Grade 7 Science Worksheets

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• Analyze patterns and data related to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, floods, and tsunamis.
• Interpret hazard maps, recurrence intervals, and probabilistic forecasts to assess risks.
• Understand cascading impacts of natural hazards on infrastructure, ecosystems, and settlements.+ Show more

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• Understand how matter is cycled and conserved within organisms during processes like digestion, biosynthesis, and respiration.
• Describe the flow of carbon and nitrogen through different biological pathways.
• Explain how atoms are reused and transformed in biochemical pathways such as macromolecule synthesis and decomposition.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes involved in Earth's rock cycle, including melting, crystallization, metamorphism, and weathering.
• Identify the different types of rocks and their formation pathways.
• Explain how energy flow drives transformations among igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.+ 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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• Describe the main types of surface processes that modify Earth's landscape.
• Differentiate between mechanical and chemical weathering mechanisms.
• Explain how erosion, transportation, and deposition shape landforms over time.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of Earth's atmospheric and oceanic circulation patterns.
• Identify the major cells, winds, and currents involved in global climate regulation.
• Explain how circulation influences regional weather, precipitation, and temperature distributions.+ Show more

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• Describe the processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, runoff, and groundwater flow.
• Explain how solar energy and gravity drive water movement among Earth's spheres.
• Identify interactions such as river discharge, groundwater flow contributing to springs, and seasonal snowpack changes.+ Show more

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• Understand geological processes that affect resource placement.
• Explore how Earth history influences mineral, energy, and groundwater resources.
• Connect plate tectonics, sedimentation, and weathering to resource locations.+ Show more

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• Explain how light energy is converted into chemical energy during photosynthesis.
• Describe the process of cellular respiration and how organisms harvest energy from food.
• Connect the functions of chloroplasts and mitochondria in energy transfer across different organisms.+ Show more

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• Explain how gravitational attraction influences orbital motion in the solar system and galaxies.
• Describe the properties that produce elliptical orbits and determine orbital periods.
• Apply mathematical relationships to calculate orbital velocity and centripetal effects for planets and moons.+ Show more

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• Understand the principles of relative dating, including superposition, original horizontality, and cross-cutting relationships.
• Identify and explain key stratigraphic markers such as fossils, unconformities, and intrusive contacts.
• Interpret stratigraphic data to construct sequences of Earth's geological events.+ Show more

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• Define net force as the combination of all forces acting on an object.
• Understand how unbalanced forces cause changes in motion.
• Explore the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration using diagrams and reasoning.+ Show more

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• Understand how to define design problems with clear criteria and measurable constraints.
• Learn to translate societal and environmental needs into quantitative targets.
• Recognize real-world examples of specifying success measures and constraints.+ Show more

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• Analyze test data to identify performance patterns in design solutions.
• Refine parameters iteratively using quantitative comparisons.
• Apply evidence-based justifications to modifications affecting design performance.+ Show more

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• Describe cyclic patterns produced by the Sun, Earth, and Moon due to relative motions.
• Explain how orbital geometry and axial tilt influence day-night cycles and phases.
• Analyze observational records to understand patterns and relationships in the solar system.+ 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 the principles of energy transfer and conversion in different devices.
• Identify examples of devices that convert energy from one form to another.
• Learn about energy accounting and the concept of efficiency in energy transformations.+ Show more

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• Understand how probability models predict genetic variation among offspring.
• Interpret Punnett square outcomes to estimate inheritance ratios.
• Calculate expected genotype and phenotype proportions in monohybrid crosses.+ Show more

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• Understand how uneven solar heating influences regional climate through surface and atmospheric circulation.
• Identify key phenomena like El Niño, monsoons, and wind belts and their climatic effects.
• Interpret temperature, sea-surface, wind, and precipitation data related to climate variability.+ Show more

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• Understand how to systematically evaluate design solutions using modeling and analysis.
• Identify and quantify trade-offs among performance, cost, durability, and manufacturability.
• Apply consistent metrics and model-based reasoning to compare alternative solutions.+ Show more

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• Identify key organelles in plant and animal cells and understand their functions.
• Describe the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
• Connect cell structure features to their roles in cell processes like transport, synthesis, and compartmentalization.+ Show more

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• Understand models that represent potential energy stored in systems based on object arrangement and interactions.
• Identify different types of potential energy such as gravitational, elastic, and magnetic.
• Explain how changes in spatial arrangement impact stored energy and subsequent motion or work.+ Show more

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• Understand key design strategies used in building solutions to optimize thermal performance.
• Identify methods such as passive solar gains, thermal barriers, and heat-recovery ventilation.
• Analyze regional building examples and their trade-offs between materials, energy, and comfort.+ Show more

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• Explain how DNA molecules are organized into chromosomes and how they encode genes that influence observable traits.
• Describe the process of chromosome segregation during gamete formation and fusion.
• Understand how genetic variation underpins trait differences such as eye color or structural proteins.+ Show more

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• Understand how microscopy reveals the structure of plant and animal cells.
• Identify and compare features of unicellular and multicellular organisms.
• Recognize cellular components such as cell walls, plasma membranes, and organelles.+ Show more

