7th Grade Science Chapter Organization Chart
Mr. Schneider, Room 24
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First Week of School
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During the first week of school, we study the basics of science and do a few fun labs. Students learn the basic procedures in Mr. Schneider's classroom by reading the Egan Gazette. |
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Cornell Note Taking Form - Thanks to Katie D., per 6, 2010 |
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Metric System
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Download the Metric System Card to learn the basics of the metric system. We will learn about how to measure length, mass and volume in metric, the measuring system used by scientists all over the world... well, sort of.....in the good old US of A, predominantly scientists use metric. |
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Scientific Method
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We will read all of chapter 1 except for the final section. Feel free to click on all of the links to the right for greater understanding. We will also do two labs, a hand soap lab as well as the Paper Towel Challenge. |
Scientific Method Lab (virtual) Lab Report Format (yellow sheet) |
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Using the Microscope
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We will learn how to use the microscope and the various parts of the microscope. Start with microscope basics. We will do the Introduction to the Microscope Lab in the classroom. Must Read: Pages 688 - 689 in your science book for learning the parts of the microscope and how they work.
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Cells, Chapter 3
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In this unit, we will learn about the Cell Theory, the history of cells, all of the cellular organelles, and why cells are an import structure in living organisms. |
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Photosynthesis, Respiration, and the Cell Cycle, Chapter 4
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In chapter 4 we will study the processes of photosynthesis and respiration. We will learn how cells grow and reproduce, a process known as mitosis. We will also cover the interesting topic of stem cells, why they are so important and also so controversial. |
Photosynthesis, Respiration lecture notes What Is a Stem Cell? Internet Activity |
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Genetics, Chapter 5
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In chapter 5 we will learn how traits (physical characteristics like hair and eye color for instance) are passed on from parents to their offspring. We will get to know DNA up close and personal with a DNA extraction experiment. We will also study meiosis, protein synth esis and human pedig rees. | 9 Question Quiz Try it on your parents Understanding Protein Synthesis Powerpoint DNA Game - try it! Harry Potter Genetics Powerpoint - Fun! University of Utah - Genetic Disorders Website
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Human Body Digestive, Muscular, Skeleta
l, Integumentary, Nervous, Endocrine and Reproductive System
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In class we will study the Nervous system as well as the Endocrine and Reproductive Systems. We will also learn about some of the other systems and how these systems interact with eachother providing homeostasis for humans and other living things. What Do You Think - Preassessment about the nervous system. Try this one out on your parents!
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Human Brain Powerpoint Adapted by Mr. S. for 7th Grade Science "House" pdf - You get to be Dr. House; slow to load! |
"Keep The Patient Alive" - Homeostasis Activity Digestive System Coloring Diagram Going Crackers Lab - Salivary enzymes in action! Muscular System Worksheet - Done with clothespin muscle fatigue activity Know Your Bones Worksheet - 20 common bones of the body to memorize Lovely Levers Activity - Know about levers in the human body Be Web Savvy - Homework assignment Brain Activities - Download worksheet
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Light, Chapter 2  |
The Light Uni t is a thorough study of the physics of light. We will emphasize how living systems use light, especially how the eye senses lig ht and gets the visual signal to the brainWhen we have completed the unit, we will finish with the Pinhole Camera experience. We will build pinhole cameras and take pictures on campus. We will convert our classsoom into a darkroom and develop the pictures using realdarkroom chemicals. | Beginning Light - What do you think? SchneiderLight Powerpoint - download for lecture notes Exploring the Visible Spectrum Lab Light Interacts with Matter Lab Wikipedia Pinhole Cameras for your reading pleasure!
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Vocab Builder and Crossword Puzzle Electromagnetic Waves Online activity: Fun with quiz! Active Art: Mirrors and Lenses Active Art: Human Eye Dissection |
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