Grade 7 Science Worksheets

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• Understand how numerical representations measure heat transfer in different thermal processes.
• Learn about units of energy and temperature scales used in thermal calculations.
• Apply specific heat, mass, and temperature change to calculate energy transfer in Joules and kilojoules.+ Show more

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

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• Identify different sources of freshwater such as lakes and aquifers.
• Describe how groundwater systems operate and recharge.
• Explain the importance of porosity and permeability in aquifer function.+ Show more

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• Define morphological adaptations as physical traits that improve survival and reproduction.
• Identify how camouflage and body structures help organisms in specific habitats.
• Distinguish adaptation from change caused only by immediate conditions (acclimation).+ Show more

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• Explain how the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere exchange matter and energy
• Describe cause-and-effect relationships between Earth systems (e.g., erosion affecting waterways and habitats)
• Use evidence from observations to support an explanation of Earth system interactions over time

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• Identify examples of the six simple machines and describe how each one changes force magnitude or direction
• Explain mechanical advantage as a comparison of output force to input force, using appropriate units and reasoning
• Apply relationships among force, distance, and machine geometry to predict outcomes for everyday tools

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• Explain how design criteria for success can be measurable or observable in a science design problem.
• Identify common constraints (time, materials, cost, safety) and describe how they affect possible solutions.
• Describe trade-offs and improvement by connecting test evidence to criteria rather than appearance.+ Show more

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• Explain how igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks form in the rock cycle.
• Describe the roles of heat, pressure, weathering, and mineral cementation in rock transformations.
• Use rock-cycle ideas to make connections between surface and subsurface Earth processes.

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• Understand key concepts of designing fair and reproducible experiments.
• Identify variables, operational definitions, and control conditions in experiments.
• Recognize ethical, safety, and sample size considerations in research design.+ Show more

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• Explain how heat transfers from warmer regions to cooler regions using conduction, convection, and radiation models.
• Use a simple heat-transfer model to predict the direction of energy flow based on temperature differences.
• Describe how energy can change form while heat moves through a system.

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• Describe how carrying capacity limits population growth using logistic models.
• Differentiate exponential growth from logistic growth on population graphs.
• Identify limiting factors and explain how density-dependent and density-independent effects differ.+ Show more

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• Explain how cells convert chemical energy in food into usable energy for life processes
• Describe how ATP functions as an energy carrier within cells
• Connect energy transformations to the idea that matter is conserved during cellular reactions

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• Identify how evidence supports scientific claims.
• Understand the importance of linking data to reasoning.
• Recognize the role of scientific principles in arguments.+ Show more

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• Explain how matter and energy move between Earth’s geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
• Describe how changes in one Earth system can trigger changes in another system.
• Use evidence from everyday examples (weather, erosion, water availability) to model Earth system interactions.

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• Understand how material properties influence heat flow.
• Identify regional examples of insulation techniques in Alberta.
• Determine the significance of R-values and thermal bridges in building design.+ Show more

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• Understand how mathematical models quantify trait frequencies, selection coefficients, and population dynamics.
• Interpret graphical displays of fitness differentials and allele frequency changes.
• Apply Hardy-Weinberg principles and rate calculations to analyze genetic data.+ Show more

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• Distinguish independent, dependent, and controlled variables in a fair science investigation.
• Use operational definitions to define how variables are measured or identified during an experiment.
• Design fair tests using replication and controls to reduce confounding and sampling bias.

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• Identify key abiotic drivers (temperature, light, soil composition, moisture, and pH) and describe how they influence where organisms live.
• Explain how gradients create environmental templates that affect community structure and species distribution.
• Use organism tolerance ranges to predict which habitats or microhabitats may support different species.

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

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• Use the quantitative heat relationship to calculate energy changes using mass, specific heat, and temperature change
• Convert between joules (J) and kilojoules (kJ) to support correct thermal calculations
• Interpret and compare thermal processes using temperature change and energy budgets

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• Explain how air masses form and how their temperature and moisture affect local weather
• Describe how fronts act as boundaries where air rises, cools, and can produce clouds and precipitation
• Use evidence such as wind shifts and temperature changes to infer what type of front may be passing

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• Explain how producers, consumers, and decomposers transfer matter and energy in ecosystems
• Describe how energy flows through food chains and food webs and why energy decreases at higher trophic levels
• Use key vocabulary (producer, consumer, decomposer, trophic level, metabolism, heat) to support scientific explanations

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• Understand the basic quantities used to measure motion, including distance, time, and speed.
• Learn how to accurately represent and calculate average speed from tabulated data.
• Identify common sources of measurement error in motion experiments and how to minimize them.+ Show more

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• Explain how waves transfer energy without permanently moving matter.
• Differentiate transverse and longitudinal waves using particle motion and wave patterns.
• Use amplitude and wavelength to describe how wave characteristics relate to energy and spacing.+ Show more

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• Explain how Earth’s axial tilt and yearly orbit affect seasons in each hemisphere.
• Describe how Earth’s rotation creates day length and the sun’s apparent daily motion.
• Use patterns in daylight duration to support basic timekeeping ideas such as calendars.

