Grade 7 Science 2014-2015

Gordon Kor (7A) Gordon.Kor@maryknollschool.org

Toni Nishida (7D) Toni.Nishida@maryknollschool.org
The seventh grade science program will engage and increase student enthusiasm for
science. During our course of study, students will work to improve their problem solving skills
and enhance their creative and critical thinking abilities. The students will apply the Scientific
Method to interdisciplinary projects throughout the year and learn the importance of
collaboration and communication.
FIRST QUARTER:
The Scientific Method
Astronomy
Chapter 1 Studying Space
Chapter 2 Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe
Chapter 3 Formation of the Solar System
Chapter 4 A Family of Planets
Chapter 5 Exploring Space
SECOND QUARTER:
Water on Earth
Chapter 1 The Flow of Fresh Water
Chapter 2 Exploring the Oceans
Chapter 3 The Movement of Ocean Water
THIRD QUARTER:
Weather and Climate
Chapter 1 The Atmosphere
Chapter 2 Understanding Weather
Chapter 3 Climate
FOURTH QUARTER:
Introduction to Matter
Chapter 1 The Properties of Matter
Chapter 2 States of Matter
Chapter 3 Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
Chapter 4 Introduction to Atoms
Chapter 5 The Periodic Table
*Subject to change at the discretion of the instructor and school schedule.

GRADING SCALE
A
+
A
A-

100

B+

89-87

C+

79-77

D+

69-67

99-95
94-90

B
B-

86-83
82-80

C
C-

76-73
72-70

D
D-

66-63
62-60

Tests/Projects = 40%
Homework/classwork = 20%

59-0

Quizzes/Mini-Projects = 30%
Participation = 10%