7th ALL Science 2026-2027

10/12/2026 - Magnets #HiddenForces

• Students make a copy of today's starter, respond to both prompts, then add the copy of today's starter to their digital notebook.

• Students work in small groups to "observe" the behavior of unseen forces in magnets. Those absent may learn about this behavior by using the Physics Classroom Bar Magnets Simulation.

• Those absent may use this online simulation to learn about magnetic forces.

10/8/2026 - Rocket Launch #LeterRip

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook. 

• Students in B1check 5Star to verify today's Flex session.

• Students make final preparations to their rockets. This includes adding the engine.

  • Students go outside by the Tennis Courts for the rocket launch

  • Rockets are launched based on the safety discussion held in class prior to going outside

  • Students return to the classroom

    1. Complete today's starter by Students making a copy of today's starter, and responding to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook. 

    2. Completing the Canvas Survey from Orem Junior High

    3. Discuss today's launches

10/3/2026 - Unseen Forces #HowDidThatHappen

• Use my headphones or your own

• Do each of following video quizzes. Record a screenshot of your score in Term 1 Evidence of your Digital Science Notebook.

  • Bill Nye Static Electricity Video quiz 

  • Bill Nye Atoms Video quiz

• Begin the Canvas "Charge Launcher" activity

NOTE: Planned rocket launching is October 8, 2026!

10/1/2026 - Static Electricity #MakeItFloat

• Students make a copy of today's starter, respond to both prompts, then add the copy of today's starter to their digital notebook.

• Students watch a short YouTube video related to today's assignment.

• Students are given directions on how to safely do today's static electricity exploration.

• After today's activity, students may work in their groups to determine how to best prepare for the rocket launch next week!

NOTE: Planned rocket launching is October 8, 2026!

9/30/2026 - Mission.io #Collaborating

• Students make a copy of today's starter and  complete it as instructed. They add this to their Term 1 starters and notes.

• Students individually take the Canvas "Newton's Laws" quiz. Their goal should be 100% on this quiz.

• Students participate in an online Mission.io activity. You may enter the mission by going through ClassLink.

  • 1. The goal of this activity is for students to collaborate with others in the classroom to solve a problem.

• During extra time, students are to finish any missing work and then collaborate with their group to identify what they need to do so their rocket can be launched.

• NOTE: Any rockets to be printed MUST have been submitted last class period!!!

9/28/2026 - Gravity & Crumple Zones Activities #OnlineActivities

• There is no starter for today.

• Students participate in two online Gizmos activities - a screenshot is taken of the final graph for each activity. These screenshots are added to a new Google Document which is submitted for the assignment.

  • 1. Free Fall Tower

    2. Crumple Zones

• NOTE: Any rockets to be printed MUST be submitted by the end of school today as an .stl file!!!

9/24/2026 - Gold Panning #GettingRich

• There is no starter today - we will do a lab that takes all period for today's learning.

9/20/2026 – Considering my Future #WhatWillIDo

Students log into Canvas and accept the course "Class of 2032"

Students then complete the questionaire on the first tab of the course.

Students go to the Library for today's CCR presentation by our counselors.

Students make a copy of today's starter and complete as instructed. They add it to Term 1 Starters and Notes. 

Students return to the classroom and are called down individually to work with their counselor.

Those students in the classroom participate in a Wayground review quiz to review Newton's laws of motion.

Those absent may complete the review online.

9/18/2026 – Recognizing Data #DataIsUseful

Students make a copy of today's starter and complete as instructed. They add it to Term 1 Starters and Notes. 

Students participate in a couple of different Wayground review quizzes to review how to read graphs and charts and scientific measurements.

Students then take a Canvas quiz on Rocket data from the other 7th grade classes.

9/16/2026 –Hot Wheels Graphing #TheRaceIsOn

Students make a copy of today's starter and complete as instructed. They add it to Term 1 Starters and Notes. 

Students use this Google Sheet to collect data and graph the data on how the height of a Hot Wheel's track influences the time it takes to move a Hot Wheels car down the track. 

The following data was collected by one group and is provided to help those who were absent complete the graphing of height vs. time. Those doing this make-up do not need to graph the mass vs. time.

9/14/2026 – Collaborating with peers #ClassCollaboration 

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook. 

• B5 Students then collaborate as a class to complete a Mission.io task. Gravity’s role in space

• This is the last planned class period to work on rockets designs in Tinkercad – Remember to sign in using your class link below.

Important Reminders:

§  Add guides (holes) to help your rocket fly straight.

§  Leave enough space for the engine.

§  There are no reprints—check your design carefully!

§  You need a secure way to keep the engine from falling out.

Engine Specifications:

§  Engine diameter: 12.5 mm

§  Engine length: 44 mm

§  Engine mass: 6.5 g

§  Launch pole diameter: 3.5 mm

Rocket Limits:

§  Maximum rocket height: 120 mm (recommended: less than this)

§  Maximum rocket base: 100 mm × 100 mm (recommended: less than this)

§  Recommended total rocket mass: less than 50 g (≈7.5 times heavier than the engine)

Collaboration & Creativity:

§  Each group should work together on a single rocket design (not individual rockets).

Remember: Your design must be original—do not copy an existing rocket model. 

If there is time, the class will watch a short video about 3D printing.

9/10/2026 - Rocket Collaboration #EngineeringARocket#2

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook. 

We are continuing to work on our rockets in Tinkercad - sign in using your class link below.

Important Reminders:

• Add guides (holes) to help your rocket fly straight.

• Leave enough space for the engine.

• There are no reprints—check your design carefully!

• You need a secure way to keep the engine from falling out.

