7th- Curriculum Information

7th Grade Curriculum

Title: Seventh Grade Science
In seventh grade students gain a greater understanding of the nature and structure of scientific knowledge and learn to recognize evidence and ways to think about designing solutions to problems. In physical science students deepen their understanding of energy through investigations of waves, light and sound. This is followed by another physical science unit which introduces the fundamentals of chemistry. In life science students explore cells and cell development. In earth science students focus on the hydrosphere. They study weather and climate with a special focus on energy as a driver of change in earth systems, as well the nature and quality of surface and ground water.

This course is aligned to the seventh grade Michigan Grade Level Content Expectations.

Matter- PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Chemical Properties-Matter has chemical properties. The understandings of chemical properties helps to explain how new substances are formed.

Classify substances by their chemical properties.

Distinguish between physical properties (color, size, shape, texture, state of matter, density, boiling point, conductivity) and chemical properties (flammability, pH, reactivity)

Ebook

Mass, Volume, and Density
Properties of Matter (CK-12)
Measuring Matter-Brain Pop
What is Matter?-Brain Pop

Atoms, Periodic table, compounds

Chemical Properties – Matter has chemical properties. The understandings of chemical properties helps to explain how new substances are formed.

Elements and Compounds – Elements are composed of a single kind of atom that is grouped into families with similar properties on the periodic table. Compounds are composed of two or more different elements. Each element and compound has a unique set of physical and chemical properties such as boiling point, density, color, conductivity, and reactivity.

Atoms, Elements, Mixtures- Clever Video

waves & energy

Waves have energy and transfer energy when they interact with matter. Examples of waves include sound waves, seismic waves, waves on water, and light waves.

Structure & Function of living things

Cell Functions – All organisms are composed of cells, from one cell to many cells. In multicellular organisms, specialized cells perform specialized functions. Organs and organ systems are composed of cells, and function to serve the needs of cells for food, air, and waste removal. The way in which cells function is similar in all living organisms.

Growth and Development – Following fertilization, cell division produces a small cluster of cells that then differentiate by appearance and function to form the basic tissues of multicellular organisms.

Photosynthesis - Plants are producers; they use the energy from light to make sugar molecules from the atoms of carbon dioxide and water. Plants use these sugars along with minerals from the soil to form fats, proteins and carbohydrates. These products can be used immediately, incorporated into the cells of a plant as the plant grows, or stored for later use.

Reproduction – Reproduction is a characteristic of all living systems; because no individual organism lives forever, reproduction is essential to the continuation of every species. Some organisms reproduce asexually. Other organisms reproduce sexually.

Plants and Animals Cells Interactive
Wacky History of Cells
Functions of Cells Overview

Hydrosphere & Global change

Human Consequence – Human activities have changed the land, oceans, and atmosphere of the Earth resulting in the reduction of the number and variety of wild plants and animals sometimes causing extinction of species.

Weather and Climate – Global patterns of atmospheric and oceanic movement influence weather and climate.

Resources

Senses Lab
CERC