Grade 7 Science

Strand 1: Understanding Life Systems

• Interactions in the Environment: Explore ecosystems and the interactions between living organisms.

  • Website: National Geographic Kids - Ecosystems

  • STEM Task: Create a model ecosystem and investigate the relationships between organisms.

• Form and Function: Study the structures and functions of living things.

  • Website: The Biology Project - Cell Biology

  • STEM Task: Investigate cell structures and functions through microscopy and cell models.

Strand 2: Understanding Matter and Energy

• Pure Substances and Mixtures: Explore the properties of pure substances and the separation of mixtures.

  • Website: Science Kids - Mixtures and Solutions

  • STEM Task: Conduct experiments to separate mixtures using filtration, distillation, and other methods.

• Heat in the Environment: Investigate the transfer of heat energy and its effects.

  • Website: Science Buddies - Heat Transfer

  • STEM Task: Conduct experiments to study heat conduction, convection, and radiation.

Strand 3: Understanding Structures and Mechanisms

• Structures: Study the forces and factors that affect the stability of structures.

  • Website: PBS Kids Design Squad - Forces and Motion

  • STEM Task: Design and build structures to withstand forces like compression and tension.

• Mechanisms: Investigate simple machines and their applications.

  • Website: Museum of Science - Simple Machines

  • STEM Task: Create and test simple machines like levers, pulleys, and inclined planes.

Strand 4: Understanding Earth and Space Systems

• Earth's Dynamic Climate: Explore Earth's climate and the factors influencing it.

  • Website: NASA Climate Kids - Climate Science

  • STEM Task: Investigate climate change through data analysis and climate modeling.

• Space: Study the solar system, celestial objects, and space exploration.

  • Website: NASA's Solar System Exploration

  • STEM Task: Research and present on a space mission or celestial object.