Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Understand how phenotype results from the interaction of genetics and environment.
• Identify examples of environmental influences on traits.
• Distinguish between inherited genetic traits and environmentally modulated traits.+ Show more

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• Understand different physical separation techniques such as filtration, decanting, evaporation, and magnetic separation.
• Identify the physical properties exploited in various separation methods.
• Recognize regional examples of separation processes and analyze their effectiveness.+ Show more

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• Identify inputs, outputs, and energy transfers in an energy system model.
• Explain how energy accounting reflects conservation of energy.
• Interpret simple energy flow ideas using useful output energy and waste heat.

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• Understand the distribution of loads in truss structures through triangular elements.
• Identify the internal force paths, tension, and compression in different truss members.
• Apply the method of joints to analyze forces in truss members.+ Show more

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• Understand the physical and chemical processes involved in extracting and separating bitumen from oil sands.
• Identify the differences between physical separation techniques and chemical treatments in mixture processing.
• Explain the role of density, temperature, and additives in the separation of bitumen.+ Show more

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• Define and explain various physical properties including mass, volume, density, melting and boiling points, electrical conductivity, and optical clarity.
• Link macroscopic measurements to molecular structure and intermolecular forces.
• Demonstrate how density differentiates substances and how phase-change temperatures indicate purity.+ Show more

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• Analyze how different perspectives influence the interpretation of historical evidence.
• Evaluate the reliability and context of various sources related to indigenous land claims and treaties.
• Understand how cultural and ethical perspectives affect the construction of historical narratives.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of mechanical separation techniques such as filtration and sedimentation.
• Identify the factors affecting filtration, including pore size and flow behavior.
• Describe applications of filtration in processing heterogeneous mixtures like suspensions and precipitates.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of weathering processes that break down rocks.
• Identify examples of physical, chemical, and biological weathering.
• Analyze how weathering influences landform development and sediment supply to rivers.+ Show more

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• Understand different long-term ecological monitoring techniques used in Alberta.
• Identify factors influencing sampling design and data quality.
• Recognize how consistent monitoring can detect ecological trends over time.

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• Understand the concept of specific heat capacity and its units.
• Learn how to calculate the energy needed to heat substances using mass, specific heat, and temperature change.
• Apply tabular values and unit conversions to thermal calculations related to water, greenhouse warming, and petroleum processing.

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• Describe different types of adaptations that organisms develop to survive in specific environments.
• Explain how structural, physiological, and behavioral traits help organisms cope with environmental pressures.
• Identify examples of adaptations in various habitats such as wetlands, forests, and meadows.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of carrying capacity and its significance in ecosystems.
• Identify the factors that influence an environment's carrying capacity.
• Analyze how populations fluctuate around the carrying capacity in natural systems.+ Show more

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• Understand various conservation strategies used to protect ecosystems.
• Identify key actions involved in habitat restoration and management.
• Explain how adaptive approaches help sustain biodiversity.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of chemical reactions based on descriptions and examples.
• Understand how reactants change into products during various reaction processes.
• Recognize the characteristics of synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double displacement, neutralization, and combustion reactions.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of natural selection and how they lead to adaptation.
• Identify sources of genetic variation and their role in evolution.
• Explain how environmental pressures influence reproductive success.+ Show more

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• Explain how the particle model accounts for properties like density, pressure, and compressibility.
• Describe particle motion, spacing, and interparticle forces in different states of matter.
• Relate observable measurements such as diffusion rates and thermal expansion to particle arrangements.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of filtration techniques
• Identify different filtration methods and their applications
• Recognize the limitations of filtration in separating various types of mixtures

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• Differentiate weather from climate using time scales and patterns
• Explain how temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind help describe weather
• Describe how geography and global energy patterns influence a region’s climate

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• Explain the difference between internal energy and temperature as a measure of particle motion.
• Identify common sources of thermal energy in natural and built environments.
• Describe the direction of heat flow from higher to lower energy regions.+ Show more

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• Identify physical properties (such as color, texture, state, and density) and explain how they can be observed or measured.
• Distinguish chemical properties from physical properties using examples like flammability and rusting.
• Use properties to support the classification of substances under consistent conditions.

