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

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1 7 th Science Learning Targets Unit SPI SPI Description Learning Targets Time (days) Scientific Method Design a simple experimental procedure with an identified control and appropriate variables Select tools and procedures needed to conduct a moderately complex experiment Interpret and translate data into a table, graph or diagram Draw a conclusion that establishes a cause and effect relationship supported by evidence. Identify a faulty interpretation of data that is due to bias or experimental error. I can design an experiment and identify the control as well as independent and dependent variables. I can choose the correct tools and procedures to complete an experiment. I can interpret data from an experiment in a table, graph, or diagram. I can draw a conclusion to support or reject a hypothesis based on the evidence from the experiment. I can determine when data is incorrectly interpreted. 2 Embedded Technology and engineering T/E Identify the tools and procedures needed to test the design features of a prototype I can determine which tools and procedures are needed to test a prototype. T/E 2 Evaluate a protocol to determine if the engineering design process was successfully applied. I can determine if a protocol was followed correctly to test a design.

2 T/E 3 T/E Distinguish between the intended benefits and unintended consequences of a new technology Differentiate between adaptive and assistive bioengineered products Cells. Identify and describe the function of the major plant and animal cell organelles. I can identify the intended benefits and unintended consequences of a new technology. I can identify the differences between adaptive and assistive bioengineered products. I can identify the plant cell organelles on a diagram. I can identify the animal cell organelles on a diagram. I can define the function of the animal cell organelles. I can define the function of the plant cell organelles. I can compare (describe how different) animal and plant cell organelles. 7 Cell Transport. Explain how materials move through simple diffusion. I can identify the cell membrane on an animal and plant cell. I can describe the function of the cell membrane. I can compare high and low concentration. I can define osmosis. I can explain how diffusion moves molecules from high to low concentration. I can explain how active transport moves molecules from low to high concentration. 6 Cell Energy 3. Compare the chemical compounds that make up the reactants and products of photosynthesis and respiration. I can explain how passive transport does not use energy and active transport does use energy. I can identify reactants and products in a reaction I can identify reactants in photosynthesis. I can identify products in photosynthesis. I can identify the organelle where photosynthesis takes place in the cell. I can identify reactants in cellular respiration. 6

3 I can identify products in cellular respiration. I can identify organelle where respiration takes place in the cell. 3.2 Interpret a diagram to explain how oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged between living things and the environment. I can interpret a diagram to explain how oxygen is exchanged between living things and the environment. I can interpret a diagram to explain how carbon dioxide is exchanged between living things and the environment. Cell Division. Sequence a series of diagrams that depict chromosome movement during plant cell division. Plant Reproduction. Classify methods of reproduction as sexual or asexual. I can identify the location of DNA in a eukaryotic cell. I can identify the parts of a chromosome. I can identify the equator and poles in a cell. I can name the phases of the cell cycle in order. I can identify phases of the cell cycle using pictures or diagrams. I can contrast (tell the difference between) mitosis in plant and animal cells. I can contrast (tell the difference between) asexual and sexual reproduction in organisms..2 Match flower parts with their reproductive functions. Heredity.3 Describe the relationship among genes, chromosomes, and inherited traits. I can identify the female parts of a flower on a diagram I can identify the male parts of a flower on a diagram. I can name the female parts of a flower and describe their function. I can name the male parts of a flower and describe their function. I can contrast (tell the difference between) pollination and fertilization in flowers. I can identify the location of DNA in the eukaryotic cell. I can identify the location of a gene. I can define gene and allele. I can define chromosomes. I can explain how traits are inherited by allele combinations. I can state that parents pass traits to

4 their offspring from genes on their chromosomes. I can identify that the combinations of alleles from each parents will determine the offspring's traits. I can contrast phenotype and genotype. I can identify heterozygous and homozygous genotypes. I can use a Punnett square to predict the offspring of a cross.. Interpret a Punnett square to predict possible genetic combinations passed from parents to offspring during sexual reproduction. Organ Systems.2 Interpret a chart to explain the integrated relationships that exist among cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems..3 Explain the basic functions of a major organ system. I can give an example of a cell, tissue, organ, and organ system. I can complete a diagram to compare how cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems compare. 0 of the integumentary system. of the skeletal system. of the muscular system. of the nervous system. of the digestive system. of the endocrine system. of the circulatory system. of the respiratory system. I can explain how the major organ systems function with each other. I can describe the properties used to identify minerals. I can use a table with mineral properties to correctly identify an unknown mineral. Minerals and Rocks 7. Use a table of physical properties to classify minerals 3

5 7.2 Label a diagram that depicts the three different rock types. I can construct a diagram showing the rock cycle. I can identify the different categories of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rock. I can explain how sedimentary rocks are formed. I can explain how metamorphic rocks are formed. I can explain how igneous rocks are formed. I can name and describe the different layers of Earth Identify the major processes that drive the rock cycle. 3 Plate Tectonics 7. 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. 7.6 Describe the relationship between plate movements and earthquakes, mountain building, volcanoes, and sea floor spreading. I can define tectonic plates and describe their rate of movement. I can explain why tectonic plates move. I can define continental drift and describe evidence for it. I can define sea-floor spreading and explain how it happens. I can describe the three different types of tectonic plate boundaries. I can define faults and the boundary associated with each. I can locate on a map where earthquakes and volcanoes are most likely to occur. I can name the three different types of earthquake waves and their characteristics. I can locate the epicenter and focus of an earthquake on a diagram. I can describe how volcanoes form. 8 Force.3 Apply proper equations to solve basic problems pertaining to distance, time, speed, and velocity. I can identify and use the formula used to solve for speed. I can explain how speed differs from velocity. I can describe how acceleration occurs. I can define

6 Newton s Laws Work, Power, Simple Machines. Identify and explain how Newton s laws of motion relate to the movement of objects.. Differentiate between the six simple machines. Determine the amount of force needed to do work using different simple machines. I can explain how motion is caused from unbalanced forces. I can explain how friction affects I can explain how the force of gravity affects I can calculate the velocity of falling 9 objects. I can why and how objects orbit the Earth. I can explain projectile I can state Newton s first law of I can state Newton s second law of I can state Newton s third law of I can solve for F, m, or a using the equation F = m x a. I can identify action and reaction forces in I can define work. 2 I can determine if work is being done by observing the direction of the force and motion of the object. I can calculate the amount of work done using a formula. I can define power. I can calculate the amount of power using a formula. I can define mechanical advantage. I can identify the six simple machines if given a diagram or example. Human Impact 7.7 Analyze and evaluate the impact of man s use of earth s land, water, and atmospheric resources. I can describe how man s actions impact the Earth s resources. Waves. Compare and contrast the different parts of a wave. I can define wave and medium.

7 .6 Differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves in terms of how they are produced and transmitted. I can contrast transverse and longitudinal waves. I can identify the compressions and rarefactions on a longitudinal wave. I can identify the crests and troughs on a transverse wave. I can identify the wavelength on a longitudinal and transverse wave. I can define the amplitude of a wave and identify it on a diagram. I can relate the wavelength of a wave to its energy. I can define the frequency of a wave. I can relate the frequency of a wave to its energy.