Grade 7 Science Curriculum Map

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S1.1 – S1.2c - S Nature of SWBAT utilizes the Teacher developed: Tests – tests are written The nature of
S2 – S2.1d – science: scientific method to -PowerPoints using Wizard Test Maker Science
Scientific Method conduct their own -Physical Science and Prentice Hall Science 8 weeks
and Measurement (guided) scientific Textbook Explorer software. Some September
Standard 1 experiments. -Teacher developed questions are also utilized 14-November 5
SWBAT SWBAT defines Workbook Document from previous NYS 8th
Formulate inference, -Camera grade Science Tests and
questions qualitative and -Smart Board teacher generated.
independently with quantitative -Student White Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
the aid of observation, and Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
references differentiate 8th grade Science Test,
appropriate for between the three. teacher generated.
guiding the search SWBAT differentiate Homework – assignments
for explanations of between and from textbook,
everyday identify independent assignments from teacher
observations (manipulated) and generated workbook,
differentiate dependent guided reading.
among (responding) Lab activities - Scientific
observations, variables in an Method, Observation and
inferences, experiment. Inference, Metric
predictions, and SWBAT use metric Measurement, Graphing,
explanations forms of Skills, Safety
SWBAT go measurement to
beyond the use of determine length,
reasoning and mass, volume (solid
consensus, and liquid),
 scientific inquiry temperature and
involves the density.
testing of SWBAT create
proposed simple graphs with
explanations clear, defined axis
involving the use and titles.
of conventional
techniques and
procedures and
usually requiring
considerable
ingenuity
SWBAT use
appropriate tools
and conventional
techniques to
solve problems
about the natural
world, including:

