Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Explain what adaptations are and how they can improve survival or reproduction in specific environments
• Identify evidence for adaptation using observations of trait differences among populations, fossil records, and documented environmental changes
• Use examples (such as peppered moth coloration) to connect environmental pressures to changes in traits

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• Differentiate between biotic factors and abiotic factors in an ecosystem.
• Explain how abiotic changes can affect biotic interactions and population sizes.
• Use evidence from an ecosystem scenario to predict changes in community composition.

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• Explain how inherited traits are passed from parents to offspring through genetic information in reproductive cells
• Identify how alleles influence traits and why offspring may differ from their parents
• Use observations to make predictions about inheritance patterns

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• Explain how births, deaths, immigration, and emigration affect population size over time
• Identify limiting factors and predict how they influence population growth
• Use predator–prey relationships to describe how populations can fluctuate (oscillate)+ Show more

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• Explain how latitude affects the angle of incoming sunlight and leads to regional temperature differences
• Describe how elevation, distance from water, and ocean currents influence climate and precipitation
• Use climate driver concepts to interpret how deserts, rain forests, and seasonal weather patterns form

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• Distinguish weather from climate using examples and evidence
• Identify key weather variables such as temperature, precipitation, humidity, and wind
• Explain how climate is influenced by geography and long-term energy patterns

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• Explain the conservation of matter principle using the idea that total mass is conserved in a closed system
• Identify evidence for conservation of matter, such as constant mass in sealed-container experiments
• Use particle/atom thinking to describe chemical reactions as rearrangements rather than creation or destruction

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• Distinguish elements, compounds, and mixtures based on composition and how particles are combined
• Classify mixtures as homogeneous or heterogeneous using visible and uniform properties
• Explain how matter classification helps predict what will happen during physical and chemical changes

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• Understand how building design strategies influence thermal performance in Alberta's climate zones.
• Identify specific design components such as passive solar gains, thermal barriers, and ventilation.
• Evaluate case examples illustrating trade-offs between materials, energy, and comfort.+ Show more

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• Identify the signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Understand observable evidence such as gas formation, color change, temperature change, and precipitate formation.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes based on indicators.+ Show more

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• Define mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify examples of each symbiotic relationship in Alberta habitats.
• Understand how these relationships influence community structure and species success.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Understand the purpose of fixed-site surveys in ecological monitoring.
• Identify different methods used for long-term ecological data collection.
• Recognize considerations for sampling design, temporal replication, and data quality.

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• Understand the difference between genotype and phenotype.
• Identify examples of genetic traits and how they are inherited.
• Explain how environmental factors can influence observable traits.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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• Define biotic and abiotic factors within an ecosystem.
• Identify examples of biotic and abiotic factors.
• Explain how abiotic factors influence the living components of ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Define acceleration and explain its meaning.
• Identify how velocity changes in different scenarios.
• Understand the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic process of simple distillation
• Identify the purpose and applications of distillation
• Explain the concepts of vapor pressure, boiling point, and condensation+ Show more

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• Identify different types of thermal insulation materials
• Explain how insulation reduces heat transfer
• Compare the effectiveness of fibreglass, foam, and reflective foil+ Show more

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• Identify various species within an ecosystem
• Understand the roles of different species in maintaining ecosystem stability
• Recognize the impact of disturbances on biodiversity+ Show more

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• Understand different types of fossils and how they are formed.
• Learn about stratigraphic sequences and their significance.
• Identify key fossil examples that demonstrate transitional forms.+ Show more

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• Understand human impacts on ecosystems, particularly forests.
• Identify activities that lead to habitat alteration, pollution, resource extraction, and introduction of non-native species.
• Comprehend the ecological consequences of these impacts.+ Show more

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• Understand the main drivers of animal migration
• Identify different migration patterns in waterfowl
• Explain how migration benefits ecosystems+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and function of different tissue types
• Identify how tissues combine to form organs
• Explain the importance of organization in multicellular organisms

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• Understand the concepts of diffusion and osmosis
• Identify the difference between diffusion and osmosis
• Explain how particles move from high to low concentration+ Show more

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• Understand the classification of pure substances and mixtures.
• Identify examples of elements, compounds, and mixtures in everyday life.
• Recognize the properties that distinguish pure substances from mixtures.+ Show more

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• Understand key concepts related to Science
• Apply knowledge through practice questions
• Demonstrate comprehension of the material

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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 the basic concept of natural selection
• Identify how environmental pressures influence species
• Recognize examples of adaptation in different organisms+ Show more

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• Understand structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations in animals and plants.
• Identify specific adaptations that enable survival in cold environments.
• Analyze how adaptations influence species survival and niche occupation in different habitats.

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• Understand different types of temperature sensors used in environmental contexts.
• Identify factors affecting sensor response time and measurement accuracy.
• Learn about calibration, uncertainty, and error sources in temperature measurements.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of convection and how it transfers heat in fluids.
• Recognize examples of convection in natural environments such as air and water.
• Explain the roles of buoyancy, density variations, and temperature gradients in convection.+ Show more

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• Understand how nutrients are transported from food to different parts of the body
• Identify different systems involved in internal transport
• Explain the importance of continuous movement of matter within an organism+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of density and how it varies among different materials.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical properties of materials.
• Use qualitative and quantitative descriptors to classify materials.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Identify examples of solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
• Explain concepts such as solubility, saturation, and concentration.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of morphological adaptations in animals and plants
• Explain how specific morphological traits improve survival in particular environments
• Distinguish between morphological adaptations and other forms like physiological and behavioral adaptations+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature impacts species distribution and habitat conditions.
• Identify various abiotic factors influencing ecosystems.
• Explain the concept of microclimates and their effects on organisms.+ Show more

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• Understand cellular transport mechanisms such as diffusion, osmosis, and active transport.
• Explain how transport proteins, membrane pumps, and hormones regulate homeostasis.
• Describe the process of nutrient and ion transport across cell membranes.+ 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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• Learn how gravity is a long-range force that acts without contact.
• Understand how mass and distance influence gravitational attraction.
• Recognize examples of gravity in everyday life, such as falling objects and planetary motion.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic functions of the cell membrane
• Differentiate between passive and active transport mechanisms
• Recognize the role of membrane proteins in cell transport+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of weathering that modify Earth's surface.
• Identify examples of mechanical and chemical weathering.
• Describe how erosion and deposition shape landforms over time.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between potential and kinetic energy
• Identify energy forms based on examples
• Explain how energy transforms between potential and kinetic during motion+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and function of the circulatory system.
• Identify key parts of the circulatory system, including the heart, blood, and blood vessels.
• Explain how the circulatory system transports gases, nutrients, and wastes throughout the body.+ Show more

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• Identify major features of freshwater ecosystems
• Understand stratification, oxygen gradients, and light penetration in ponds and lakes
• Explain how abiotic gradients influence community composition and vertical zonation+ Show more

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• Understand the process of decomposition and its role in nutrient cycling.
• Identify key organisms involved in decomposition such as detritivores, fungi, and bacteria.
• Explain how abiotic factors influence decomposition rates.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic principles of structural optimization in engineering.
• Recognize different strategies used to optimize structural designs for efficiency, cost, and performance.
• Learn about topology and form optimization, life-cycle assessment, and constructability constraints.+ Show more

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• Define average speed and distinguish it from instantaneous speed.
• Calculate average speed using distance and time data.
• Convert speed units between meters per second and kilometers per hour.+ Show more