Grade 7 Science — Canadian Curriculum Guide
Grade 7 Science investigates ecosystem interactions and environmental impacts, explores pure substances and mixtures, examines form and function in structural design, and studies heat transfer in the environment. Students tackle more complex scientific problems.
Curriculum Units
STEM Skills and Connections
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Students explore research skills, complex experimental design, peer review, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
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- Advanced Scientific Inquiry
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Understanding Life Systems
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Students explore ecosystems, biotic and abiotic factors, food webs, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
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- Interactions in the Environment
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Understanding Matter and Energy
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Students explore elements and compounds, homogeneous mixtures, heterogeneous mixtures, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
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- Pure Substances and Mixtures
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Understanding Structures and Mechanisms
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Students explore design principles, structural efficiency, form follows function, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
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- Form and Function
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Understanding Earth and Space Systems
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Students explore conduction, convection, radiation, greenhouse effect, climate vs weather, and more through 1 interactive lesson aligned with the Canadian curriculum.
Lessons included:
- Heat in the Environment
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What Your Child Will Learn in Grade 7 Science
Analyze interactions within ecosystems (biotic and abiotic factors)
Understand human impact on the environment
Classify pure substances and mixtures
Investigate separation techniques for mixtures
Examine how form and function are related in structures
Understand heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
Explore how heat affects the environment and weather
Parent Tips for Grade 7 Science
Discuss environmental issues in the news — connect them to what your child is learning about ecosystems and human impact.
Experiment with mixtures at home — make salad dressing (heterogeneous) and salt water (homogeneous) and discuss the differences.
Observe heat transfer in daily life — why does a metal spoon get hot in soup (conduction)? Why does hot air rise (convection)?
Frequently Asked Questions
What science topics are taught in Grade 7 in Canada?
Grade 7 Science covers interactions in the environment (ecosystems), pure substances and mixtures, form and function in structures, and heat in the environment, along with advanced scientific inquiry.
Do Grade 7 students learn about ecosystems?
Yes. Grade 7 is when students deeply study ecosystem interactions, including biotic and abiotic factors, food webs, energy flow, and the impact of human activities on the environment.
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