Ms-ps1-1 Chemistry SWBAT understand Tests – tests are written Intro to

Ms-ps1-4 Unit 5: Elements, atoms and the Teacher Developed: using Wizard Test Maker Chemistry
Ms-ps1-2 Atoms, and the periodic -PowerPoints and Prentice Hall Science 8 weeks
Ms-ps1-5 Periodic Table table,mixtures, -Physical Science Explorer software. Some November
What is an solutions, Textbook questions are also utilized 6-January 4
element? How chemical bonds, -Teacher developed from previous NYS 8th
3.1 are elements the compounds and workbook Document grade Science Tests and
3.1a building blocks of chemical reactions. -Camera teacher generated.
3.1b . the universe? -Smart Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
3.1c-3.1d What is an atom -Student White Board Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
3.1e and what is its 8th grade Science Test,
3.1f equal to one structure? What teacher generated.
atomic mass unit. are subatomic Homework – assignments
An electron is much particles? What is from textbook,
less massive than a the periodic table? assignments from teacher
proton or a neutron. Standard 4 3.3 generated workbook,
(a-g) 3.2 (d, e) 4.3 guided reading. Lab
3.1g The number a activities
of protons in an Matter is made up Follow precisely a Teacher Developed:
atom (atomic of particles whose multistep procedure -PowerPoints
number) identifies properties when carrying out -Physical Science
the element. The determine the experiments, taking Textbook
sum of the protons observable measurements, or -Teacher developed
and neutrons in an characteristics of performing technical workbook Document
atom (mass matter and its tasks. Determine -Camera
number) identifies reactivity. the meaning of -Smart Board
an isotope. Explain the symbols, key terms, -Student White Board
Common notations properties of and other
that represent materials in terms domain-specific
isotopes include: of the words and phrases
14C, 14C, arrangement and as they are used in TSWBT:Describe
carbon-14, C-14. properties of the a specific scientific How do chemical
atoms that or technical context. changes produce new
compose them. Integrate substances?
The modern quantitative or Explain How do
3.1h In the model of the atom technical chemical reactions
wave-mechanical has evolved over information provide evidence for
model (electron a long period of expressed in words the Law of
cloud model) the time through the in a text with a Conservation of
electrons are in work of many version of that Mass?
orbitals, which are scientists Each information Show How are
defined as the atom has a expressed visually substances
regions of the most nucleus, with an (e.g., in a flowchart, characterized by how
probable electron overall positive diagram, model, they react?
location (ground charge, graph, or table).
state). surrounded by Write arguments -Lab report
3.1i Each negatively focused on -Element project
electron in an atom charged electrons. discipline-specific -Tests/quizzes
has its own distinct The proton is content.
amount of energy. positively charged,
and the neutron
3.1j When an has no charge. Write informative
electron in an atom The electron is and /explanatory Teacher Developed:
gains a specific negatively texts, including -PowerPoints Tests – tests are written
amount of energy, charged. Protons scientific procedures -Physical Science using Wizard Test Maker
the electron is at a and electrons and experiments, or Textbook and Prentice Hall Science
higher energy state have equal but technical processes. -Teacher developed Explorer software. Some
(excited state). opposite charges. Gather relevant workbook Document questions are also utilized
information from -Camera from previous NYS 8th
3.1k When an The number of multiple print and -Smart Board grade Science Tests and
electron returns protons equals the digital sources, -Student White Board teacher generated.
from a higher number of using search terms Quizzes – Wizard Test
energy state to a electrons in an effectively; assess Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
lower energy state, atom. equal to the credibility and 8th grade Science Test,
a specific amount of one atomic mass accuracy of each teacher generated.
energy is emitted. unit. An electron is source, and quote Homework – assignments
This emitted energy much less or paraphrase the from textbook,
can be used to massive than a data and assignments from teacher
identify an element. proton or a conclusions of generated workbook,
neutron. others while guided reading. Lab
3.1l The avoiding plagiarism activities
outermost electrons and following a
in an atom are standard format for
called the valence How does the citation. Use
electrons. In position of an appropriate units for
general, the number atom in the measured and
of valence electrons periodic table calculated values
affects the chemical reflect the atom’s Recognize and
properties of an structure? How analyze patterns
element. do atoms interact? and trends.
3.1m Atoms of an ------------------------
element that contain ------------------
the same number of -Concept of an
protons but a element
different number of -Properties of Determine the
neutrons are called elements identity of an Teacher Developed:
isotopes of that -Types of unknown element -PowerPoints
element. subatomic using physical and -Physical Science
3.1n The average particles and their chemical properties Textbook
atomic mass of an properties Utilize the -Teacher developed
element is the -Atoms and organization of the workbook Document
weighted average of atomic structure periodic table to -Camera
the masses of its -Electron predict the structure -Smart Board
naturally occurring arrangement in an of an atom Utilize -Student White Board
isotopes. atom. the organization of
the periodic table to
predict the
properties of an
atom Diagram
atoms Classify
3.1o Stability of objects according to
an isotope is based an established
on the ratio of scheme
neutrons and
protons in its
nucleus. Although
most nuclei are
stable, some are
unstable and
spontaneously
decay, emitting
radiation.
3.1p
Spontaneous decay
can involve the
release of alpha
particles, beta
particles, positrons,
and/or gamma 3.1c The motion of
radiation from the particles helps to
nucleus of an explain the phases
unstable isotope. (states) of matter as
These emissions well as changes
differ in mass, from one phase to
charge, ionizing another. The phase
power, and in which matter
penetrating power. exists depends on
the attractive forces
among its particles.
3.1d Gases have
neither a
3.1q Matter is determined shape
classified as a pure nor a definite
substance or as a volume. Gases
mixture of assume the shape
substances. and volume of a
3.1r A pure closed container.
substance (element 3.1e A liquid has
or compound) has a definite volume, but
constant takes the shape of a
composition and container. 3.1f A
constant properties solid has definite
throughout a given shape and volume.
sample, and from Particles resist a
sample to sample. change in position.

3.1s Mixtures are

composed of two or
more different
substances that can
be separated by Tests – tests are written Matter
physical means. Teacher Developed: using Wizard Test Maker 8 Weeks
When different -PowerPoints and Prentice Hall Science January
substances are -Physical Science Explorer software. Some 5-March 1
mixed together, a Textbook questions are also utilized
homogeneous or -Teacher developed from previous NYS 8th
heterogeneous workbook Document grade Science Tests and
mixture is formed. -Camera teacher generated.
-Smart Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
-Student White Board Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
8th grade Science Test,
teacher generated.
Homework – assignments
3.1t The from textbook,
proportions of assignments from teacher
components in a generated workbook,
mixture can be guided reading. Lab
varied. Each activities
component in a
mixture retains its
original properties.

3.1u Elements
are substances that
are composed of
atoms that have the
same atomic
number. Elements
cannot be broken
down by chemical
change.
3.1v Elements
can be classified by
their properties and TSWBT: describe Composition of
located on the What are the Matter
Periodic Table as properties of solids, 3 Weeks
metals, nonmetals, liquids, March 2-March
metalloids (B, Si, and gasses? 22
Ge, As, Sb, Te), and Show How does
noble gases. heat affect matter?
Tell How does the
motion of particles
determine the
phases of matter?

