Grade 7 Worksheets

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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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• Describe the different types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify Alberta-relevant examples of each symbiosis type, such as pollinator-plant interactions and parasitic relationships.
• Explain ecological consequences of symbiosis on population dynamics, resource sharing, and coevolution in regional habitats.

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• Explain the difference between internal energy and temperature as measures of particle motion.
• Identify common sources of thermal energy in natural and built environments.
• Describe the directional flow of heat from higher to lower energy regions.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks.
• Identify different types of weathering and how they contribute to sediment formation.
• Explain how sediments are transported and deposited in various environments.+ Show more

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• Explain how Nelson Mandela’s values of dignity, reconciliation, and equal rights connect to social justice
• Identify examples of empathy, fairness, and anti-discrimination actions in real-life situations
• Use reasoning to distinguish statements that support social justice from those that undermine it

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• Explain how matter is conserved and recycled within organisms during biological processes.
• Describe the flow of carbon and nitrogen in metabolic pathways such as digestion, biosynthesis, and respiration.
• Identify biochemical pathways involved in matter transformation and recycling in ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Explain key evidence for climate change drivers using temperature and CO2 records and carbon-cycle ideas.
• Describe how land-use change and natural variability can affect climate patterns.
• Analyze impacts of climate change on sea level, precipitation, and agricultural productivity.+ Show more

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• Distinguish physical properties from chemical properties using measurable and observable descriptors.
• Interpret property data (e.g., density, melting point, solubility, conductivity, reactivity, flammability) to support material identification.
• Use quantitative and qualitative evidence to predict how materials respond to temperature changes and chemical contact.

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• Describe how carbon moves through different parts of the environment.
• Explain the processes of photosynthesis, respiration, and decomposition.
• Identify the roles of organisms and the atmosphere in the carbon cycle.+ Show more

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• Describe how pharyngeal pouches and limb buds develop early in vertebrates and why they can be evolutionarily informative
• Compare embryonic development across taxa using evidence from developmental timing and patterning
• Explain how conserved developmental stages can support reconstruction of phylogenetic relationships

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• Explain the concept of potential energy as stored energy based on object arrangement and interactions.
• Identify different types of potential energy, such as gravitational, elastic, and magnetic.
• Describe how changes in spatial configuration affect stored potential energy.+ Show more

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• Define and distinguish between pure substances, mixtures, and solutions.
• Identify examples of each classification from real-world scenarios.
• Understand measurable properties like melting points and how they relate to substance classification.+ Show more

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• Identify key components of a building's walls and their thermal functions.
• Understand how insulation, barriers, and ventilation affect thermal performance.
• Assess how interfaces, thermal bridging, and air infiltration influence energy efficiency.+ Show more

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• Define the key terms related to beams, such as span, support conditions, and load types.
• Identify different types of loads and support conditions in beams.
• Describe how various loads affect beam performance including bending, shear, and deflection.+ Show more

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• Understand how building design integrates orientation, envelope assembly, and mechanical systems to optimize thermal performance across Alberta's climate zones.
• Identify strategies such as passive solar gains, thermal barriers, and heat-recovery ventilation used in sustainable building design.
• Analyze case examples from rural prairie houses and urban developments in Calgary and Edmonton to evaluate performance trade-offs.+ Show more

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• Identify how a hook and a controlling thesis work together in an academic paragraph or essay.
• Write a hook that draws the reader in and then narrows toward a clear controlling idea.
• Create a thesis statement that signals the main focus and the direction of supporting details.

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• Explain how energy is transferred through trophic levels in food webs.
• Describe the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems.
• Analyze the mechanisms of photosynthesis and cellular respiration for energy capture and release.+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between closed and open systems in relation to matter transfer.
• Explain how mass is conserved in closed systems during reactions.
• Identify system boundaries and how they affect observed mass changes in open systems.+ Show more

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• Describe the origins and formation processes of the solar system.
• Compare properties of terrestrial and gas giant planets, including atmospheres and surface features.
• Explain planetary motions, phases, and eclipses using observational data.+ Show more

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• Describe how density differences separate components of mixtures
• Compare decanting, floatation, and centrifugation using density principles
• Explain how particle size affects sedimentation rate+ Show more

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• Describe the cyclic patterns produced by the relative motions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.
• Explain how orbital geometry and axial tilt account for day-night cycles and phases.
• Identify observable evidence of solar system patterns and explain their causal relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand the different types of long-range forces, including gravity, electric, and magnetic interactions.
• Describe how gravitational force depends on mass and distance qualitatively.
• Identify examples of electromagnetic phenomena such as planetary motion, falling objects, and bar magnets.+ Show more

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• Understand major human-induced alterations to ecosystems such as habitat fragmentation, pollution, and invasive species.
• Identify examples like deforestation and eutrophication and their effects on biodiversity.
• Explain how human activities impact ecosystem services, trophic structures, and community composition.+ Show more

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• Understand that organisms are composed of discrete cellular units demonstrated through microscopy.
• Differentiate between unicellular and multicellular organisms using anatomical examples.
• Identify structures such as plasma membranes, cell walls, and hierarchical organization in cells, tissues, and organs.+ Show more

