Welcome to Seventh Grade Science

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Welcome to Seventh Grade Science

• The state curriculum focuses on the theme of
  structure, from atoms and cells to the earth
  and whales.

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We will explore five main units

• Nature of matter
• Earths crust and interior
• Structure and function of cells
• Heredity or Genetics
• Classification

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Nature of Matter

• Motion in molecules
• Heat and molecules
• Solid, liquid, and gas

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Structure of Rocks and Minerals

• Experiment with properties of minerals
• Learn how rocks and minerals form.
• Study materials of different densities.

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Models of Earth

• Research past ideas and theories about earth.
• Discover how todays scientists study earth.

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The Shaping of Earths Crust

• Plate tectonics
• Volcanoes
• Earthquakes
• Erosion

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Cell Theory

• Research history of cells
• Show all life is made of cells
• Cells only come from other cells

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Structure and function of cells

• Plant and animal cells
• Parts of the cell

• What cells do

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Levels of Structure

• Cells Tissues Organ
• Organ System Organism

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Heredity

• DNA the code of life

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Classification

• Distinguish between living, non-living, and dead
• Five kingdoms of life
• Learn to identify with classification keys

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Monera and Protist Kingdoms
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Fungi Kingdom
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Plant Kingdom
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Animal Kingdom
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I cant wait to get started

• Science Rules