Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Understand the concept of trophic efficiency and its role in ecosystems.
• Describe why energy diminishes at higher trophic levels.
• Interpret energy pyramids and biomass distribution in ecological communities.+ Show more

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• Understand and define key physical properties such as mass, volume, and density.
• Explain how physical properties are used to identify and classify substances.
• Connect macroscopic measurements to molecular structure and intermolecular forces.+ Show more

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• Define morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations and identify examples from different habitats.
• Explain how specific traits improve survival and reproductive success under particular selective pressures.
• Differentiate adaptations from acclimation and describe at least one adaptive trade-off.

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• Interpret data from testing experiments related to bridge design.
• Compare different design parameters to assess performance.
• Identify how iterative testing improves design solutions.+ Show more

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• Explain how competition, predation, and symbiosis affect survival and population changes in an ecosystem.
• Distinguish mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism as types of symbiosis.
• Use evidence from examples to predict how an interaction can change resource availability over time.

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• Explain the processes involved in the rock cycle and how they connect tectonics, magmatism, and surface processes.
• Identify different types of rocks and the transformations they undergo during geological processes.
• Describe how surface agents and internal Earth processes contribute to the recycling of crustal materials.+ Show more

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• Describe the process of ecological succession and distinguish between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify and explain characteristic stages of succession and the environmental drivers influencing it.
• Analyze examples of succession in real-world landscapes, such as abandoned fields and disturbed shorelines.+ Show more

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• Identify observable indicators that provide qualitative evidence for chemical reactions.
• Describe different types of reaction pathways based on observational clues.
• Relate gas production, heat exchange, colour shifts, and precipitate formation to reaction processes.+ Show more

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• Explain the basic principles of Earth's atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns.
• Identify the main cells, wind belts, and ocean currents associated with global climate.
• Understand the influence of Coriolis effect and jet streams on weather and climate zones.+ Show more

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• Understand different atomic model representations such as particle, ball-and-stick, and lattice models.
• Identify how atoms form molecules and extended structures through bonding patterns.
• Explain the relationship between subatomic particles, atomic number, and material properties.+ Show more

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• Describe gravitational, electric, and magnetic interactions as long-range forces that act without contact.
• Explain the universal attraction of gravity and how electric and magnetic forces can be attractive or repulsive.
• Relate gravitational attraction to mass and distance in qualitative terms using evidence-based reasoning.+ Show more

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• Understand how geologic and fossil evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics and continental movement.
• Identify features such as mid-ocean ridges, trenches, and mountain ranges as evidence of tectonic activity.
• Explain how rock types, fossil distribution, and seafloor structures record Earth's geological history.+ Show more

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• Describe how natural resources are transformed into synthetic materials through production pathways including feedstocks, polymerization, and refining steps.
• Identify examples such as polyethylene, PET, nylon, and metals derived from ores, and explain their manufacturing processes.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages, including durability, recyclability, and environmental impacts, of various synthetic materials.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
• Explain how water moves through Earth's spheres via processes such as infiltration, runoff, and groundwater flow.
• Identify the interactions among rivers, aquifers, and ocean exchange in the water cycle, especially seasonal and seasonal variations.+ Show more

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• Understand how physical and biological disturbances impact ecosystems and populations.
• Identify mechanisms such as resilience, resistance, and succession that influence ecosystem recovery.
• Interpret empirical data and observations to determine causes of population changes.+ 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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• Explain the principles of momentum conservation during collisions.
• Differentiate between elastic and inelastic collisions.
• Calculate post-collision velocities using mass and velocity data.+ Show more

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• Explain how heritable variation and environmental pressures influence natural selection.
• Identify examples of adaptation in different species.
• Describe how reproductive success and selective pressures shape evolution.+ Show more

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• Understand how uneven solar heating influences regional climate patterns.
• Identify key features such as El Niño, monsoon regimes, and wind belts that affect climate zones.
• Analyze how surface properties and topography modify local climates.+ Show more

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• Understand how probability concepts apply to predicting genetic variation among offspring.
• Interpret genotype and phenotype ratios resulting from monohybrid crosses using Punnett squares.
• Calculate expected proportions of different genotypes and phenotypes in genetic crosses.+ Show more

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• Understand the different mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, radiation, sound, and electric current.
• Identify examples of each heat transfer process in real-life situations.
• Describe observable evidence of energy transfer such as temperature changes and rate differences.+ Show more

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• Learn about the life and work of Cesar Chavez and his impact on civil rights.
• Understand the principles of nonviolent protest and leadership.
• Connect historical activism to ongoing struggles for social justice and equality.

