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1 \\Subject Nine Week Standard Objectives 7 th Grade Science First Nine Weeks *subject to change 0707.INQ.1 Design a simple experiment procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables INQ.2 Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment INQ.3 Interpret and translate data in a table, graph, or diagram T/E.1 Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype T/E.3 Distinguish between the intended benefits and the unintended consequences of a new technology T/E.4 Differentiate between adaptive and assistive engineered products Differentiate among the characteristics of the earth s three layers Recognize that lithospheric plates on the scale of continents and oceans continually move at rates of centimeters per year Describe the relationship between plate movements and earthquakes Label a diagram that depicts the three different rock types Identify the major processes that drive the rock cycle Use a table of physical properties to classify minerals. I can identify the variables, controls, and constants in an experiment by analyzing various experiment scenarios. I can analyze data from charts and graphs in order to draw a conclusion about an experiment. I can compare and contrast the scientific method and the engineering design process. I can analyze a product or invention and describe the intended benefits and unintended consequences in detail. I can identify assistive and adaptive bioengineered products. I can identify the differences in the three layers of the earth. I can determine the speed in which the lithospheric plates move each year. I can determine the types of landforms formed by different plate boundaries. I can differentiate between the three types of rocks. I can diagram how a rock travels through the rock cycle. I can determine the identity of a mineral by analyzing its properties and using a chart for identification. Topics Scientific Method Engineering Design Layers of the Earth Plate Tectonics Types of Rocks Rock Cycle

2 Properties of Minerals Major Assignment/s Instructional Materials Scientific Method vs Engineering Design Poster NASA Rock Identification Pangaea Project Labs: Scientific Method Station Labs Button Up Shirt Lab Rocks and Minerals Station Labs Plate Tectonics Station Labs Textbook: Glencoe Tennessee Science 7 Interactive Notebooks Movie: Earthquakes MegaDisasters: Earthquakes in the Heartland / Mythbusters: Shark Week: Seeing Red Clip NPR Transcript: Sleep More, Sneeze Less; Increased Slumber Helps Prevent Colds Activity Sheets: Scientific Method Word Scramble Scientific Method Cornell Notes Scientific Inquiry Article and Questions A Variable Way to Practice Variables Independent Versus Dependent Variable Worksheet Scientific Method Controls and Variables Part 1 Scientific Method Controls and Variables Part 2 Independent and Dependent Variables The Scientific Method Article and Questions 7 th Grade + Experiments = Disaster! Adaptive Device Design Identifying Bias Understanding Bias Mineral Identification Practice Layers of the Earth Article Pangaea, The Supercontinent The Restless Continents

3 Field Trip/s NA Assessments 7 th Grade Science Diagnostic Test CFA #1 Subject Nine Week Standard 7 th Grade Science Second Nine Weeks *subject to change Differentiate between the six simple machines Determine the amount of force needed to do work using different simple machines Apply proper equations to solve basic problems pertaining to distance, time, speed, and velocity Identify and explain how Newton s laws of motion relate to the movement of objects Compare and contrast the different parts of a wave Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves in terms of how they are produced and transmitted. Objectives I can explain the function of the inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley. I can determine the amount of force needed to do work with each type of simple machine. I can use the appropriate equations to solve problems concerning distance, time, speed and velocity. I can explain the movement of objects using Newton s laws of motion. I can explain the relationship between waves, energy, and matter. I can describe the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a wave. I can describe how waves are able to bend around barriers. I can explain the difference between transverse waves and compressional waves. Topics Simple Machines

