Middle School Science: Curriculum Map for Grade 7
Fourth Nine Weeks
State Standards
S
Learning Outcomes
Embedded Standards
Adopted Resources*
Core Ideas
Unit 4.1: Reproduction, 4 Weeks
GLE 0707.4.1 Compare and
contrast the fundamental features
of sexual and asexual
reproduction.
GLE 0707.Inq.3 Synthesize
information to determine cause
and effect relationships between
evidence and explanation.
GLE 0707.4.2 Demonstrate an
understanding of sexual
reproduction of flowering plants.
GLE 0707.Inq.5 Communicate
scientific understanding using
descriptions, explanations, and
models.
Classify methods of reproduction
as sexual or asexual.
Cite examples of organisms that
reproduce sexually and those
that reproduce asexually.
Infer reproductive strategies by
analyzing diagrams of the life
cycle and/or body structure of
selected organisms.
Contrast the exchange of genetic
information in sexual and asexual
reproduction.
Diagram the process of
reproduction in flowering plants.
Identify adaptations of seeds and
fruits that promote survival and
dispersal of the species.
*The TOOLBOX contains additional resources for each unit.
Holt Science and Technology,
TE, Chapter 7
Section 2: Reproduction of
Flowering Plants, p. 188-191.
Glencoe Tennessee Science
Grade 7 TWE, Chapter 7, Section
1: Introduction to Plant
Reproduction, Section 2:
Seedless Reproduction,
Section 3: Seed Reproduction, p.
204 -223
Chapter 6, Section 2: Sexual
Reproduction and Meiosis, p. 182
- 187
Gizmos interactive online
simulation: Pollination - From
Flower to Fruit
NGSS Practice 7: Engaging in
argument from evidence
NGSS Practice 8: Obtaining,
evaluating, and communicating
information.
CCSS Writing: Use precise
language and domain-specific
vocabulary to inform about or
explain the topic.
CCSS Writing: Support claims
with logical reasoning and
relevant, accurate data and
evidence that demonstrates and
understanding of the topic or text,
using credible sources.
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Middle School Science: Curriculum Map for Grade 7
Fourth Nine Weeks
State Standards
Embedded Standards
S
Learning Outcomes
Adopted Resources*
Core Ideas
Holt Science and Technology,
TE, Chapter 4,
Section 1: Mendel and His Peas,
and Section 2: Traits, Inheritance,
Section 3: Meiosis, p. 98-119
NGSS Practice 4: Analyzing and
interpreting data.
Unit 4.2: Heredity, 5 Weeks
GLE 0707.4.3 Explain the
relationship among genes,
chromosomes, and inherited
traits.
GLE 0707.Inq.3 Synthesize
information to determine cause
and effect relationships between
evidence and explanation.
GLE 0707.4.4 Predict the
probability appearance of
offspring based on the genetic
characteristics of the parents.
GLE 0707.Inq.5 Communicate
scientific understanding using
descriptions, explanations, and
models.
Describe the causes and effects
of mutations.
Interpret data from Mendel’s
experiments to establish the
fundamental laws of inheritance.
Demonstrate how genes interact
in pairs to express dominant or
recessive traits.
Analyze Punnett squares,
experimental data, and/or
pedigrees to identify patterns of
inheritance.
Express predictions of the results
of genetic crosses as fractions,
ratios, and/or percents.
Defend a position on the
relationship between
reproduction and inheritance of
traits using evidence collected
from observations and/or print
and electronic resources.
Glencoe Tennessee Science
Grade 7 TWE, Chapter 6, Section
3: DNA, p. 188 - 193
Chapter 8, Section 1: Genetics,
Section 2 Genetic Since Mendel,
Section 3: Advances in Genetics
p. 234 - 251
Gizmos interactive online
simulations: Inheritance, mouse
Genetics (One Trait), & Mouse
Genetics (Two Traits)
NGSS Practice 5: Using
mathematics and computational
thinking
NGSS Practice 7: Engaging in
argument from evidence
NGSS Practice 8: Obtaining,
evaluating, and communicating
information.
CCSS Reading: Construct viable
arguments and critique the
reasoning of others.
CCSS Writing: Use precise
language and domain-specific
vocabulary to inform about or
explain the topic.
CCSS Mathematics: Look for and
express regularity in repeated
reasoning.
CCSS Mathematics: Make sense
of problems and persevere in
solving them.
*The TOOLBOX contains additional resources for each unit.
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Middle School Science: Curriculum Map for Grade 7
Fourth Nine Weeks
TOOLBOX
Unit 4.1: Reproduction, 4 Weeks
Plans
Genome: The Secret of How Life Works - This online tool provides teachers with a number of activities on Sexual Reproduction from Punnett squares to the
structure of the DNA. All lessons come with a PDF or a word document option so that you may make changes if needed. http://genome.pfizer.com/educate.cfm
Lesson plan on Human Reproduction with attached notes, and PowerPoints: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewResource/Preview/28126
Background
for Teachers
All you need to know about plants, pollination, and fertilization. This website offers teachers a wide variety of background information and activities on plants and
pollination. From the parts of a flower to the reproduction process and pollination, this one stop shop resource will prepare you for teaching flowers to your 7th
graders. http://www.saps.org.uk/attachments/article/238/Reproduction%20and%20Life%20Cycles%202%20-%20Part%20B.pdf
What you need to know to teach the parts of a flower. This PowerPoint is a great lesson to ensure students learn parts of flowering plants and their functions.
