7th Grade Science
By the end of seventh grade, students will explore how forces cause changes in motion and how energy is transferred in geologic, atmospheric, and environmental processes. Students investigate force and motion in a wide variety of systems, model how heat energy drives cycles in weather and climate, and explain the structure and function of cells. Student investigations focus on collecting and making sense of observational data and measurements using the science and engineering practices: ask questions and define problems, develop and use models, plan and carry out investigations, analyze and interpret data, use mathematics and computational thinking, construct explanations and design solutions, engage in argument from evidence, and obtain, evaluate, and communicate information. While individual lessons may include connections to any of the crosscutting concepts, the standards in seventh grade focus on helping students understand phenomena though patterns, cause and effect, and structure and function.
Seventh grade honors is distinguished by having scientists in other occupations partner with students throughout the year to create problem-based projects that apply to real-world issues while incorporating the new Arizona Science Standards.
Seventh grade honors is distinguished by having scientists in other occupations partner with students throughout the year to create problem-based projects that apply to real-world issues while incorporating the new Arizona Science Standards.