Grade 7 Worksheets

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• Understand how geologic processes influence the distribution of mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Connect plate tectonics, sedimentation, weathering, and biological activity to resource location.
• Analyze the impacts of resource extraction and consider renewable versus nonrenewable resources.+ Show more

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• Describe how competition, predation, mutualism, and parasitism affect ecological niches
• Explain how niche partitioning reduces competition and supports species coexistence
• Evaluate how keystone species and altered interaction networks can change community stability

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• Explain how water moves through the water cycle among the atmosphere, land, and oceans
• Describe energy and gravity roles in evaporation, condensation, and precipitation
• Differentiate runoff from infiltration and subsurface storage+ Show more

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• Explain how light energy becomes chemical energy during photosynthesis
• Describe how cellular respiration produces ATP from chemical energy
• Connect chloroplast and mitochondria roles across different organisms+ Show more

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• Use descriptive language to build a clear setting in a sci-fi adventure
• Identify narrative elements such as characters, plot events, and theme in a story
• Apply cause-and-effect reasoning to choices characters make during a mission+ Show more

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• Understand how energy changes occur during chemical reactions, including exothermic and endothermic processes.
• Recognize signs of energy transfer in physical and chemical changes.
• Explain the relationship between energy exchange and bond breaking/formation.+ Show more

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• Understand how forces cause changes in motion.
• Differentiate between balanced and unbalanced forces.
• Explain how friction, air resistance, and gravity affect motion.+ Show more

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• Describe the different states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases.
• Understand how particle arrangement and movement define each state.
• Explain how temperature and pressure influence state transitions.+ Show more

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• State a counterclaim fairly and accurately without misrepresenting the opposing viewpoint.
• Respond to counterclaims using evidence and reasoning that strengthens the original claim.
• Use language that signals balance (acknowledge, explain, support) while maintaining a clear main argument.

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• Understand the roles of different types of connections and joints in structural systems.
• Identify how bolted, welded, and bearing connections transfer load and maintain stability.
• Explain shear, bearing, and slip at connection points and their impact on structural performance.+ Show more

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• Identify common structural failure modes such as buckling, fatigue cracking, shear/bending fracture, and connection or foundation failure
• Explain the limit states design philosophy and why safety factors are used
• Describe how redundancy can reduce the risk of progressive collapse

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• Describe how Earth's tilt and orbit influence seasons and day length.
• Explain the relationship between Earth's position relative to the sun and observable patterns in daylight and temperature.
• Understand how the apparent motion of the sun supports calendar and timekeeping systems.+ Show more

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• Plan a research project by selecting key terms, setting priorities, and deciding what information is needed.
• Connect collected notes to parts of a developing outline to support clear, organized writing.
• Collect research while preserving context (author, date, and publication type) to strengthen evaluation and accurate attribution.

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• Identify hazards and categorize risks in science activities
• Interpret safety data sheet information for safer choices
• Select engineering controls that reduce exposure to hazards+ Show more

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• Identify credibility signals in different media messages by comparing wording, evidence, and source reliability.
• Analyze how selective framing, omissions, repetition, and emotional language can distort meaning.
• Evaluate whether claims are verifiable and whether conclusions are supported or implied.+ Show more

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• Use advanced punctuation (semicolon, dash, colon) to clarify relationships between ideas.
• Apply elliptical clauses to improve fluency while preserving meaning.
• Use parallel structure to create clear, balanced sentences and lists.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of radiant energy transfer through electromagnetic waves.
• Identify factors affecting net radiative heating of surfaces.
• Explain how surface properties like absorptivity and emissivity influence temperature changes.+ Show more

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• Define and explain physical properties such as mass, volume, density, melting and boiling points.
• Relate macroscopic measurements to molecular structures and intermolecular forces.
• Recognize how physical properties help identify and classify substances.+ Show more

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• Understand Earth's internal layering and the properties of each layer.
• Interpret seismic wave behavior as evidence for Earth's internal structure.
• Describe the processes of mantle convection and heat transfer within Earth.+ Show more

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• Translate “at least” and “no more than” situations into linear inequalities
• Solve linear inequalities and interpret the solution as a range of allowed values
• Match inequality signs to open/closed boundaries when representing solution sets on number lines

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• Identify how varying sentence openings and structures can improve emphasis and readability.
• Use appropriate punctuation to manage complexity and clarify relationships between ideas.
• Combine ideas when the relationship is clear and keep verb tense consistent across a paragraph.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s lithosphere is divided into tectonic plates that move over geologic time.
• Use geologic evidence such as fossils, continental margins, mid-ocean ridges, and trenches to support plate tectonics.
• Interpret how earthquakes, volcanoes, and mountain building relate to plate motion.+ Show more

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• Explain how physical changes alter a substance’s appearance or form without changing its chemical identity.
• Identify common physical changes, including phase changes and reversible changes caused by changing conditions.
• Use particle ideas to justify why some changes are physical rather than chemical.

