Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Understand the particle model as a framework for explaining matter's properties.
• Describe particle spacing, motion, and intermolecular forces within the model.
• Relate micro-scale particle arrangements to observable macro-scale properties like density, pressure, and compressibility.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in energy transfer within the atmosphere.
• Explain the formation and movement of air masses and wind patterns.
• Identify key atmospheric circulation cells such as the Hadley cell.+ Show more

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• Interpret and analyze variability in data sets using measures of spread such as range and interquartile range.
• Compare different measures of central tendency like mean and median to assess data distribution.
• Use graphical cues such as histograms and box plots to evaluate the reliability and significance of findings.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of experiment design, including variables and controls.
• Learn how to establish operational definitions and select appropriate control conditions.
• Recognize the importance of reproducibility, sample size, and ethical considerations in experiments.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of building envelopes including walls, roofs, windows, and foundations.
• Identify how insulation, barriers, and ventilation contribute to thermal performance.
• Learn methods for measuring and assessing envelope performance.+ Show more

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• Understand and construct evidence-based scientific arguments using claims, evidence, and reasoning.
• Critically evaluate the strength and coherence of arguments that incorporate data, graphs, and models.
• Identify limitations of inference and consider alternative explanations in scientific evidence.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors that affect the solubility of substances.
• Explain how temperature, surface area, pressure, and agitation influence solubility.
• Apply knowledge of solubility factors to real-world examples like seasonal salt variation and de-icing procedures.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of equilibrium and static balance in structures.
• Identify the differences between static and dynamic equilibrium.
• Analyze force pairs and their graphical representations in real-world structures.+ Show more

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• Understand major human activities that affect ecosystems such as deforestation, pollution, and invasive species.
• Analyze the consequences of human impacts on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and community structure.
• Evaluate mitigation and restoration approaches for ecosystems affected by human activity.+ Show more

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• Identify observable indicators that signify chemical reactions.
• Explain the significance of gas production, heat exchange, colour shifts, and precipitate formation in reactions.
• Relate observation patterns to reaction types and particle interactions.+ Show more

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• Understand how potential and kinetic energy transfer occurs in mechanical systems.
• Identify factors such as elevation, mass, and speed that influence mechanical energy.
• Explain real-world examples of energy transfer, like sled descents and conveyor systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of convection and how it transports heat in fluids.
• Identify natural and forced convection examples in environmental and engineered systems.
• Analyze flow patterns, boundary layers, and buoyancy forces in convection processes.+ Show more

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• Explain the concepts of static and kinetic friction and how they oppose motion.
• Describe how aerodynamic drag affects objects moving through air.
• Illustrate the relationship between surface texture, normal force, and frictional force.+ Show more

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• Understand how distance–time and speed–time graphs represent motion.
• Interpret the meaning of slopes and areas under curves in motion graphs.
• Learn methods to compute average and instantaneous rates from graphs.+ Show more

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• Understand how integrated systems analyze force, machine function, and structural evaluation.
• Compare alternative designs based on criteria such as mechanical advantage, material choice, and safety.
• Synthesize motion data, mechanical calculations, and structural assessments to support design choices.+ Show more

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• Describe the basic structures and functions of key cell organelles.
• Contrast the roles of nucleus, mitochondria, chloroplasts, and cell membranes in organisms.
• Explain how cellular structures support tissue, organ, and organismal functions.

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• Understand how adaptive traits become common in populations through natural selection
• Identify various mechanisms like heritability, variation, and selective pressures that influence adaptation
• Analyze real-world examples such as pesticide resistance and camouflage frequency changes+ Show more

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• Understand how to interpret free-body diagrams for forces acting on objects.
• Learn the methods of decomposing forces on inclined surfaces into perpendicular components.
• Apply vector addition to determine the net force magnitude and direction.+ Show more

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• Understand the physical and chemical processes involved in separating bitumen from oil sands.
• Identify different methods used for physical separation based on density and particle size.
• Explain how chemical treatments and temperature adjustments influence emulsions and dissolved organics.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of supports, foundations, and load paths in construction.
• Explain how compression, tension, and shear forces affect different structural elements.
• Identify material properties such as stiffness, strength, and durability used in evaluating structural safety.+ Show more

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• Explain how conduction transfers heat within solids and across interfaces.
• Identify materials with high and low thermal conductivity in regional infrastructure.
• Describe how material properties such as electron mobility and lattice structure affect conduction rates.+ Show more

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• Understand how truss structures distribute loads through triangular members.
• Identify the concepts of internal force paths, tension, and compression in truss members.
• Evaluate the efficiency and redundancy criteria in truss designs for regional applications.+ Show more

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• Understand different forms of energy and how they transform from one type to another.
• Identify real-world examples of energy transformations in Alberta's resource systems.
• Explain the principle of energy conservation during transformations.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of ecological inquiry including hypothesis framing and data interpretation.
• Recognize the role of measurable variables and evidence in ecological studies.
• Apply critical thinking to analyze ecological data and consider natural variability.+ Show more

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• Understand the key factors that influence population size and distribution.
• Differentiate between types of population growth patterns, including exponential and logistic growth.
• Analyze how species interactions and environmental factors affect populations over time.

