7th+Science+Standards

** Science Curriculum ** ** Grades 5-7 ** ** Science as Inquiry ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ||   ||    ||    || ** F ** || ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** F ** || ** F ** || ** F ** || ||   ||    ||    || ** F ** || ** F ** || ** F ** || 1.3.2 Evaluates the work of others to determine evidence which scientifically supports or contradicts the results identifying faulty reasoning or conclusions that go beyond evidence and/or are not supported by data. || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** Physical Science ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** ||   ||  ** M ** || ** R ** || || ** BB ** || ||  ||  ** BB ** || || ||   ||    ||    ||   ||  ** M ** || ** R ** || || ** M ** || ** R ** || ||   ||    ||    ||   ||  ** BB ** || ||  ||  ** M ** || ** R ** || || ** M ** || ** R ** || || ** BB ** || ** R ** || ||   ||    ||    ||   ||  ** BB ** || ||  ||  ** M ** || ** R ** || || ** M ** || ** R ** || 2.4.4 Understands that heat energy can be transferred from hot to cold by radiation, convection, and conduction. ||   ||  ** M ** || ** R ** || ** Life Science ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ||  ||  ** M ** || || ||  ** M ** || || ||  ** BB ** || || ||  ** BB ** || || ||  ||    || ||  ||  ** M ** || || ||  ** BB ** || || ||  ** BB ** || || ||  ||    || ||  ||  ** M ** || || ||  ** F ** || || ||  ||    || ||  ||  ** M ** || || ||  ** F ** || || ||  ** M ** || || ||  ||    || ||  ||  ** F ** || || ||  ** M ** || 3.5.3 Associates extinction of a species with environmental changes and insufficient adaptive characteristics. || ||  ||  ** M ** || ** Earth and Space Science ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ||  ** M ** || || ** R ** || || ** M ** || || ** R ** || ||   ||    ||    || ||  ** M ** || || ** R ** || ||   ||    ||    || ||  ** M ** || || ** R ** || || ** F ** || ||   || ||  ** F ** || ||   || ||    ||    ||    || ||  ** M ** || || ** R ** || 4.4.2 Describes how the angle of incidence of solar energy striking earth’s surface affects the amount of heat energy absorbed at earth’s surface. || ** F ** || ||   || ** Science and Technology ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ||  ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ||   ||    ||    || ||  ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** BB ** || || ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** BB ** || || ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** BB ** || ||   ||    ||    || ** Science in Personal and ** ** Environmental Perspectives ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ||  ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ||   ||    ||    || ||  ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** || ||   ||    ||    || ||  ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** BB ** || ** F ** || ** BB ** || ** BB ** || ||   ||    ||    || ** History and Nature of Science ** || ** 5 ** || ** 6 ** ||  ** 7 ** || ||  ** F ** || ** F ** || ** F ** || ||   ||    ||    || 7.2.1 Recognizes that the new knowledge leads to new questions and new discoveries, replicates historic experiments to understand principles of science, and relates contributions of men and women to the fields of science. || ** M ** || ** M ** || ** M ** ||
 * Pleasanton **** Elementary/JH School **
 * 1.1.1 Identifies questions that can be answered through scientific investigations. ** ||
 * 1.1.1 Identifies questions that can be answered through scientific investigations. ** ||
 * 1.1.2 Designs and conducts scientific investigations safely using appropriate tools, mathematics, technology, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. ** ||
 * 1.1.2 Designs and conducts scientific investigations safely using appropriate tools, mathematics, technology, and techniques to gather, analyze, and interpret data. ** ||
 * 1.1.3 Identifies the relationship between evidence and logical conclusions. ** ||
 * 1.1.3 Identifies the relationship between evidence and logical conclusions. ** ||
 * 1.1.4 Communicates scientific procedure, results, and explanations. ** ||
 * 1.1.4 Communicates scientific procedure, results, and explanations. ** ||
 * 1.2.1 Develops questions and adapts (frames) the inquiry process to guide the appropriate type of investigation. ** ||
 * 1.2.1 Develops questions and adapts (frames) the inquiry process to guide the appropriate type of investigation. ** ||
 * 1.2.2 Differentiates between qualitative and quantitative data in an investigation. ** ||
 * 1.2.2 Differentiates between qualitative and quantitative data in an investigation. ** ||
 * 1.3.1 After completing an investigation generates alternative methods of investigation and/or further questions for inquiry. ** ||
 * 1.3.1 After completing an investigation generates alternative methods of investigation and/or further questions for inquiry. ** ||
 * Green indicates tested Kansas Standard **
 * F= Foundational **
 * BB= Building Block **
 * M= Mastered **
 * 2.1.1 Compares and classifies the states of matter, solids, liquids, gases and plasma. ** ||
 * 2.1.1 Compares and classifies the states of matter, solids, liquids, gases and plasma. ** ||
 * 2.1.2 Compares and contrasts the classes of matter, elements, compounds, and mixtures. ** ||
