BROWNSVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2015-2016 CURRICULUM FRAMEWORKS

1st SIX WEEKS

SUBJECT: ScienceGRADE: 7

2015-2016

7th Grade

Science Curriculum Framework

FIRSTSix Weeks

WEEK 1 / TEKS / RC / ELPS / CCRS / CONCEPTS / VOCABULARY / RESOURCES
MONDAY / Introduction/Syllabus /
  • Chemical Shower
  • Equipment
  • Emergency Safety Equipment
  • Eye Wash Station
  • Fire Alarm
  • Fire Blanket
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Fume Hood
  • MSDS
  • Procedure
  • Protective Safety
  • Safety Goggles
/
  • Science FusionTextbook
  • Unit 1 Lesson 1 (PG 4)
  • U1-L2-4 (PG 14)
  • U2-L1-3 (PG62)
  • Science Fusion Lab Manual
  • U1-L1-4 (PG23)
  • U2-L1-2(PG 90)
  • BrainPop
  • Scientific Method
  • Microscopes
  • Metric Units
  • Measuring Matter
  • EduSmart
  • Safety and Scientific Investigation
  • Max Axiom Graphic Books
  • Science Safety
  • Scientific Method
  • Living with Science
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Field Safety
  • Conservation, Disposal, and Recycling
  • Planning Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Implement Comparative/Descriptive Investigation
  • Designing Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Collect, Organize, and Analyze Data
  • Analyze, Evaluate, and Critique Sci Explanations
  • Scientific thoughts on Evolution
  • Star Lab
  • DSM Kits
  • On Track for 8th Grade Sci.
  • Discovery Education
  • LABS/Worksheets
  • Scientific Method Lab
  • Lab Safety Symbols
  • Lab Safety

TUESDAY / 7.2E(P)
7.3A(P)
7.3D(P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Science Safety
  • Know safety procedures for the classroom. Know protective and emergency safety equipment.

WEDNESDAY / 7.3A(P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Science Safety
  • Know safety procedures for science lab activities. Know protective and emergency safety equipment.

THURSDAY / 7.2A(P)
7.2B(P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Science Safety
  • Know safety procedures for outdoor investigations. Know protective and emergency safety equipment.

FRIDAY / 7.3D(P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Science Safety
  • Review/ assess safety procedures, protective and emergency equipment.

7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR

WEEK 2 / TEKS / RC / ELPS / CCRS / Concepts / VOCABULARY / Resources
MONDAY / Scientific Method
  • Know how to plan and implement the scientific method during laboratory and field experiments.
/
  • Analysis
  • Conclusion
  • Data
  • Dependent Variable
  • Hypothesis
  • Independent Variable
  • Materials
  • Procedure
  • Purpose
  • Scientific Method
  • Variable
/
  • Science FusionTextbook
  • Unit 1 Lesson 1 (PG 4)
  • U1-L2-4 (PG 14)
  • U2-L1-3 (PG62)
  • Science Fusion Lab Manual
  • U1-L1-4 (PG23)
  • U2-L1-2(PG 90)
  • BrainPop
  • Scientific Method
  • Microscopes
  • Metric Units
  • Measuring Matter
  • EduSmart
  • Safety and Scientific Investigation
  • Max Axiom Graphic Books
  • Science Safety
  • Scientific Method
  • Living with Science
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Field Safety
  • Conservation, Disposal, and Recycling
  • Planning Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Implement Comparative/Descriptive Investigation
  • Designing Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Collect, Organize, and Analyze Data
  • Analyze, Evaluate, and Critique Sci Explanations
  • Scientific thoughts on Evolution
  • Star Lab
  • DSM Kits
  • On Track for 8th Grade Sci.
  • Discovery Education
  • LABS/Worksheets
  • Scientific Method Lab
  • Lab Safety Symbols
  • Lab Safety

TUESDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Scientific Method
  • Know how to plan and implement the scientific method during laboratory and field experiments.

WEDNESDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Scientific Method
  • Know how to plan and implement the scientific method during laboratory and field experiments.

THURSDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Scientific Method
  • Know how to plan and implement the scientific method during laboratory and field experiments.

FRIDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F
3I
5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Scientific Method
  • Know how to plan and implement the scientific method during laboratory and field experiments.

7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR

WEEK 3 / TEKS / RC / ELPS / CCRS / CONCEPTS / VOCABULARY / RESOURCES
MONDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Metric Measurements
Collect and record data using the SI system along with qualitative vs. quantitative means. /
  • Density
  • International System of Units
  • Metric System
  • Quantitative
  • Qualitative
/
  • Science FusionTextbook
  • Unit 1 Lesson 1 (PG 4)
  • U1-L2-4 (PG 14)
  • U2-L1-3 (PG62)
  • Science Fusion Lab Manual
  • U1-L1-4 (PG23)
  • U2-L1-2(PG 90)
  • BrainPop
  • Scientific Method
  • Microscopes
  • Metric Units
  • Measuring Matter
  • EduSmart
  • Safety and Scientific Investigation
  • Max Axiom Graphic Books
  • Science Safety
  • Scientific Method
  • Living with Science
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Field Safety
  • Conservation, Disposal, and Recycling
  • Planning Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Implement Comparative/Descriptive Investigation
  • Designing Comparative/Descriptive Investigations
  • Collect, Organize, and Analyze Data
  • Analyze, Evaluate, and Critique Sci Explanations
  • Scientific thoughts on Evolution
  • Star Lab
  • DSM Kits
  • On Track for 8th Grade Sci.
  • Discovery Education
  • LABS/Worksheets
  • Scientific Method Lab
  • Lab Safety Symbols
  • Lab Safety

TUESDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Metric Measurements
Collect and record data using the SI system along with qualitative vs. quantitative means.
WEDNESDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Metric Measurements
Collect and record data using the SI system along with qualitative vs. quantitative means.
THURSDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Metric Measurements
Collect and record data using the SI system along with qualitative vs. quantitative means
FRIDAY / 7.1 (P)
7.2 (P)
7.3 (P)
7.4 (P) / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Metric Measurements
Collect and record data using the SI system along with qualitative vs. quantitative means.

7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR

WEEK 4 / TEKS / RC / ELPS / CCRS / CONCEPTS / VOCABULARY / RESOURCES
MONDAY / 7.5B-C / 1 / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Matter and Energy
The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy.
  • diagram the flow of energy through living systems
/
  • Abiotic
  • Autotroph
  • Biotic
  • Carnivore
  • Consumers
  • Primary
  • Secondary
  • Tertiary
  • Decomposers
  • Flow of Energy
  • Heterotroph
  • Host
  • Omnivore
  • Parasite
  • Producers
  • Scavenger
/
  • Science FusionTextbook
  • Unit 6 Lesson 2 (PG 340)
  • Unit 6 Lesson 3 (PG 354)
  • STEM (PG 366)
  • Science Fusion Lab Manual
  • Unit 6 Lesson 2 (PG 408)
  • Unit 6 Lesson 3 (PG 432)
  • BrainPop
  • Forms of Energy
  • Carbon Cycle
  • EduSmart
  • Cycling of Matter
  • Energy Flow in Ecosystems
  • Max Axiom Graphic Books
  • Science Safety
  • Living with Science
  • Cycling of Matter
  • Energy Flow
  • Star Lab
  • DSM Kits
  • On Track for 8th Grade Sci.
  • Discovery Education
  • LABS/Worksheets
  • Natural Cycles Song

TUESDAY / 7.5B-C / 1 / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Matter and Energy
The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy.
  • diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains

WEDNESDAY / 7.5B-C / 1 / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Matter and Energy
The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy.
  • diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food webs

THURSDAY / 7.5B-C / 1 / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Matter and Energy
The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy.
  • diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including energy pyramids

FRIDAY / 7.5B-C / 1 / 3F, 3I, 5G / I.C.1,
I.C.2,
I.C.3 / Matter and Energy
The student knows that interactions occur between matter and energy.
  • diagram the flow of energy through living systems

7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR

WEEK 5 / TEKS / RC / ELPS / CCRS / CONCEPTS / VOCABULARY / RESOURCES
MONDAY / 7.5A / 2 / 1C, 5B / V.B.2,
VI.F.2 / Matter and Energy
The student knows the differences between elements and compounds.
  • illustrate the transformation of energy within an organism
/
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Chemical Energy
  • Chlorophyll
  • Energy
  • Glucose
  • Matter
  • Oxygen
  • Photosynthesis
  • Radiant Energy
/
  • Science FusionTextbook
  • Unit 3 Lesson 5 (PG 160)
  • Unit 6 Lesson 2 (PG 340)
  • Science Fusion Lab Manual
  • Unit 3 Lesson 5 (PG 197)
  • Unit 6 Lesson 2 (PG 408)
  • BrainPop
  • Photosynthesis
  • EduSmart
  • Photosynthesis and Energy Conversion
  • Max Axiom Graphic Books
  • Photosynthesis
  • Living with Science
  • Cycling of Matter
  • Photosynthesis
  • Photosynthesis Lab
  • Star Lab
  • DSM Kits
  • On Track for 8th Grade Sci.
  • Discovery Education
  • LABS/Worksheets
  • Build a Glucose Lab
  • Photosynthesis Rap
  • Chromatography Lab

TUESDAY / 7.5A / 2 / 1C, 5B / V.B.2,
VI.F.2 / Matter and Energy
The student knows the differences between elements and compounds.
  • illustrate the transformation such as chemical to thermal energy in digestion

WEDNESDAY / 7.5A / 2 / 1C, 5B / V.B.2,
VI.F.2 / Matter and Energy
The student knows the differences between elements and compounds.
  • demonstrate and illustrate forces that affect motion in everyday life

THURSDAY / 7.5A / 2 / 1C, 5B / V.B.2,
VI.F.2 / Matter and Energy
The student knows the differences between elements and compounds.
  • demonstrate and illustrate forces that affect motion in everyday life such as the emergence of seedlings

FRIDAY / 7.5A / 2 / 1C, 5B / V.B.2,
VI.F.2 / Matter and Energy
The student knows the differences between elements and compounds.
  • demonstrate and illustrate forces that affect motion in everyday life such as turgor pressure and geotropism

7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR