Grade 7 - Science
Earth & Space Science A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
A begins with space. You will observe the phases of the Moon and use scientific
evidence to understand how Earth, the Sun, and the Moon interact. You’ll also examine
other celestial objects in our solar system. This course describes the history of Earth
through the study of energy flow, weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, and tectonic
plate movements. You will apply an understanding of the three states of matter to
explain the water cycle and other systems on Earth. The course ends with a discussion
of Earth’s natural resources.
Earth & Space Science B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
B explains how convection shapes the weather, climate, and movement of ocean
currents on Earth. The course takes an in-depth look at climate change and the
greenhouse effect in Earth’s atmosphere. It draws attention to severe weather events
and describes how technology plays a role in keeping communities safe. It also
explores how the growing human population poses challenges for the distribution of
Earth’s natural resources today and in the future.
Life Science (Credit: 1.00)Each unit in Life Science uses a central theme to teach Life Science concept, thus providing learners with a cohesive and connected learning experience. The course begins with an overview of scientific inquiry, and subsequent units explore the cellular and chemical bases of life, classification and diversity of life, and genetics.
Life Science A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as
microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. The field focuses on their organization
and life processes. Life Science A begins with the basic unit of life—the cell. You’ll
discover how cells build up tissues, organs, and systems. You will study the growth and
development processes of different organisms and see how genes are responsible for
the traits of organisms. You’ll also explore natural selection and artificial selection and
their effects on the genetic traits of organisms.
Life Science B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as
microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. In Life Science B, you will learn how life
evolved on Earth. You’ll analyze fossil data to determine the evidence it provides about
evolution. You’ll study ecosystems, the flow of energy in an ecosystem, and the various
relationships in an ecosystem. In addition, you will discover the interdependence that is
present in all ecosystems. At the end of the semester, you’ll determine the effects that
humans and environmental factors have on the ecosystems and devise solutions to
protect the biodiversity of ecosystems from these effects.
Science 7 (Credit: 1.00)Science 7 A/B, is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content in the course covers all three facets described by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. Science is sometimes referred to as the crossroads for several different disciplines: science, English language arts (ELA), and mathematics. To support this idea, the course addresses three Common Core standards—Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (RST), Writing in History, Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (WHST), and the Standards for Mathematical Practice (MP). The course also addresses a subset of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics as identified by NGSS.
Science 7 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us.
Science 7A discusses the major life
processes of organisms, including nutrition, growth and development, and reproduction. In the first unit, you’ll explore the cell as the structural and functional unit of life. The second unit covers the growth, development, and modes of reproduction in different plants and animals. In the third unit, you’ll learn about sensory receptors,
photosynthesis, and cycles of energy transfer that occur in nature.
Science 7 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to
describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 7B is about matter and
energy. It discusses chemical changes that occur in matter, and it teaches how to
identify different forms of energy. The course also covers force fields and the factors
that affect their strength. In the first unit, you’ll apply the law of conservation of energy to
the products and reactants in a chemical reaction. In the second unit, you’ll be
introduced to gravitational, electric, and magnetic force fields. In the third unit, you’ll
learn more about energy transformations in objects and systems as you study kinetic
energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.
Science 7 with Virtual Labs A (Credit: 0.50)Science 7 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with seventh-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on cells, the life cycle, and nutrition. Semester B focuses on chemical reactions, force fields, and energy.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 7 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
Science 7 with Virtual Labs B (Credit: 0.50)Science 7 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with seventh-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on cells, the life cycle, and nutrition. Semester B focuses on chemical reactions, force fields, and energy.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 7 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
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