7th Grade. Science. September. Scientific Inquiry- Scientific Method

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1 7th Grade Science September Scientific Inquiry- Scientific Method 1. Develop a problem or question 2. Produce a hypothesis 3. Identify and organize controls and variable in an experiment 4. Perform the experiment 5. Identify the materials 6. Create a procedure 7. Interpret and organize data collected during an experiment and create data tables and graphs 8. Analyze and compare your hypothesis with the results of the experiment 9. Infer how errors changed the results of the experiment 10. Infer why something happened in the experiment based the results Scientific Inquiry- Graphs 1. Recognize the different types of graphs. 2. Classify data from an experiment as either independent or dependent variables. 3. List the steps used to create axes of a graph. 4. Create different types of graphs from data collected in an experiment. 5. Create different types of graphs from Microsoft Word. (technology) 6. Interpret and extrapolate data from a graph. Scientific Inquiry- Science Skills 1. Define an observation. 2. Categorize and give examples of both qualitative and quantitative observations. 3. Measure the volume of a liquid using a graduated cylinder. 4. Measure temperature using a thermometer. 5. Measure length in cm and mm using a ruler. 6. Define and explain an inference. 7. Analyze information and construct and inference. 8. Develop an inference, for the conclusion of a lab report, from data collected in an experiment.

2 Earth and Space Science- SRA (continued throughout the year) 1. Distinguish the clear meaning of a scientific term or phrase by employing science reading comprehension and utilizing core science content. 2. Identify the answers to science content word study problems based on the following language arts skills: analogies, antonyms, classification, comparatives, compound words, context clues, nouns, prefixes, pronouns, subjects and predicates, suffixes, synonyms, word analogies, word forms, word roots, word usage, and verbs. 3. Infer the answers to standardized test questions by accurately interpreting scientific diagrams and utilizing tips based on the following: reading charts, flow charts, graphs, maps, models, sequences, tables and time lines: making comparisons, conclusions, inferences, and observations; understanding context, difficult questions, key words, process of elimination, and variables. Physical Science- SRA (continued throughout the year) 1. Distinguish the clear meaning of a scientific term or phrase by employing science reading comprehension and utilizing core science content. 2. Identify the answers to science content word study problems based on the following language arts skills: analogies, antonyms, classification, comparatives, compound words, context clues, nouns, prefixes, pronouns, subjects and predicates, suffixes, synonyms, word analogies, word forms, word roots, word usage, and verbs. 3. Infer the answers to standardized test questions by accurately interpreting scientific diagrams and utilizing tips based on the following: reading charts, flow charts, graphs, maps, models, sequences, tables and time lines: making comparisons, conclusions, inferences, and observations; understanding context, difficult questions, key words, process of elimination, and variables. October Science, Technology, & Society- Design 1. Recognize the steps used in designing. 2. Apply the steps used in designing and develop an experiment. 3. Evaluate and critique the experiments that have been developed. 4. Compare and contrast the different paper towel test results. 5. Make a final recommendation based on price, absorbency, and wet strength. 6. Create different types of graphs from Microsoft Word. 7. Interpret and extrapolate data from a graph.