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• Explain how trade networks depend on maritime corridors, overland routes, and ports to move goods efficiently.
• Analyze how tariff policies and transportation infrastructure can change trade patterns and regional development.
• Identify connections among production, consumption, logistics decisions, and environmental impacts.

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• Understand how magma forms in the Earth's mantle and crust.
• Identify the types of igneous rocks based on cooling rates.
• Explain how mineral composition and texture of igneous rocks are affected.+ Show more

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• Explain how nationalism fueled support for imperial expansion during the age of empires
• Describe how imperial competition influenced alliances and diplomacy
• Analyze how colonial ambitions affected political boundaries and increased international tensions+ Show more

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• Understand how disturbances like fire, flood, and windthrow affect habitats and ecosystems.
• Recognize factors such as frequency and intensity that influence disturbance outcomes.
• Identify species adapted to disturbance regimes and their recovery patterns.+ Show more

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• Explain how fossils form and what conditions help preserve remains, traces, and imprints
• Use fossil assemblages to infer past environments and relate rock layers to Earth’s history
• Differentiate among body fossils, trace fossils, and imprints and describe what each can reveal

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• Explain how latitude affects the angle of incoming sunlight and regional heating patterns.
• Describe how elevation, distance from water, and ocean currents influence temperature and precipitation.
• Use climate drivers to justify differences between deserts, rain forests, and seasonal weather patterns.

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• Describe how light penetration, temperature, and oxygen change with depth in lakes and ponds.
• Explain how abiotic gradients shape vertical zonation and community composition.
• Compare how seasonal thermal turnover affects nutrient mixing, dissolved oxygen, and habitat suitability.

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• Use commas to separate items in a list and to clarify meaning.
• Use commas correctly with introductory elements and nonessential phrases.
• Punctuate between independent clauses joined by coordinating conjunctions.

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• Explain how water, storms, and Earth forces can change the surface of land over time
• Describe the roles of erosion and deposition in shaping local landforms
• Compare rapid changes (storms, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions) with slower landscape change

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• Identify key factors affecting the durability of materials over time.
• Explain the mechanisms of corrosion, rot, freeze–thaw cycling, and UV degradation.
• Analyze protective measures such as coatings, cathodic protection, and concrete cover.+ Show more

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• Identify common prefixes and suffixes and explain how they change or refine a word’s meaning.
• Use word-part clues (prefixes/suffixes) to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words in context.
• Apply spelling and word-choice rules when adding affixes to roots in academic writing.

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• Interpret patterns and relationships in scientific graphs such as scatter plots, histograms, and line graphs.
• Compare groups of data using summary measures like range and averages, and explain what those measures suggest.
• Evaluate claims by considering outliers, inconsistencies, and possible measurement uncertainty.

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• Identify common prefixes and suffixes and explain how they change word meaning
• Use word-part analysis to predict the meaning of unfamiliar words in context
• Apply spelling rules when adding suffixes and recognize how affixes affect word form+ Show more

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• Define what constitutes a design problem by identifying clear criteria and constraints.
• Recognize real-world examples of specifying success measures and limitations.
• Translate societal and environmental needs into measurable targets for project development.+ Show more

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• Understand human impacts on ecosystems, including habitat alteration, pollution, resource extraction, and species introduction.
• Analyze the consequences of human activities on biodiversity and ecosystem functions.
• Identify principles of stewardship such as mitigation, habitat protection, restoration, and monitoring.+ Show more

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• Understand how temperature affects plant and animal survival
• Identify the effects of temperature variations on ecosystems
• Analyze the interactions between abiotic and biotic factors+ Show more

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• Understand the features of narrative retelling
• Organize events sequentially for clear storytelling
• Refine writing by adjusting language and structure+ Show more

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• Explain how pronoun references must match their antecedents in person and number to avoid confusion.
• Revise sentences so pronouns clearly refer to the correct noun using demonstrative and relative pronouns.
• Identify and fix unclear references, including vague uses of “it” and “they,” in narratives and arguments.

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• Identify types of evidence (statistics, observations, expert statements, and quoted passages) that support a specific claim.
• Explain how evidence becomes effective when it is relevant and followed by reasoning rather than simply inserted.
• Select, paraphrase, and cite evidence so it fits smoothly within sentence-level writing.

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• Explain the concepts of static and kinetic friction and how surface texture affects them.
• Describe how aerodynamic drag influences motion in vehicles and outdoor equipment.
• Relate the relationship between normal force, surface texture, and frictional coefficient.+ 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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• Use reflection to identify strengths and one focused goal for improving oral communication
• Revise delivery and message choices (such as pacing, emphasis, evidence, and transitions) based on feedback
• Monitor how changes affect audience understanding and respond to feedback

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• Understand the concept of load paths in buildings and bridges
• Identify primary vs. secondary load transfer routes
• Learn how openings, corners, and irregular geometries affect load redistribution+ Show more

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• Describe the six types of simple machines and their functions.
• Explain how mechanical advantage is calculated and its importance in using simple machines.
• Identify examples of simple machines used in Alberta's farms and loading equipment.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of variables in experiments
• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables
• Learn how to establish operational definitions+ Show more