Download 7th Grade Science

Welcome to Seventh Grade
Science
The state curriculum focuses on the
theme of “structure,” from atoms and
cells to the earth and whales.
We will explore five main units
 Nature
of matter
 Earth’s crust and interior
 Structure and function of
cells
 Heredity or Genetics
 Classification
Nature of Matter
 Motion
in molecules
 Heat and molecules
 Solid, liquid, and gas
Structure of Rocks and Minerals
 Experiment
with properties of minerals
 Learn how rocks and minerals form.
 Study materials of different densities.
Models of Earth
 Research
past ideas and
theories about earth.
 Discover
how today’s
scientists study earth.
The Shaping of Earth’s Crust
 Plate
tectonics
 Volcanoes
 Earthquakes
 Erosion
Cell Theory
Research history of cells
 Show all life is made of cells
 Cells only come from other cells

Structure and function of cells
 Plant
and animal cells
 Parts of the cell
What
cells do
Levels of Structure
Cells
Organ System
Tissues
Organism
Organ
Heredity
 DNA the
code of life
Classification
 Distinguish
between living, non-living, and dead
 Five kingdoms of life
 Learn to identify with classification keys
Monera and Protist Kingdoms
Fungi Kingdom
Plant Kingdom
Animal Kingdom
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