3 Earth and Space Science- Plate Tectonics 1. Define geology and explain how it relates to plate tectonics 2. Translate plate tectonics and paraphrase its meaning 3. Name and locate the compositional layers of the earth 4. Explain how temperature, pressure, and density change in the compositional layers of the earth 5. Identify the state of matter, composition, and size of the compositional layers 6. Compare and contrast the different characteristics of the compositional layers of the earth. 7. Explain what indirect evidence is and how it is used to learn about the interior layers of the earth 8. Summarize how earth's magnetic field was created November Earth and Space Science- Plate Tectonics 1. Define geology and explain how it relates to plate tectonics 2. Translate plate tectonics and paraphrase its meaning 3. Name and locate the compositional layers of the earth 4. Explain how temperature, pressure, and density change in the compositional layers of the earth 5. Identify the state of matter, composition, and size of the compositional layers 6. Compare and contrast the different characteristics of the compositional layers of the earth. 7. Explain what indirect evidence is and how it is used to learn about the interior layers of the earth 8. Summarize how earth's magnetic field was created 9. Name and locate the structural layers of the earth 10. Recognize the difference in hardness and size of the structural layers 11. Distinguish that the lithosphere is divided into plates and convection currents are moving in the asthenosphere 12. Compare and contrast the different characteristics of the structural layers 13. Describe how convection currents move due to differences in heat in the asthenosphere 14. Sketch how convection currents move in the asthenosphere 15. Define a theory and compare and contrast it with a law or hypothesis 16. Role play how a theory comes to be a theory 17. Translate the term Pangaea and produce your interpretation of Pangaea 18. Analyze why Wegener's theory was not originally accepted. 19. Summarize the theory of continental drift 20. Identify evidence that supports the theory of continental drift 21. Identify and distinguish the difference between a rift valley, mid-ocean ridge, and a deep ocean trench.

4 22. Explain how a rift valley, mid-ocean ridge, and a deep ocean trench is used in the theory of sea-floor spreading. 23. Recognize that Henry Hess is responsible for the theory of sea-floor spreading 24. Hypothesize what happens to older oceanic crust and be able to identify the process of subduction 25. Summarize the whole theory of sea-floor spreading 26. Give examples of evidence supporting sea-floor spreading December Earth and Space Science- Plate Tectonics 1. Explain the theory of plate tectonics and recognize that John Tuzo Wilson provided significant contributions to the theory 2. Hypothesize why some plates move faster than others due to size or plate composition. 3. List the seven major plates 4. Describe a divergent, convergent, and transform boundary 5. Compare and contrast a divergent, convergent, and transform boundary 6. Give examples of the different types of plate boundaries 7. Distinguish between the different types of convergent boundaries and give examples Earth and Space Science- Earthquakes 1. Define what an earthquake is and the scientist who study them 2. Describe shearing, compression, and tension 3. Give examples of the types of deformation that stress can cause 4. Compare and contrast a fold, fracture, and fault 5. Distinguish between the two types of folds and sketch 6. Identify and label the hanging wall and the foot wall in a fault diagram 7. Identify the different types of faults and explain what happens 8. Interrelate the type of stress that causes each fault 9. List the factors and paraphrase what causes the lithosphere to fault or fold January Earth and Space Science- Earthquakes 1. Illustrate how a fault block mountain and a rift valley form. 2. Compare and distinguish the difference of how a how fault block mountain and a rift valley form. 3. Define and be able to identify the different parts of an earthquake. 4. Label an illustration of the parts of an earthquake. 5. List the characteristics of the different types of seismic waves.

5 6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of the three types of seismic waves. 7. Recognize and summarize the use of different types of scales used to measure earthquakes. 8. Compare and contrast the different types of scales used to measure earthquakes. 9. Explain the difference between magnitude and intensity. 10. Calculate the amount of energy released using the Richter scale. 11. Summarize how soil affects earthquake damage. 12. Identify and explain the different earthquake hazards. 13. Describe and evaluate the different technologies used to monitor faults. 14. Express the importance of being able to predict earthquakes. 15. Analyze how to protect yourself in different situations, during an earthquake. 16. Give examples of different techniques used to make buildings safer. Earth and Space Science- Volcanoes 1. Define a volcano and the type of scientist who study them 2. Recognize the frequency of active volcanoes around the world 3. Distinguish the difference between lava and magma 4. Produce a map of where active volcanoes are found 5. Consider and explain why volcanoes are found at only three different types of locations. 6. Provide examples of volcanic areas for each location where volcanoes are commonly found 7. Describe a hotspot and analyze why volcano activity would take place there February Earth and Space Science- Volcanoes 1. Illustrate and label the parts of a volcano 2. Point out the importance of each part during a volcanic eruption 3. State the four main types of lava 4. Compare and contrast the characteristics of each type of lava 5. Relate the characteristics of lava types to volcanic eruptions 6. Distinguish the different rock types made by each type of lava 7. Infer how gaseous lava forms pumice 8. Consider lava facts and myths 9. Differentiate types of volcanic eruptions 10. Explain why different types of eruptions occur 11. Interrelate the type of damage done by different types of eruptions 12. Identify the two types of quiet Hawaiian eruptions 13. Recognize the types of volcanic debris given off by an explosive eruption 14. Infer how each type of volcanic debris causes damage 15. Point out other types of volcanic hazards and how they cause destruction 16. Analyze how a pryroclastic flow causes destruction