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• Understand various patterns of species interactions such as predation, competition, parasitism, mutualism, and commensalism.
• Analyze how species interactions influence community structures and ecosystem processes.
• Identify examples of species interactions across terrestrial and aquatic environments.+ Show more

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• Understand how position-time graphs represent motion patterns.
• Interpret slope and curvature in position-time and velocity-time graphs.
• Relate data tables to graphical motion representations.+ Show more

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• Understand how weather data patterns are identified and analyzed.
• Compare short-term atmospheric conditions across different locations and times.
• Explain the factors influencing climate variability over long periods.+ Show more

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• Describe the different types of inter-species relationships in ecology.
• Identify examples of mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism in Alberta habitats.
• Explain ecological consequences of symbiosis on community structure and population dynamics.+ Show more

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• Understand how microscopic particle motion relates to temperature and thermal energy.
• Describe the relationship between particle speed, energy, and pressure.
• Explain how variations in particle motion can interpret atmospheric temperature differences.+ Show more

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• Understand how erosion and sedimentation shape Earth's landscapes over time
• Identify processes such as river meandering, delta formation, and mountain erosion
• Connect landscape changes to Earth's geological cycle+ Show more

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• Describe the movement of water across Earth's systems.
• Explain the processes of groundwater flow, surface runoff, and ocean circulation.
• Understand the impact of water movement on climate, ecosystems, and human activity.+ Show more

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• Understand the evidence that supports the theory of plate tectonics
• Identify key geological and geophysical data related to Earth's tectonic activity
• Explain how evidence such as fossils, seafloor spreading, and seismic data support continental drift

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• Understand the mechanisms of plate tectonics and continental drift.
• Identify evidence supporting plate movements such as mid-ocean ridges and subduction zones.
• Explain how plate movements lead to geological phenomena like earthquakes and mountain formation.

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• Understand the processes of evaporation, condensation, precipitation, and runoff in the water cycle.
• Recognize the importance of the water cycle in distributing freshwater and supporting ecosystems.
• Explain how the water cycle influences weather and climate patterns.+ Show more

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• Understand the processes of water movement through the atmosphere, surface, and subsurface.
• Identify the key processes involved in the water cycle, including evaporation, condensation, precipitation, infiltration, and runoff.
• Describe how water circulation influences climate, weather patterns, and ecosystems.+ Show more

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• Understand the differences between oceanic and continental crust in terms of density and composition.
• Explain how plate density influences tectonic movements such as subduction zones and divergent boundaries.
• Identify real-world examples of tectonic activity related to plate characteristics, including seismic and volcanic phenomena.

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• Understand the processes involved in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
• Identify the roles of detritivores, fungi, bacteria, and abiotic factors in decomposition.
• Explain the transformations of carbon and nitrogen during decomposition.+ Show more

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• Understand the composition and manufacturing processes of engineered timber, fibre-reinforced polymers, and high-performance concrete.
• Explain how microstructure influences the strength, stiffness, and durability of advanced construction materials.
• Describe trade-offs involved in using novel materials, including cost, fabrication complexity, and performance.+ Show more

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• Understand the steps involved in the design process from defining requirements to evaluating alternatives.
• Identify key performance objectives such as load capacity, stiffness, and serviceability.
• Learn how to use decision-making tools like decision matrices and sketches to compare design options.+ Show more

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• Explain how energy is transferred through trophic levels in ecosystems.
• Describe the concept of energy efficiency and biomass pyramids in ecological communities.
• Analyze the limitations on energy flow between trophic levels due to energy losses.+ Show more

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• Understand the main factors that affect the long-term durability of construction materials.
• Identify and explain the protective measures used to prevent material degradation over time.
• Analyze how environmental conditions influence the lifespan of materials like steel, timber, concrete, and polymers.+ Show more

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• Describe the process of ecological succession and distinguish between primary and secondary succession.
• Identify the characteristic stages of succession in ecosystems such as abandoned fields and disturbed shorelines.
• Explain the drivers influencing succession, including soil development, seed dispersal, competition, and facilitation.+ Show more

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• Define and distinguish morphological, physiological, and behavioral adaptations with grade-appropriate examples.
• Explain how specific traits improve survival and reproductive success in different environments.
• Identify and analyze adaptive trade-offs and their ecological significance.+ Show more

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• Understand how nonliving factors such as temperature, light, water, soil, and salinity influence species distribution and ecosystem productivity.
• Describe how gradients and microclimates affect organism adaptations and seasonal patterns.
• Analyze the interaction between abiotic factors and biotic relationships in shaping biodiversity and ecosystem functions.+ Show more

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• Define kinetic and potential energy through everyday examples.
• Explain how height and motion relate to different energy forms.
• Describe energy transfer among parts of a system.+ Show more

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• Explain how friction opposes motion and varies with surface roughness.
• Describe the forces of gravity and how they affect objects near planetary surfaces.
• Differentiate between contact forces like friction and long-range forces like gravity.+ Show more

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• Understand the key components of designing a fair scientific experiment.
• Identify independent, dependent, and controlled variables in experiment design.
• Explain the importance of reproducibility, sample size, and ethical considerations.+ Show more