CURRICULUM MAP 2012-2013 for

SUBJECT/GRADE: Science 7 TEACHERS NAMES: H. Phillips, Fatzinger, Peterson TIME AUGUST Syllabus Lab safety/lab procedures Classroom procedures Learning styles SEPTEMBER Speed and acceleration Balanced and unbalanced forces Mechanical energy OCTOBER Types of energy Circuits Simple machines NOVEMBER Measurement s/ density Earths Atmosphere Weather data Pressure systems Clouds DECEMBER Cell project Global Wind patterns Weather Patterns Weather data Pressure systems Clouds Weather Project JANUARY Environmental effects on the body Wind patterns Weather Patterns Air quality FEBRUARY Plants and animal cells Start human body MARCH Single celled organisms vs. multi-cellular organisms Protists Plant and animal cells Cell project APRIL Genetics Heredity Genetic diseases PowerPoint presentation MAY Genetics Heredity Genetic diseases PowerPoint presentation Review of material for summative exam

CONTENT/SKILLS

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

Why is safety so important in the eyes of scientists?

What role do forces play in the interaction between the world and humans?

How do we use the transfer of energy to better human life?

How do human activities affect the environment?

How is predicting weather beneficial to humans?

What is the importance of systems?

How are the cells in our body considered building blocks?

How has the microscope impacted the information we know about single celled organisms?

How can we predict patterns in humans?

Are we inventors or creators? How can we predict patterns in humans?

ATL -Thinking

ATL -Collaboration Human Ingenuity

ATL -Organization Human Ingenuity

ATL -Transfer Environments

ATL -Reflection Environments

ATL -Thinking Environments

AOI

ATL -Information Literacy Human Ingenuity

ATL -Collaboration Environments

ATL -Communication Health and social

ATL -Reflection Human Ingenuity

Environments

ASSESSMENT

Scavenger Hunt Learning styles inventory

Informal and Formal Assessments Speed and acceleration car activities

Informal and Formal Assessments Circuits lab Discovery Education Techbook

Informal and Formal Assessments Microscope Lab Barometer Lab Density/scient ific method lab

Informal and Formal Assessments

Informal and Formal Assessments

Informal and Formal Assessments PowerPoint presentation Cell project Cell presentation

Informal and Formal Assessments

Informal and Formal Assessments

Informal and Formal Assessments

Weather Project

Lab experiment

Genetics projects PowerPoint presentation Punnett Squares

Inventions Projects

IB Criterion: Scientific Knowledge and Concepts (C)

Roller Coaster project IB Criterion: Scientific Inquiry (D) IB Criterion: Communication (B)

IB Criterion: Scientific Knowledge and Concepts (C)

IB Criterion: Communication (B)

IB Criterion: Processing Data (E)

7.E.1.1, 1.5, 1.6

ESSENTIAL STANDARDS/ MYP OBECTIVES

MYP: Explain and apply scientific information to solve problems Define the problem to be tested by an investigation

MYP: Describe and discuss ways in which science is applied and used to solve local and global problems

7.E. 1.2, 1.4, 1.3 MYP: Communicate scientific information using appropriate modes of communicatio n Recognize and recall scientific information

IB Criterion: One World (A) 7.L.1.1-1.2 MYP: Analyze scientific information by identifying relationships and patterns Discuss and evaluate scientific information

IB Criterion: Processing Data (E) 7.L.1.3-1.4 MYP: Carry out scientific investigations using materials and techniques safely and skillfully 7.L.2.3, 2.1 MYP: Work effectively as a member of a team, collaborating, acknowledging and supporting others as well as ensuring a safe working environment 7.L.2.2-2.3 MYP: Present scientific information in a variety of formats Recognize and recall scientific information 7.P.1.1, 1.3-1.4 MYP: Explain and apply scientific information to solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar situations

IB Criterion: Attitudes in Science (F)

IB Criterion: Communication (B) & Scientific Knowledge and Concepts (C)

7.P.1.2, 2.1-2.3 MYP: Collect and record data using appropriate units of measuremen t Draw conclusions supported by scientific explainations

7.P.2.4 MYP: Show respect for themselves and others Use a range of information and communicati on technology applications to access, process and communicat e

COMMON CORE INTEGRATION

Introduction to common core and expectations

Introduction to complex text through reading strategies such as annotations, main ideas, etc. Cross curricular vocabulary

Expository writing about weather Informational text Cross curricular vocabulary

Incorporation of WII taskinformational text writing Informational text Cross curricular vocabulary