Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Explain the concept of radiant transfer and how energy moves through electromagnetic waves.
• Identify factors such as solar radiation intensity, surface absorptivity, and emissivity that affect radiative heating.
• Analyze how seasonal changes and surface types influence radiative balances and local microclimates.+ Show more

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• Understand how mathematical and statistical tools quantify traits, population dynamics, and evolutionary processes.
• Apply models like Hardy-Weinberg and probability-based inheritance to analyze genetic data.
• Interpret graphs and charts displaying fitness differentials and allele frequency changes.+ Show more

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• Understand how to calculate average speed using distance and time data.
• Distinguish between average speed and instantaneous speed through numerical examples.
• Convert between meters per second and kilometers per hour units.+ Show more

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• Describe the steps involved in the formation of sedimentary rocks.
• Identify features of sedimentary environments such as bedding, fossils, and structures.
• Explain how mechanical and chemical weathering contribute to sediment formation.+ Show more

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• Understand how mass measurements relate to conservation of mass during chemical processes.
• Identify factors that can affect mass measurements and how to control them.
• Describe the importance of including all phases of reactants and products in mass accounting.+ Show more

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• Interpret and describe patterns of motion from distance–time and velocity–time graphs.
• Relate slopes to speed and understand areas under velocity curves as displacement.
• Compare different types of motion graphs qualitatively using real-world examples.+ Show more

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• Identify different physical and chemical properties used to classify substances.
• Distinguish between elements, compounds, and mixtures based on measurable attributes.
• Apply classification techniques such as density measurement, solubility testing, and magnetic separation.+ Show more

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• Explain how inclined planes change the force required to move loads by increasing distance.
• Analyze the force components parallel and perpendicular to an inclined plane.
• Calculate the mechanical advantage of ramps used in real-world Alberta contexts.+ Show more

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• Define and identify structural, physiological, and behavioral adaptation traits in species.
• Explain how adaptive traits contribute to survival and reproduction in specific environments.
• Analyze examples of adaptation in boreal species, prairie plants, mammals, and root architectures.+ Show more

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• Describe production pathways from natural resources to common synthetic materials, including feedstocks, polymerization, and refining steps.
• Explain how chemical composition and functional performance are altered during production.
• Identify examples of synthetic materials such as polyethylene, PET, nylon, and metals.+ Show more

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• Understand the systematic approach of ecological inquiry including hypothesis framing and data interpretation.
• Identify local examples of ecological relationships like riparian health of the Bow River.
• Evaluate the role of evidence and natural variability in ecological studies.+ Show more

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• Explain the different types of symbiosis: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism.
• Identify Alberta-specific examples of symbiotic relationships.
• Understand ecological impacts of inter-species relationships on populations and habitats.+ Show more

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• Understand how birth and death rates, immigration, and emigration influence population size and distribution.
• Identify regional drivers that impact populations such as water availability, fire regimes, and land-use change.
• Explain how population trends are measured and used for species and biodiversity assessments.+ Show more

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• Understand how different types of pollutants affect terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
• Identify sources of nutrient runoff, hydrocarbons, and airborne deposition in Alberta.
• Explain pathways of pollutant exposure and bioaccumulation risks.+ Show more

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• Understand the steps involved in the technological design process.
• Identify examples and trade-offs in prototyping and optimization.
• Recognize the importance of documentation and measurement in design decisions.+ Show more

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• Identify observable signs of chemical changes such as colour change, gas evolution, precipitate formation, temperature change, or odour alteration.
• Differentiate between physical and chemical changes at the particle level, focusing on bond reorganization and energy transfer.
• Understand real-world examples of chemical changes, including oxidation and combustion, and interpret their processes at the particle level.

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• Understand the concept of equilibrium and how forces balance to produce static and dynamic stability.
• Interpret graphical and qualitative representations of force pairs and their effects on structures.

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• Describe the hydrological, chemical, and biological functions of wetlands.
• Identify examples of wetland types and their ecological roles.
• Explain how wetlands contribute to landscape water regulation and biodiversity.+ Show more

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• Describe the main components of Earth's atmospheric and oceanic circulation systems.
• Explain how solar heating and Earth's rotation influence global wind and current patterns.
• Connect atmospheric cells and ocean gyres to regional climate and weather patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain the differences between static and kinetic friction and provide real-world examples.
• Describe how surface texture and normal force affect the magnitude of friction.
• Understand the concept of aerodynamic drag and how it impacts motion, especially in outdoor transportation.+ Show more

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• Understand the concepts of span, support conditions, and load types in beam performance.
• Identify how beam materials and geometries influence stability and comfort.
• Relate beam behavior to real-world examples like overpass girders and floor joists.+ Show more

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• Understand key technologies used in space exploration such as telescopes, satellites, and spacecraft propulsion.
• Identify historical missions and their contributions to space science.
• Explain how robotic missions and space stations gather data about extraterrestrial environments.+ Show more