4 Force and Motion Waves Major Assignment/s Laws of Motion Student Created Videos Rube Goldberg Simple Machine Project Labs: Laws of Motion Station Labs Force and Motion Station Labs Simple Machines Station Labs Marshmallow Launch Catapult Lab Speed Challenge Lab Wave Springs Lab Instructional Materials Field Trip/s Textbook: Glencoe Tennessee Science 7 Human Table Force, Motion, and Simple Machines Task Cards Activity Sheets: Calculate Work and Power Force + Motion + Review Forces Mechanical Advantage and Levers Simple Machines Field Trip Simple Machines, Efficiency, and Mechanical Advantage Motion Problems Motion Practice Problems Speed problems practice Time, Speed, Distance Practice Problems Newton s Laws Animals Game Laws of Motion Practice Waves Properties Practice N/A Assessments CFA #2 CFA #3 7 th Grade Science Mid-Year Diagnostic Test Subject 7 th Grade Science

5 Nine Week Standard Third Nine Weeks *subject to change Identify and describe the function of the major plant and animal cell organelles Interpret a chart to explain the integrated relationships that exist among cells, tissues, organs, organs, and organ systems Explain the basic functions of major organ systems Sequence a series of diagrams that depict chromosome movement during plant cell division Explain how materials move through simple diffusion Compare the chemical compounds that make up the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration Interpret a diagram to explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between living things and the environment. Objectives Topics I can identify the various organelles of a cell. I can identify the parts of the cell theory and the difference in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. I can label and explain the parts of a prokaryotic cell. I can distinguish between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. I can label the parts of a eukaryotic cell. I can describe the functions of the organelles in eukaryotic cells. I can design metaphors for the organelles of cells. I can explain the functions and identify the main organs of the body s various organ systems. I can explain the steps of life organization systems. I can differentiate between the different methods used by organisms to obtain oxygen. I can explain how the processes of diffusion and osmosis move molecules in living cells. I can define mitosis and explain the steps of cell division. I can differentiate between the formulas of photosynthesis and cellular respiration. I can analyze a diagram of the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living things and the environment. Plant and Animal Cells/Organelles Major Organ Systems Cell Division Diffusion Photosynthesis and Respiration Living Things and Their Environments

6 Major Assignment/ s Instructional Materials Field Trip/s Cell Model Cell City Model Metaphorical Cells Miniature Body Systems Labs: Gummy Bear Osmosis and Diffusion Diffusion Modeling Chair Lab Plant Cells and Animals Cells Station Labs Cell Theory Station Labs Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic Cells Station Labs Body Systems Station Labs Textbook: Glencoe Tennessee Science 7 n/ Cell Cycle Mitosis Manipulative Cells QR Activity Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration Formula Flash Cards Activity Sheets: Cell Job Application Cells to Organisms Tissues, Organs, and Systems Article Prokaryotic Cell Diagram Mitosis Labeling Sheet Eukaryotic Cells Labeling Animal vs Plant Cell Diagram Mitosis Flip Book N/A Assessments CFA #4 CFA #5 Subject Nine Week 7 th Grade Science Fourth Nine Weeks *subject to change

7 Standard Classify methods of reproduction as sexual or asexual Match flower parts with their reproductive functions Describe the relationship among genes, chromosomes, and inherited traits Interpret a Punnett square to predict possible genetic combinations passed from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction. Objectives I can distinguish between asexual and sexual reproduction. I can label and explain the function of the reproductive parts of a flower. I can describe relationships among genes, chromosomes, and inherited traits. I can interpret a Punnett square to predict genic combinations. Topics Asexual and Sexual Reproduction Parts of Flowers Heredity Major Assignment/s Labs: Genetics With A Smile Lab Flower Dissection Inherited Labs Station Lab Instructional Materials Textbook: Glencoe Tennessee Science 7 Activity Sheets: Asexual vs Sexual Reproduction Asexual Reproduction Article Punnett Square Practice Bikini Bottoms Genetics #1 Bikini Bottoms Genetics #2 Punnett Square Challenge Flower Structure and Reproduction

8 Flower Labeling Field Trip/s N/A Assessments CFA #6 7 th Grade Science End-Year Diagnostic Test

Unit SPI SPI Description Learning Targets Time (days) Scientific Method

7 th Science Learning Targets Unit SPI SPI Description Learning Targets Time (days) Scientific Method..2.3.. Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables