7th Grade Science

Quarter 1
Objective Title
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Goals
Quarter
Project


Complete the Science in the News assignment by reading a
recent science article (newspaper, magazine, etc.) and
completing the worksheet. Hand this in to your teacher
before the due date.
DUE: ______________
Complete an Inquiry Lab. Design and pass off your experiment plan.
Perform & report the data and results using a PowerPoint
presentation and the ppt template on our website.
DUE: ______________
Scientific
Processes
1
Explain the difference between observations and inferences by
providing examples or labeling statements.
o Calvins World
o Observation vs. Inference
o Sugar Observation Lab
2
Explain the difference between the two types of observations,
qualitative and quantitative, by providing examples or labeling
statements.
o Gum Lab
o Sugar Observation Lab
3
Identify, explain and use the steps of the scientific method to solve
problems as well as assess the validity of an experiment.
o Gum Lab
o Performing an Experiment
o Sponge Bob
o Simpsons
4
Graph data using labels and the appropriate graph. Make
conclusions based on the graph.
o Making a Graph
5
Identify the independent, dependent, and controlled variables in an
experiment.
Sponge Bob
Simpsons
Structure of
Matter
1
Know that atoms are too small to see and that atoms combine to
make molecules
o Building Blocks
o Atoms Family
o Sci-ber Text
o Atom Structure
2
For each subatomic particle (proton, neutrons, electrons) know their
location, charge, and name.
o Atoms Family
3
For solids, liquids, and gasses: draw the arrangement of particles,
know how fast the particles are moving, and how the shape and
volume change in different containers, and the relative amount of
energy.
o Temperature and Particle Motion
o Sci-ber Text
o Modeling the States of Matter
o Phases Action Heroes
4
Describe the limitations of models to represent atoms (scale,
distortion, not knowing exactly where electrons are).
o Sci-ber Text
o What is wrong with the model?
5
Explain how our knowledge of the structure of matter has developed:
we build on past knowledge, and ideas are changed when new
information does not fit (do not start all over).
o History of the Atom
o Atom Structure
Measurement
of Matter
1
Use the metric system and units for length (meters), volume (mL or
cm
3
), mass (grams), and temperature (Celsius). Explain why the
metric system is easier to use. Use the correct tool to make
measurements.
o Measurement Text
o Measuring Liquid Volume
o Measurement Lab
o 7 Layer Density Video & Homework
2
Use the correct tool to make measurements using the metric system.
(e.g. scale to measure weight in grams)
o Measurement Text
o Measuring Liquid Volume
o Measurement Lab
o 7 Layer Density Video & Homework
3
Use observations to predict the relative density of solids & liquids
(which is more dense?)
o Size & Sink/Float
o Density Lab 1
4
Know that density is mass divided by volume and calculate the
density of various objects
o Intro to Density
o Density Detectives
o Density Calculation Practice
o Density Lab 1
Essential
Objectives
Test

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