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• Describe the principle of conservation of mass in physical and chemical changes.
• Explain how mass remains constant in closed systems during reactions.
• Identify real-world observations that demonstrate mass conservation in sealed containers.+ Show more

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• Explain how phase changes reflect changes in particle kinetic and potential energy.
• Identify energy absorption and release during melting, freezing, evaporation, and condensation.
• Relate microscopic particle interactions to macroscopic energy phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand the definition of saturation and supersaturation in solutions.
• Identify conditions that lead to saturation and crystallization.
• Analyze real-world examples of saturation phenomena.+ Show more

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• Understand that solution concentration quantifies the amount of solute relative to solvent.
• Identify common measures of concentration such as mass percent and grams per litre.
• Explain how concentration affects physical properties like boiling point and freezing point.+ Show more

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• Understand the process of heat conduction and how it transfers energy within solids.
• Identify materials that are good conductors and insulators based on their properties.
• Explain how material properties influence heat transfer in regional structures.+ Show more

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• Identify different types of observable indicators in chemical reactions.
• Describe how gas production, heat exchange, colour changes, and precipitates indicate reaction pathways.
• Analyze reaction patterns and infer underlying particle interactions and mass changes.+ Show more

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• Explain the concept of mechanical energy conservation in ideal and real systems.
• Describe how energy is transferred and redistributed among system components during motion such as swinging pendulums and springs.
• Identify factors that lead to energy loss and understand the limits of energy conservation in real systems.+ Show more

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• Identify the variables that affect solubility in different conditions.
• Explain how temperature, pressure, and surface area influence the amount of solute dissolved.
• Describe real-world examples demonstrating the impact of solubility factors.

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• Analyze societal, economic, and environmental impacts of various technologies.
• Evaluate short- and long-term consequences of technological development.
• Interpret case phenomena related to urban transportation, agriculture, and energy production.+ Show more

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• Define kinetic energy as the energy of motion in objects.
• Explain potential energy as stored energy based on height or position.
• Describe how energy transfers between potential and kinetic forms in familiar phenomena.+ Show more

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• Identify and classify different reaction types such as synthesis, decomposition, displacement, acid-base, and combustion.
• Understand how bonds are broken and formed during chemical reactions and how atoms rearrange.
• Predict reaction products based on reaction type and recognize the conservation of atoms during reactions.+ 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 concept of active transport and how it differs from passive diffusion.
• Identify the key types of active transport mechanisms in cells, including the sodium-potassium pump and vesicular transport.
• Explain how active transport contributes to cell functions like nutrient intake, waste removal, and maintaining electrochemical gradients.+ Show more

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• Explain what trophic efficiency measures and why it is important in ecosystems.
• Describe how energy diminishes through trophic levels in an energy pyramid.
• Analyze reasons why top predators are fewer in number within ecological communities.+ Show more

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• Understand the roles of producers and consumers in ecosystems.
• Explain how energy transfer between trophic levels is inefficient.
• Describe the structure and dynamics of food chains and energy pyramids.+ Show more

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• Understand how cellular structures and transport processes work together to maintain homeostasis.
• Describe the roles of transport proteins, membrane pumps, and hormone signalling in regulating nutrient, ion, and water levels.
• Explain how disruptions at cellular or tissue levels can affect organ function and organism stability.+ Show more

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• Understand how cells group into tissues, organs, and systems.
• Identify the functions of different tissue types such as epithelial, muscle, and nervous tissue.
• Describe how multicellular organization supports organism functions and specialization.

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• Explain the structure and function of mitochondria in energy production.
• Describe the process of cellular respiration and how mitochondria generate ATP.
• Identify the variations in mitochondrial activity in different cell types.+ Show more

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• Understand the structure and components of a food web, including producers, consumers, and decomposers.
• Explain how interconnected feeding relationships contribute to ecosystem stability.
• Analyze how changes to species affect energy flow and ecological resilience.+ Show more

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• Identify the three principal boundary types and their characteristic landforms.
• Explain processes such as crustal extension, magma upwelling, subduction, and lateral motion.
• Describe how different boundary types influence topography, volcanic activity, and seismicity.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in landscape evolution including tectonic uplift, erosion, and volcanic activity.
• Identify how climate influences weathering and material transport in landscape change.
• Explain the cycle of mountain building and denudation over geologic time.+ Show more

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• Explain how magma forms through various geological processes.
• Describe how cooling rates affect igneous rock textures and mineral composition.
• Analyze the role of fractional crystallization and magma mixing in rock diversity.+ Show more

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• Explain how seismicity relates to fault movement and tectonic stress.
• Identify the different fault types and their seismic signatures.
• Describe how energy is released during earthquakes and what factors influence their intensity.+ Show more

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• Identify and describe the three main types of rocks: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
• Explain the process of how each rock type forms.
• Analyze mineral content, textures, and structures to distinguish between rock types.+ Show more

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• Identify different chemical properties of substances and their observable outcomes.
• Describe how substances react with acids, bases, and other compounds.
• Predict reaction outcomes based on chemical properties such as flammability and reactivity.+ 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