7th grade Science Update Week 37 & 38 (June 1-5) & (June 8-11)
Topics: Review for Living Things Unit test
Due: Study Log signed daily,
Assessment- Tuesday, June 9th
CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING THINGS/CELLS
1.
List the five levels of organization that multicellular organisms have.
2.What are the four characteristics of all living things?
3.What are the needs of all living things?
4.Explain what specialization is and why a single cell from a multicellular organism cannot live on its own.
5.What does the Cell Theory state?
6.What are the basic organelles (parts) of a cell? Explain the function of each one
7.What differences and similarities exist between unicellular and multicellular organism
8.Why do cells divide in multicellular organisms?
9. Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction
10. what are the types of asexual reproduction
HEREDITY & GENETICS
11.How does heredity work?
12.What is DNA and what is so important about it?
13.What is a chromosome and what does it contain?
14.What are traits? Give seven specific examples
15.What are acquired traits? Give five specific examples.
16.What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?
17.What information do genes contain?
18.What are alleles? Explain with an example.
19.Make a diagram of that shows; chromosomes, genes and alleles
20.Explain what a mutation is with an example.
21.What three possible effects can mutations have? Explain with examples.
22.Explain what genetic diseases are and give two examples.
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
Binary fissionChromatids RegenerationChromosomeDNA
stimulioxygenDevelopOrganism organized
WaterGrowMulticellularCell theoryCell membrane
NucleusunicellularOrganellesreproduce
SpecializationcytoplasmOrgan systemRepairOrgan
DevelopmentNucleusTissueGrowthCentromere
ChromatidsbuddingSexual reproduction Chromosomes RecessiveNucleusAsexual reproduction Fertilization Dominant AlleleTrait OffspringGene
GenotypePhenotypePunnet squareMutation
HeterozygousHomozygousDNAgametes
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 36 (May 26-29)
Topics: Recap Genetics & Heredity
Due: No Anchor Questions this week
Assessment- Students that missed Week 35: Tuesday, May 26
7th grade Science Update Week 35 (May 18-22)
Topics: Review Heredity & Genetics
Due: Study Log signed daily,
Assessment- Friday, May 22
7th grade Study Guide Week 35
Assessment: test Friday, May 22
What to know and study:
All anchor questions covered Week 32
All anchor questions covered Week 33
All anchor questions covered Week 34
All vocabulary listed below
Daily study sheets
Vocabulary-
Binary fissionSexual reproductionChromosomesRecessive
NucleusDNAFertilizationDominant
AlleleTrait OffspringGene
GenotypePhenotypePunnet squareMutation
HeterozygousHomozygousAsexual reproduction
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 34 (May 11-15)
Topics: Genetics Diseases, Review Week 33
Due: Anchor Questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, May 15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 34 (May 11-15)
Constructed Responses
1.Explain what genetic diseases are and give two examples.
Review from Week 33
2.How is heredity different in asexual and sexual reproduction?
3.Make a diagram of that shows; chromosomes, genes and alleles
4.Explain what a mutation is with an example.
5.What three possible effects can mutations have? Explain with examples.
6.How are identical twins different from fraternal twins? Explain using what you know about genetics and heredity.
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
Binary fission
Sexual reproductionChromosomesRecessive
NucleusDNAFertilizationDominant
AlleleTrait OffspringGenechromatids centromere GenotypePhenotype
Punnet square
MutationIdentical twins fraternal twins
Codominant alleleKaryotype Pedigree chart
7th grade Science Update Week 33 (May 4-8)
Topics: Genetics Diseases, Punnet Squares
Due: Anchor Questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, May 8
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 33 (May 4-8)
Constructed Responses
1.How is heredity different in asexual and sexual reproduction?
2.Make a diagram of that shows; chromosomes, genes and alleles
3.Explain what a mutation is with an example.
4.What three possible effects can mutations have? Explain with examples.
5.Explain what genetic diseases are and give two examples.
6.How are identical twins different from fraternal twins? Explain using what you know about genetics and heredity.
