Grade 7 science is where students begin to think like scientists. Our program explores ecosystems, mixtures and solutions, mechanical systems, heat and Earth's crust through hands-on investigations and examples from across Canada.

Key Topics Covered:

Ecosystems and food webs, mixtures and solutions, separating mixtures, WHMIS, mechanical systems, the design process, heat transfer, climate, Earth's crust, earthquakes and fair test skills.

Parent Tip:

Try separating a salt and sand mixture at home, or check how heat escapes from a window in winter. Curiosity is the foundation of science learning.

Explain energy flow and interactions in Canadian ecosystems

Describe pure substances, mixtures and solutions

Separate mixtures and handle materials safely using WHMIS symbols

Use the design process to build and improve mechanical systems

Compare conduction, convection and radiation and explain weather

Plan a fair test, record results and write a short lab report

Student separating a salt and sand mixture for Grade 7 science at home in Canada

No.	Topic	What We Cover
01	Ecosystems and Their Parts	Explore the living and non-living parts of an ecosystem and how they interact.
02	Biotic and Abiotic Factors	Sort factors such as light, water, soil, plants and animals and see how each affects an ecosystem.
03	Energy Flow and Food Webs	Trace energy from the Sun through producers and consumers in a Canadian food web.
04	Cycles in Ecosystems	Follow water, carbon and nutrients as they cycle through living and non-living things.
05	Populations and Carrying Capacity	Explore how population size changes and what limits it.
06	Canadian Ecosystems	Compare the Great Lakes, boreal forest and prairie ecosystems and what lives in each.
07	Human Impact and Climate Change	Look at how human activity, including climate change, affects ecosystems and what can be done.
08	Invasive Species and Conservation	Explore how invasive species such as sea lamprey and zebra mussels harm the Great Lakes and how people respond.
09	Stewardship and Sustainability	Explore actions, from recycling to habitat restoration, that help ecosystems recover.
10	Term 1 Review	Revise ecosystems and human impact. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

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Warm-up (5 min)

Quick review of the previous session and a what-do-you-notice question

Core Teaching (25 min)

New idea from the lesson eBook, with demonstrations and examples

Guided Practice (15 min)

Student explores a simple investigation with tutor support

Independent Practice (10 min)

Student completes the in-class quiz independently

Wrap-up (5 min)

Summary, 2 take-home quizzes and a preview of the next session

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No.	Topic	What We Cover
11	Pure Substances and Mixtures	Sort materials into pure substances and mixtures and describe their properties.
12	Solutions and Solubility	Explore how substances dissolve and what changes solubility, such as temperature.
13	Concentration	Compare weak and strong solutions and see how concentration is measured.
14	Separating Mixtures	Separate mixtures with filtration, evaporation, distillation and magnets.
15	Maple Syrup: Mixtures in Action	See how boiling sap concentrates sugar and makes maple syrup, a classic Canadian example.
16	Water Treatment	Explore how water is cleaned for drinking and why clean water matters across Canada.
17	Physical Properties and Density	Measure properties such as density and boiling point and use them to identify substances.
18	Safe Handling and WHMIS Symbols	Learn WHMIS hazard symbols and safe habits for handling household chemicals.
19	Fair Tests and Lab Reports	Plan fair tests, record results and write a short lab report.
20	Term 2 Review	Revise mixtures and solutions. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
21	Form and Function	Explore how the shape of an object suits its job, from a snow shovel to a bridge.
22	Systems and Efficiency	See how parts work together as a system and how efficiency is measured.
23	Levers and Mechanical Advantage	Test how levers reduce the effort needed and calculate mechanical advantage.
24	Gears, Pulleys and Linkages	Combine gears, pulleys and linkages to change speed, force and direction.
25	Fluid Systems	Explore how hydraulic and pneumatic systems move force through liquids and air.
26	The Design Process	Define a problem, brainstorm, plan, build, test and improve a design.
27	Materials and Sustainability	Choose materials for a design by comparing strength, cost and environmental impact.
28	Build a Prototype	Build a model that solves a problem, such as a lift or a grabber.
29	Test, Evaluate and Improve	Test your prototype, collect results and redesign it.
30	Term 3 Review	Revise form, function and mechanical systems. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

No.	Topic	What We Cover
31	Heat and Temperature	Tell heat from temperature and measure temperature accurately.
32	Heat Transfer	Compare conduction, convection and radiation with everyday examples.
33	Heat and Weather	Link heat transfer to wind, lake-effect snow and weather across Canada.
34	Insulation and Heating Homes	Test insulating materials and look at how Canadian homes stay warm in winter.
35	Heat, Climate and the Greenhouse Effect	Explore how trapped heat shapes climate and what affects it.
36	Earth's Crust and Plates	Look at Earth's layers, the crust and how plates move.
37	Earthquakes and Volcanoes	Explore how plate movement causes earthquakes and volcanoes, including along Canada's west coast.
38	Geothermal and Renewable Heat	Look at how people use heat from the Earth and the Sun for energy.
39	Mini Science Project	Choose a question, test it fairly and share the results in a short presentation.
40	Grade 7 Review and Grade 8 Readiness	Revise the year's science and preview Grade 8 topics. A termly mock test and parent report follow.

Grade 7 Science Tutoring in Canada

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