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7th Grade Midterm Review Sheet
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Chapter 1 Scientific Method:
Name the steps of the scientific method in the correct order:
In order for a scientific experiment to valid the results must be
.
Define the following terms:
Hypothesis:
Dependent Variable:
Independent Variable:
Control:
Constant:
Chapter 13 Cells-The Units of Life:
What are the components of the cell theory?
1.
2.
3.
Name the organelle that is only found in plant cells.
Name the organelle that provides support and protection for plant cells.
Define the following terms:
Tissues:
Organ:
Organ System:
Cells
Tissue
Organ
Organ
System
Define the following organelles:
Vacuole:
Mitochondrion:
Nucleus:
Cell Wall:
Cytoplasm:
Cell Membrane:
Chloroplast:
Chromosome:
Chapter 14 Support, Movement, and Responses
What is the largest organ in your body?
Name the layers of skin:
1.
2.
3.
Which is the thinnest layer?
How does sweating help a runner?
What is the main function of muscles?
What type of muscle appears to be striped?
Where are red blood cells produced?
What joint is found in your elbows and knees?
Which joint allows the head to turn?
Which joint can be dislocated?
What is cartilage?
What are three functions of the skeletal system?
What does the central nervous system include?
What does the somatic system control?
Chapter 15 Circulation
How many chambers are in the heart?
What is blood made of?
What is the function of blood?
If a person has type O blood and you have type B blood can you receive blood from that person?
Chapter 16 Digestion, Respiration, and Excretion
What is the process by which food is broken down so that nutrients can be used by the body?
What is chemical digestion?
What is mechanical digestion?
What type of digestion takes place in the mouth?
What is peristalsis?
The main function of the respiratory system is to bring
from the body.
into the body and remove
What is respiration?
Where does gas exchange take place?
What are some examples of respiratory diseases?
What is the name of the organ in the urinary system that is bean-shaped?
The kidneys are made of many
blood.
that filter water, sugar, salt, and wastes from the
Practice Experiment
Design an experiment to the question: Does music affect plant growth? Use If…then…because sentence to state
the hypothesis.
List materials that would be needed for this experiment
Identify the independent variable, dependent variable, and constants
Question
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable
Constants
Does music impact plant
growth?
Write a procedure for this experiment
Days
Without
Music
With
Music
1
0
2
1
3
4
4
7
5
11
6
15
7
20
8
27
9
35
0
3
6
8
15
18
23
26
32
Plot the data into a graph
Write a conclusion based on your findings