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
Binary fission
Sexual reproductionChromosomesRecessive
NucleusDNAFertilizationDominant
AlleleTrait OffspringGenechromatids centromere GenotypePhenotype
Punnet square
MutationIdentical twins fraternal twins
Codominant alleleKaryotype Pedigree chart
7th grade Science Update Week 32 (April 27- May 1)
Topics: Heredity & Genetics 1
Due: Anchor Questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, May 1
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 32 (April 27- May 1)
Constructed Responses
1.How does heredity work? How is heredity different in asexual and sexual reproduction?
2.What is DNA and what is so important about it?
3.What is a chromosome and what does it contain?
4.What are traits? Give seven specific examples
5.What are acquired traits? Give five specific examples.
6.What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?
7.What information do genes contain?
8.What are alleles? Explain with an example.
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
Binary fissionSexual reproductionChromosomesRecessive
NucleusDNAFertilizationDominant
AlleleTrait OffspringGenechromatids centromere
GenotypePhenotypePunnet squareMutation
7th grade Science Update Week 31 (April 20-24)
Topics: Review Weeks 29 & 30
Due: Study Log signed daily
Assessment- Friday, April 24
7th grade Study Guide Week 31
Assessment: test Friday, April 24
What to know and study:
All anchor questions covered Week 29
All anchor questions covered Week 30
All vocabulary listed below
Vocabulary-
TissueOrganOrgan systemcytoplasm
Specializationreproduction Organelles unicellular
NucleusCell membraneorganized
Cell theoryMulticellularOrganismGrow
Develop stimuli Binary fission Regeneration Chromosome DNAAsexual reproduction Growth
DevelopmentSexual reproduction Nucleus Repair
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 30 (April 13-17)
Topics: Specialization, cell reproduction
Due: Anchor Questions Week 30, questions due daily
Assessment- What You Know quizzes (through out week)
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 30 (April 13-17)
1.Why do cells divide?
2.Describe what happens to the numbers of cells in the body of a multicellular organism as the organism grows
3.What happens to the cells of a multicellular organism as it develops?
4.Explain why repair is necessary in multicellular organisms
5.What is DNA? Where is it located in eukaryotic cells?
6.Describe the relationship between DNA and chromosomes
7.Compare and contrast asexual and sexual reproduction of organisms
Vocabulary-
Binary fissionRegenerationChromosome
DNAAsexual reproduction Growth
DevelopmentSexual reproduction Nucleus Repair
7th grade Science Update Week 29 (Mar 30-April 2)
Note: Spring Break begins at the end of the school day, Thursday, April 2
Topics: Specialization, classification
Due: No anchor questions this week, daily questions due
Assessment- What You Know quizzes (throughout week)
7th grade Science Update Week 28 (Mar 23-27)
Topics: Living Things Intro
Due: Anchor Questions Week 28
Assessment- What You Know quizzes (through out week)
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 28 (Mar. 23-27)
1.What are the four characteristics of all living things?
2.What are the needs of all living things?
3.What does the Cell Theory state?
4.List the five levels of organization that multicellular organisms have.
5.Explain what specialization is and why a single cell from a multicellular organism cannot live on its own.
6.What differences and similarities exist between unicellular and multicellular organism
Vocabulary-
TissueOrganOrgan systemDifferentiation
ReproductionOrganelles unicellular
Organism Cell theory Nucleus
Cell membraneMulticellular
7th grade Science Update Week 27 (Mar 16-20)
Topics: Review Week 24-26
Due: Study Log signed daily
Assessment- Friday, 3.20.15
7th grade Study Guide Week 27 (March 16-20)
What to know and study:
All anchor questions covered Week 24
All anchor questions covered Week 25
All anchor questions covered Week 25
All vocabulary listed below
Skills: identify forces acting on objects; calculate speeds, read motion graphs
Vocabulary-
PositionMotionVectorReference point Relative motionContact force
Net force Balanced forcesApplied forceForce Apparent motionNon-contact force
Gravity NewtonsUnbalanced forcesNormal ForceAir resistanceElectrical force
FrictionMassWeightTensionalMagnetic forceNuclear force
Strategies for Study
•“Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Mind Map/Graphic organizer
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 26 (Mar 9-13)
Topics: Describing Motion: velocity, speed
Due: Anchor Questions Week 26, questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, 3.13.15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 26 (Mar 9-13)
1.How is speed related to distance and time?
2.How is velocity different from speed?
3.What information do you need to calculate the speed of an object?
