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Grade Level / Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Subject:
Science
Course Purpose:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
Outcome:
LS7.1
Explore and use how scientific knowledge helps us find solutions to
problems.
Component ID
Component
Standard
Referenced
LS7.1.1
Demonstrate Lab Practices (Lab Safety Contract) including
identify common lab materials and equipment with proper use
Identify contributions scientists make to our society
Distinguish differences of Scientific Explanations, Theories,
Laws, and Pseudoscience
Distinguish between types of questions, observations and
inferences
Construct and Identify strong traits of various types of tables
and graphs, and different types of data (numerical vs
descriptions)
Demonstrate using the Metric System including Mass, Volume,
Length, Temperature, and Density including calculating metric
conversions
Apply the Scientific Method to form sound decisions including
evaluate different plans for solving problems, identify variables
and control,
MS-LS
LS7.1.2
LS7.1.3
LS7.1.4
LS7.1.5
LS7.1.6
LS7.1.7
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
Essential Questions:
How do I recognize a problem?
How do I solve a problem?
How do I communicate my solution?
Can I duplicate my experiment and reach the same conclusion? Can someone else?
What is the purpose of the control?
Vocabulary: observation, data, predication, hypothesis, chart, table, graph, interpret, conclusion,
analyze, SI units (kilo.hecto.keka.deci.centi.milli.micro.macro.) base unit (meter-liter-gram),
measurement, conversion model, control group, variable, manipulated (independent), responding
(dependent), graph, chart, table, line graph, triple beam balance, beaker, flask, hypothesis, validity,
evidence, quantitative, qualitative, inference
Life Science
May 2014
Outcomes and Components
Grade Level / Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Subject:
Science
Course Purpose:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
Outcome:
S.7.2
Investigate, illustrate, diagram and explain, the Cell-Organization and
Development of Living Organisms.
From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes How do we know that cells are in all living
things? Why do plants and animals need specialized cells?
Only living things made of cells; Living/Non-living; Unicellular/Multi-Cellular
1.The Cell 2. The Cell Theory 3. Two Types of Cells 4. Structure and Function 5. Diffusion/Osmosis 6.
Photosynthesis 7. Cellular Respiration
Component ID
Component
LS7.2.1
Evaluate what living things are made of including the cell theory
Classify eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells
Illustrate and identify cell parts and include structure and
function of organelles
Illustrate the structural differences and functions of various cell
types and explain how structures help carry out assigned
functions (cells: animal, red/white blood, muscle, bone, nerve,
egg/sperm, leaf, stem)
Identify cell similarities and differences of parts using
microscope specimens of plant and animal cells in an
investigation
Demonstrate and explain how particles gain entrance in and out
of cells through passive transport
Diagram and explain cell processes including photosynthesis
and cellular respiration
LS7.2.2
LS7.2.3
LS7.2.4
LS7.2.5
LS7.2.6
LS7.2.7
Standard
Referenced
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
Vocabulary: Cell, Organism, cell membrane, cytoplasm, organelle, nucleus, prokaryote, eukaryote,
atom, phospholipids, molecule, carbohydrate, lipid, nucleic acid, cytoskeleton, endoplasmic reticulum,
vacuole, mitochondria, golgi complex, chloroplast, ribosome, cell wall, lysosome, organism, tissue,
organ, organ system, structure, function, homeostasis, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, mitosis,
diffusion, osmosis, passive transport, active transport, endocytosis, exocytosis, bacteria, Sexual, Asexual
Common plant or animals cells: elodea leaf cells, onionskin cells, human cheek cells, paramecium,
amoeba
Life Science
May 2014
Outcomes and Components
Grade Level / Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Subject:
Science
Course Purpose:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
Outcome:
LS7.3
Investigate the way living things are designed is related to how they
work.
Functions and Interactions of the Human Body
Component ID
Component
LS7.3.1
Identify the functions of the digestive system
Identify how the skeleton and muscular system work together to
enable movement
Identify the function of the circulatory system and respiratory
system working together
Identify the function of the nervous system and describe how an
impulse moves from neuron to neuron and nerves respond to
stimuli
LS7.3.2
LS7.3.3
LS7.3.4
Standard
Referenced
MS-LS
MS-LS1MS-LS1MS-LS1-
Investigate how heart rate, breathing rate, and the production of carbon dioxide are related to exercise.