 * 2.1.2 Compares and contrasts the classes of matter, elements, compounds, and mixtures. ** ||
 * 2.1.3 Identifies and communicates properties of matter including but not limited to boiling point, solubility, and density. ** ||
 * 2.1.3 Identifies and communicates properties of matter including but not limited to boiling point, solubility, and density. ** ||
 * 2.2.1 Understands the relationship of atoms to elements and elements to compounds. ** ||
 * 2.2.1 Understands the relationship of atoms to elements and elements to compounds. ** ||
 * 2.2.2 Measure and graphs the effects of temperature on matter. ** ||
 * 2.2.2 Measure and graphs the effects of temperature on matter. ** ||
 * 2.3.1 Identifies the forces that act on an object (e.g. gravity and friction). ** ||
 * 2.3.1 Identifies the forces that act on an object (e.g. gravity and friction). ** ||
 * 2.3.2 Describes, measures, and represents data on a graph showing the motions of an object (position, direction of motion, speed). ** ||
 * 2.3.2 Describes, measures, and represents data on a graph showing the motions of an object (position, direction of motion, speed). ** ||
 * 2.3.3 Recognizes and describes examples of Newton’s Laws of Motion. ** ||
 * 2.3.3 Recognizes and describes examples of Newton’s Laws of Motion. ** ||
 * 2.3.4 Investigates and explains how simple machines multiply force at the expense of evidence. ** ||
 * 2.3.4 Investigates and explains how simple machines multiply force at the expense of evidence. ** ||
 * 2.4.1 Understands the difference between potential and kinetic energy. ** ||
 * 2.4.1 Understands the difference between potential and kinetic energy. ** ||
 * 2.4.2 Understands that when work is done energy transforms from one form to another, including mechanical, heat, light, sound, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy, yet is conserved. ** ||
 * 2.4.2 Understands that when work is done energy transforms from one form to another, including mechanical, heat, light, sound, electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy, yet is conserved. ** ||
 * 2.4.3 Observes and communicates how light (electromagnetic) energy interacts with matter: transmitted, reflected, refracted, and absorbed. ** ||
 * 2.4.3 Observes and communicates how light (electromagnetic) energy interacts with matter: transmitted, reflected, refracted, and absorbed. ** ||
 * 3.1.1 Will understand the cell theory, that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and that cells come from other cells. ** ||
 * 3.1.1 Will understand the cell theory, that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, cells are the basic unit of life, and that cells come from other cells. ** ||
 * 3.1.2 Relates the structure of cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, and whole organisms to their functions. ** ||
 * 3.1.2 Relates the structure of cells, organs, tissues, organ systems, and whole organisms to their functions. ** ||
 * 3.1.3 Compares organisms composed of single cells with organisms that are multicellular. ** ||
 * 3.1.3 Compares organisms composed of single cells with organisms that are multicellular. ** ||
 * 3.1.4 Concludes that breakdowns in structure or function may be caused by disease, damage, heredity, or aging. ** ||
 * 3.1.4 Concludes that breakdowns in structure or function may be caused by disease, damage, heredity, or aging. ** ||
 * 3.2.1 Differentiates between asexual and sexual reproduction of organisms. ** ||
 * 3.2.1 Differentiates between asexual and sexual reproduction of organisms. ** ||
 * 3.2.2 Understands how hereditary information of each cell is passed from one generation to the next. ** ||
 * 3.2.2 Understands how hereditary information of each cell is passed from one generation to the next. ** ||
 * 3.2.3 Infers that the characteristics of an organism result from heredity and interactions with the environment. ** ||
 * 3.2.3 Infers that the characteristics of an organism result from heredity and interactions with the environment. ** ||
 * 3.3.1 Understands that internal and/or environmental conditions affect an organism’s behavior and/or response in order to maintain and regulate stable internal conditions to survive in a continually changing environment. ** ||
 * 3.3.1 Understands that internal and/or environmental conditions affect an organism’s behavior and/or response in order to maintain and regulate stable internal conditions to survive in a continually changing environment. ** ||
 * 3.3.2 Recognizes that the survival of all organisms requires the ingestion of materials, the intake and release of energy, growth, release of wastes and responses to environmental change. ** ||
 * 3.3.2 Recognizes that the survival of all organisms requires the ingestion of materials, the intake and release of energy, growth, release of wastes and responses to environmental change. ** ||
 * 3.4.1 Recognizes that all populations living together (biotic resources) and the physical factors (abiotic resources) with which they interact compose an ecosystem. ** ||
 * 3.4.1 Recognizes that all populations living together (biotic resources) and the physical factors (abiotic resources) with which they interact compose an ecosystem. ** ||
 * 3.4.2 Understands how limiting factors determine the carrying capacity of an ecosystem. ** ||