6 17. Analyze how a lahar causes destruction 18. Identify the main types of volcanoes 19. Summarize how each volcano type is formed 20. Compare and contrast the different characteristics of each type of volcano 21. Give several examples of the types of volcanoes 22. Describe the stages that volcanoes are classified into 23. List and explain other volcano activity found near volcanoes 24. Hypothesize what and why volcanologist use to predict volcanic eruptions 25. Relate warning signs to prediction accuracy 26. Recognize and explain how different types of volcanic landforms are made 27. Defend why a volcanic eruption can be good Earth and Space Science- Weather and the Atmosphere 1. Define meteorology and who are the scientist that study weather 2. Describe our atmosphere 3. Analyze the importance of an atmosphere 4. Distinguish characteristics between the layers of the atmosphere 5. Compare and contrast different layers and sub-layers of the atmosphere March Earth and Space Science- Air Pressure 1. Define air pressure and what normal air pressure is 2. Recognize and show different properties of air 3. Identify and explain the factors that cause air pressure to change 4. Differentiate and illustrate how different types of barometers work Earth and Space Science- Greenhouse Effect and Global Warming 1. Describe what the greenhouse effect is and why it's essential 2. Illustrate and summarize the process of the greenhouse effect 3. Identify the greenhouse gases/heat trapping gases 4. Point out that the amount of greenhouse gases/heat trapping gases in the atmosphere is increasing 5. Hypothesize what an increase in greenhouse gases/heat trapping gases will do 6. Relate the greenhouse effect to global warming 7. Critique the theory of global warming 8. Infer the type of effects that global warming would have on earth 9. Recognize the types of heat transfer and provide examples of where each is found on earth

7 10. Describe what the measurement of temperature is and name the instrument used to measure it 11. Recite the boiling and freezing points of water in both Celsius and Fahrenheit 12. Memorize and apply the temperature conversion formulas 13. Explain the concept of absolute zero and how it relates to Kelvin Earth and Space Science- Winds 1. Describe what a wind is and how they are named 2. Distinguish the difference between global and local winds 3. Label and explain how a local wind is generated 4. Illustrate how the earth's rotation causes the Coriolis effect 5. Show how the Coriolis effect causes winds to be deflected in different directions in each hemisphere 6. List the different global winds and where each is located 7. Recognize what a jet stream is and how it can impact weather and travel 8. Identify what instruments are used to measure wind and how they measure wind Earth and Space Science- Water in the Atmosphere 1. Explain the water cycle using the terms evaporation, condensation, and precipitation. 2. Define the terms evaporation and condensation and give examples where each is taking place 3. Distinguish the difference between relative humidity and humidity 4. Apply knowledge and solve a relative humidity problem 5. Explain how a psychrometer works and use it to find relative humidity 6. Summarize what dew point is and apply that knowledge by finding it 7. Relate dew point to dew, fog, and cloud formation 8. Explain the formation of dew, fog and clouds 9. Compare and contrast dew and fog formation and cloud formation 10. Identify the different types of clouds and recognize the weather that is expected with each 11. Apply prefixes and suffixes to cloud types April Earth and Space Science- Water in the Atmosphere 1. Define precipitation and recognize the different types 2. Compare and contrast the different types of precipitation 3. Distinguish the difference in formation of each type of precipitation 4. Explain the season that each type of precipitation is mostly likely to fall in