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of claims about various kinds of weight loss practices in terms of
the functioning of related body systems.
System/Processes digestion, circulation, respiration, endocrine, reproduction, skeletal, muscular,
nervous, excretion, transport, growth, repair
Life Science
May 2014
Outcomes and Components
Grade Level / Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Subject:
Science
Course Purpose:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
Outcome:
LS7.4
Investigate all living things are affected and directed by inherited
material.
Heredity
Component ID
Component
LS7.4.1
Illustrate how Genetic material and cell division influence
growth
Analyze and interpret data of how Sex cells and sexual
reproduction vs asexual reproduction leading to successful
reproduction
LS7.4.2
Standard
Referenced
MS-LS1-5
MS-LS1-4/MS-LS3-2
LS7.4.3
Identify major contributions to the science of heredity
and DNA (include Grergor Mendel)
MS-LS1-
LS7.4.4
Diagram and explain Genes, traits and characteristics and
DNA’s role in inheritance
Explain why children (offspring) often have characteristics of
both parents but never look exactly like either parent - Calculate
traits using Punnett Squares.
Using Pedigrees generalize how human influence on inherited
traits and probability of survival
Model mutations located on chromosome and results to the
organism and the human influence on inherited traits and
probability of survival
MS-LS1-
LS7.4.5
LS7.4.6
LS7.4.7
MS-LS1MS-LS4-5/MS-LS4-4
MS-LS3-1
How are inherited traits passed through genes from parent to off spring? Which traits of an individual
off spring may be determined by heredity, parent or environment?
Vocabulary: phenotype, genotype, dominant, recessive, homozygous, heterozygous, purebred, hybrid,
punnett square, heredity, gene, DNA, chromosomes, sex cells,
Life Science
May 2014
Outcomes and Components
Course Purpose:
Outcome:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
LS7.5
Students will analyze biological diversity of regions of the world and
why certain species interactions are crucial to the balance of an
ecosystem.
Ecology – Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Component ID
Component
LS7.5.1
Select and identify Abiotic and Biotic factors including
how to maintain biodiversity and behaviors that lead to
reproduction.
LS7.5.2
Investigate a local or global environmental issue by defining the
problem, researching possible causative factors, understanding
the underlying science, and evaluating the benefits and risks of
alternative solutions. (Environmental influence growth)
Differentiate – investigate the effect of removing single species
from food web/Evaluate which single species is essential to
maintain balance in the system/Select a key species for
conservation
Analyze and interpret an activity of Natural Selection of how
population increases or decreases over time
Explain levels of Energy Pyramids
Summarize Carbon and other cycles of Matter
LS7.5.3
Standard
Referenced
MS-LS
MS-LS
MS-LS
LS7.5.4
MS-LS
LS7.5.5
What types of interrelationships exists among population in an ecosystem? How does energy from the
sunlight transfer through the food web? How does the change in one population affect the other
organisms in the food web? What evidence of succession is in your community? How do human benefit
from plants and animals? How do humans benefit from plants and animals? How do human alter the
environment?
Vocabulary: Ecology, biotic factor, abiotic factor, population, species, community, ecosystem, habitat,
niche, producer, consumer, herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, food chain, food web, predator, prey,
symbiosis, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism, competition, limiting factors, native species,
introduced species
Life Science
May 2014
Outcomes and Components
Grade Level / Course: 7th Grade Life Science
Subject:
Science
Course Purpose:
Students will apply scientific knowledge to support explanations while designing
and conducting experiments including analyzing and interpreting data. Students
will develop and use models to support explanations of cell structure, function and
human body systems. Students will gather, read, and communicate information
regarding genetics, heredity, and cellular reproduction.
Outcome:
S.7.6
Understand how the remains of living things give us information
about the history of the Earth and the change of how organisms have
evolved.
Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity
Component ID
Component
LS7.6.1
Record and Analyze Fossil Records
Describe how fossils of the past are similar to organisms of
today
Identify the inability of species to adapt within a changing
environment may contribute to the extinction of that species
LS7.6.2
LS7.6.3
Standard
Referenced
MS-LS4-1
MS-LS1MS-LS
Adaptation Lab – Different type of beaks
Google – isle royale wolf moose for links to different population graphs and activities
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/natural-selection (interactive simulation)
Vocabulary: adaptation, natural selection, evolution, species, variation, overproduction, fossil,
Life Science
May 2014