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• Understand the factors influencing migration patterns in animals across landscapes.
• Identify examples of migration in Alberta waterfowl and ungulate populations.
• Explain how timing cues, energetic demands, and connectivity influence migration.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the main characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases.
• Explain how particle arrangement, spacing, and movement differ among the states of matter.
• Understand how temperature and pressure influence changes between states.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of specific heat capacity and its importance in thermal calculations.
• Apply formulas involving mass, specific heat, and temperature change to compute energy transfer.
• Convert units between Joules, kilojoules, grams, and degrees Celsius for thermal calculations.+ Show more

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• Define and compare key material properties: density, tensile strength, compressive strength, stiffness (modulus), ductility, toughness, and thermal expansion.
• Explain how material properties influence structural performance and design choices for beams and columns.
• Contrast wood, steel, and reinforced concrete by strength-to-weight ratio, deformation under load, and typical failure modes.

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• Describe conserved developmental stages across different animal taxa.
• Identify morphological similarities in embryonic development that reflect evolutionary relationships.
• Analyze developmental timing and patterning to understand phylogenetic connections.+ Show more

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• Understand how structural members respond to different types of loads such as bending, shear, axial force, and torsion.
• Relate the geometry and support conditions of members to internal force distribution in structural elements.
• Describe how bending moments and shear forces affect deflection and serviceability in beams and cantilevers.+ Show more

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• Understand the physical and chemical methods used in separating bitumen from oil sands.
• Identify and differentiate between physical separation and chemical treatment processes.
• Analyze how temperature, density, and additives influence the separation process.+ Show more

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• Describe the key organ systems in multicellular animals and their functions.
• Explain how different organ systems cooperate to support processes like gas exchange, nutrient distribution, and homeostasis.
• Compare human systems and plant vascular transport mechanisms to understand system dependencies and feedback.+ Show more

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• Describe how energy transfers through different trophic levels in ecosystems.
• Explain the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in energy pyramids and food webs.
• Analyze the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration as mechanisms for energy capture and release.+ Show more

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• Use probability to predict expected genotype and phenotype ratios from a monohybrid cross
• Connect Punnett square outcomes to the likelihood of offspring inheriting specific alleles
• Explain how larger populations tend to better match expected genetic ratios+ Show more

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• Understand key material properties such as strength, stiffness, and density in load-bearing structures.
• Compare how timber, steel, and concrete perform under various environmental conditions.
• Analyze the behavior of different materials under compression, tension, and bending stresses.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of filtration and sedimentation in separating mixtures.
• Identify different pore sizes and their applications in filtration techniques.
• Describe the flow behaviour through porous media and factors affecting it.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of temperature measurement and instrument characteristics.
• Differentiate between liquid-in-glass, bimetallic, and digital thermometers and their appropriate applications.
• Explain the Celsius scale, fixed points, and the importance of calibration for reliable temperature readings.+ Show more

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• Understand the causes of urban heat islands.
• Identify how surface materials, vegetation, and human activities contribute to urban heat.
• Explore mitigation strategies to reduce urban heat effects.+ Show more

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• Define and characterize static and dynamic equilibrium in physical systems.
• Identify forces such as gravity, tension, and normal force involved in equilibrium scenarios.
• Use vector principles to analyze whether forces balance in different situations.+ 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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• Describe the interactions between organ systems in multicellular animals, including circulation, respiration, digestion, and nervous systems.
• Explain system-level dependencies and feedback mechanisms that support gas exchange, nutrient distribution, and homeostasis.
• Compare human and plant vascular systems to understand similarities and differences in transport interactions.+ Show more

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• Define carrying capacity and explain its significance in ecosystems.
• Identify limiting factors that influence population growth.
• Describe the effects of exceeding carrying capacity in natural environments.+ Show more

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• Describe the hierarchical levels of biological organization from individuals to the biosphere.
• Identify roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems.
• Explain how energy flows through trophic levels and affects ecosystem stability.+ Show more

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• Analyze patterns in the fossil record to infer evolutionary relationships.
• Identify and explain the significance of index fossils and transitional forms.
• Understand stratigraphic sequences and their role in dating fossils.+ Show more

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• Understand material properties that influence thermal resistance and energy efficiency.
• Identify regional examples of insulation applications in Alberta.
• Explain how R-values, thermal bridging, and lifecycle energy use affect building performance.+ Show more

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• Understand the basic concept of natural selection
• Identify examples of natural selection in nature
• Describe how heritable traits influence survival and reproduction+ Show more

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• Explain how merchant networks connected ports, inland trading posts, and Atlantic markets between 1713 and 1850
• Analyze how credit, tariffs, and navigation policies affected local economies and trade outcomes
• Describe continuity and change in trading practices and evaluate how different groups shaped economic flows

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• Explain what chemical properties are and how they influence material behavior.
• Identify observable indicators of chemical reactions, such as gas evolution, color change, and precipitate formation.
• Compare the chemical stability of noble metals with reactive non-metals.+ Show more