4.Make a simple diagram of constant speed
5.Make a simple diagram of constant acceleration
Skills:
oMake a time/distance graph given data
oInterpret a time/distance graph
Vocabulary-
Action-reaction Air resistance
AccelerationVelocitySpeedAverage speed
Constance accelerationConstant speed
7th grade Science Update Week 25 (Mar 2-6)
Topics: Forces and motion
Due: Anchor Questions Week 25, questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, 3.06.15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 25 (Mar 2-6)
1.What information do you need to describe an object’s location?
2.Give an example of apparent motion
3.Give an example of relative motion
4.What force does weight measure?
5.Explain what determines the force of gravity
6.Explain with an example from the real world balanced forces
7. Explain with an example from the real world unbalanced forces
8.Explain with an example from the real world of net forces
Vocabulary-
PositionMotionVectorReference point Relative motion distanceNet force Balanced forcesForce Apparent motion
Gravity NewtonsUnbalanced forcesWeight
FrictionMassTensionalForceAir resistance
7th grade Science Update Week 24 (Feb 23-27 )
Topics: Forces Intro
Due: Anchor Questions Week 24, questions due daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, 2.27.15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 24 (Feb 23-27)
1.What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?
2.Give two examples of contact forces
3.Give two examples of non-contact forces
4.Explain what happens when forces are balanced with an example
5.Explain what happens when forces are unbalanced with an example
6.Why is force a vector?
7.How is motion related to force?
Vocabulary-
FrictionForceUnbalanced forcesContact forces
GravityWeightmagnetismNet force
Newton (N) Balanced forces
7th grade Science Update Week 23 (Feb 16 & 17)
Topics: Astronomy, Space travel review
Due: DAILY QUESTIONS, NO ANCHOR QUESTIONS THIS WEEK
Assessment- NO ASSESSMENT
7th grade Science Update Week 22 (Feb 9-13)
Topics: Review Waves unit
Due: Study log signed daily
Assessment- Individual test, Friday, February 13
7th grade Study Guide Week 22
Assessment: test Friday, February 13
What to know and study:
All anchor questions covered Week 19
All anchor questions covered Week 20
All vocabulary listed below
Walking Quiz sheet
Vocabulary-
VacuumSoundVibrationRarefactioncompression
PitchHertzDoppler Effectintensitydecibel
CrestTroughAmplitudeTransverse waveWavelength
WaveFrequencyMechanical waveLongitudinal waveMedium
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes. Daily study sheet must be studied and signed.
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 21 (Feb 2-6)
Topics: Waves Recap Project
Students will make a poster, video or model of an assigned topic about Waves and Energy
Due: Assigned Waves individual project
Assessment- Project Judging, Thursday and Friday
7th grade Science Update Week 20 (Jan 26-30)
Start of Semester 2, Marking Period 3
Topics: Electromagnetic waves, visible light
Due: questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, 01.30.15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 20 (Jan 26-30)
1.List five facts about electromagnetic waves.
2.What are the main differences and similarities between mechanical waves and EM waves?
3.List three sources of electromagnetic waves
4.What are two types of fields that make up an EM wave?
5.Explain the relationship between frequency, wavelength and energy on the EM spectrum
6.What colors make up visible light?
7.Explain how we see colors
8.What is different between each of the colors?
9.What are the characteristics and uses of radio waves?
10.What are the characteristics and uses of microwaves?
11.What are the characteristics and uses of infrared waves?
12.What are the characteristics and uses of visible light?
13.What are the characteristics and uses of UV light?
14.What are the characteristics and uses of x-rays?
15.What are the characteristics and uses of gamma rays?
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
ReflectionAbsorptionx-raysGamma raysRadio waves
radiationMicrowavesUV lightElectromagnetic spectrumElectromagnetic waves
Visible lightRadiationFrequencyInfrared radiationWavelength
END OF SEMESTER 1
7th grade Science Update Week 19 (Jan 20-22)
Topics: Review Week 17 & 18
Due: Study Log signed daily
Assessment- THURSDAY, 01.22.15
7th grade Study Guide Week 19- Mechanical Waves
Assessment: test THURSDAY, January 22
What you need to know:
1.Wave Properties
2.Wave Parts
3.Types of mechanical waves
4.Sound waves
5.Compression waves
6.How sound wave properties are sensed by our ears
7.Human hearing range
8.How the hearing system works
Vocabulary
Wave
Mechanical wave
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
Pitch
intensity
wavelength
Frequency
amplitude
medium
vacuum
Doppler effect
Decibel
Hertz
Sound
Vibration
Pitch
Vacuum
Rarefaction
Compression
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
Tuesday
Wednesday
Total time studied
7th grade Science Update Week 18 (Jan 12-16)
Topics: Waves & Energy
Due: questions assigned daily, complete by 01.16.15
Assessment- 01.16.15
7TH Anchor Questions Week 18 (Jan 12-16)
1.What type of wave is a sound wave?
