First Quarter Sisseton Middle School Curriculum Map
Grade:
7th
Subject: Science
Content Standards
Nature of Science Indicator 2 – Apply the skills
necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
Standard – 7.N.2.1 (Application) Students are able
to pose questions that can be explored through
scientific investigations.
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Learning Targets
Design systematic scientific investigations
Use appropriate supportive technologies
Describe the use of appropriate measuring
devices relative to their use
Manipulate one variable over time with many
repeated trials to test a hypothesis
Construct and interpret graphs from data to
make predictions
Use research methods to investigate scientific
problems and questions.
Describe and demonstrate various safety factors
associated with different types of scientific
activity
Use appropriate scientific equipment safely in
all investigations
Wear appropriate attire
Assessments
Observe accuracy of lab procedures.
Achievement Series Assessment 7.N.2.1
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the
fundamental structures, functions, classifications,
and mechanisms found in living things.
Standard - 7.L.1.3 (Application) Students are able
to classify organisms by using the currently
recognized kingdoms.
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Group organisms into 5 scientific kingdoms
Compare & contrast similarities and differences
between kingdoms
Achievement Series Assessment 7.L.1.3
Forms A & B Kingdoms/Classifications
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the
fundamental structures, functions, classifications,
and mechanisms found in living things.
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Select & summarize the correct function of
the vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, cell
wall and cytoplasm.
Identify the cell vacuole, nucleus, cell
membrane, cell wall and cytoplasm.
Compare & contrast plant and animal cells
Demonstrate proper use of a microscope
Achievement Series Assessment 7.L.1.1
Forms A & B Plant & Animal Cell
Assessment on Cells (Plant & Animal)
Standard - 7.L.1.1 (Knowledge) Students are able
to identify basic cell organelles and their functions.
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Second Quarter Sisseton Middle School Curriculum Map
Grade:
7th
Subject: Science
Content Standards
Nature of Science Indicator 2 – Apply the skills
necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
Standard – 7.N.2.1 (Application) Students are able to
pose questions that can be explored through scientific
investigations.
Learning Targets
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Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms
found in living things.
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Standard - 7.L.1.1 (Knowledge) Students are able to
identify basic cell organelles and their functions.
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Life Science Indicator 2: Analyze various patterns and
products of natural and induced biological change.
Standard - 7.L.2.1 (Comprehension) Students are able to
distinguish between processes involved in sexual and
asexual reproduction.
Assessments
Design systematic scientific investigations
Use appropriate supportive technologies
Describe the use of appropriate measuring devices
relative to their use
Manipulate one variable over time with many
repeated trials to test a hypothesis
Construct and interpret graphs from data to make
predictions
Use research methods to investigate scientific
problems and questions.
Describe and demonstrate various safety factors
associated with different types of scientific activity
Use appropriate scientific equipment safely in all
investigations
Wear appropriate attire
Observe accuracy of lab procedures.
Select & summarize the correct function of the
vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane, cell wall and
cytoplasm.
Identify the cell vacuole, nucleus, cell membrane,
cell wall and cytoplasm.
Compare & contrast plant and animal cells
Demonstrate proper use of a microscope
Compare & contrast cell processes including osmosis
& diffusion
Describe reasons for active vs. passive transport
Summarize cell organelles & their specific functions
Compare & contrast photosynthesis & respiration
Achievement Series Assessment 7.L.1.1
Forms A & B Plant & Animal Cell
Assessment on Cells (Plant & Animal)
List & summarize steps of Mitosis
List & summarize steps of Meiosis
Compare & Contrast Mitosis & Meiosis
Differentiate (draw or illustrate) sexual and asexual
reproduction
Achievement Series Assessment 7.L.2.1
Forms A & B Sexual & Asexual Reproduction
Life Science Indicator 2: Analyze various patterns and
products of natural and induced biological change.
Standard - 7.L.2.1 (Comprehension) Students are able
to distinguish between processes involved in sexual and
asexual reproduction.
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Predict heredity results using a Punnett Square
Compare and contrast genotypes & phenotypes
Hypothesize benefits of selective breeding, natural
selection and adaptations
Construct an organism using standard genetic traits
Construct and explain use of a pedigree chart
Investigate common genetic traits & their occurrence
patterns
Genetics Unit Assessment
Vocabulary
Punnett Squares
Pedigree Charts
Third Quarter Sisseton Middle School Curriculum Map
Grade:
7th
Subject: Science
Content Standards
Learning Targets
Life Science Indicator 2: Analyze various patterns and
products of natural and induced biological change.
Standard - 7.L.2.1 (Comprehension) Students are able
to distinguish between processes involved in sexual and
asexual reproduction.
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Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms
found in living things. Life Science Indicator 2:
Analyze various patterns and products of natural and
induced biological change. Life Science Indicator 3:
Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the
environment.
Standards: 7.L.1.1. (Knowledge) Students are able to
identify basic cell organelles and their functions. 7.L.1.4.
(Comprehension) Students are able to describe and
identify the structure of vascular and non-vascular plants.
7.L.2.1. (Comprehension) Students are able to
distinguish between processes involved in sexual and
asexual reproduction. 7.L.3.1. (Application) Students are
able to predict the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on a
species’ survival.