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• Define optimization metrics and explain how they help compare design options under constraints
• Identify tradeoffs in engineering/science problems using measurable criteria
• Use data and stated targets to justify whether a redesign improves overall performance

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• Understand the components of forces acting on inclined planes
• Identify parallel and perpendicular force components relative to the slope
• Calculate the mechanical advantage of inclined planes+ Show more

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• Identify key structural failure modes such as buckling, fatigue cracking, fracture, and connection/foundation failures.
• Explain how geometry, material properties, and loading conditions affect which failure mode occurs.
• Describe limit states design thinking using safety factors, redundancy, and risk reduction strategies.

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• Explain how the urban heat island effect forms from surface materials, vegetation loss, and human activities
• Describe how impervious surfaces, reduced evapotranspiration, and building geometry influence local temperature and air movement
• Evaluate mitigation strategies such as greenery, cool pavements, and strategic shading and predict their impacts

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• Understand the processes that cause rapid and gradual geologic changes.
• Identify evidence of geologic hazards such as faults, lava flows, and sediment layers.
• Explain how plate tectonics contributes to earthquakes and volcanic activity.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of net force and how it determines motion.
• Learn to interpret free-body diagrams for systems such as elevators, tug-of-war, and carts on ramps.
• Apply vector addition and equilibrium conditions to solve for net force in one dimension.+ Show more

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• Explain how reproductive isolation contributes to speciation
• Describe how geographic separation can lead to divergence
• Compare founder effects, polyploidy, and adaptive radiation+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of chemical properties
• Identify different chemical properties of substances
• Describe observable signs of chemical reactions+ Show more

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• Explain how births, deaths, immigration, and emigration change population size over time
• Describe how limiting factors and carrying capacity affect population growth
• Use predator-prey and resource competition ideas to predict patterns in population sizes+ Show more

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• Identify the main idea about how gas pressure changes when force is applied.
• Describe key details linking gas pressure to confined volume.
• Explain the idea of pressure as gas particles collide with surfaces.

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• Explain how ecological inquiry uses questions, evidence, and clear conclusions to evaluate relationships in the environment.
• Identify measurable variables and describe how observations and data help test or revise a hypothesis.
• Interpret ecological data while accounting for natural variability and human impacts.

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• Select an appropriate graph type for different kinds of data (categorical vs. continuous).
• Construct graphs with clear axes, proportional scaling, units, and correctly interpreted measurements.
• Interpret patterns in graphs by using slope, correlation, trends, and error bars without assuming causation.

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• Explain how engineers use test data and models to refine design parameters under real-world constraints.
• Use quantitative comparisons to justify design changes that improve performance.
• Describe the iterative process of testing, recalibrating predictions, and re-testing to optimize results.

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• Understand the basic concepts and types of simple machines.
• Explain how simple machines alter force and movement to achieve mechanical advantage.
• Calculate the mechanical advantage of different simple machines using geometric relationships.+ Show more

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• Understand the concept of thermal conductivity and factors affecting it.
• Compare thermal behavior of common Alberta construction materials.
• Analyze how porosity, moisture, and layering impact thermal resistance.+ Show more

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• Explain how temperature and solvent polarity affect dissolution and solubility
• Use solubility curve ideas to predict whether a solution is unsaturated, saturated, or supersaturated
• Describe how pressure affects the solubility of gases and apply this to real-world situations+ Show more

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• Understand the difference between genotype and phenotype.
• Identify how genetic information influences observable traits.
• Explain how environment interacts with genetics to shape traits.

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• Identify key geological evidence supporting plate tectonics and continental movement.
• Understand the significance of seafloor structures like mid-ocean ridges and trenches.
• Explain how fossils, rock types, and geologic features record Earth's past continents.+ Show more

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• Understand how to gather and interpret data in scientific inquiries.
• Learn to distinguish between direct observations and interpretations.
• Recognize the importance of relevant evidence and measurement scales.+ Show more

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• Describe characteristic methods for assessing material behavior including tensile, compression, and bending tests.
• Explain non-destructive testing techniques such as ultrasonic and hardness measurements.
• Understand the concepts of anisotropy, strain localization, and their implications in engineering materials.+ Show more

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• Identify the main mechanisms of heat transfer: conduction, convection, and radiation.
• Explain how heat transfer relates to temperature change and the movement of thermal energy.
• Use examples (spoon in hot liquid, air currents, a lamp, and an electrical circuit) to match evidence to the correct mode of heat flow.

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• Explain quantitative relationships shown by balanced chemical equations
• Identify mole ratios from coefficients in balanced equations
• Calculate related quantities using proportional reasoning+ Show more

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• Explain the process of heat conduction in solids.
• Identify materials with high and low thermal conductivity.
• Describe how conduction impacts everyday engineering structures.+ Show more