John Drugan Elementary 3rd - 9 Weeks
7th Grade Science Mildon/Lobera Weeks at a Glance 2015-2016
Instructional Days: 42 & ½
Essential Question: “Who is this one?”
Math
%=STAAR
Week of:
Week 1
Jan. 4-8
4th Teacher work day
Unit 6 Organisms and the Environment 4 days
7.10A Observe and describe how different environments, including microhabitats in schoolyards and biomes, support different varieties
7.10B Describe how biodiversity contributes to the sustainability of an ecosystem. Supporting Standard
7.10C Observe, record, and describe the role of ecological succession such as in a microhabitat of a garden with weeds. Supporting Sta
7.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
7.2A Plan and implement comparative and descriptive investigations by making observations, asking well-defined questions, and using appropriate
7.2C Collect and record data using the International System of Units (SI) and qualitative means such as labeled drawings, writing, and graphic orga
7.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beake
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators,
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the
Week 2
Jan. 11-15
Unit 7 Structure and Function of Cells 20 Days-5 Day week
7.12C Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytop
chloroplast, and vacuole. Supporting Standard
7.12F Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extractin
life. Supporting Standard
7.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimenta
including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beake
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators,
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the
(7.5A; 7.5B; 7.8B; 7.9B Spiral In)
Week 3
Jan. 18-22
Jan. 18-No School MLK
ELAR Benchmarks
Unit 7 Structure and Function of Cells 20 Days-4 Day week
7.12C Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytop
chloroplast, and vacuole. Supporting Standard
7.12F Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extractin
life. Supporting Standard
7.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimenta
including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beake
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators,
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the
Week 4
Jan.25-29
Early Release Jan. 28
Unit 7 Structure and Function of Cells 20 Days-4 Day week
7.12C Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytop
chloroplast, and vacuole. Supporting Standard
7.12F Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extractin
life. Supporting Standard
7.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimenta
including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beake
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators,
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the
Week 5
Feb. 1-5
Math Benchmarcks
Unit 7 Structure and Function of Cells 20 Days-5 Day week
7.12C Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytop
chloroplast, and vacuole. Supporting Standard
7.12F Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extractin
life. Supporting Standard
7.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimenta
including examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beake
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators,
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the
Unit 7 Structure and Function of Cells Continued 20 Days-2 Day week….
Week 6
Feb. 8-12
7.12C Recognize levels of organization in plants and animals, including cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, and organisms.
7.12D Differentiate between structure and function in plant and animal cell organelles, including cell membrane, cell wall, nucleus, cytopla
and vacuole. Supporting Standard
7.12F Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extracting e
Supporting Standard
7.3A In all fields of science, analyze, evaluate, and critique scientific explanations by using empirical evidence, logical reasoning, and experimental a
examining all sides of scientific evidence of those scientific explanations, so as to encourage critical thinking by the student.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, wa
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the c
Unit 8 Structure and Function of Living Systems 18 Days-3 Day week
7.12A
Investigate and explain how internal structures of organisms have adaptations that allow specific functions such as gills in fish, hollow bo
7.12B
Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, exc
integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems. Supporting Standard
7.12E Compare the functions of a cell to the functions of organisms such as waste removal.
7.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
7.1B Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.2D Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
7.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, wa
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the c
7.4B Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves and be prepared to use emergency safety equipmen
fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Week 7
Feb. 15-19
Unit 8 Structure and Function of Living Systems 18 Days-5 Day week
7.12A
Investigate and explain how internal structures of organisms have adaptations that allow specific functions such as gills in fish, hollow bo
7.12B
Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, exc
integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems. Supporting Standard
7.12E Compare the functions of a cell to the functions of organisms such as waste removal.
7.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
7.1B Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.2D Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
7.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, wa
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the c
7.4B Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves and be prepared to use emergency safety equipmen
fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Week 8
Feb. 22-26
Unit 8 Structure and Function of Living Systems 18 Days-5 Day week
7.12A
Investigate and explain how internal structures of organisms have adaptations that allow specific functions such as gills in fish, hollow bo
7.12B
Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, exc
integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems. Supporting Standard
7.12E Compare the functions of a cell to the functions of organisms such as waste removal.
7.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
7.1B Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.2D Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
7.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, wa
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the c
7.4B Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves and be prepared to use emergency safety equipmen
fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
Week 9
Feb. 29- Mar. 4
Unit 8 Structure and Function of Living Systems 18 Days-5 Day week
7.12A
Investigate and explain how internal structures of organisms have adaptations that allow specific functions such as gills in fish, hollow bo
7.12B
Identify the main functions of the systems of the human organism, including the circulatory, respiratory, skeletal, muscular, digestive, exc
integumentary, nervous, and endocrine systems. Supporting Standard
7.12E Compare the functions of a cell to the functions of organisms such as waste removal.
7.1A Demonstrate safe practices during laboratory and field investigations as outlined in the Texas Safety Standards.
7.1B Practice appropriate use and conservation of resources, including disposal, reuse, or recycling of materials.
7.2D Construct tables and graphs, using repeated trials and means, to organize data and identify patterns.
7.2E Analyze data to formulate reasonable explanations, communicate valid conclusions supported by the data, and predict trends.
7.3B Use models to represent aspects of the natural world such as human body systems and plant and animal cells.
7.3C Identify advantages and limitations of models such as size, scale, properties, and materials.
7.4A Use appropriate tools to collect, record, and analyze information, including life science models, hand lens, stereoscopes, microscopes, beakers
graduated cylinders, test tubes, meter sticks, metric rulers, metric tape measures, timing devices, hot plates, balances, thermometers, calculators, wa
temperature and pH probes, collecting nets, insect traps, globes, digital cameras, journals/notebooks, and other equipment as needed to teach the c
7.4B Use preventative safety equipment, including chemical splash goggles, aprons, and gloves and be prepared to use emergency safety equipmen
fire blanket, and a fire extinguisher.
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