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• Describe how stratification, light penetration, and oxygen gradients form in ponds and lakes
• Explain how abiotic gradients affect community composition and vertical zonation
• Compare the effects of summer stratification and seasonal turnover on dissolved oxygen and nutrient distribution+ Show more

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• Identify various causes of social change such as technological advances, environmental challenges, and policy reforms.
• Analyze how different causes influence social practices, cultural norms, and community structures.
• Understand the cause-and-consequence relationships behind societal transformations.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of active transport and how it moves molecules against concentration gradients.
• Identify the role of ATP and membrane proteins such as pumps in cellular transport.
• Explain the function of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining electrochemical gradients.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the three principal boundary types and their characteristic landforms.
• Explain the processes involved in divergent, convergent, and transform boundaries.
• Differentiate the topography, volcanic activity, and seismicity associated with each boundary type.+ Show more

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• Understand the evidence supporting the theory of plate tectonics and continental movement.
• Identify geological features and processes related to plate motion, such as earthquakes, volcanoes, and seafloor structures.
• Explain how fossils, rock types, and geologic formations record Earth's past continental arrangements.+ Show more

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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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• Define ecological succession and distinguish between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify the characteristic stages of succession.
• Understand the factors that drive succession such as soil development, seed dispersal, competition, and facilitation.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between exponential and logistic population growth models.
• Identify factors affecting population dynamics such as density-dependent and density-independent factors.
• Interpret how models predict changes in populations over time in various ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the components and functions of ecosystems, including biotic and abiotic elements.
• Identify trophic categories such as producers, consumers, and decomposers, and explain their roles in energy flow.
• Recognize simple food chains in pond and forest environments and understand how matter cycles through these systems.+ Show more

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• Explain how the Maya and Aztecs used knowledge of astronomy and mathematics to support daily life and religion.
• Describe key features of Maya calendar systems and Aztec architecture.
• Analyze how art (sculpture, jewelry, and murals) reflected religious beliefs and helped build social unity.

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• Explain how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
• Describe how organisms harvest energy from food through cellular respiration.
• Connect processes in chloroplasts and mitochondria related to energy flow in autotrophs and heterotrophs.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiments.
• Explain the importance of operational definitions and fair test design for valid causal conclusions.
• Identify sources of confounding and how to minimize bias in sampling and experimentation.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of active transport and how it moves molecules against concentration gradients.
• Describe the role of the sodium-potassium pump in maintaining cellular function.
• Identify different types of vesicular transport and their purposes within cells.+ Show more

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• Explain how active transport moves substances against a concentration gradient using cellular energy and membrane proteins.
• Describe the sodium-potassium pump and its role in maintaining electrochemical gradients for nerve and muscle function.
• Compare active transport with passive diffusion and identify examples of vesicular transport (endocytosis and exocytosis).

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• Understand the principles of conceptual and computational modeling in science.
• Identify assumptions and parameters in different models.
• Evaluate the accuracy and limitations of models through sensitivity testing.+ Show more

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• Understand the signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Identify observable evidence such as gas formation, color change, and temperature change.
• Explain why multiple indicators together provide stronger evidence of a chemical change.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs that indicate a chemical change has occurred.
• Understand the importance of multiple indicators in confirming chemical reactions.
• Describe different types of evidence such as gas formation, color change, and temperature change.+ Show more

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• Describe the differences between exponential and logistic population growth models.
• Identify factors that influence population size, including density-dependent and density-independent factors.
• Interpret how models predict population patterns under various conditions.+ Show more

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• Understand the key concepts and practices involved in scientific modeling and simulation.
• Identify the importance of abstraction, assumptions, and validation in models.
• Describe examples of simple numerical models and their applications.+ Show more

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• Describe emotional resilience and how people can recover after loss or tragedy
• Identify coping strategies that support healing for individuals and communities
• Explain how empathy, communication, and remembrance help people support one another

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• Interpret variability and measures of central tendency in data sets.
• Use graphical cues to assess data reliability and significance.
• Compare data sets using mean, median, and range.+ Show more

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• Define net force as the vector sum of all forces acting on an object.
• Explain how unbalanced forces produce changes in motion using free-body diagrams.
• Describe proportional relationships among net force, mass, and acceleration.+ Show more

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• Explain how political authority is connected to legitimacy in different types of government.
• Identify legal, cultural, and historical factors that shape political systems.
• Analyze how legitimacy affects stability, change, and citizen participation.

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• Define mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism using evidence from interactions between species.
• Explain how symbiosis types can affect population size, resource distribution, and community structure.
• Apply symbiosis concepts to Alberta-relevant examples in local ecosystems.

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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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• Explain how diagrams, scale models, and quantitative representations help predict the behavior of a system.
• Interpret model outputs and identify assumptions, limitations, and scaling effects that affect accuracy.
• Distinguish between different model types (e.g., free-body diagrams, circuit schematics, and block diagrams) and what each is used for.