Sisters Middle School Standards/2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.1L.1 REPRODUCTION: Compare and contrast sexual and asexual
reproduction. Explain why reproduction is essential the continuation of
every species.
Blooms Level
Concepts/Skills
Compare sexual and asexual reproduction.
Compare, contrast
Explain (2)
Explain why reproduction is essential to the
continuation of the species.
Big Ideas
7.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living systems are composed of components
which affect the characteristics and properties of the system.
Sexual reproduction includes egg and sperm one from each gender of the species
where genes are combined. Asexual reproduction doesn’t exchange genetics with
another gender. The species can reproduce by fission, regeneration.
Reproduction is essential the continuation of every species in order for life to
continue. Spontaneous generation has been proven wrong through experiments.
Essential Questions :
1. What is asexual and sexual reproduction?
2. Why are they essential to the continuation of the species?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
7.
Standard 71L.2
Disti
HEREDITY TRAITS:Distinguish between inherited traits and learned
traits, explained how inherited traits are passed from generation to generation, and
describe the relationship between genotype, phenotype, chromosomes and genes.
Blooms Level
Distinguish
Explain
Describe (4)
Concepts/ Skills
Distinguish between inherited and learned
traits.
Explain how inherited traits are passed.
Describe the relationships of genotype,
phenotype, chromosomes and genes.
Big Ideas
7.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living systems are composed of components
which affect the characteristics and properties of the system.
Inherited traits are genetic and learned traits are environmental.
Inherited traits are passed from generation to generation through genetics.
Punnett Squares are a tool used by geneticists to predict traits of offspring.
Genotypes describe the genes as dominant and/or recessive. Capital and
lowercase letters represent the genotypes.
Phenotype is the physical appearance of the trait.
Genes on the chromosome determine phenotype.
Essential Questions
1. What is the difference between inherited and learned traits?
2. How are inherited traits passed from generation to generation?
3. What are genotypes, phenotypes, chromosomes and genes?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.2L.1 CELL PROCESSES: Explain how organelles within a cell
perform cellular processes and how cells obtain the raw materials for
those processes
Blooms Level
Explain (2)
Concepts/Skills
Explain how organelles within a cell
perform cellular processes.
Explain how cells obtain the raw
materials for their processes.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
Membranes of cells are semi permeable.
Cells are small so that delivery of materials to organelles happens efficiently.
All organelles have specific functions.
Plants have cell walls around the membrane.
Photosynthesis: Plants obtain energy directly from the sun. They obtain water,
carbon dioxide as raw material to produce sugars. They release oxygen.
Respiration: Animals obtain energy indirectly from the sun. They obtain oxygen
and sugars. They release carbon dioxide and energy.
Essential Questions
1. What do the organelles of a cell do?
2. What materials do the cells need to perform their functions?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject : Science
Standard
7.2L.2
RESPIRATION/PHOTOSYNTHESIS: Explain the
processes by which plants and animals obtain energy
and materials for growth and metabolism.
Blooms Level
Describe (1)
Construct (2)
Skills/Concepts
Describe
photosynthesis and
respiration.
Recall the scientific
formula for both
photosynthesis and
respiration.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
Photosynthesis is the process of using energy in sunlight and using water and
carbon dioxide to produce materials for growth.
Respiration is the process of using materials, fats, carbohydrates, proteins and
oxygen, to produce energy for growth and metabolism.
Essential Questions
1. How do plants get energy to grow?
2. How do animals get energy to grow?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
6.1E.1 EARTH COMPOSITION/SOILS: Describe and compare the
properties and composition of the layers of Earth.
Blooms Level
Describe /Compare (1 )
Recognizing and recall (2)
Construct (6)
Skills/Concepts
Describe layers of the Earth.
Compare properties of the layers of
Earth.
Big Ideas
6.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living systems are organized groups of
related parts that function together and have characteristics and properties.
The layers of the Earth are different in properties and composition.
Essential Questions
1. What does the inside of the Earth look like?
2. What materials make up the layers of the Earth?
3. How do the layers of the Earth compare to each other?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard .
7.2E.1 WASTE/RECYCLING: Describe and evaluate the
environmental and societal effects of obtaining, using, and managing
waste of renewable and non-renewable resources.
Blooms Level
Describe (1)
Analyze (4)
Skills/Concepts
Define waste in terms of renewable
and non renewable resources.
Describe, identify, check and
critique waste and recycling.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
Describe the effects of obtaining waste of renewable and nonrenewable
resources.
Evaluate the effects of obtaining waste of renewable and nonrenewable
resources.
Essential Questions
1. How does waste from renewable resources effect the environment and society?
2. How does waste from nonrenewable resources effect the environment and
society?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.2E.2 ATMOSPHERE: Describe the composition of Earth’s
atmosphere, how it has changed over time, and implications for the
future.
Blooms Level
Describe (1)
Identify (1)
Hypothesize (6)
Skills/Concepts
Name the composition of Earth’s
atmosphere.
Recall Earth’s past atmospheric
conditions.
Generate hypothesis for the future
atmosphere.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
The Earth’s atmosphere is composed of elements.
The atmosphere has changed over time.
There are possible implications for the atmosphere.
Essential Questions
1. What is the Earth’s atmosphere composed of?
2. Was the atmosphere always the same or has it changed over time? How?
3. Are there any implications for the atmosphere in the future? If so, what are they?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.2E.4 EARTHQUAKES/VOLCANOES: Explain how landforms change
over time at various rates in terms of constructive and destructive
forces.
Blooms Level
Explain (2)
Infer
Skills/Concepts
Explain, construct a cause and
effect model of the system.
Infer by predicting outcomes.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
Landforms change over time by earthquakes and volcanoes.
