7th Grade Science Chapter Organization Chart

Mr. Schneider, Room 24

 

Egan Junior High School

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First Week of School
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.

 

Egan Gazette

Boiling Water in a Paper Pan

 

7th Grade Syllabus

Science Wish List

Metric System


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.


Metric System Card

Vocabulary Builder

Tools of Science Slideshow

Length Lab | Volume Lab

Scientific Method and Chapter 1

We will read all of chapter 1 and take notes on all four sections as well as do the worksheets in the Reading Guide. After you hear the powerpoint lecture in class on Tuesday, click on all of the links to the right for greater understanding.

We will also do two labs, a hand soap/hand gel lab as well as the Paper Towel Challenge.

Scien tific Method Powerpoint

Scientific Method Lab (virtual)

Scientific Method Tutorial

"Hares" Conclusion Format

Lab Report Format (yellow sheet)

Active Art: The Nature of Inquiry

 

Bacteria, and Bacteria Cam

Self Test

 

Using the Microscope

We will learn how to use the microscope and t he various parts of the microscope. Start with microscope basics. We will do the Introduction to the Microscope Lab in the classroom.

 

Microscope Basics

Microscope Parts Quiz

Introduction to the Microscope Lab
Cells, Chapter 3
In this unit, we will learn about the Cell Theory, the history of our knowledge of cells, all of the cellular organelles, and why cells are an import structure for living organisms.

Cell Powerpoint #1

Cell Powerpoint #2

Cell Notes

Cell Model Project

Cell Project Grading Rubric

Active Art: Cells

Cells Alive Website

Onion Skin Lab

Cheek Cell Lab

Eggsperiment at home lab

Why Are Cells Small? Lab

Self Test

Vocabulary Builder

Photosynthesis,Respiration, and the Cell Cycle, Chapter 4
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

Photosynthesis Active Art

Cell Cycle Active Art

What Is a Stemcell? Internet Activity

Stem Cell Booklet (for the serious student only)

Stem Cell Poster

Crossword puzzle and Vocabulary

Self Test

Stem Cell Activity Worksheet

Cell Division Quiz Powerpoint

Burn Baby, Burn Pt I

Burn Baby, Burn Pt II

Genetics, Chapter 5
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 synthesis and human pedigrees.

9 Question Quiz Try it on your parents

Protein Synthesis Active Art

Understanding DNA Powerpoint

DNA Game - try it!

Harry Potter Genetics Powerpoint - Fun!

 

 

Crossword Puzzle and Vocab Builder

Class Survey Lab

Self Test

Penny Genetics

Make A Paper Pet

Paper Pet Offspring

Paper Pet Assessment

Cartoon Crossing