Curriculum Map 2010-2011 :: Chappaqua Central School District 7 Seventh Grade, maps / Science 7 / Grade 7 (Grade-Level Maps)

	Essential Questions	Content (what students should know)	Skills (what students should be able to do)
The Scientist and the Scientific Method	How does a scientist think and work? How is the scientific method used to solve problems?	SCIENTIFIC THINKING	SCIENTIFIC THINKING • Utilize the steps of the scientific method to solve problems • Make observations and collect data • Organize, graph, and interpret data • Make conclusions from the data collected
Structure of Matter	What are the properties of matter? What is the structure of the atom? How do we describe elements, and compounds, and how do we show how they relate to each other?	MASS AND VOLUME STATES OF MATTER ATOMIC STRUCTURES • History of atomic theory • Parts of the atom ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS • Atomic mass, atomic number • Isotopes • Periodic table • Elements v. compounds • Chemical equations	MASS AND VOLUME •Measure the mass and volume of matter STATES OF MATTER •Compare and contrast the properties of the different states of matter ATOMIC STRUCTURES •List major historical events in our understanding of the atom •Identify and describe the properties of the different parts of the atom ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS •Describe the properties of elements using atomic mass and atomic number •Explain and give examples of isotopes •Know the history of the development of the periodic table •Use the periodic table to identify the properties of elements •Exemplify the connection between elements and compounds •Identify components for writing balanced simple equations for chemical reactions •Draw and explain simple structural models
The Cell	What are the principles of microscopy and how is a compound microscope used? How does the Cell Theory help us understand the structure and function of the cell? How do cells grow and reproduce? What is photosynthesis and respiration and how do they relate to one another? What processes are essential for cell survival?	MICROSCOPY • Basic principles • Use and materials preparation CELL STRUCTURE • Cell theory • Cell structure-organelles • Plant v. animal cells CELL PROCESS • Mitosis and meiosis • Cell reproduction, development and growth • Chromosome Theory • Photosynthesis and Respiration • Cell transport	MICROSCOPY • Understand the principles of microscopy • Demonstrate the use of the compound microscope • Prepare materials for viewing • Estimate the size of microscopic specimens CELL STRUCTURE • Explain the meaning of the principles of cell theory • Explain the structure of the cell and the function of each of the organelles in a cell • Compare and contrast the plant cell with the animal cell CELL PROCESSES • Describe and identify the stages of mitosis and meiosis • Relate the roles of mitosis and meiosis to reproduction, development, and growth • Explain the principles of chromosome theory • Explain the processes of activie/passive transport • Photosynthesis and Respiration • Explain and describe the process of photosynthesis and respiration and how they are connected to each other
Genetics	How do the basic principles of Mendelian genetics help us predict the traits of offspring resulting from sexual reproduction? What is the role of DNA in the organization and function of the human genome? What are the causes and consequences of mutations?	MENDEL AND GENETICS • Role of Mendel • Basic principles • Punnett Squares THE HUMAN GENOME • Organization • Structure of DNA's function • DNA replication • Protein synthesis GENETIC MUTATIONS • Major types • Causes • Diseases	MENDEL AND GENETICS • Describe the role of Gregor Mendel in formulating the basic principles of genetics • Define the basic principles of genetics • Use the Punnett Square Method to predict the outcome of the traits of an offspring resulting from sexual reproduction THE HUMAN GENOME • Illustrate and explain the organization of the human genome • Illustrate and explain the structure and function of DNA • Explain the processes and importance of DNA replication and protein synthesis GENETIC MUTATIONS • Describe and differentiate between the major types of genetic mutations • Identify the causes of mutations and their relationship to genetic diseases
Scientific Classification	How do scientists classify and name living things? What are viruses, and what role do they play in disease and infection prevention and treatment? What are the roles of bacteria in the environment?	CLASSIFICATION • Dichotomous Key • Binomial nomenclature • Kingdom Characteristic VIRUSES, MONERA DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT • Harmful vs. beneficial bacteria • Antibiotics • Vaccines	CLASSIFICATION • Utilize dichotomous keys to classify living things and create • Understand how binomial nomenclature is universally used to name organisms • Describe and identify the traits and characteristics of the fungi, moneran, and protist kingdoms VIRUSES, DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT • Identify the characteristics of viruses and how they are classified • Explain the role of antibiotics in treating disease • Explain the relationship between immunity and infectious diseases and treatments • Identify characteristics of bacteria and how they are classified
Heat	How is heat transferred, and what is the effect on matter? How is heat measured?	HEAT TRANSFER • conduction • convection • radiation • expansion • contraction • phase changes TEMPERATURE SCALES • Kelvin • Fahrenheit • Celsius	HEAT TRANSFER • Explain and illustrate the ways that heat can be transferred • Identify the role of heat in expansion and contraction TEMPERATURE SCALES • Understand and utilize the Fahrenheit, Kelvin and Celsius temperature scales • Identify the role of heat in causing phase changes