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/15273208/Parts-Of-A-Flower-PowerPoint
Khan Academy Video - Phases of Meiosis. http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/cell-division/v/phases-of-meiosis
Scholastic Study Jams Video and Check for understanding on Plants and Reproduction http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/index.htm
A slideshow featuring the purpose of reproduction, three types of asexual reproduction (with real images), and sexual reproduction explained. http://scienceclass.net/archive/science-class/PowerPoints/Types%20of%20Reproduction_files/frame.htm
A simple explanation of reproduction in flowering plants. http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0041.html
A slideshow offering a basic introduction to genetics. Key vocabulary is defined, Punnett Squares are explained, and three principles of heredity are listed. This
resource also offers enrichment for honors classes. http://science-class.net/archive/science-class/PowerPoints/Genetics_files/frame.htm
A simple explanation of the Pollinating Mechanisms of flowering plants. http://www.saburchill.com/chapters/chap0043.html
Student
Activities
Have students use this interactive website to label the parts of a flower or use it during a whole class session with your interactive whiteboard.
http://www.neok12.com/diagram/Plants-01.htm
Student handouts and PowerPoints on reproduction and the parts of a flower. http://ladwig.vmsteacher.org/Webpage/4-TASKS/CExercises%20&%20Activities/AsexualvSexualRepro/StudentInstrSht-AsexvsSexRepro-1011a2.pdf
*The TOOLBOX contains additional resources for each unit.
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Online genetics quiz. This site calculates the students’ score and provides correct answers for immediate feedback. http://www.qldscienceteachers.com/juniorscience/biology/quizzes/genetics
Smiley Genetics Lab: Students distinguish dominant and recessive traits and make predictions about possible outcomes of various genetic combinations of
inherited characteristics. http://www.science-class.net/archive/science-class/Lessons/Genetics/smileygenetics.pdf
A simple fingerprinting lab requiring only pencil and tape. Students use their understanding of genetics to create a Punnett Square of their parents’ fingerprint
genotypes. http://www.science-class.net/archive/science-class/Lessons/Genetics/Fingerprints.pdf
Genetics Monsters: An assessment requiring an understanding of alleles, dominance, phenotype, genotype, probability, and Punnett Squares. Requires basic art
supplies. http://www.science-class.net/archive/science-class/Lessons/Genetics/monsters_genetics.pdf
Other
Resources
Student handout on mitosis http://www.oxnardsd.org/Portals/36/Users/220/20/220/mitosis_worksheet.pdf
Interactive model of mitosis. http://www.cellsalive.com/mitosis.htm
Interactive model of the flowering plant. http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/parts.htm
This PowerPoint can be used as a quiz or check for understanding. www.sciencespot.net/Media/FlowerBasics.ppt
This website offers mini quizzes to check for understanding of plants, and the parts of a flower. http://classroom.jc-schools.net/basic/sciplants.html
An online genetics, inheritance, and variation cloze (word bank included). The site checks student proficiency and allows students to correct missed items.
http://www.dontstoplearning.com/ks3science/9Aa_Genetics_Inheritance_Variation.htm
Unit 4.2: Heredity, 5 Weeks
Plans
Detective Punnett Square: Connecting Families by Genetics Webquest - This WebQuest will help students develop a basic understanding of heredity/genetics and
the role Punnett squares play in determining possible physical and genetic traits of an individual. Following the research, students will meet in teams to analyze the
task. Students will play the role of a detective as they sift through the learning process. http://zunal.com/introduction.php?w=166802
Parts 1 and 2 (top menus, left to right) demonstrate basic principles of meiosis, fertilization, and inheritance using the same pea traits that Mendel studied. We
suggest you start at the beginning to brush up on the basics. But if you just can't wait to play the game, skip ahead to Part 3, The Princess and the Wrinkled Peas.
- http://biologica.concord.org/webtest1/web_labs_mendels_peas.htm
*The TOOLBOX contains additional resources for each unit.
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Middle School Science: Curriculum Map for Grade 7
Fourth Nine Weeks
Background
for Teachers
Khan Academy Video - Introduction to Heredity. http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and-genetics/v/introduction-to-heredity
Khan Academy Video - Punnett Square Fun. http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and-genetics/v/punnett-square-fun
Khan Academy Video - What are Phenotypes? http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and-genetics/v/genetics-101-part-4--what-are-phenotypes
Khan Academy Video - What are Genes? http://www.khanacademy.org/science/biology/heredity-and-genetics/v/genetics-101-part-1--what-are-genes
Student
Activities
Spongebob genetics worksheet (with answer key) provides students with the opportunity to practice differentiating between homozygous and heterozygous alleles,
phenotype and genotype, and completing Punnett squares. http://sciencespot.net/Media/gen_spbobgenetics.pdf
Spongebob Genetics Quiz with answer key. http://sciencespot.net/Media/gen_spbobgeneticsqz.pdf
Bikini Bottom Genetics II Worksheet. http://sciencespot.net/Media/gen_spbobgenetics2.pdf
Other
Resources
ReadWorks passage and comprehension questions on Heredity. https://www.readworks.org/sites/default/files/passages/1380_variation_of_traits.pdf
The American Association for the Advancement of Science - This is a list of key ideas related to Reproduction, Genes, and Heredity. For each key idea, you will
find a list of sub-ideas, a list of items, results from the AAAS field-testing, and a list of student misconceptions. Question items provided can be used to assess
student understanding. http://assessment.aaas.org/topics/RH#/
The following are heredity articles from the website, Newsela. https://www.newsela.com/
Newsela provides students with non-fiction text, related to content, that can be read on the most appropriate lexile level for maximum reading comprehension.
*The TOOLBOX contains additional resources for each unit.
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