08-09 SEVENTH GRADE: OVERVIEW The academic standards for seventh grade establish the content knowledge and skills for Tennessee students necessary to prepare them for the rigorous levels of higher education and future job markets. The course provides students with a wealth of experiences for both science practices and content knowledge. The academic standards for science in seventh grade are research-based and supported by the National Research Council s Framework for K- Science Education. The academic standards herein establish the core content and practices of science and engineering, as well as what Tennessee students need to know by the end of seventh grade. Disciplinary core ideas for seventh grade include: Physical Sciences (PS) Life Sciences (LS) Earth and Space Sciences (ESS) Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science (ETS) Matter and Its Interactions From Molecules to Organisms: Structure and Process Earth s Place in the Universe Engineering Design Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Earth s Systems Links Among Engineering, Technology, Science, and Society Energy Waves and Their Applications in Technologies for Information Transfer Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Biological Change: Unity and Diversity Earth and Human Activity Applications of Science By the end of seventh grade, it is expected that students should be able to demonstrate the skills and content knowledge emphasized in the following standards in preparation for future learning in science and its practice. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page May 08
First Franklin Special School District 08-09 First Physical Science [PS] 7.PS: Matter and Its Interactions ) Develop and use models to illustrate the structure of atoms, including the subatomic particles with their relative positions and charge. Chapters & TTM: Develop & Use Models atoms isotopes proton neutron electron subatomic particles Thompson s Plum Pudding Rutherford-Bohr model I can create a model to show the structure of an atom and its particles with their charges. ) Compare and contrast elemental molecules and compound molecules. Chapters,, & 5 Google Doc elemental molecules compound molecules monoatomic diatomic I can distinguish between the characteristics of the three types of molecules. ) Classify matter as pure substances or mixtures based on composition. Chapter TTM: Questions & Problems Page mixtures composition boiling point melting point pure substances physical properties chemical properties chemical reaction element compound I can use physical properties to classify pure substances or mixtures. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page May 08
08-09 First (continued) NOTES: ) Analyze and interpret chemical reactions to determine if the total number of atoms in the reactants and products support the Law of Conservation of Mass. 5) Use the periodic table as a model to analyze and interpret evidence relating to physical and chemical properties to identify a sample of matter. 6) Create and interpret models of substances whose atoms represent the states of matter with respect to temperature and pressure. Chapters & TTM: Mathematics Page 6 Chapters & Chapters & reactants products ion chemical reactions Law of Conservation of Mass polyatomic ion periodic table physical properties chemical properties flammability metal non-metal ionic compound molecular compound temperature pressure intermolecular states of matter crystal pattern point diagram I can apply the Law of Conservation of Mass to chemical reactions. I can balance equations for chemical reactions. I can analyze a sample of matter to identify physical and chemical properties using the periodic table. I can differentiate how temperature and pressure affect the state of matter. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page May 08
Second Franklin Special School District 08-09 Second Physical Science [PS] 7.PS: Matter and Its Interactions ) Analyze and interpret chemical reactions to determine if the total number of atoms in the reactants and products support the Law of Conservation of Mass. Chapters & TTM: Mathematics Page 6 reactants products ion chemical reactions Law of Conservation of Mass polyatomic ion I can apply the Law of Conservation of Mass to chemical reactions. I can balance equations for chemical reactions. ) Develop and construct models that identify and explain the structure and function of major cell organelles as they contribute to the life activities of the cell and organism. Life Science [LS] 7.LS: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Chapter 5 Google Doc organelles cell organism nucleus ribosome protein cytoplasm cell membrane mitochondria chloroplast cell wall multicellular unicellular vacuole microscope I can identify and explain the structure and function of cell organelles and how they contribute to the life activities of a cell or organism. ) Conduct an investigation to demonstrate how the cell membrane maintains homeostasis through the process of passive transport. Chapter 5 TTM: Planning and Carrying Out Page 50 homeostasis diffusion Cell membrane passive transport concentration equilibrium I can investigate how the cell uses passive transport to maintain homeostasis. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page May 08
08-09 Second (continued) NOTES: ) Evaluate evidence that cells have structural similarities and differences in organisms across kingdoms. 8) Construct an explanation demonstrating that the function of mitosis for multicellular organisms is for growth and repair through the production of genetically identical daughter cells. 9) Construct a scientific explanation based on compiled evidence for the processes of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and anaerobic respiration in the cycling of matter and flow of energy into and out of organisms. Chapter 5 TTM: Argument from Evidence Page 98 Chapter 6 TTM: Designing Solutions Page 88 Chapters 6 & 9 kingdoms archaea bacteria Protista fungi plantae mitosis multicellular daughter cells centrioles interphase parent cell chromosomes chromatid stomata by product glucose photosynthesis cellular respiration anaerobic respiration Animalia taxonomy prokaryotic eukaryotic domain prophase metaphase anaphase telophase cytokinesis chromatin spindle fibers DNA cells ATP permutation I can classify a cell into is kingdom based on its physical characteristics. I can explain how cells use the process of mitosis for growth and repair of an organism. I can investigate and gather evidence about the requirements for the three process organisms use to obtain energy, and matter. I can identify the interconnectedness of plants and animals in the cycles of matter and flow of energy. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 5 May 08