8 Earth and Space Science- Storms 1. Identify the two characteristics in air masses 2. Describe the types of air masses that affect the US 3. Explain what a front is 4. Recognize the four types of fronts and type of weather they produce 5. Show the symbol for each type of front 6. Analyze why each type of front brings the type of weather they do 7. Relate the occurrence of storms to particular fronts 8. Explain the conditions created in a thunderstorm 9. Apply conditions created in a thunderstorm to the production of lightning and thunder 10. Show the cause and effect of lightning and thunder 11. Define a tornado and explain when and where they are most likely to form 12. Analyze the conditions needed to produce tornadoes 13. Distinguish between a tornado watch and a tornado warning 14. Interpret the Fujita Scale and how tornadoes are classified 15. Recognize and critique common myths 16. Analyze common truths about tornadoes 17. Identify other types of tornado activity 18. Explain how other types of tornado activity is produced 19. Define a hurricane and explain when and where they are most likely to form 20. Analyze the conditions needed to produce hurricane 21. Classify the stages of hurricane development 22. Distinguish between a hurricane watch and a hurricane warning 23. Interpret the Saffir Simpson Scale and how hurricanes are classified 24. Identify the parts of a hurricane and locate them 25. Recognize how hurricanes are named in the US and other names used around the world 26. Describe and explain the common causes of damage 27. Compare and contrast tornadoes and hurricanes May Physical Science- Matter 1. Define and explain what chemistry is 2. Define physical and chemical properties 3. Distinguish the difference between physical and chemical properties 4. List and describe examples of physical properties 5. List and describe examples of chemical properties 6. Determine whether properties are physical or chemical 7. Explain what matter is and hypothesize what all matter has in common 8. Define physical and chemical changes 9. Distinguish the difference between physical and chemical changes

9 10. List and describe examples of physical changes 11. List and describe examples of chemical changes 12. Determine whether changes are physical or chemical 13. Distinguish characteristics between solids, liquids, and gases 14. Define terms used explain changes in states of matter 15. Identify a mixture 16. Classify mixtures as homogeneous or heterogeneous 17. Describe the parts of a solution 18. Give examples of different types of mixtures 19. Define elements and compounds 20. Classify substances as elements or compounds 21. Memorize symbols for common elements and compounds 22. Recognize what an atom and molecule is distinguish the difference between them 23. Apply chemical formulas used for elements and compounds Physical Science- Chemical Equations 1. Recognize a chemical equation and summarize the meaning 2. Identify the parts of a chemical equation 3. Explain the importance of conservation of mass and relate the concept to balancing an equation 4. Produce a balanced equation 5. Identify the different types of equations 6. Classify chemical equations Physical Science- Atoms 1. Describe the models of the atom and how they changed over time 2. Name the scientist who is responsible for each subatomic particle 3. Explain the atomic theory and consider changes made 4. Recognize the charge of each subatomic particle and compare and contrast their characteristics 5. Show where each subatomic particle belongs in an atom 6. Illustrate and apply the subatomic particles to the atomic structure 7. Explain how each subatomic particle contributes to the mass number 8. Relate the atomic number to the number of protons and electrons 9. Solve for the number of neutrons if given the mass number and the atomic number. 10. Define what an isotope is 11. Explain why the mass number is not a whole number Physical Science- Periodic Table 1. Define the significance of the periodic table Explain how the periodic table is set up

10 2. Show how to find the number of valence electrons by using the column number 3. Identify what a period is 4. Identify what a group or family is 5. List some of the common group or family names and provide characteristics Physical Science- Chemical Bonds 1. Define a chemical bond 2. Distinguish between a ionic and covalent bond 3. Explain how ions are made and classify as anions or cations 4. Describe what valence electrons are and relate to the octet rule 5. Use the periodic table to find the number of valence electrons 6. Create an electron dot diagram 7. Apply knowledge of electron diagrams to show how atoms bond