 * 3.4.2 Understands how limiting factors determine the carrying capacity of an ecosystem. ** ||
 * 3.4.3 Traces the energy flow from the sun (source of radiant energy). ** ||
 * 3.4.3 Traces the energy flow from the sun (source of radiant energy). ** ||
 * 3.5.1 Concludes that species of animals, plants, and microorganisms may look dissimilar on the outside by have similarities in internal structures, developmental characteristics, chemical processes, and genomes. ** ||
 * 3.5.1 Concludes that species of animals, plants, and microorganisms may look dissimilar on the outside by have similarities in internal structures, developmental characteristics, chemical processes, and genomes. ** ||
 * 3.5.2 Understands that adaptations of organisms (changes in structure, function, or behavior that accumulate over successive generations) contribute to biological diversity. ** ||
 * 3.5.2 Understands that adaptations of organisms (changes in structure, function, or behavior that accumulate over successive generations) contribute to biological diversity. ** ||
 * 4.1.1 Identifies properties of the solid earth, the oceans and fresh water, and the atmosphere. **
 * 4.1.1 Identifies properties of the solid earth, the oceans and fresh water, and the atmosphere. **
 * 4.1.2 Models earth’s cycles, constructive and destructive processes, and weather systems. **
 * 4.1.2 Models earth’s cycles, constructive and destructive processes, and weather systems. **
 * 4.2.1 Understands that earth processes observed today (including movement of lithospheric plates and changes in atmospheric conditions) are similar to those that occurred in the past; earth history is also influenced by occasional catastrophes, such as the impact of a comet or asteroid. **
 * 4.2.1 Understands that earth processes observed today (including movement of lithospheric plates and changes in atmospheric conditions) are similar to those that occurred in the past; earth history is also influenced by occasional catastrophes, such as the impact of a comet or asteroid. **
 * 4.3.1 Compares and contrasts the characteristics of stars, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. **
 * 4.3.1 Compares and contrasts the characteristics of stars, planets, moons, comets, and asteroids. **
 * 4.3.2 Models spatial relationships of the earth/moon/planets/sun system to scale. **
 * 4.3.2 Models spatial relationships of the earth/moon/planets/sun system to scale. **
 * 4.3.3 Identifies past and present methods used to explore space. **
 * 4.3.3 Identifies past and present methods used to explore space. **
 * 4.4.1 Demonstrates and models object/space/time relationships that explain phenomena such as the day, the month, the year, seasons, phases of the moon, eclipses, and tides. **
 * 4.4.1 Demonstrates and models object/space/time relationships that explain phenomena such as the day, the month, the year, seasons, phases of the moon, eclipses, and tides. **
 * 5.1.1 Identifies appropriate problems for technological design, designs a solution or product, implements the proposed design, evaluates the product, and communicates the process of technological design. **
 * 5.1.1 Identifies appropriate problems for technological design, designs a solution or product, implements the proposed design, evaluates the product, and communicates the process of technological design. **
 * 5.2.1 Compares the work of various types of scientists and engineers. **
 * 5.2.1 Compares the work of various types of scientists and engineers. **
 * 5.2.2 Evaluates benefits, risks, limitations and trade-offs of technological solutions. **
 * 5.2.2 Evaluates benefits, risks, limitations and trade-offs of technological solutions. **
 * 5.2.3 Identifies contributions to science and technology by many people and many cultures. **
 * 5.2.3 Identifies contributions to science and technology by many people and many cultures. **
 * 6.1.1 Identifies individual nutrition, exercise, and a rest needs based on science and uses a scientific approach to thinking critically about personal health, lifestyle choices, risks, and benefits. **
 * 6.1.1 Identifies individual nutrition, exercise, and a rest needs based on science and uses a scientific approach to thinking critically about personal health, lifestyle choices, risks, and benefits. **
 * 6.2.1 Investigates the effects of human activities on the environment and analyzes decisions based on the knowledge of benefits and risks. **
 * 6.2.1 Investigates the effects of human activities on the environment and analyzes decisions based on the knowledge of benefits and risks. **
 * 6.3.1 Recognizes patterns of natural processes and/or human activities that may cause and/or contribute to natural hazards. **
 * 6.3.1 Recognizes patterns of natural processes and/or human activities that may cause and/or contribute to natural hazards. **
 * 6.3.2 Evaluates risks and defines appropriate actions associated with the natural hazard. ** ||
 * 6.3.2 Evaluates risks and defines appropriate actions associated with the natural hazard. ** ||
 * 7.1.1 Practices intellectual honesty, demonstrates skepticism appropriately, displays open-mindedness to new ideas, and bases decisions on evidence. **
 * 7.1.1 Practices intellectual honesty, demonstrates skepticism appropriately, displays open-mindedness to new ideas, and bases decisions on evidence. **