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Geoscape Ottawa-Gatineau Specific Curriculum Expectations: Grade 7
These lessons are designed to meet the Grade 7 Ontario curriculum for Science and Geography.
| Strand and Topic |
Expectations |
Science:
Earth and Space Systems
The Earth's Crust |
- distinguish between rocks and minerals
- classify rocks and minerals, based on observations, according to their characteristics and method of formation
- identify the geological processes involved in rock and mineral formation (e.g., volcanic activity releases lava; the deep cooling of magma produces granite);
- explain the rock cycle (e.g., formation, weathering, sedimentation, and reformation
- demonstrate an understanding of how changes in the earth's crust result from external processes
- investigate the formation of the physical features of the Earth's crust
- describe, using simulations or models, the origin and history of natural features of the local landscape
- describe, using models, the processes involved in faulting of the earth's surface
- analyze, through observation, evidence of geological change (e.g., fossils, strata)
- identify earth resources used by humans to manufacture products
- compile qualitative and quantitative data gathered through investigation in order to record results using charts produced by hand
- explain the causes of some natural events that occur on or near the earth's surface and their effects.
- describe how humans are affected by natural events and how technology has helped humans adapt to these events
- investigate some of the ways in which humans have altered the landscape to meet their needs and assess the environmental and economic consequences
- identify the factors that must be considered in making informed decisions about land use and explain their importance
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Geography:
Patterns in Physical Geography |
- identify and explain how landforms are used to delineate regions
- analyse, synthesize, and evaluate data
- locate relevant information from primary sources (aerial photographs, satellite images)
- draw cross-sectional diagrams
- identify and describe world climate patterns
- demonstrate an understanding that climate patterns result from the interaction of several factors: latitude, altitude, global wind systems, air masses, proximity to large bodies of water, ocean currents
- demonstrate an understanding of how physical patterns affect human activity
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Geography:
Natural Resources |
- demonstrate an understanding of the concept of sustainable development and its implications for the environment
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