Science 7

7th grade science is a general science course with an emphasis in life science. A large portion of the course is devoted to cells, the systems of the human body and ecology. We will look at the functions of the body’s parts and systems and genetics. The course also explores natural disasters, earth systems and living in space.

7th grade science will cover the following:

• Scientific Inquiry

• Cells & Cell Processes, Microscopes

• Systems of the Body- Skeletal, Muscular, Digestive, Circulatory, Immune, Respiratory, Nervous

• Genetics, Variation, and Natural Selection

• Ecology & Environment- Biomes, Biodiversity, Ecological Succession, Cycling of Matter, and Energy Levels

• Earth Systems- Ground and Surface Water, Natural Disasters

• Manned Space Exploration