Essential Questions
1. What is an earthquake and how do earthquakes change landforms on Earth?
2. What is a volcano and how do volcanoes change landforms on Earth?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
6.2P.2 ELECTRICITY: Describe the relationships between: electricity
and magnetism, static and current electricity, and series and parallel
electrical circuits.
Blooms Level
Describing (1)
Comparing (2)
Investigating (4)
Skills/Concepts
Recognize and describe
relationships.
Big Ideas
6.2 Interaction and Change: The related parts within a system interact and change.
There is a relationship between electricity and magnetism.
Electricity can be static or current.
Series and parallel electrical circuits work in different ways.
Essential Questions
1. What is the relationship between electricity and magnetism?
2. What is the relationship between static and current electricity?
3. What is the relationship between series and parallel electrical circuits?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard .
Blooms Level
Examine (4)
Assess (5)
Propose (6)
7.2E.3 GLOBAL CHANGE: Evaluate natural processes and human
activities that affect global environmental change and suggest and
evaluate possible solutions to problems.
Skills/Concepts
Discuss global environment.
Evaluate changes in the
environment.
Suggest possible solutions ot
problems.
Big Ideas
7.2 Interaction and Change: The components and processes within a system interact.
Natural and human activity affects the global environment.
Identify problems in the environment and create solutions.
Essential Questions
1. What are the natural and human causes that affect global environmental
change?
2. Can we identify the problems and suggest better solutions?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.4D.1 Define a problem that addresses a need and identify
constraints that may be related to possible solutions.
Blooms Level
Identify (1)
Interpret (2)
Investigate (3)
Evaluate (4)
Skills/Concepts
Define problems that address a
need.
Identify constraints to solutions
Big Ideas
7.4 Engineering Design: Engineering design is a process of identifying needs, defining
problems, identifying constraints, developing solutions, and evaluating proposed
solutions.
Essential Questions
1. What possible constraints are there to a problem that is addressing a need?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.4D.2 Design, construct, and test a possible solution using
appropriate tools and materials. Evaluate the proposed solutions to
identify how design constraints are addressed.
Blooms Level
Identify (1)
Visualize (2)
Construct (3)
Investigate (4)
Evaluate (5)
Skills/Concepts
Design a test to a problem.
Construct a test.
Test.
Evaluate the test.
Big Ideas
7.4 Engineering Design: Engineering design is a process of identifying needs, defining
problems, identifying constraints, developing solutions, and evaluating proposed
solutions.
Essential Questions
1. Knowing the problem, can you design, construct and test a solution?
2. And then evaluate and identify constraints to solutions to it?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.4D.3 Explain how new scientific knowledge can be used to develop
new technologies and how new technologies can be used to generate
new scientific knowledge.
Blooms Level
Identify (2)
Scrutinize (4)
Skills/Concepts
Identify new knowledge and
technology.
Compare scientific knowledge and
technologies.
Big Ideas
7.4 Engineering Design: Engineering design is a process of identifying needs, defining
problems, identifying constraints, developing solutions, and evaluating proposed
solutions.
New scientific knowledge can be used to develop new technologies.
New technologies can be used to develop new scientific knowledge.
Essential Questions
1. How can new scientific knowledge be used to develop new technologies?
2. How can new technologies be used to generate new scientific knowledge?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.3S.1 Propose questions or hypotheses based on observations and
science principles that can be examined through scientific
investigation. Design and conduct a scientific investigation that uses
appropriate tools and techniques to collect relevant data.
Blooms Level
Creating (6)
Applying (3)
Skills/Concepts
Generating hypothesis based on
criteria.
Planning a procedure for
accomplishing a task.
Executing a plan.
Big Ideas
7.3 Scientific Inquiry: Scientific inquiry is the investigation of the natural world based on
observations and science principles that includes proposing questions or hypotheses,
designing procedures for questioning, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple
forms of accurate and relevant data to produce justifiable evidence-based explanations.
Essential Questions
1. Can you generate a question or hypothesis by evaluating criteria?
2. Can you plan and carry out that plan for an investigation to answer your
question?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.3S.2 Organize, display, and analyze relevant data, construct an
evidence-based explanation of the results of an investigation, and
communicate the conclusions including possible sources of error.
Blooms Level
Explain (2)
Skills/Concepts
Clarify, classify, compare/contrast,
explain, give examples, give main
idea, illustrate, infer, interpret, map,
predict , represent, summarize and
visualize an investigation.
Big Ideas
7.3 Scientific Inquiry: Scientific inquiry is the investigation of the natural world based on
observations and science principles that includes proposing questions or hypotheses,
designing procedures for questioning, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple
forms of accurate and relevant data to produce justifiable evidence-based explanations.
Essential Questions
1. Can you explain your inquiry investigation in details of the scientific principles in a
presentation or paper?
SMS STANDARDS 2010-11
Grade Level 7
Subject: Science
Standard
7.3S.3 Evaluate the validity of scientific explanations and conclusions
based on the amount and quality of the evidence cited.
Blooms Level
Interpret (2)
Evaluate(5)
Skills/Concepts
Check and critique inconsistencies
and appropriateness or a procedure
and product.
Based on the amount and quality of
the evidence cited, evaluate the
validity of a scientific explanation.
Big Ideas
7.3 Scientific Inquiry: Scientific inquiry is the investigation of the natural world based on
observations and science principles that includes proposing questions or hypotheses,
designing procedures for questioning, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting multiple
forms of accurate and relevant data to produce justifiable evidence-based explanations.
Essential Questions
1. Based on the amount and quality of the evidence, how valid is the data that was
used to make the conclusion to the inquiry?