Geoscape Ottawa-Gatineau: Specific Curriculum Expectations: Grade 7
These lessons are designed to meet the Grade 7 Ontario curriculum for Science and Geography.
Strands and 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
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
Geography: Natural Resources
demonstrate an understanding of the concept of sustainable development and its implications for the environment