Rising 7th Grade Science

Skills and Knowledge

Universe
- The Solar System
- Gravity and Inertia
- Moon Phases and Eclipses
- Tilt of the Earth
Layers of the Earth
- Landform creation
- Plate Tectonics
Water Cycle
- Location of Water on Earth
Atmosphere
- Layers of the Atmosphere
- Weather
- Climate Change
Science and Engineering Practices
- Practice 1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
- Practice 2: Developing and Using Models
- Practice 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
- Practice 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
- Practice 5: Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking
- Practice 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
- Practice 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
- Practice 8: Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communication Information

Activities to Try

Universe

The Solar System

Introduction

Watch this video to understand exactly where Earth is in the Solar System. Did you know...we call it the Solar System because our sun is named Sol.

Solar System Scavenger Hunt.pdf

Solar System Scavenger Hunt:

Use the cards to complete the scavenger hunt to learn fun, new facts about the Solar System.

Gravity and Inertia

Gravity and Orbits PhET Simulation.pdf

Moon Phases and Solar and Lunar Eclipse

Click here to visit NASA.gov and learn about a Solar and Lunar Eclipse.

Tilt of the Earth

Click here to launch the interactive lesson

This interactive lesson will help you explore and understand the reason for the seasons.

Interactive Lesson Earth's Tilt Student Guide.pdf

Use this student guide to navigate and explore the interactive lesson.

Layers of the Earth

Landforms

Plate Tectonics

Click the PhET simulation to and complete the activity to explore and understand plate tectonics.

Plate Tectonics PhET Simulation Student Sheet.pdf

Water Cycle

Click here to visit an interactive view of the water cycle created by the United States Geological Survey.

Location of Water on Earth

Everyone loves a mystery! Click on this link to explore mystery science to learn about salt water, fresh water, and how much water there actually is on Earth.

Copy of GC Editable - Mystery Science - Watery Planet - Mystery 1 - Maps (Set of 18) - drk.1(vs.2)

World Map Activity

You will use this pdf to help you complete the activity for Mystery Science.

Atmosphere

Layers of the Atmosphere

Atmosphere Comprehension Questions.pdf

Use this critical thinking activity to better understand each layer of the atmosphere.

Weather

Click here to explore the weather patterns of North America. This website is sponsored by the Smithsonian Science Education Center. There are three different simulations, explore each simulation to better understand weather patterns for the United States.