Probably because of my time teaching high school, I prefer to use different terms for our areas of study. You’ll find that I talk about Biology instead of Life Science, Geology and Astronomy instead of Earth Science, and Chemisty and Physics instead of Physical Science. Same subjects, just different terminology. You’ll also notice that I’m not textbook driven. We really won’t use one in class much and seldom will one come home, though there will be homework assignments that can be completed without a textbook.
Below, you’ll find the order of things for the year as well as a copy of the Kentucky Core Content for 7th Grade Science. Please keep in mind: 1.) the order may change or be delayed if we have problems with a concept and I feel like we need to spend more time on it, 2.) an update of the Kentucky Core Content document for Science is due to be released during this school year. The release of the new standards will not affect this school year, though I may make a few changes if I see it’s necessary.
Topic Order
Scientific Method – includes metric conversion, standard unit conversions, scientific notation, measuring, lab safety and procedures
Earth History
Plate Tectonics
Earthquakes & Volcanoes
Rocks and Minerals
Soil
Atmosphere
Climate
Earth and Space
Newton’s Laws
Energy
Physical & Chemical properties and changes
States of matter
Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Cells
Cell processes
Cell reproduction
Heredity
Plants
Interactions of living things
7th Grade Combined Curriculum Document
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