2.How do our ears sense amplitude?
3.How do our ears sense frequency and wavelength?
4.List in order the parts of our auditory system (hearing) from sound to brain
5.What two things affect the speed at which sound travels?
6.What is the human range of frequencies that can be heard?
7.How is the intensity of a sound measured?
8.What is the decibel level of sounds that can damage hearing? Give three examples of dangerous sound intensities
Vocabulary:
Cochlea Eardrum“hair cells”Doppler effect decibel Hertz SoundVibration
Pitch Vacuum Rarefaction
Compression Transverse wave
CrestThroughAmplitudeWavelength Wave
Frequency Medium
Mechanical waveLongitudinal wave
7th grade Science Update Week 17 (Jan 5-9)
Topics: Waves & Energy
Due: questions assigned daily, complete by 01.09.15
Assessment- 01.09.15
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 17 (Jan 5-9)
Questions due daily; complete by 01.09.15
1.What is a wave?
2.List the two types of waves and how are they different?
3.What is a transverse wave and give an example.
4.What is a longitudinal wave and give an example.
5.What are the parts of a longitudinal or compression wave?
6.What are the three properties of all waves?
7.What is frequency of a wave?
8.What is amplitude of a wave?
9.What is wavelength of a wave?
10.What is the relationship between wavelength and frequency?
Vocabulary
Wave
Transverse wave
Longitudinal wave
Pitch
loudness
wavelength
Frequency
amplitude
medium
vacuum
7th grade Science Update Week 16 (Dec. 15-19)
Topics: Review Weeks 14 & 15
Due: study log signed daily
Assessment- test, THURSDAY, 12.18.14
7th grade Study Guide Week 16- Energy Intro
Assessment: test THURSDAY, December 18th
What you need to know:
Constructed Responses
1. Explain how a cup of hot coffee gets cold using what you know about heat transfer
2. What is thermal energy?
3. How are temperature and heat different?
4. In what direction does heat always transfer energy?
5. Explain in detail how kinetic and potential energy are related with a real-world example
6. Explain why certain materials are used to make cookware (pots & pans)
7. Explain why cups for hot beverages are made of Styrofoam or paper
8. Give examples of each of the six forms of energy
9. Explain what the difference is between conduction and radiation
10. What affects the amount of thermal energy and give an example of each
11. Why does a bathtub full of water have more thermal energy than a cup of hot coffee?
12. Give an example of heat transfer by conduction
13. Give an example of heat transfer by convection
14. Give an example of heat transfer by radiation
15. List five insulators that are used in your home (and how)
16. List five conductors that are used in your home (and how)
Diagrams:
Skills: distinguish between kinetic and potential energy; identify when given an real-world example heat transfer through conduction, convection or radiation; describe changes in kinetic and potential energy
Vocabulary:
Conductor Conduction Kinetic Energy temperatureNuclear Energy Convection Mechanical Energy Electromagnetic Energy (EM) Thermal Energy Potential Energy Radiation
Heat
energyChemical Energy Insulator
Joule
Sound Energy
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
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7th grade Science Update Week 15 (Dec. 8-12)
Topics: Thermal Energy
Due: questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- quiz, Friday, 12.12.14
