Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Explain how natural records (ice cores, sediment layers, and tree rings) provide evidence of past climate
• Describe how modern instruments help scientists track recent climate trends
• Identify long-term climate drivers and how they can change Earth’s energy balance and circulation

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• Explain the different types of phase changes such as melting, freezing, vaporization, and condensation.
• Describe how temperature and pressure influence phase transitions.
• Understand the concept of latent heat during phase changes.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of graphs used for data visualization.
• Identify suitable graph types for categorical and continuous data.
• Interpret features of graphs such as trend lines, error bars, and proportional scales.+ Show more

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• Explain why model evaluation compares predictions to evidence.
• Identify how incorrect or missing assumptions can cause a model to disagree with observations.
• Use simulation-style reasoning to test which inputs most affect model outputs.+ Show more

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• Identify common text structures (chronological order, cause and effect, compare and contrast, problem-solution) and explain how they organize meaning.
• Use transitions and subheadings to determine relationships between ideas and to predict what information supports the central idea.
• Analyze how pacing and section organization help readers understand emphasis and key takeaways.

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• Distinguish between separations and chemical changes by linking outcomes to matter properties
• Explain how density differences can cause settling and layering during physical separation
• Use solubility differences to predict how mixtures can be separated by dissolving selectively

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• Explain the mechanisms of natural selection and how they lead to adaptation in populations.
• Identify key sources of genetic variation and describe their roles in evolution.
• Analyze how environmental pressures influence the survival and reproductive success of organisms.

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• Identify sentences that disrupt the logical flow within a paragraph.
• Rearrange sentences to improve clarity and coherence.
• Understand the importance of paragraph structure and order in writing.+ Show more

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• Understand the iterative nature of the technological design process.
• Identify key steps such as problem definition, criteria setting, brainstorming, prototyping, evaluation, and optimization.
• Recognize examples like water filtration, electrical circuits, and mechanisms to illustrate trade-offs and refinement.+ Show more

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• Understand how cellular structures and transport processes support homeostasis.
• Identify key mechanisms such as transport proteins, membrane pumps, and hormone signaling.
• Explain the role of organ systems in maintaining nutrient levels, ion balances, and water balance.+ Show more

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• Understand the significance of sacrifice, compassion, and forgiveness in various cultural and religious contexts.
• Reflect on stories of selflessness and their relevance to personal growth and moral development.
• Analyze how virtues like empathy and social awareness are demonstrated through historical and spiritual narratives.+ Show more

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• Understand how geologic processes influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Connect plate tectonics, sedimentation, weathering, and biological activity to resource locations.
• Evaluate the impacts of resource extraction and sustainability considerations.

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• Identify similes, metaphors, and personification in a text.
• Infer the meaning of figurative language using context, tone, and speaker attitude.
• Explain how figurative language deepens characterization, theme, or conflict.

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• Explain how Earth’s tilt and orbit change the Sun’s apparent height and daylight length over the year.
• Describe how seasonal patterns differ between the Northern and Southern hemispheres.
• Use evidence about day length and solar angle to support claims about seasons.

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• Explain how magnitude and direction combine to determine net force
• Predict how unbalanced and balanced forces affect an object’s velocity (speed and/or direction)
• Apply net force ideas to everyday situations such as starting, stopping, or redirecting objects

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• Identify examples of diverse family structures and explain how they can differ in living arrangements.
• Use key vocabulary (such as nuclear, extended, blended, and kinship) to describe family roles during holidays.
• Demonstrate empathy by comparing traditions across cultures without making quick judgments.

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• Understand how potential and kinetic energy relate to forces and motion in mechanical systems.
• Identify factors such as elevation, mass, and speed that influence energy transfer and conservation.
• Analyze real-world examples of energy conversion, such as sled descents and conveyor systems.+ Show more

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• Understand the criteria used to evaluate species' conservation status.
• Interpret evidence related to species population trends, threats, and recovery potential.
• Analyze regional examples of conservation status assessments.+ Show more

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• Understand and describe various chemical properties of substances.
• Identify observable indicators of chemical reactions.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on properties.+ Show more

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• Identify how to organize categorical and numerical data using clear tabular structures
• Apply consistent units, column headings, and timestamp conventions for time-series data
• Describe metadata, sampling frames, and replication records to preserve data provenance and context+ Show more

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• Explain how functional requirements and constraints guide the steps of the design process.
• Use performance objectives (load capacity, stiffness, serviceability) to compare and select design options.
• Describe how decision matrices, sketches, and trade-off analysis support choosing a preferred solution.

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• Explain how particle arrangement, spacing, and movement define solids, liquids, and gases
• Describe how temperature and pressure can cause transitions between states of matter
• Use observable properties (shape, volume, flow, compressibility) to identify the state of a substance

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• Classify matter as a pure substance (element or compound), a mixture, or a solution based on its properties and uniformity.
• Explain how fixed composition and characteristic melting points help identify elements and compounds.
• Describe how mixtures and solutions differ in composition and particle scale (visible vs molecular level).

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• Explain how temporal signals and transitions help readers follow a narrative’s event sequence.
• Identify cause-and-effect relationships between earlier and later events in a story.
• Revise or plan a narrative to improve pacing by placing relevant details at the right time.

