.

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• Explain how gravity provides the centripetal force that keeps bodies in orbit
• Describe why orbital paths are curved and often elliptical due to changing gravitational direction
• Connect gravity and inertia to predict why objects do not move in straight lines

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• Explain how limited resources force communities to balance competing needs and goals
• Identify environmental constraints (land, water, and ecosystem health) that affect human decisions
• Evaluate tradeoffs by considering reliability, cost, human health, and ecological protection

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• Understand how wildfires impact forest ecosystems.
• Identify the mechanisms of ecosystem resilience and resistance.
• Interpret data on population changes following disturbances.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of heat conduction and how it transfers energy in solids.
• Identify materials with high and low thermal conductivity.
• Explain how contact resistance and material properties influence temperature distribution.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of chromatographic separation including differential partitioning.
• Identify the roles of stationary and mobile phases in chromatography.
• Describe how molecular polarity affects component separation.+ Show more

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• Explain how geologic evidence such as fossils, rock types, and seafloor features support the theory of plate tectonics.
• Identify key features of Earth's crust, including mid-ocean ridges, trenches, and mountain ranges, and connect them to plate movements.
• Evaluate how seismic activity, volcanic eruptions, and magnetic striping provide evidence for the relative motion of tectonic plates.+ Show more

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• Understand how art, literature, and ideas serve as catalysts for societal change.
• Identify historical examples of art and literature influencing societal values.
• Analyze the role of creative expression in challenging norms and inspiring reform.+ Show more

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• Define physical properties and explain why they are useful for identifying and classifying materials
• Use macroscopic measurements (mass, volume, density, melting/boiling points) as diagnostic criteria for purity
• Connect physical properties (conductivity and optical clarity) to the microscopic behavior of particles

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• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a scientific investigation
• Understand the role of variables in determining experimental outcomes
• Differentiate between types of variables through examples

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• Understand the importance of defining variables in experiments
• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables
• Learn how to establish operational definitions and control conditions+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and fair test design for valid causal conclusions.
• Identify sources of confounding and how to minimize bias in sampling and experimentation.+ Show more

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• Understand the core metrics used to describe populations, such as size, density, and distribution patterns.
• Explain how demographic factors like births, deaths, immigration, and emigration influence population change.
• Analyze how environmental conditions interact with population dynamics over short-term and long-term scales.+ Show more

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• Explain how motifs (repeated images, ideas, or actions) help build a text’s developing message
• Analyze how symbols gain meaning through repeated appearances in changing contexts
• Write theme-based responses that focus on how each recurrence adds new layers rather than summarizing plot

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• Explain the basic concepts of the particle model of matter, including particle spacing, motion, and forces.
• Relate the particle model to observable properties such as density, pressure, and compressibility.
• Describe how particle arrangements influence phenomena like diffusion, thermal expansion, and response to forces.

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• Explain how friction opposes relative motion between surfaces.
• Compare static friction and kinetic friction using real examples.
• Identify how surface texture and normal force affect frictional force.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in landscape evolution including tectonic uplift, erosion, and volcanic activity.
• Identify how climate influences weathering and material transport in landscape change.
• Explain the cycle of mountain building and denudation over geologic time.+ Show more

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• Identify biotic and abiotic components of ecosystems and describe how each affects living things
• Distinguish producers, consumers, and decomposers and explain their roles in energy flow
• Use simple food chains (pond and forest examples) to describe how matter cycles through an ecosystem+ Show more

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• Understand the components of a food web, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Identify different species in Alberta wetlands and river systems and their roles.
• Explain the flow of energy through a food web and how species interactions maintain ecological balance.+ Show more

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• Understand different types of data structures such as tables and logs
• Identify proper formatting and units in recorded data
• Learn the importance of metadata and documentation for scientific data+ Show more

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• Explain how push and pull forces can change an object's state of motion
• Distinguish between contact forces and non-contact forces using real-world examples
• Describe how net force relates to acceleration in qualitative terms

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• Explain the concepts of torque, fulcrum placement, and mechanical advantage in lever and pulley systems.
• Relate geometric principles to force multiplication in simple machines.
• Calculate input and output forces in lever and pulley configurations using basic arithmetic.+ Show more

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• Explain the concepts of static and kinetic friction and how surface texture affects them.
• Describe how aerodynamic drag influences motion in vehicles and outdoor equipment.
• Relate the relationship between normal force, surface texture, and frictional coefficient.+ Show more

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• Describe the six types of simple machines and their functions.
• Explain how mechanical advantage is calculated and its importance in using simple machines.
• Identify examples of simple machines used in Alberta's farms and loading equipment.+ Show more

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• Understand the key quantities used to measure motion: distance, time, and speed.
• Learn how to accurately compute average speed from given data.
• Identify common sources of measurement error in motion experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of span, support conditions, and load types in beam analysis.
• Relate beam performance to real-world applications such as highway girders and building joists.
• Evaluate how span-to-depth ratios, material stiffness, and service loads influence beam stability and comfort.+ Show more

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• Understand key material properties such as strength, stiffness, and density in load-bearing structures.
• Compare how timber, steel, and concrete perform under various environmental conditions.
• Analyze the behavior of different materials under compression, tension, and bending stresses.+ Show more