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• Understand the formation and origin of the solar system.
• Identify key properties and features of planets within the solar system.
• Describe planetary motions, phases, and eclipses observed from Earth.+ Show more

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• Understand the history and significance of midnight countdown traditions worldwide.
• Learn about different New Year customs such as ringing bells and fireworks.
• Build vocabulary related to New Year celebrations and cultural awareness.+ Show more

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• Understand the metaphor of new beginnings in nature and human life.
• Identify vocabulary related to growth, renewal, and resilience.
• Reflect on personal ways to embrace change and new opportunities.+ Show more

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• Comprehend traditional and modern stories about New Year themes such as hope, perseverance, and community.
• Identify key details and main ideas from reading passages related to New Year celebrations.
• Analyze stories to understand themes of positive change and resilience.+ Show more

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• Understand the cultural significance of symbols used during New Year celebrations.
• Identify and explain different symbols of hope, such as lanterns and red envelopes.
• Recognize metaphorical language and how visual traditions convey positive wishes.+ Show more

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• Identify energy sources and receivers in everyday systems
• Explain how energy transfers through collisions, waves, currents, and motion
• Trace energy through multi-step and branching systems+ Show more

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• Understand systematic evaluation of different design solutions using modeling and analysis.
• Identify and quantify trade-offs among performance, cost, durability, and manufacturability.
• Apply models to predict and observe behaviors of prototypes in engineering contexts.+ Show more

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• Understand how adaptive traits become common in populations through natural selection
• Identify examples of selective pressures such as pesticide resistance and camouflage
• Explain the mechanisms of variation, heritability, and differential survival+ Show more

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• Define adaptive traits and explain their role in survival.
• Recognize examples of adaptive traits such as camouflage and pesticide resistance.
• Describe how environmental pressures influence trait selection over generations.+ Show more

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• Explain the principle of conservation of mass at the particle level in chemical reactions.
• Describe how atoms are conserved and rearranged during chemical processes.
• Recognize that in a closed system, the total mass remains the same before and after a reaction.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts of beam performance under loads, including bending, shear, and deflection.
• Identify how span, support conditions, and load types affect beam stability and comfort.
• Relate real-world examples such as highway overpass girders and building floor joists to beam analysis.+ Show more

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• Understand the mechanisms of passive and active transport across cell membranes.
• Identify the roles of membrane proteins in substance passage and ion balance.
• Differentiate between diffusion, osmosis, and active transport mechanisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the definition of saturation and how it relates to solubility.
• Describe the phenomenon of supersaturation and how it can lead to precipitation.
• Identify real-world examples of saturation and supersaturation conditions.+ Show more

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• Define the concept of a keystone species and its role in ecosystems.
• Identify examples of keystone species and their effects on biodiversity.
• Explain trophic cascades and how removal of keystone species impacts food webs.+ Show more

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• Identify factors influencing population size and distribution.
• Describe patterns of exponential and logistic growth.
• Explain how predator-prey relationships affect populations.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between pure substances and mixtures.
• Identify characteristic examples of elements, compounds, and mixtures.
• Explain the criteria that classify substances as pure or impure.+ Show more

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• Understand the primary structural elements involved in load transfer within buildings.
• Identify and distinguish between dead loads and live loads.
• Explain the concepts of tension, compression, and shear in structural members.+ Show more

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• Describe different representations of atomic models including particle, ball-and-stick, and lattice structures.
• Explain how atomic structure influences the properties of molecules and extended materials.
• Distinguish between molecular and extended network structures based on bonding patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand how atomic matter is conserved and cycled through organisms during digestion, biosynthesis, and respiration.
• Describe the flow of carbon and nitrogen in biological processes.
• Identify key biochemical pathways involved in matter recycling within organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of weathering processes that break down rocks.
• Identify physical, chemical, and biological mechanisms responsible for weathering.
• Explain how weathering influences landscape formation and sediment supply.+ Show more

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• Identify the key components of an ecosystem, including both living organisms and physical factors.
• Explain how biotic and abiotic components interact within an ecosystem.
• Describe the flow of energy through an ecosystem via producers and feeding relationships.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe different components of a food web, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Understand how interconnected feeding relationships form a food web.
• Explain the importance of network structure in ecosystem resilience.

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• Define carrying capacity and explain its significance in ecosystems.
• Identify limiting factors that affect population growth.
• Describe the balance between organisms and their environment.

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• Identify key ideas about invasive species and their ecological impact.
• Evaluate understanding through multiple choice, true/false, short answer, and essay questions.
• Summarize the mechanisms and consequences of invasive species invasion.

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• Define what a keystone species is and explain its importance in an ecosystem.
• Identify examples of keystone species and their roles.
• Describe the effects of removing a keystone species from an ecosystem.

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• Identify the main components of an ecosystem
• Differentiate between biotic and abiotic factors
• Explain how energy flows through an ecosystem+ Show more

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• Identify examples of predation in nature
• Understand the impact of predation on populations
• Recognize the role of predators in maintaining ecosystem balance+ Show more