7th Grade Science
Planning Resources
7th Grade Standards
Find the standards from USBE here. Scroll back to the first 15 pages for an introduction to the SEEd standards.
USBE 7th Grade Core Guides
The core guide includes information about what students need to know and be able to do for each standard. They include question frames, links to assessments, suggestions for phenomena, and evidence statements you can use to guide assessment.
7th Distance Learning Canvas Resources
These resources were created to use for students learning asynchronously during the 2020-2021 school year, and should be revised for synchronous learning. If the link does not work, you can find the resources in the Canvas Commons. Search for "granite science 7th."
3D Resources
DCI Progression Matrix
Use this progression matrix to see what your students should be learning about each core idea. It can also be useful in planning interventions and making sure you aren't teaching high school concepts.
SEP Progression Matrix
Use this matrix to see how students should be using each of the science and engineering practices at each grade band.
CCC Progression Matrix
Use this matrix to see how students should be using the crosscutting concepts to frame their thinking.
SEP & CCC
printables
Check with your secretary about having these printed as classroom posters
Task Formats
This document includes several ways to assess each science practice. Useful for developing classroom activities and assessments.
CCC Question Frames
This document includes questions for each of the crosscutting concepts that you can use to help students frame their thinking.
Introduction Videos
Paul Anderson created an introduction video for each core idea, crosscutting concept, and science practice.
Instructional Resources
See the Friday Teaching Tools for more resources.