Welcome Back to School!! This year in 7th grade science, we will explore science and engineering by explaining phenomena in our world and creating solutions for engineering design problems. We will integrate all domains of science (life, physical, earth) as well as engineering. Students will work independently and collaboratively, demonstrating what they have learned by applying science and engineering practices, rather than memorizing content. Assessments are performance-based, and create opportunities for students to demonstrate their ability to "think and do like scientists and engineers"!

Please note: There is currently no physical science textbook distributed to students to keep at home. All of our curriculum is developed and aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards using the AUSD has adopted curriculum: STEMscopes. The STEMscopes Science Curriculum & Digital Textbook for Middle School Science can be accessed by students through AUSD CLASSLINK.


SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR 7th GRADE SCIENCE:


Unit #1 is all about matter and its interactions. Students will be investigating the phenomenon of How Popcorn Pops to build their knowledge of atoms, molecules & matter. Students will also study the mighty water molecule, as its unique molecular structure gives it properties that make it an important substance for living things. Our study of water will drive our learning, helping us understand how atoms interact to form molecules, how molecules interact to form matter and how matter can be influenced by changes in kinetic energy. Ultimately, students will use the evidence gathered and reasoning discovered to explain How Popcorn Pops.


***IMPORTANT***

Students put all classwork in their Science Interactive Notebook (INB). 

STUDENTS: Please bring Chromebooks and earbuds daily. Remember to charge Chromebooks with your other electronic devices!

DONATIONS: A HUGE thank you for those parents who have so graciously donated items to our classes! 

Here is a list of  the items we would love to have: