Science

Comprehensive Science 2 (2002070) Science

Unit

Unit 0: The Practice of Science

Unit 1: Earth's Changing Surface Unit 2: Rock Cycle Unit 3: Age of the Earth Unit 4: Energy Transfer and Transformations Unit 5: Forms of Energy Unit 6: Diversity and Evolution of Living Organisms Unit 7: Heredity & Reproduction Unit 8: Interdependence HIV Lessons

Standards

SC.7.N.1.1, SC.7.N.1.2, SC.7.N.1.3, SC.7.N.1.4, SC.7.N.1.5, SC.7.N.1.6, SC.7.N.1.7, SC.7.N.2.1, SC.7.N.3.1, SC.7.N.3.2

SC.7.E.6.1, SC.7.E.6.5, SC.7.E.6.7

SC.7.E.6.2, SC.7.E.6.6, HE.7.C.1.3

SC.7.E.6.3, SC.7.E.6.4

SC.7.P.11.1, SC.7.P.11.2, SC.7.P.11.3, SC.7.P.11.4

SC.7.P.10.1, SC.7.P.10.3, SC.7.P.10.2

SC.7.L.15.1, SC.7.L.15.2, SC.7.L.15.3 SC.7.L.16.1, SC.7.L.16.2, SC.7.L.16.3, SC.7.L.16.4, HE.7.C.1.8 , HE.7.C.1.4 SC.7.L.17.1, SC.7.L.17.2, SC.7.L.17.3

Suggested Length of Time 1-2 weeks then embedded over the

year 4-5 weeks 3-4 weeks

3-4 Weeks

3-4 Weeks

3-4 weeks

3-4 Weeks 4-5 Weeks 3-4 Weeks

Grade: 7th Grade (M/J 2002070)

Unit 0: Practice of Science

Suggested Length of Unit: 1-2 weeks and embedded throughout the year

Included Standards: SC.7.N.1.1 SC.7.N.1.2 SC.7.N.1.3 SC.7.N.1.4 SC.7.N.1.5 SC.7.N.1.6 SC.7.N.1.7 SC.7.N.2.1 SC.7.N.3.1 SC.7.N.3.2

Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Generate and test scientific problems that relate to the seventh grade curriculum and use repeated trials and replication.

Score 3.0 The student will understand the practice of science as it applies to the seventh grade curriculum.

Performs complex skills: Define a problem from the seventh grade curriculum: use appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding; plan and carry out scientific investigations of various types, such as systematic observations or experiments; identify variables; collect and organize data; interpret data in charts, tables, and graphics; analyze information; make predictions; and defend conclusions. (SC.7.N.1.1) Distinguish between an experiment (which must involve the identification and control of variables) and other forms of scientific investigation where variables cannot be controlled. (SC.7.N.1.3) Explain that not all scientific knowledge is derived from experimentation. (SC.7.N.1.3) Interpret and/or analyze data to make predictions and/or defend conclusions. (SC.7.N.1.1) Differentiate replication (by others) from repetition (multiple trials). (SC.7.N.1.2) Analyze common methods and/or models used in different fields of study such as biology, geology, and physics. (SC.7.N.1.5) Identify the benefits and limitations to scientific models. (SC.7.N.3.2)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.

Score 2.0

The student: Recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as:

science, problem, reference material, scientific understanding, scientific investigations, systematic observations, experiments, test variable (independent variable), outcome variable (dependent variable), control variable, data, chart, table, graph, analyze, prediction, hypothesis, inference, defend, conclusion, replication, repetition, methods, results, scientific explanations, fields of science (biology, geology, physics), benefits, limitations, scientific models, three-dimensional, empirical evidence, cumulative, natural event (phenomenon), scientific knowledge, logical reasoning, modeling, scientific theories, scientific laws, testable, lab safety

Performs basic skills:

Score 1.0 Score 0.0

Identify a testable scientific problem from the seventh grade curriculum. (SC.7.N.1.5) Identify appropriate reference materials to support scientific understanding of the testable scientific problem (SC.7.N.1.1) Describe the key parts of scientific investigations of various types, such as systematic observations or experiments (SC.7.N.1.1) Identify variables in a given scientific investigation (test variable - independent variable), outcome variable (dependent variable - control variable) (SC.7.N.1.4) Collect data in charts, tables, and graphs (SC.7.N.1.1) Explain ways in which data is used to make predictions and/or defend conclusions. (SC.7.N.1.1) Explain why scientific investigations should be replicable. (SC.7.N.1.2) Describe the methods used in the pursuit of a scientific explanation as seen in different fields of science such as biology, geology, and physics. (SC.7.N.1.5) Identify types of scientific models. (SC.7.N.1.5) Identify the benefits and limitations of the use of scientific models. (SC.7.N.1.5) Explain that scientific knowledge may change as new evidence is discovered or new scientific interpretations are formed. (SC.7.N.1.7) Explain that scientific explanations are based on empirical evidence, logical reasoning, predictions, and modeling. (SC.7.N.1.6) Identify instances in the history of science in which scientific knowledge has changed as a result of new evidence. (SC.7.N.2.1) Recognize and explain the difference between theories and laws, give several examples of scientific theories and the evidence that supports them. (SC.7.N.3.1) Identify examples of theories and/or laws. (SC.7.N.3.1) No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content.

With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0.

Even with help, I am unable to understand.

May 2014

Grade: 7th Grade (M/J 2002070)

Unit 1: Earth's Changing Surface

Suggested Length of Unit: 4-5 weeks

Included Standards: SC.7.E.6.1 SC.7.E.6.5 SC.7.E.6.7

Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Research the composition of other planets/moon in our solar system and compare the layers of the Earth to the compositional layers of other planets.

Score 3.0 The student will understand the theory of plate tectonics and be able to describe how movements of Earth's plates cause changes in Earth's surface.

Performs complex skills: Explore the scientific theory of plate tectonics by describing how the movement of Earth's crustal plates causes both slow and rapid changes in Earth's surface, including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and mountain building. (SC.7.E.6.5) Compare the density differences between the layers of Earth. ( SC.7.E. 6.1)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.

Score 2.0 The student: Recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as: scientific theory, plate tectonics, continental drift, fossils, Earth, crustal plates, surface, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, mountains, lithosphere, convection, convection currents, mantle, metallic, liquid, solid, inner core, outer core, crust, heat flow, ocean basins, geology, density, fault, fold, plate boundaries, convergent boundary, transform boundary, divergent boundary, subduction, trench, collide, mid-ocean ridge, Ring of Fire, seismic waves, epicenter, magnitude, Richter scale, uplift, folded mountain, fault-block mountain. Performs basic skills:

Identify the layers of Earth. ( SC.7.E.6.1) Identify the density differences between the layers of Earth. ( SC.7.E. 6.1) Describe the layers of solid Earth, including the lithosphere, the hot convecting mantle, and the dense metallic liquid and solid cores.

(SC.7.E.6.1) Describe the scientific theory of plate tectonics (SC.7.E.6.5) Describe how the movement of Earth's crustal plates and the flow of heat and material cause various slow and rapid geologic events to

occur including volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and mountain building. (SC.7.E.6.5) Identify different causes of volcano formation. (SC.7.E.6.5) Recognize that heat flow and movement of material within Earth cause earthquakes and volcanic eruptions and creates mountains and

ocean basins. (SC.7.E.6.7) No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content. Score 1.0 With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0. Score 0.0 Even with help, I am unable to understand.

May 2014

Grade: 7th Grade (M/J 2002070)

Unit 2: Rock Cycle

Suggested Length of Unit: 3-4 weeks

Included Standards: SC.7.E.6.2 SC.7.E.6.6 HE.7.C.1.3

Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Make predictions about how the Earth will change based upon patterns in the rock cycle.

Score 3.0 The student will be able to identify patterns within the rock cycle and understand the impact humans have had on Earth.

Performs complex skills: Evaluate the patterns within the rock cycle as they relate surface events (weathering and erosion) and subsurface events (plate tectonics and mountain building). (SC.7.E.6.2) Assess the ways in which human actions may impact the Earth. (SC.7.E.6.6) Analyze how environmental factors affect personal health such as air and water quality. (HE.7.C.1.3)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.

Score 2.0 The student: Recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as: rock cycle, surface events, weathering, physical weathering, ice wedging, abrasion, chemical weathering, oxidation, acid, erosion, deposition, subsurface events, plate tectonics, mountain building, minerals, igneous rocks, magma, lava, extrusive, volcanic, intrusive, melting, cooling, hardening, sedimentary rocks, sediment, clastic, chemical, organic, cement, compact, metamorphic rock, pressure, deforestation, urbanization, desertification, air quality, water quality, natural resources, renewable resources, non-renewable resources, pollution Performs basic skills:

Identify and describe the patterns within the rock cycle. (SC.7.E.6.2) Identify and describe types of surface events (weathering and erosion) and subsurface events (plate tectonics and mountain

building). (SC.7.E.6.2) Relate the patterns within the rock cycle to surface events (weathering and erosion) and subsurface events (plate tectonics and

mountain building). (SC.7.E.6.2) Identify ways Earth's surface is built up and torn down through the processes of physical and chemical weathering, erosion, and

deposition. (SC.7.E.6.2) Identify the impact that humans have had on Earth such as deforestation, urbanization, desertification, erosion, air and water

quality, and changing the flow of water. (SC.7.E.6.6) No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content. Score 1.0 With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0. Score 0.0 Even with help, I am unable to understand.

May 2014

Grade: 7th Grade (M/J 2002070)

Unit 3: Age of the Earth

Suggested Length of Unit: 3-4 weeks

Included Standards: SC.7.E.6.3 SC.7.E.6.4

Score 4.0 In addition to Score 3.0, in-depth inferences and applications that go beyond what was taught. Research major events (i.e. floods, earthquakes, heating, cooling) that scientists have discovered as a result of relative dating techniques.

Score 3.0 The student will understand methods for measuring the age of Earth and its parts, and be able to explain the processes that cause the Earth to evolve over time.

Performs complex skills: Explain physical evidence that supports scientific theories that Earth has evolved over geologic time due to natural processes. (SC.7.E.6.4) Compare current methods for measuring the age of Earth and its parts, including the law of superposition and radioactive dating. (SC.7.E.6.3) Differentiate the difference between folding and faulting as they are related to the law of superposition. (SC.7.E.6.3)

The student exhibits no major errors or omissions regarding the score 3.0 content.

Score 2.0 The student: Recognizes or recalls specific terminology, such as: physical evidence, scientific theories, evolve, geologic time, natural processes, Law of Superposition, radioactive dating, fossil records, folding, faulting, eon, era, period, epoch, unconformity, relative age dating, absolute age dating, Theory of Uniformitarianism Performs basic skills:

Identify examples of physical evidence supporting scientific theories that natural processes cause the Earth to evolve over geologic time. (SC.7.E.6.4)

Identify and describe current methods for measuring the age of Earth and its parts, including the law of superposition and radioactive dating. (SC.7.E.6.3)

Describe how fossil records are used by scientists as evidence of geological change and to determine the relative age of rock layers. (SC.7.E.6.3)

Explain how folding and faulting are related to the law of superposition. (SC.7.E.6.3)

No major errors or omissions regarding the score 2.0 content. Score 1.0 With help, I know some of 2.0 and 3.0. Score 0.0 Even with help, I am unable to understand.

May 2014

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