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms
found in living things
Standard - 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems
and the organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function
of the human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive,
respiratory, circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs
(group of tissues with same function) within each system.
Assessments
Predict heredity results using a Punnett Square
Compare and contrast genotypes & phenotypes
Hypothesize benefits of selective breeding, natural
selection and adaptations
Construct an organism using standard genetic traits
Construct and explain use of a pedigree chart
Investigate common genetic traits & their occurrence
patterns
Genetics Unit Assessment
Vocabulary
Punnett Squares
Pedigree Charts
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Identify and summarize the following structures:
o Roots
o Stems (xylem & phloem)
o Leaves
o Flowers
o Reproductive Structures
 Compare & contrast vascular & non-vascular
plants
 Classify plants as vascular or non-vascular
 List steps of photosynthesis & respiration
 Given a scenario, students will determine what
is needed to survive in a closed environment for
a specific length of time.
Assessment
- Plants
- Plant Processes
- Reproduction
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Summarize the 5 functions of bone
Compare and contrast types of bone tissue
Label common bones
Label types of skeletal joints
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Nature of Science Indicator 2 – Apply the skills
necessary to conduct scientific investigations.
Standard – 7.N.2.1 (Application) Students are able to
pose questions that can be explored through scientific
investigations.
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Design systematic scientific investigations
Use appropriate supportive technologies
Describe the use of appropriate measuring devices
relative to their use
Manipulate one variable over time with many
repeated trials to test a hypothesis
Construct and interpret graphs from data to make
predictions
Use research methods to investigate scientific
problems and questions.
Describe and demonstrate various safety factors
associated with different types of scientific activity
Use appropriate scientific equipment safely in all
investigations
Wear appropriate attire
Observe accuracy of lab procedures.
Fourth Quarter Sisseton Middle School Curriculum Map
Grade:
7th
Subject: Science
Content Standards
Nature of Science Indicator 2 – Apply the skills necessary to
conduct scientific investigations.
Standard – 7.N.2.1 (Application) Students are able to pose
questions that can be explored through scientific investigations.
Learning Targets
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Assessments
Design systematic scientific investigations
Use appropriate supportive technologies
Describe the use of appropriate measuring devices relative
to their use
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Manipulate one variable over time with many repeated
trials to test a hypothesis
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Construct and interpret graphs from data to make
predictions
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Use research methods to investigate scientific problems
and questions.
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Describe and demonstrate various safety factors associated
with different types of scientific activity
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Use appropriate scientific equipment safely in all
investigations
Wear appropriate attire
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Summarize main functions of muscle
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Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles
and summarize reasons why each type is used in a specific
location
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Compare and contrast skeletal, cardiac & smooth muscle
tissue
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Label common skeletal muscles
Observe accuracy of lab procedures.
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard – 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs (group of tissues
with same function) within each system.
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Summarize main functions of the digestive system
List the 6 classes of nutrients and explain importance of
each type
Research individual dietary needs (based on the food
pyramid)
Use food labels to classify foods according to the proper
food group
Compare & contrast mechanical & chemical digestion
Label & Summarize common digestive organs
Nutrition Writing using 8 vocabulary words.
Assessment on Digestion & Nutrients
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard – 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
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Summarize functions of the respiratory system
Outline steps involved in cellular respiration
Label & Explain common Respiratory organs
Present summary of common respiratory problems (Causes
& Treatments)
Class Discussion
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard - 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs (group of tissues
with same function) within each system.
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Assessment on Structure and Movement (Skeleton, muscles,
and skin)
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs (group of tissues
with same function) within each system.
Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard - 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs (group of tissues
with same function) within each system.
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Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard - 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, respiratory,
circulatory, and reproductive) and the organs (group of tissues
with same function) within each system.
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Life Science Indicator 1: Understand the fundamental
structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in
living things
Standard - 7.L.1.2 (Comprehension) Students are able to
identify and explain the function of the human systems and the
organs within each system.
Goal: Students will be able to identify (select from given
information) and explain (give reasons for) the function of the
human systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive,
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Explain heart function
Label parts of the heart & circulatory system
Compare & contrast coronary, systemic & pulmonary
circulation
Summarize types of blood vessels
Summarize blood’s role in circulation
Compare & contrast blood types (A, B, AB, O and Rh
Factor)
Identify necessity of lymphatic system
Assessment on Circulatory System (Coronary, Pulmonary,
Systemic, Blood Vessels, Parts of Blood, Types of Blood)
Label & Summarize Male & Female Reproductive Organs
& Functions
Review importance of Menstrual Cycle in human
reproduction
Explain steps involved in egg fertilization & development
Class Discussion
Summarize function of endocrine glands
Compare & contrast passive & active immunity
Explain importance of vaccinations
Summarize common infectious & noninfectious diseases
Label common nerve cells
Label & summarize brain parts
Compare & contrast central & peripheral nervous systems
Outline 5 senses (sense & function)
Label Urinary system organs
Summarize Urinary system function
Label layers of skin
Summarize skin function & structure
Explain reasons for common skin injuries & how they are
repaired
Class Discussion