7TH Anchor Questions Week 15
Questions due daily; Due complete: Friday, 12.12.14
1. How are temperature and heat different?
2. In what direction does heat always transfer energy?
3. What is thermal energy?
4. What unit is used to measure heat?
5. How does convection transfer heat?
6. How does conduction transfer heat?
7. How does radiation transfer heat?
8. Give three examples of materials that are conductors
9. Give three examples of materials that are insulators
10. How does insulation keep a building warm?
11. CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE: Why is important to dress in layers when it is extremely cold? Use what you know about thermal energy
Vocabulary:
Heat
Thermal energy
Convection
Conduction
Radiation
Insulator
Conductor
Joule
7th grade Science Update Week 14 (Dec. 1-5)
Topics: Energy Intro
Due: questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- quiz, Friday, 12.05.14
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 14 (Dec. 1-5)
1. What is energy? List the six forms of energy
2. Compare sound and electromagnetic energy
3. Give an example of each of the six forms of energy
4. What are the two basic types of energy?
5. How are kinetic and potential energy different?
6. Explain with an example kinetic energy
7. Explain with an example potential energy
Vocabulary:
Energy
Chemical energy
Nuclear energy
Kinetic energy
Mechanical energy
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Sound energy
Energy efficiency
Electromagnetic energy
7th grade Science Update Week 13 (Nov. 24 & 25)
THANKSGIVING BREAK- begins at the end of the day Tuesday, Nov. 25th
Topics: student conferences, review, retakes
Due: NO ANCHOR QUESTIONS THIS WEEK
Assessment- NONE
7th grade Science Update Week 12 (Nov. 17-21)
TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY- Parent Teacher Conferences, 5 to 8:30 pm
Topics: review Week 10 & 11
Due: study log signed daily
Assessment- test, Friday, 11.21.14
7th grade Study Guide Week 12- Changes
Assessment: test Friday, November 21st
What you need to know:
1.How are liquids different from gases?
2.How are solids different from liquids?
3.Make a diagram that shows the molecules of a solid.
4.Make a diagram that shows the molecules of a gas.
5.Explain what happens to the molecules of a liquid when there is evaporation.
6.Explain what happens to the molecules of a gas when there is condensation.
7.What is a chemical formula? Explain using an example
8.What does the kinetic theory of matter claim?
9.What is a compound? List seven examples
10.What is a molecule?
11.What is a “property” of matter? Give five examples
12.What is a physical property? Give three examples
13.What is a physical change? Give two examples
14.What is a chemical property? Give three examples
15.What is the difference between a chemical change and physical change?
16.Explain what happens during a chemical reaction?
17.What are the signs of a chemical reaction? List the five with an example of each.
18.What is a chemical equation? Give an example of one
19.What are reactants in a chemical equation?
20.What are products in a chemical equation?
Vocabulary:
productReactantcoefficientChemical property
yieldPhysical changePhysical propertyChemical formula
PhotosynthesisKinetic theory of matterTemperatureChemical equation
compoundEvaporationCondensationKinetic energy
MoleculeSubscriptChemical changebonds
MeltingFreezing/solidificationCellular respiration
Strategies for Study
•Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Graphic Organizer/concept map: make a graphic organizer or concept map to organize the information
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Total time studied
7th grade Science Update Week 11 (Nov. 10-14)
Topics: Chemical Properties, chemical changes
Due: Questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- , 11.14.14
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 11
Questions Due: Friday, Nov. 14 Assessment date: 11.14
1.What is a chemical property? Give three examples
2.What is a chemical change? Give two examples
3.How can you tell if a chemical change has occurred?
4.What is the difference between a chemical change and physical change?
5.Explain what happens during a chemical reaction?
6.What are the signs of a chemical reaction? List the five with an example of each.
7.What is a chemical equation? Give an example of one
8.What are reactants in a chemical equation?
9.What are products in a chemical equation?
Vocabulary:
Density
Boiling point
Melting point
Solubility
Electrical properties
Magnetic properties
Evaporation
Condensation
Molecule
Kinetic theory of matter
Compound
Kinetic energy
Melting
Freezing/solidification
7th grade Science Update Week 10 (Nov. 3-7)
Topics: KMT, Physical changes
Due: Questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- , 11.7.14
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 10
Questions Due: Friday, Nov. 7 Assessment date: 11.07
1.What are physical properties? Write three examples of physical changes.
2.What is a physical change in matter? Write three examples of physical changes
3.Explain what happens to the molecules of a liquid when there is evaporation.
4.Explain what happens to the molecules of a gas when there is condensation.
5.Explain what happens to the molecules of a liquid when there is freezing or solidification.