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• Understand how abiotic factors such as temperature, moisture, and light affect species distribution.
• Describe the interactions between abiotic conditions and population dynamics.
• Explain how seasonal and extreme environmental changes impact ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Interpret distance–time graphs to identify motion patterns such as steady movement, speeding up, slowing down, and rest.
• Understand and describe velocity–time graphs, relating slopes to speed and areas to displacement.
• Compare different types of motion graphs qualitatively and connect them to real-world examples like bus routes and timed runs.

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• Explain the different types of species interactions such as competition, predation, mutualism, and parasitism.
• Illustrate how niche partitioning reduces competition among species in an ecosystem.
• Describe the role of keystone species in shaping community composition.+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchical levels of biological organization from individuals to the biosphere.
• Identify roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers within food webs.
• Explain how energy flows through trophic levels and impacts ecosystem stability.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of physical and chemical properties used to classify substances.
• Identify and distinguish elements, compounds, and mixtures based on measurable attributes.
• Apply property-based classification techniques to practical examples like conductivity and magnetism.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between speed, velocity, and acceleration
• Identify scalar and vector quantities related to motion
• Interpret motion scenarios qualitatively, including constant and changing motion+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of ecological succession and its stages
• Differentiate between primary and secondary succession
• Identify the key drivers influencing succession+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of adaptations: morphological, physiological, and behavioral.
• Identify examples of adaptations and explain how they enhance survival in specific environments.
• Distinguish adaptations from acclimations and understand the concept of trade-offs.+ Show more

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• Understand the analytical indicators used to assess material purity.
• Identify methods to detect contamination in chemical samples.
• Compare different techniques such as melting points, conductivity, and gravimetric analysis.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative nature of the engineering design process.
• Identify key steps such as problem definition, brainstorming, prototyping, evaluation, and optimization.
• Recognize examples of design trade-offs, measurement, and refinement.

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• Understand the causes of urban heat island phenomena and their effects on microclimates.
• Identify various mitigation strategies to reduce urban heat and their benefits.
• Analyze the impact of urban heating on energy consumption, air quality, and outdoor comfort.

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• Understand the distribution and types of natural resources on Earth, including freshwater, minerals, and groundwater.
• Explain the processes involved in hydrologic systems such as aquifer recharge, soil formation, and mineral deposit formation.
• Evaluate resource sustainability considering geological settings and processes.

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• Understand the composition of atoms in terms of protons, neutrons, and electrons
• Explain the relationship between atomic number, mass number, and element identity
• Identify isotopes and describe how they differ from the original element+ Show more

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• Explain the principles of mass conservation and their importance in chemical and environmental systems.
• Identify real-world applications of mass conservation in reaction stoichiometry and environmental monitoring.
• Describe how mass budgets and balances are used in closed or near-closed systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between ionic and covalent bonding.
• Relate bonding types to properties like melting point, solubility, and electrical conductivity.
• Describe how simple binary ionic salts and molecular compounds form using empirical formulas.+ Show more

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• Understand the origins and formation of the solar system.
• Identify key properties and features of planets and other celestial bodies.
• Describe orbital relationships and phenomena such as eclipses and phases.+ Show more

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• Explain the processes of diffusion and osmosis and how they differ.
• Describe how concentration gradients drive passive transport in cells.
• Identify factors affecting the rates of diffusion and osmosis.+ Show more

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• Understand the law of conservation of mass and its fundamental principles.
• Apply mass accounting to chemical and physical processes in closed systems.
• Recognize how balancing chemical equations relates to mass conservation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of trophic efficiency and its role in energy transfer within ecosystems.
• Describe how energy diminishes at higher trophic levels and interpret energy pyramids.
• Explain why fewer top predators exist and how energy availability affects ecological communities.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy is transferred through conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Relate thermal energy flow to temperature gradients, specific heat, and phase changes.
• Identify observable phenomena resulting from different heat transfer mechanisms.+ Show more

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• Understand the classification of matter into pure substances, mixtures, and solutions.
• Identify properties of pure substances, including fixed composition and melting points.
• Differentiate between mixtures and solutions based on uniformity and separability.+ Show more

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• Understand how cells organize into tissues, organs, and systems.
• Identify different tissue types and their functions.
• Describe how tissues assemble into organs for complex activities.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of mechanical energy and its conservation in ideal systems.
• Describe how energy transfers occur among components in swinging pendulums and spring systems.
• Recognize observable energy losses to nonmechanical forms and reason about system efficiencies.+ Show more