7th Grade Science Curriculum
Each main topic is a unit in the textbook. Some topics will be covered a little more in depth than others. Students will also use supplemental materials in alignment with the state standards.
I. Nature of Science
A. Scientific Explanations
II. Energy and Forces
A. The Laws of Motion
B. Using Energy and Heat
III. Understanding Matter
A. Matter: Properties and Changes
B. States of Matter
C. Matter and Atoms
IV. Exploring Earth
A. Earth’s Structure
B. Minerals and Rocks
C. Erosion and Deposition
V. Dynamic Earth
A. Plate Tectonics
B. Earth Dynamics
C. Earth’s History
D. Natural Resources
VI. Life: Structure and Function
A. Classifying and Exploring Life
B. Cell Structure and Function
C. From a Cell to an Organism
D. Human Body Systems
I. Nature of Science
A. Scientific Explanations
II. Energy and Forces
A. The Laws of Motion
B. Using Energy and Heat
III. Understanding Matter
A. Matter: Properties and Changes
B. States of Matter
C. Matter and Atoms
IV. Exploring Earth
A. Earth’s Structure
B. Minerals and Rocks
C. Erosion and Deposition
V. Dynamic Earth
A. Plate Tectonics
B. Earth Dynamics
C. Earth’s History
D. Natural Resources
VI. Life: Structure and Function
A. Classifying and Exploring Life
B. Cell Structure and Function
C. From a Cell to an Organism
D. Human Body Systems