6.Explain what happens to the molecules of a solid when there is melting
Vocabulary:
Evaporation
Condensation
Molecule
Kinetic theory of matter
Compound
Kinetic energy
Melting
Freezing/solidification
7th grade Science Update Week 9 (Oct. 27-31)
Topics: compounds, KMT
Due: Questions assigned daily, complete by Friday
Assessment- none
7th grade Anchor Questions Week 9
Questions Due: Friday, Oct. 31 Assessment date: none
1. What is a compound? List seven examples
2. What is a molecule?
3. What is a chemical formula? Explain using an example
4. What does the kinetic theory of matter claim?
5. Make a diagram that shows the molecules of a liquid.
6. Make a diagram that shows the molecules of a solid.
7. Make a diagram that shows the molecules of a gas.
8. Explain what happens to the molecules of a liquid when there is evaporation.
9. Explain what happens to the molecules of a gas when there is condensation.
10. Explain what happens to the molecules of a liquid when there is freezing or solidification.
11. Explain what happens to the molecules of a solid when there is melting.
Vocabulary:
Evaporation
Condensation
Molecule
Kinetic theory of matter
Compound
Kinetic energy
Melting
Freezing/solidification
7th grade Science Update Week 8 (Oct. 20-24)
Topics: Types of matter, elements, periodic table
Due: constructed responses as assigned
Assessment- test, Friday, October 24
Notes for Week 7 posted at:
http://mrinchatolms.homestead.com/Class-Notes.html
7th grade Study Guide Week 8- Matter Intro: types, states, elements, using the periodic table
Assessment: test Friday, October 24
What you need to know:
Types of matter: definitions and examples
Atom: Subatomic particles and charges
Periodic table- how it is organized, information contained
Calculate the number of protons, electrons and neutrons using the periodic table
Be able to make model of an atom using information from the periodic table
Examples of mixtures, compounds and elements
Constructed Responses
1.What is a mixture? List five examples of mixtures
2.What is a compound? List five examples of compounds
3.What is an element? List five examples of elements
4.How are elements and compounds different?
5.How are elements organized in the periodic table
6.Explain how to find the numbers of electrons, protons and neutrons of an element
7.Explain how atoms are of elements are different from each other
Vocabulary- Make flashcards of each of the concepts below:
MatterElementCompoundMixtures
ProtonElectronNucleusPlasma
AtomAtomic weightMassVolume
moleculeAtomic numberChemical symbolPeriodic table
Strategies for Study
•“Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from the concepts and constructed response questions.
•Quizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
•Quizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made questions
•Graphic Organizer/Concept Map
•Explaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayTime studiedStrategy UsedParent signature
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7th grade Science Update Week 7 (Oct. 13-17)
Topics: Elements
Due: Anchor Questions as assigned, complete by Thursday
Assessment- none
Notes for Week 6 posted at:
http://mrinchatolms.homestead.com/Class-Notes.html
*Retakes: All students that scored below 75% will retake Week 5 test, Tuesday during lunch
7th Anchor Questions Week 7 (Oct. 13-17)
Questions Due complete: Assigned daily, complete by Thursday
Assessment: none
1.What is an atom and list the subatomic particles and their charges
2.What is matter?
3.List four things that the periodic table tells us about elements
4.Explain how the periodic table is organized
5.Explain how you can find the number of protons, electrons and neutrons of an atom
6.What is the difference between a family/group and a period?
7.Write the chemical symbol for hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, iron, gold, silver, nitrogen, helium, aluminum and neon
Vocabulary
Electron
Proton
Nucleus
Neutron
Periodic table
Atomic number
Atomic mass/weight
Family/Group
Period
Chemical symbol
7th grade Science Update Week 6 (Oct. 6-10)
Topics: Matter intro
Due: Anchor Questions as assigned, complete by Friday
Assessment- Friday, Oct. 10
No new notes for Week 5
http://mrinchatolms.homestead.com/Class-Notes.html
*Retakes: All students that scores below 75% will retake Week 5 test, Thursday during class
7th Anchor Questions Week 6 (Oct. 6-10)
Questions Due complete: Friday, 10.10 Assessment: Friday, 10.10
1.What does mass measure? What is the base unit of mass?
2.What is matter?