3.1w Elements
can be
differentiated by
physical properties.
Physical properties SWBAT begin basic
of substances, such intro into Solutions
as density, and Solubility
conductivity, SWBAT define the
malleability, following terms:
solubility, and Solution
hardness, differ Solute
among elements. Matter: Solvent
Standard 4 3.1a, Concentration
3.1h, 3.1i, 3.2 Dilute
 (a-c) 4.2 (c, e) 3.3 Concentrated
h Solubility
To study Matter: SWBAT read a
solubility graph
-Follow safety
procedures in the
classroom and
laboratory
-Safely use
laboratory burner
and associated
equipment
-Identify patterns
and trends
-Identify cause
and effect
relationships

Composition of
matter. Standard
4 3.1c, 3.1d, 3.1e,
3.1f, 3.3h, 4.2d

5.1d Motion: SWBAT understand Teacher Developed: Tests – tests are written Motion
Msps 2-2, Standard 4 5.1 ( a displacement, -PowerPoints using Wizard Test Maker 3 weeks
ETS1-1,ETS1-2 - e) 5.2 (a,c,d,e) distance, velocity, -Physical Science and Prentice Hall Science March 23- April
An object in SWBAT work with speed, and Textbook Explorer software. Some 9
linear motion may their partners on a acceleration, -Teacher developed questions are also utilized
travel with a hands on lab that SWBAT understand workbook Document from previous NYS 8th
constant velocity or requires them to Newton’s laws of -Camera grade Science Tests and
with acceleration. determine the motion. -Smart Board teacher generated.
(Note: Testing of amount of time it SWBAT: given the -Student White Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
acceleration will be takes them to walk lab paper for their Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
limited to cases in 5 meters quick, guided inquiry of 8th grade Science Test,
which acceleration slow and speed. Together teacher generated.
is constant.) moderately paced. with their lab Homework – assignments
5.1e An object in SWBAT determine partner, they will from textbook,
free fall accelerates the speed for be able to determine assignments from teacher
due to the force of themselves and a hypothesis to generated workbook,
gravity. Friction and their partners. investigate. guided reading. Lab
other forces cause SWBAT determine SWB given the activities
the actual motion of the distance they following materials:
a falling object to can travel in 5 Pascars (spring
deviate from its seconds quick, loaded), varying
theoretical motion. slow and amounts of mass,
(Note: Initial moderately paced. ramps, meter
velocities of objects S's will again sticks, masking tape
in free fall may be in determine speed and stop watches.
any direction.) for themselves SWBAT utilize the
and their Partner. speed equation to
prove their
hypothesis.

SWBAT answer
5.1f The path of a analysis questions
projectile is the concerning the
result of the different speeds
simultaneous effect and their variation
of the horizontal with time and
and vertical distance as well
components of its as pace.
motion; these Objective: S's will
components act be
independently. able to identify the
5.1g A projectile's equation for speed
time of flight is and velocity,
dependent upon the distinguishing the
vertical component only difference of
of its motion. Direction.

5.1h The horizontal S's will be

displacement of a able to utilize the
projectile is tricky triangle to
dependent upon the determine
horizontal equations
component of its for distance and
motion and its time time.
of flight.
5.1n Centripetal
force is the net
force which
produces centripetal
acceleration. In
uniform circular
motion, the
centripetal force is
perpendicular to the
tangential velocity.

