Welcome to 7th grade Science!
The seventh grade science program is a process oriented, activity centered approach to life science, which encourages the ability to think critically. Students are expected to solve problems that demonstrate an understanding of basic biology. There is a significant focus on content related reading comprehension and on content related writing.
If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through e-mail at: [email protected].Daily activities, homework, test dates, and reminders can be viewed on my blog at: http://cobblearning.net/lpangburn/.
UNITS OF STUDY
Science Process Skills will be practiced throughout the year.
This includes lab safety, metric conversion, mathematical computation and estimation, accurate use of various scientific tools and instruments, utilization of all aspects of the scientific method, and proper
experimental documentation.
Common Core Literacy Standards
The reading and writing standards associated with Common Core will be addressed within each unit
of study.
FIRST 9 WEEKS:
Ecology: Interdependence of Life (5 weeks)
Characteristics of Biomes
Environmental Conditions
Relationships between Organisms
Ecology: Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling(4 weeks)
Food Webs
Energy Transformation in Nature
Ecology Unit Exam : October 10th
SECOND 9 WEEKS:
Cytology: Structure and Function of Cells (7 weeks)
Cell Structure
Cell Function
Anatomy: Organization of Life (2 weeks)
Levels of Cellular Organization
Roles of Major Systems
Cytology Unit Exam: December 12th
THIRD 9 WEEKS:
Anatomy: Organization of Life(4 weeks)
Roles of Major Systems
Interactions Among Systems
Genetics: Biological Traits and Heredity (4 weeks)
Roles of Genes and Chromosomes
Inheritance of Specific Traits
Asexual & Sexual Reproduction of Organisms
Evolution: Evidence of Evolution (1 week)
Adaptations and Genetic Variation
Anatomy & Genetics Unit Exam: March 13th
FOURTH 9 WEEKS:
Evolution: Evidence of Evolution (3 weeks)
Natural Selection
Fossils & Evidence of Change
Taxonomy: Classification (6 weeks)
Comparison Among the 6 Kingdoms
(Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungus, Animals & Plants)
Cumulative Final Exam :May 17
If you have any questions or concerns, the best way to contact me is through e-mail at: [email protected].Daily activities, homework, test dates, and reminders can be viewed on my blog at: http://cobblearning.net/lpangburn/.
UNITS OF STUDY
Science Process Skills will be practiced throughout the year.
This includes lab safety, metric conversion, mathematical computation and estimation, accurate use of various scientific tools and instruments, utilization of all aspects of the scientific method, and proper
experimental documentation.
Common Core Literacy Standards
The reading and writing standards associated with Common Core will be addressed within each unit
of study.
FIRST 9 WEEKS:
Ecology: Interdependence of Life (5 weeks)
Characteristics of Biomes
Environmental Conditions
Relationships between Organisms
Ecology: Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling(4 weeks)
Food Webs
Energy Transformation in Nature
Ecology Unit Exam : October 10th
SECOND 9 WEEKS:
Cytology: Structure and Function of Cells (7 weeks)
Cell Structure
Cell Function
Anatomy: Organization of Life (2 weeks)
Levels of Cellular Organization
Roles of Major Systems
Cytology Unit Exam: December 12th
THIRD 9 WEEKS:
Anatomy: Organization of Life(4 weeks)
Roles of Major Systems
Interactions Among Systems
Genetics: Biological Traits and Heredity (4 weeks)
Roles of Genes and Chromosomes
Inheritance of Specific Traits
Asexual & Sexual Reproduction of Organisms
Evolution: Evidence of Evolution (1 week)
Adaptations and Genetic Variation
Anatomy & Genetics Unit Exam: March 13th
FOURTH 9 WEEKS:
Evolution: Evidence of Evolution (3 weeks)
Natural Selection
Fossils & Evidence of Change
Taxonomy: Classification (6 weeks)
Comparison Among the 6 Kingdoms
(Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungus, Animals & Plants)
Cumulative Final Exam :May 17