Third Franklin Special School District 08-09 ) Diagram the hierarchical organization of multicellular organisms from cells to organism. Third Life Science [LS] 7.LS: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Chapters 5 & TTM: Obtain & Communicate Page hierarchical multicellular cells organisms cell theory tissue organ organ system I can diagram how organisms are organized from cell to organism. 5) Explain that the body is a system comprised of subsystems that maintain equilibrium and support life through digestion, respiration, excretion, circulation, sensation (nervous and integumentary), and locomotion (musculoskeletal). Chapters 5, 0,, & subsystems equilibrium digestion respiration excretion circulation sensation nervous integumentary locomotion musculoskeletal cells tissue I can explain how the body s subsystems work independently and interdependently. organs for each system 7) Evaluate and communicate evidence that compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. Chapters 9, 0, & binary fission budding spore formation fragmentation vegetative sexual reproduction asexual reproduction propagation regeneration biodiversity variation pollination I can evaluate and communicate evidence to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 6 May 08
08-09 7.LS: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics Third (continued) ) Develop a model to depict the cycling of matter, including carbon and oxygen, including the flow of energy among biotic and abiotic parts of an ecosystem. ) Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis and compare the resulting daughter cells. ) Graphically represent the composition of the atmosphere as a mixture of gases and discuss the potential for atmospheric change. Chapter 9 biotic abiotic ecosystem decomposition combustion decomposer 7.LS: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Chapters 6 & 7 mitosis meiosis daughter cells Earth and Space Science [ESS] 7.ESS: Earth and Human Activity Chapter TTM: Analyze and Interpret Data Page 7 atmosphere greenhouse gases trace gas biogeochemical climate change sex cell gamete zygote I can model the cycling of matter with the flow of energy in the parts of an ecosystem. I can distinguish between mitosis and meiosis and compare the resulting daughter cells. I can graph the composition of the atmosphere. I can determine how natural cycles and human impact can cause changes in the composition of the atmosphere. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 7 May 08
08-09 Third (continued) NOTES: ) Engage in a scientific argument through graphing and translating data regarding human activity and climate. Chapter climate glacial land area Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science (ETS) 7.ETS: Links Among Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science ) Examine a problem from the medical field pertaining to biomaterials and design a solution taking into consideration the criteria, constraints, and relevant scientific principles of the problem that may limit possible solutions. Chapters & biomaterials criteria constraints scientific principles bioengineering I can use historical and present day data to evaluate human impact on the climate. I can use the engineering design process to solve a problem relating to biomaterials and the medical field. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 8 May 08
Fourth Franklin Special School District 08-09 Fourth Life Science [LS] 7.LS: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes 6) Develop an argument based on empirical evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how behavioral and structural adaptations in animals and plants affect the probability of survival and reproductive success. Chapters 9 & 0 behavioral adaptations structural adaptation reproductive success natural selection survival of the fittest I can identify behavioral and structural adaptations in animals and plants. I can use evidence and scientific reasoning to explain how adaptations affect survival and reproduction. 7) Evaluate and communicate evidence that compares and contrasts the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. Chapters 9, 0, & binary fission budding spore formation fragmentation vegetative propagation regeneration biodiversity variation pollination I can evaluate and communicate evidence to compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction. sexual reproduction asexual reproduction *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 9 May 08
08-09 7.LS: Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits Fourth (continued) NOTES: ) Hypothesize that the impact of structural changes to genes (i.e., mutations) located on chromosomes may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism. ) Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis and compare the resulting daughter cells. ) Predict the probability of individual dominant and recessive alleles to be transmitted from each parent to offspring during sexual reproduction and represent the phenotypic and genotypic patterns using ratios. Chapters 6 & 8 Chapters 6 & 7 Chapters 7 & 8 hypothesize genes mutations chromosomes mitosis meiosis daughter cells probability dominant recessive alleles phenotypic genotypic ratios Punnett Square karyotype phenotype trait monogenetic sex cell gamete zygote purebred hybrid genotype homozygous heterozygous I can make a testable prediction that the structural changes in genes may affect the structure and function of the organism. I can distinguish between mitosis and meiosis and compare the resulting daughter cells. I can predict the probability of alleles to be transmitted from parent to offspring. I can represent the phenotype and genotype patterns using ratios. *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page 0 May 08
08-09 Formative Assessment Schedule PS. PS. PS. PS.5 PS.6 PS. PS. LS. LS. LS. LS.8 LS.9 LS. LS.5 LS. LS.7 LS. ESS. ESS. LS.7 LS. LS. LS. LS.6 ETS. elernersources.com Sciencebuddies.com Learn.concord.org/resources/elementary Playdoughplato.com/stemactivitiesfor-kids Globaldigitalcitizen/org/6-stem-project-based-learning-activities Teachjunkie.com/science/stem-challenges Stemactivitiesforkids.com Leftbraincraftbrains.com Study.com/academy/subject/science.html Eie.org Opened.com/search Websites *TTM - Tennessee Training Manual Achieve 000 - All year Websites - listed on the assessment page May 08