Engine Specifications:

• Engine diameter: 12.5 mm

• Engine length: 44 mm

• Engine mass: 6.5 g

• Launch pole diameter: 3.5 mm

Rocket Limits:

• Maximum rocket height: 120 mm (recommended: less than this)

• Maximum rocket base: 100 mm × 100 mm (recommended: less than this)

• Recommended total rocket mass: less than 50 g (≈7.5 times heavier than the engine)

Collaboration & Creativity:

• Each group should work together on a single rocket design (not individual rockets).

• Your design must be original—do not copy an existing rocket model.

NOTE: There may be a short amount of time next class to finish your group's design. I cannot guarantee additional time after that date.

9/8/2026 - Designing our rocket #WhatWillItLookLike

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook.

• Students watch a short YouTube video about building a race boat and discuss what might change the outcome.

• Students then watch a second YouTube video about hydroplanes and discuss observations.

• Students are asked to:

  • 1. Check for any comments from me on the Canvas assignment "Newton's first and second laws"

       • • If I made any comments about an incomplete assignment, students are to finish and resubmit the assignment.

    2. Check their individual score on the Canvas quiz "7.1.1 - Newton's 1st and 2nd laws"

       • • Those who scored below 80% on this quiz are to retake and submit take the Canvas quiz "Newton's 1st and 2nd laws" until they score 80% or higher.

           • • I highly recommend every student should retake the quiz until they score 100% because it will be added to Skyward grades!

• Students may then collaborate with their group to create a possible 3D model rocket (this will be modified during later class periods.)

  • Tinkercad will be used for this design.

    1. B5

    2. B6

  • Important Rocket Information!!!

Reminders:

• Add guides (holes) to help your rocket fly straight off the guide pole.

• Leave more space for the engine than you think you need!

• Each group may only have one print !—check your design carefully!

• You need to plan a secure way to keep the engine from falling out.

Engine Specifications:

• Engine diameter: 12.5 mm

• Engine length: 44 mm

• Engine mass: 6.5 g

• Launch pole diameter: 3.5 mm

Rocket Limits:

• Maximum rocket height: 100 mm (recommended: less than this)

• Maximum rocket base: 100 mm × 100 mm (recommended: less than this)

• Recommended total rocket mass: less than 50 g (about 7.5 times heavier than the engine)

Collaboration & Creativity:

• Each group should collaborate (work together) on a single rocket design (not individual rockets).

• Your design must be original—do not copy an existing rocket model -  it will not be printed.

9/3/2026 - Newton's first two laws #NewtonsLawsExplainHowThingsMove

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook.

• Students read the Canvas assignment "Newtons First and Second Laws" and submit their answers after the reading.

  • • Students are to take a screenshot of their answers and put it into Term 1 Evidence of their Digital Science Notebook.

• Students then and submit take the Canvas quiz "Newton's 1st and 2nd laws.

• Students may then collaborate with their group to create a possible 3D model rocket (this will be modified during later class periods.)

  • Tinkercad will be used for this design.

    • B5

    • B6

9/1/2026 - Single Pringle Challenge! #ProtectTheChip

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook.

• Students watch a YouTube video about the results of crashes and discuss what might change the outcomes.

• Students then collaborate with others to complete the Canvas "Single Pringle Challenge." Remember to use your Chromebook to take and submit the required photo for this assignment!

8/28/2026 - Collaborating on a Group 3D Design #PlayingInTinkercad

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts and add this copy to Term 1 Starters and Notes of their digital science notebook.

• Students are instructed on how to get into groups for today's activity

  • • Those without the signed Tinkercad permission slip will be given an alternate assignment to complete.

• Students are to collaborate with their group to create a specific GROUP 3D model as instructed by Mr. Westbroek.

  • • Students are to use Tinkercad to create this design.

      • B5

      • B6

    • The group needs to share and collaborate on their project.

    • NOTES:

      • • The model cannot be solid!

        • The model must be made by combing different shapes

        • The model must be less than 100 mm x 100 mm x 100 mm

    • HINT Find other groups who solved challenges of using Tinkercad by asking something like this "Who has solved how to do this ..."

    • Remember you are in an exploration in Tinkercad

  • When you have completed your design, ask Mr. W. to explain the instructions on how to email your 3D model to him gwestbroek@alpinedistrict.org

    • NOTE: The file MUST be sent as a grouped .stl file

• Students who finish early should go into Canvas and ensure they successfully completed and submitted the "But is it good evidence" assignment.

8/26/2026 - Introducing 7th grade ALL science & using Google Sites to create their individual Science Digital Notebook #GoinDigital

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts.

• Students are instructed on how to create their Digital Science Notebook. This includes:

  • • Students use Google Slides to create their Digital Science Notebook.

    • Instructions on organization are provided in class.

    • Students add all of this term’s starters to their Digital Notebook

    • Students are allowed to modify their Digital Notebook to make it more personalized.

8/24/2026 - Evaluating Evidence #GoodEvidence

• • • Students make a copy of today's starter, respond to both prompts.

    • Students take a pretest on Evidence.

      • • Join with the provided code

        • Make sure you use your first name and just the initial of your last name

    • Students complete and submit the Canvas assignment "But is it Good Evidence."

8/20/2026 - Introducing 7th grade ALL science & using Google Sites to create their individual Science Digital Notebook #GoinDigital

• Students make a copy of today's starter, and respond to both prompts.

• Students do an activity to learn about each other's likes and dislikes.

• Students were given two permission slips to take home, have signed, and return to me.

Orem Junior High's Science Syllabus is below. Note: the heading Science 7 is a link to the Utah State Board of Education core that students learn this year.