5.1o Kinetic
friction is a force
that opposes
motion.
Energy and matter Forces:Standard SWBAT understand Teacher Developed: Tests – tests are written Forces
interact through 4 5.1 ( a - e) 5.2 forces on objects at -PowerPoints using Wizard Test Maker 3 weeks
forces that result in (a,c,d,e) Force, rest -Physical Science and Prentice Hall Science April 10-May10
changes in motion. Mass, and Weight SWBAT understand Textbook Explorer software. Some
5.1e What are force, forces on objects -Teacher developed questions are also utilized
An object in free fall mass, and moving with workbook Document from previous NYS 8th
accelerates due to weight? constant velocity -Camera grade Science Tests and
the force of gravity. What is the SWBAT understand -Smart Board teacher generated.
Friction and other relationship forces on -Student White Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
forces cause the between weight accelerating objects Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
actual motion of a and gravity? 8th grade Science Test,
falling object to How are force, SWBAT review teacher generated.
deviate from its mass, and weight Newton's first law of Homework – assignments
theoretical motion. measured? motion from textbook,
(Note: Initial How are mass SWBAT discuss assignments from teacher
velocities of objects and weight what generated workbook,
in free fall may be in related? an outside force is guided reading. Lab
any direction.) that will act on an activities
Newton’s First object to change its
5.1i
Law of Motion motion.
According to
An object at rest SWBAT distinguish
Newton's First Law,
will remain at rest between a balanced
the inertia of an
and an object in and unbalanced
object is directly
motion will force.
proportional to its
continue moving SWBAT define
mass. An object
at a constant inertia
remains at rest or
velocity unless SWBAT recognize
moves with
acted upon by a that Newton's first
constant velocity,
net force. law is.
unless acted upon
TSWBT: Explain
by an unbalanced
Newton’s First Law
force.
of Motion is
sometimes referred
 to as the Law of
5.1j Inertia
When the net force Teacher Developed:
on a system is zero, TSWBT: -PowerPoints
the system is in Newton’s Second Understand Inertia -Physical Science
equilibrium. Law of Motion is the tendency of Textbook
The acceleration matter to resist a -Teacher developed
5.1k
of an object is change in motion. workbook Document
According to
directly Mass is a measure -Camera
Newton's Second
proportional to the of inertia. -Smart Board
Law, an unbalanced
net force acting on -Student White Board
force causes a
it and inversely TSWBT: Relate The
mass to accelerate.
proportional to its more mass which
5.1l mass. an object has, the
Weight is the more inertia it has -
gravitational force All objects the more tendency it
with which a planet accelerate toward has to resist
attracts a mass. Earth at 9.8 m/s/s changes in its
The mass of an Air resistance
object is slows the TSWBT:
independent of the acceleration of • define momentum
gravitational field in falling objects • calculate
which it is located. An object is in free momentum
5.1m fall if gravity is the • understand and
The elongation or only force acting state conservation
compression of a on it. of momentum
spring depends An orbit is formed
upon the nature of by combining
the spring (its spring forward motion
constant) and the and free fall
magnitude of the Objects in orbit
applied force. appear to be
weightless
 because they are Gravity and
5.1n in free fall. TSWBT: Teacher Developed: Newton’s Laws
Centripetal force is Understand: -PowerPoints 2 weeks
the net force which Forces: For every -Physical Science May 11-May 24
produces centripetal Gravity action, there is an Textbook
acceleration. In equal and opposite -Teacher developed
uniform circular - explain gravity reaction. workbook Document
motion, the and its effects - come in pairs - -Camera
centripetal force is calculate force, equal and opposite -Smart Board
perpendicular to the acceleration and action-reaction force -Student White Board
tangential velocity. velocity - explain pairs
and demonstrate Action-reaction
5.1o
Newton’s Laws of
Kinetic friction is a
Motion -
force that opposes
understand the
motion.
relationship of
5.1q force, mass and
According to acceleration
Newton's Third Law,
forces occur in
action/reaction
pairs. When one
object exerts a force Newton’s Third
on a second, the Law of Motion
second exerts a When one object
force on the first exerts a force on a
that is equal in second object, the
magnitude and second object
opposite in exerts an equal
direction. but opposite force
on the first.
5.1t
Gravitational forces
are only attractive,
whereas electrical
and magnetic forces
can be attractive or
repulsive.

Electricity and SWBAT understand Teacher Developed: Tests – tests are written Electricity and
Energy may be Magnetism the movement of -PowerPoints using Wizard Test Maker Magnetism
converted among : Electricity and electrons and how -Physical Science and Prentice Hall Science 1 week
mechanical, Magnetism they apply to electric Textbook Explorer software. Some May 25-June 7
electromagnetic, What is a circuits; electrical -Teacher developed questions are also utilized
nuclear, and magnetic field? conductors and workbook Document from previous NYS 8th
thermal forms. What is insulators -Camera grade Science Tests and
electricity? SWBAT understand -Smart Board teacher generated.
4.1j
What is an an overview of -Student White Board Quizzes – Wizard Test
Energy may be
electrical circuit? magnetism Maker, Prentice Hall, NYS
stored in electric or
How are 8th grade Science Test,
magnetic fields.
electricity and teacher generated.
This energy may be
magnetism Homework – assignments
transferred through
related? from textbook,
conductors or space
How is electrical assignments from teacher
and may be
energy generated workbook,
converted to other
transformed into guided reading. Lab
forms of energy.
other forms of activities
4.1k Energy?
Moving electric Standard 4 4.1
charges produce (a-f) 4.4 d 4.5 (a,
magnetic fields. The
relative motion b) 4.3a, 4.4d
between a
conductor and a
magnetic field may
produce a potential
difference in the
conductor.
4.3g
Electromagnetic
radiation exhibits
wave
characteristics.
Electromagnetic
waves can
propagate through
a vacuum.
4.3k
All frequencies of
electromagnetic
radiation travel at
the same speed in a
vacuum.
5.1t
Gravitational forces
are only attractive,
whereas electrical
and magnetic forces
can be attractive or Space
repulsive. MS-ess1-3,Ms-2