Seventh Grade Science/ Health - ELL

SDE Course Code: 0707

MNPS Course Code: SCI0707Y

 

Course Description:

 

In a sheltered environment, the seventh grade science curriculum centers on the District’s science standards.  The concepts in the seventh grade are the Earth, Life and Physical sciences, with a special emphasis on investigations and experimentation in each area, as well as appropriate observance of safety guidelines.  Earth science topics include the use of instruments to gather and interpret weather data, plate tectonics and catastrophic events.  Life science covers concepts related to cells, their parts and functions, the use and production of energy within cells, as well as knowledge of the processes of heredity and reproduction.  Physical science concepts relate to understanding the properties of matter, and the use of symbols and simple equations to represent matter as it interacts.  Appropriate use of metric measuring devices and mathematical manipulations are also a major curriculum component.

 

 

Course of Study:

 

·        Life Science

o       Recognize the differences among cells, tissues, organs, and systems.

o       Differentiate between the structures and functions of plant and animal cells.

o       Recognize that cell division occurs in sequential stages.

o       Know that materials move into and out of cells.

o       Distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration.

o       Describe the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living things and the environment.

o       Recognize the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction.

·        Earth and Space Science

o       Interpret the relationship between weather and the water cycle.

o       Investigate the relationship between the collection of weather data and its interpretation.

o       Explore how changes in oceanic and atmospheric conditions affect climate.

o       Explore careers related to meteorology. 

·        Physical Science

o       Understands the states and properties of matter.

o       Distinguish among elements, compounds, and mixtures.

o       Identify and measure the simple properties of common substances.

o       Understand that the periodic table is used as a tool for grouping elements.

 

Standards:

MNPS standards for Seventh grade science can be accessed at:
http://www.mnps.org/PageFactory.aspx?PageID=3353

State Seventh grade science standards can be found at:  http://www.tennessee.gov/education/ci/cistandards2001/sci/ciscig68stand.htm

 

Textbook:

Tennessee Holt Science & Technology; Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2003 (grade 7)

 

Recommended/Required Resources:

o       Laboratory facility with access to a source of water, and electricity for lab activities; required.

o       Various types of lab equipment and apparatus for inquiry investigations; required

o       Access to computers that are web-accessible; recommended.

o       Properties of Matter, Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools, Carolina Biological Supply; recommended.

o       Catastrophic Events, Science and Technology Concepts for Middle Schools, Carolina Biological Supply; recommended.