3.Types of matter: definitions and examples
4.List five examples of compounds
5.List five examples of mixtures
6.What are the three types of matter? Explain each one briefly with an example
7.How are elements and compounds different?
Vocabulary
Mass
Compound
Mixture
Element
Gram
Milligram
Kilogram
Atom
Molecules
7th grade Science Update Week 5 (Sept. 29-Oct. 3)
Topics: Review Weeks 1-4, Study Skills
Due: Study log signed daily
Assessment- individual test, Friday, Oct. 3
Class Notes for Week 4 can be found at: http://mrinchatolms.homestead.com/Class-Notes.html
7th grade Study Guide Week 5- Scientific Method, graphing, measurement
Assessment: test Friday, October 3
What you need to know:
oHow to construct a graph
oHow to read/interpret data from a graph
oIdentify variables: independent, dependent and controlled
oSteps of the scientific method
oClass routines
o5 simple rules
oUnits of measurement for length
oUnits of measurement for volume
oHow to write a procedure
Constructed Responses
1.Explain the parts of the class routine.
2.Explain how the different types of graphs are used.
3.Explain how qualitative data and quantitative data are different. Use examples of each
4.Explain the difference between a dependent and an independent variable
5.Explain what units we use, in class, to measure length
6.Explain what units we use, in class, to measure volume
7.Write a procedure for the following question: Does studying improve grades on a test? Please list the independent, dependent and 4 controlled variables
Vocabulary-
VolumeLiterMilliliter“milli”
meterMillimeterKilometer“centi”
CentimeterGraduated cylinder“kilo”Question/problem
DataHypothesisProcedure Manipulated (independent) variables
Bar graph Explain Line graphDependent variables
X axiscontrolLabelsScientific method
Y axisPie graphConclusionQuantitative observation/data
TitleTrialsinferenceQualitative observation/data
Strategies for Study
o“Making Questions”/Re-write notes- student makes questions from notes and handouts
oQuizzing self: students use flashcards or made questions to test themselves
oQuizzing other: student has parent/sibling quiz them using flashcards or made
oquestions
oExplaining: student explains concepts or questions to parent, sibling or friend
oGraphic organizer: make a mind map/concept map
I- Study Log- parent must verify that a study strategy was used and sign. Parent must sign the log even if the time studied was “zero” minutes
DayStrategy Used
Time
studied
Parent signature
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
7th grade Science Update Week 4 (Sept. 22-26)
No school, Thursday, Sept. 25
Topics: Scientific Method, measurement
Due: Anchor Questions- 9.26.14
Assessment- none
7th Anchor Questions Week 4 (Sept. 22-26)
Questions Due: Friday, 9.28 Assessment date: none
1.Explain what volume measures and list the base unit used in the metric system.
2.Explain what length measures and list the base unit used in the metric system.
3.Explain what the prefixes milli, centi and kilo mean
4.SKILL: measuring volume; graph interpretation and construction; scientific method
Vocabulary
VolumeLiterMilliliter“milli”
CentimeterMillimeter“kilo”Graduated cylinder
7th grade Science Update Week 3 (Sept. 15-19)
Topics: interpreting and constructing graphs, review Week 1 & 2
Due: Anchor Questions- 9.19.14
Assessment- Friday, 9.19.14
Class Notes for Week 2 can be found at: http://mrinchatolms.homestead.com/Class-Notes.html
7th Anchor Questions Week 3 (Sept. 15-19)
Questions Due: Friday, Sept. 19 Assessment date: Friday, Sept. 19
1.Explain how to make a sandwich (your choice)
2.Explain, briefly, what each type of the three graphs (pie, graph, bar) is good for representing
3.List the basic parts of a graph
4.What SI units of measurement are used for measuring length? List them from large to small
5.Explain what a “control” is in an experiment and why it is used
6.SKILL: graph interpretation and construction; identifying dependent and independent variables
Vocabulary
DataHypothesisProcedure Manipulated (independent) variables
Bar graph Explain Line graphDependent variables
X axiscontrolLabelsTrials
Y axisPie graphConclusionTitle
7th grade Science Update Week 2 (Sept. 8-12)
OPEN HOUSE: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 7-9 pm
Topics: experimental design, scientific method, variables
Due: Anchor Questions- 9.12.14
Assessment- Friday, 9.12.14
