Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Explain how an explanatory text is organized from introduction to conclusion.
• Identify how transitions connect claims, facts, definitions, and examples.
• Write an explanatory paragraph using topic sentences and supporting details.

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• Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
• Describe various separation techniques such as filtration, distillation, chromatography, and magnetic separation.
• Explain how differences in solubility, particle size, and boiling point inform selection of separation methods.+ Show more

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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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• Describe Earth’s main internal layers (crust, mantle, outer core, inner core) and how their properties differ
• Explain how seismic wave behavior provides evidence for internal structure and state of matter
• Connect heat transport, mantle convection, and density/ buoyancy contrasts to plate motion+ Show more

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• Edit writing for correct spelling, including commonly confused words and grade-level vocabulary.
• Use capitalization accurately for proper nouns and the beginnings of sentences.
• Apply punctuation rules for commas, apostrophes (contractions and possession), and end punctuation.

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• Explain how gravity, electric, and magnetic forces can act over a distance without direct contact.
• Describe how mass and distance qualitatively affect gravitational attraction.
• Identify examples of attractive and repulsive electromagnetic interactions using everyday situations.

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• Explain how engineering design thinking starts with defining a problem and writing clear specifications.
• Use criteria and constraints to evaluate ideas with measurable performance indicators and trade-off reasoning.
• Describe how feasibility criteria consider materials, cost, and environmental impacts during ideation and selection.

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• Explain how abiotic factors (sunlight, soil, water, temperature, topography) affect ecosystem structure and function.
• Describe cause-and-effect relationships between abiotic conditions and biotic outcomes (plant growth, shelter, survival).
• Compare how ecosystems can change across environmental gradients in Alberta (prairie, parkland, mountain valleys).

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• Describe the main phases shown on a heating curve for a substance.
• Explain why temperature can stay constant during melting and boiling.
• Interpret heating curve data using particle motion and particle interactions.

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• Understand how solar energy influences seasonal changes
• Identify the factors that affect seasonal temperature variations
• Explain the concepts of albedo, latent heat, and energy fluxes in seasonal cycles+ Show more

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• Understand the conventions used in technical drawings and schematics.
• Identify and interpret standardized symbols, units, and labels in technical documentation.
• Explain the importance of clarity, scale, and tolerances in technical communication.+ Show more

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• Understand how heat and energy transfer are measured and expressed mathematically.
• Learn about specific heat capacity, mass, and temperature change in energy calculations.
• Interpret practical examples of thermal energy transfer, such as heating water, melting snow, and warming air.+ Show more

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• Explain how inherited differences and recombination create variation within a population
• Describe how trait frequency can change across generations under environmental pressures
• Analyze data or statements to distinguish between heritable variation and non-heritable influences+ Show more

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• Explain how evidence-based writing supports a claim using relevant, specific, and connected details from a text.
• Identify strong evidence and distinguish it from evidence that is interesting but not relevant to a claim.
• Write brief explanations that show how evidence proves or clarifies the central idea.

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• Determine an author’s purpose by identifying whether the text aims to inform, explain, persuade, or entertain.
• Explain how an author’s purpose shapes content, including which details are emphasized and how ideas are organized.
• Support a claim about author purpose with evidence from the text, such as structure, tone, and the presentation of claims.

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• Explain key features of Renaissance humanism and how it changed ideas about learning and society.
• Identify how humanists used classical texts and inquiry to discuss history, philosophy, and ethics.
• Describe ways humanism influenced education, arts, and sciences.

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• Activate relevant background knowledge to create a starting point for reading.
• Set a clear purpose for reading and refine it using text clues.
• Use titles, opening paragraphs, and recurring terms to make reasonable predictions.+ Show more

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• Explain how changes in climate and habitat conditions can affect ecosystem survival and reproduction
• Describe how changes in water quality and pollution can alter growth, mortality, and population size
• Analyze how shifts in key species can change predation, competition, and symbiosis within an ecosystem

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• Explain how mantle convection, slab pull, and ridge push can create plate motion.
• Describe how these plate mechanisms can differ in strength across Earth’s surface.
• Use cause-and-effect reasoning to predict how changes in forces can affect plate velocity and direction.

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• Explain how common structural failure modes (buckling, fatigue, shear/bending fracture, and connection/foundation failure) relate to geometry, material, and loading.
• Describe the limit states design philosophy and how safety factors reduce the risk of structural failure.
• Use redundancy and proper detailing to reduce the chance of progressive collapse.

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• Identify meanings of unfamiliar words by using context clues in sentences and paragraphs.
• Use different types of context clues—definitions, synonyms, antonyms, examples, and cause-and-effect—to infer word meaning.
• Explain how surrounding words limit the possible meanings of a new vocabulary term.

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

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• Explain density using the particle view of matter (mass and how particles are spaced).
• Predict how sinking, floating, and heating relate to changes in volume and average particle spacing.
• Use evidence from particle spacing to compare the densities of different substances.

