Interactions in the Environment Workbook (Grade 7 Ontario Science)

This workbook covers the Grade 7 Interactions in the Environment unit in the NEW 2022 Ontario Science curriculum (Life Systems).

Students will demonstrate an understanding of interactions between and among biotic and abiotic components in the environment. Topics covered include biodiversity, biotic and abiotic factors, primary and secondary succession, ecological pyramids, and protecting the environment.

Interactive, hands-on activities are explained, with follow-up worksheets included. There is a variety of readings, long and short answer questions, creative writing activities, and drawing prompts included to create a varied workbook suitable for many learning styles.

To support assessment practices, Ontario curriculum expectations (Strand A and B) are clearly identified on each page. A quiz is included at the end of the workbook.

Available in French: Les interactions dans l’environnement cahier (Grade 7 FRENCH Ontario Science)

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This resource includes:

• 47-page Interactions in the Environment Workbook (B&W and Colour)
• 47-page Interactions in the Environment ANSWER KEY
• TpT Easel Activity - This tool allows students to complete workbook pages digitally, with no printing necessary. New to using Easel by TpT? Check out this guide.

Table of Contents

1. Title Page
2. Table of Contents
3. K-W-L Chart
4. What is an Ecosystem?
5. What is an Ecosystem?
6. What is Biodiversity?
7. Biotic Factors
8. Abiotic Factors
9. Biotic vs. Abiotic
10. Biotic vs. Abiotic
11. Animal Classification
12. Food Chains
13. Food Chains
14. Biomass
15. Biomass Pyramids
16. Food Web
17. Food Web
18. Matter Cycling
19. Matter Cycling
20. Matter Cycling
21. Environmental impacts
22. Ecological Balance
23. Ecological Balance
24. Succession
25. Succession Case Study
26. Carrying Capacity
27. Carrying Capacity
28. Carrying Capacity
29. Endangered Species
30. Endangered Species Case Study
31. Invasive Species
32. Invasive Species Case Study
33. Invasive Species Assignment 
34. Invasive Species Assignment
35. Invasive Species Assignment
36. Protecting the Environment
37. Protecting the Environment
38. Protecting the Environment
39. Protecting the Environment
40. Protecting the Environment
41. Protecting the Environment
42. Vocabulary
43. Vocabulary
44. Interactions in the Environment Quiz
45. Interactions in the Environment Quiz
46. Interactions in the Environment Quiz
47. Interactions in the Environment Quiz

Grade 7 Ontario Science Curriculum Expectations (2022)

B. Life Systems - Interactions in the Environment

B1. assess the impact of human activities and technologies on the environment, and analyse ways to mitigate negative impacts and contribute to environmental sustainability

B2. demonstrate an understanding of interactions between and among biotic and abiotic components in the environment

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