Science 7
Curriculum
We are required to cover the New Mexico State Public Education Department's STEM Ready! Standards, as well as the Common Core Standards for Literacy and Mathematics. The standards can be found at the PED Website at https://webnew.ped.state.nm.us/bureaus/math-science/nm-stem-ready-science/nm-stem-ready-science-standards/
Albuquerque Public Schools has elected to use the integrated science at the middle school level. The Scope and Sequence of 7th grade science is stated below in the Yearly Overview.
Yearly Overview
Nature of Science
Matter and its Interactions
From Molecules to Organisms
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
Earth and Human Activity
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Daily Lesson Plans
We use Google Classroom to house all materials needed for a lesson/inquiry. Students needs to use their APS student number and their password to access Google Classroom.
Classroom Supplies
For our classroom, your child will need:
a pair of WIRED earbuds/headphones - need to have every day (and a snack baggie to keep them in)
100-page notebooks (composition style works best)
1 pack of colored pencils (at least 12)
Oodles of pencils (any type) - these might have to be replenished often!
pencil bag or a baggie to keep small items (can use for other classes)
hand-held pencil sharpener with a container for shavings (can use for other classes
1 large bottle of glue, OR tape dispenser with 3 refills (glue sticks don't work as well in the long run)
Last name A-J - 1 large box of tissues
Last name K-S - 1 roll of paper towels
Last name T-Z - 1 canister of antibacterial wipes - preferably Lysol (without bleach) and in Lemon or Orange scent (my asthma acts up with the others)
refillable water bottle
Supplies to consider but NOT REQUIRED (computer mouse, small ruler, pens, markers, erasers, scissors, and index cards)
If you are unable to purchase these supplies, please contact me, Hahn_L@aps.edu, and I will see what we can get rounded up for your child :)