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• Distinguish between ionic and covalent bonding based on observed properties.
• Relate bonding types to macroscopic properties such as melting point, solubility, and electrical conductivity.
• Describe the formation of binary ionic salts and molecular compounds using empirical formulas.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic parts of a truss
• Identify how loads are distributed in a truss
• Recognize the significance of triangle shapes in structural stability+ Show more

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• Understand the different levels of ecological organization from individual to ecosystem.
• Identify examples of each level within Alberta ecosystems.
• Explain how patterns emerge at higher levels that are not evident at lower levels.+ Show more

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• Identify the purpose of each part of an explanatory text: introduction, body, and conclusion.
• Use transitions to connect claims, definitions, and examples in an organized explanation.
• Explain how text structure supports reader understanding rather than listing information.+ 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 the three principal tectonic plate boundary types: divergent, convergent, and transform.
• Describe the characteristic landforms and geologic processes produced by each boundary type.
• Explain how plate motion along boundaries relates to earthquakes, volcanic activity, and mountain building.

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• Use collaborative discussion skills to build shared meaning by referencing and extending others’ ideas.
• Ask clarifying questions and restate key points to show understanding.
• Practice respectful turn-taking and attentive listening during a group conversation.

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• Explain how insulating materials reduce heat transfer by limiting conduction, convection, and radiation
• Compare common insulators (fiberglass, foam, reflective foils) based on practical thickness and thermal resistance
• Describe how air leakage and thermal bridging increase heat loss in building envelopes+ Show more

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• Explain how environmental impacts can be connected to design constraints in real-world situations
• Identify potential trade-offs between performance, durability, and harm to people or ecosystems
• Use scientific reasoning to distinguish technically feasible solutions from environmentally responsible ones+ Show more

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• Explain how structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptations help organisms survive in specific environments
• Describe how selective pressures such as temperature, moisture, predation, and resource availability influence adaptation
• Identify adaptive trade-offs and how they affect what traits are most useful in different habitats+ Show more

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• Understand how to read and interpret line graphs
• Identify patterns and trends in scientific data
• Evaluate the significance of outliers and measurement uncertainty+ Show more

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• Analyze evidence for climate change drivers, including greenhouse gas concentrations, land-use change, and natural variability.
• Explain how climate variables such as temperature and precipitation influence sea level, agriculture, and coastal communities.
• Use data-based reasoning to describe interactions within the climate system, including carbon-cycle exchanges and natural feedbacks.+ Show more

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• Understand what groundwater is and how it is stored beneath Earth's surface.
• Learn the process of groundwater recharge and movement.
• Recognize the importance of groundwater for Earth's water cycle and human use.+ Show more

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• Identify how sentence syntax (simple, compound, and complex) affects emphasis and tone.
• Revise sentences to improve coherence by combining ideas effectively.
• Detect and correct common writing errors such as run-ons and fragments.

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• Identify observable indicators of chemical change, such as gas formation, persistent color change, temperature change, and precipitate formation
• Explain why multiple indicators together provide stronger evidence for chemical change than a single sign
• Use simple measurements alongside observations to support claims about whether a chemical change occurred

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• Understand the social importance of civic participation, including voting and paying taxes.
• Explore the history and evolution of civic rights and responsibilities.
• Recognize how individual contributions impact community and democracy.+ Show more

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• Explain how multimedia (charts, diagrams, images, and audio) can strengthen an explanatory text’s central idea and clarity.
• Use captions and labels to help readers interpret visuals accurately.
• Place visuals near the related sentences so readers can connect information without confusion.+ Show more

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• Evaluate scientific explanations by checking assumptions, logical reasoning, and the quality of evidence.
• Distinguish correlation from causation and judge how strong evidence is for a claim.
• Identify limitations of data, models, and methods, including possible alternative hypotheses.

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• Explain how thermal energy moves from warmer objects to cooler ones using models of heat transfer
• Differentiate conduction, convection, and radiation as three ways heat can travel
• Use temperature differences to predict the direction of heat transfer in everyday situations+ Show more

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• Explain how biodiversity helps ecosystems stay stable after disturbances.
• Describe how overlapping species roles can buffer the impacts of species declines.
• Identify examples of disturbances that reduce biodiversity and increase ecosystem vulnerability.

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• Explain how photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in sugars
• Identify the inputs and outputs of photosynthesis and describe where the process happens
• Connect photosynthesis to how matter and energy move through food chains

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• Understand how geographic features influence regional interconnectedness.
• Identify patterns of economic, social, and environmental systems between regions.
• Analyze the role of waterways and mountain passes in fostering trade and communication.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of active transport in cellular processes.
• Identify the role of cellular energy (ATP) in moving molecules against concentration gradients.
• Recognize the function of cellular pumps like the sodium-potassium pump.+ Show more

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• Reflect on what Memorial Day symbolizes and how sacrifice and service shape communities.
• Connect historical ideas of respect for others to personal values and everyday actions.
• Explain ideas clearly through writing by using specific examples from home, school, or the community.

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• Explain how predators, prey, and competitors influence access to resources and survival
• Describe how mutualism can increase resource availability and persistence for both species
• Connect population interactions to changes in survival and reproduction rates over time+ Show more