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• Revise sentences by replacing vague words (like “things” and “stuff”) with specific nouns and verbs that match intended meaning
• Use accurate qualifiers (such as “usually,” “nearly,” and “at least”) to make claims precise and credible
• Recognize how connotation affects tone and persuasive impact when choosing between similar words

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• Understand the basic components of ecosystems and their functions.
• Explain how energy flows through an ecosystem from the Sun to various organisms.
• Recognize factors that influence nutrient cycling and matter movement.+ Show more

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• Infer the meaning of unfamiliar words using context clues such as examples, restatements, synonyms, contrasts, and cause-and-effect relationships.
• Check inferred word meanings by comparing how the word functions in the sentence and how it fits surrounding ideas.
• Use inferred meanings to improve comprehension and accuracy when interpreting or summarizing text.

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• Describe how matter is recycled within organisms through processes like digestion, biosynthesis, and respiration.
• Explain the flow of carbon and nitrogen in biological systems and their transformation during metabolic pathways.
• Identify key biochemical pathways involved in matter cycling, such as macromolecule synthesis and decomposition.+ Show more

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• Explain how conservation of mass applies to closed-system reactions
• Use mass accounting to relate reactant masses to product masses
• Compare theoretical yields with measured yields using input-output mass data+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable variation and environmental pressures drive natural selection.
• Describe how differential survival and reproduction can shift trait distributions over generations.
• Use real-world examples (antibiotic resistance and island finches) to identify selective pressures and adaptations.

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• Understand the origins and significance of World Health Day.
• Identify key moments in health history such as disease eradication and medical advancements.
• Reflect on cultural differences in health practices and the role of collective action.+ Show more

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• Define biotic and abiotic components of an ecosystem and explain how they interact
• Identify producers, consumers, and decomposers and describe their roles
• Explain how energy moves through a food chain starting with sunlight+ Show more

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• Understand the steps involved in the design process from requirements to decision-making.
• Identify and evaluate design constraints, specifications, and performance objectives.
• Apply decision matrices and sketches to compare alternative solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and controlled variables in an investigation plan.
• Explain how measurable evidence links to a scientific question.
• Use consistent measurement methods to make fair comparisons across trials.+ Show more

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• Identify main ideas about why populations change over time.
• Use key vocabulary: birth rate, death rate, immigration, emigration, carrying capacity, and limiting factors.
• Explain how birth and death and movement into and out of a habitat affect population size.

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• Explain how energy changes in chemical reactions can be detected through temperature changes.
• Differentiate exothermic and endothermic reactions using the idea of bond breaking and bond formation.
• Use energy evidence along with other signs to distinguish chemical change from physical change.

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• Explain how constraints in a design problem can affect both people and the natural environment.
• Identify environmentally responsible choices by connecting scientific cause-and-effect reasoning to real materials and processes.
• Distinguish between solutions that are technically feasible and those that are socially and environmentally responsible.

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• Understand different types of pollutants relevant to Alberta contexts.
• Identify pathways of pollutant exposure and bioaccumulation risks.
• Recognize ecological impacts of various pollutants across terrestrial and aquatic systems.+ Show more

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• Describe how nutrient runoff, hydrocarbons, and airborne deposition can enter ecosystems.
• Explain how pollutants can affect organism health and alter food web interactions.
• Identify the role of bioaccumulation and biomagnification in aquatic and terrestrial systems.+ Show more

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• Describe how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
• Explain the process of cellular respiration and how organisms harvest energy from food.
• Connect chloroplast-based sugar production to mitochondrial ATP generation across different taxa.+ Show more

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• Define a function, parameter, module, and reusable in the context of programming
• Explain how modular code can improve readability and maintenance
• Identify how parameters pass information into a function and how results are used+ Show more

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• Explain how particle kinetic and potential energy change during melting
• Describe energy absorption during melting using the idea of latent heat
• Distinguish physical phase changes from chemical changes

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• Understand different types of adaptations: morphological, physiological, and behavioral.
• Identify examples of adaptations in various organisms and environments.
• Explain how adaptations improve survival and reproductive success.+ Show more

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• Explain how design criteria describe what a solution must achieve in measurable ways.
• Differentiate design criteria from constraints and identify common examples of each.
• Use criteria and constraints to evaluate whether a design is acceptable, safe, and effective.

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• Identify common Memorial Day symbols and explain what they represent
• Use grade-level vocabulary (remembrance, sacrifice, honor, legacy) to discuss memorials respectfully
• Analyze how visual imagery communicates messages across communities and generations+ Show more

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• Understand the hierarchy of biological organization from individuals to the biosphere
• Identify roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem
• Explain the flow of energy through different trophic levels+ Show more

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• Identify main ideas and supporting details in a spoken or written message.
• Use active listening behaviors to respond to a speaker’s claims and evidence.
• Evaluate how transitions and emphasis signal meaning in oral communication.+ Show more

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• Understand how running water causes erosion and transports sediments
• Identify the features formed by river erosion
• Describe the process of sediment sorting and deposition by rivers+ Show more