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Hello, 7th Graders!
This school year, you will take Science for one semester and Health for one semester. To get started, please complete the following two assignments:
✅ 1 Science Assignment
✅ 1 Health Assignment
Be sure to complete both assignments and submit them by the due date. We look forward to a great year of learning with you!
Read - Science Sketching: why drawing builds better observers
Read - Science Sketching: why drawing builds better observers
WHAT IS SCIENCE SKETCHING?
Science sketching is the practice of carefully observing something in nature and drawing it to learn more about it. It’s not about being a perfect artist—it’s about being a careful scientist and observer.
Scientists throughout history, like Charles Darwin, used sketching to record what they noticed about the natural world. When you sketch a leaf, flower, insect, or animal, you begin to notice details you may have missed at first glance.
Why Does Science Sketching Help?
Why Does Science Sketching Help?
When you draw, you naturally slow down and look more closely. You start to notice things like:
Colors and patterns
Shapes and sizes
Textures and details
Similarities and differences
Instead of simply saying, “That’s a flower,” you might begin to wonder:
Why are the petals shaped that way?
What do the veins in the leaf do?
Why does this insect have spots?
Science sketching helps build:
Focus and attention to detail
Observation skills
Memory and understanding
Curiosity and questioning skills
Your sketches also become a record of your learning that you can look back on later.
How to Create a Science Sketch
How to Create a Science Sketch
Remember, your goal is not to create a perfect drawing. Your goal is to observe carefully and record what you notice.
Helpful Tips:
Helpful Tips:
Take your time and look closely.
Draw what you actually see, not what you think it should look like.
Add labels to important parts.
Use pencil first and add color later if you want.
Include notes about your observations.
What Should Be Included?
What Should Be Included?
A strong science sketch should have:
A detailed drawing
Labels for important parts (stem, leaf, antennae, wings, etc.)
The date
The location where you observed it
Questions or notes about what you noticed
A measurement or scale if possible
Example Notes:
Found near the school garden.
The underside of the leaf feels fuzzy.
Why does this insect have stripes?
Materials You Can Use
Materials You Can Use
You don't need fancy supplies! Try using:
A science notebook or sketchbook
Pencils and erasers
Colored pencils (optional)
A clipboard for outdoor observations
A magnifying glass
A ruler
Think Like a Scientist
Think Like a Scientist
Science sketching is more than drawing—it is a way of thinking. It helps you slow down, observe carefully, ask questions, and learn more about the world around you.
The next time you go outside, bring a notebook and pencil. You might be surprised by how much you discover when you stop and take a closer look!
Complete the following: Scientific Sketch Assignment
Complete the following: Scientific Sketch Assignment
After reading the section above, complete the Scientific Sketch Assignment:
Sketch and label the following:
2 natural items that you can find outside, in nature, or around your home.
2 synthetic (human-made) items that you can find at home.
Be sure to include detailed observations, labels, and notes for each sketch.
You may complete the assignment:
On a separate sheet of paper
Using a printed copy of the template: Click here
By picking up a paper copy from the school office
Assignment 2 -Nutrition Label Investigation
Collect and analyze 2 nutrition labels from foods or drinks that you ate this summer:
1 food or drink item that you think is healthy
1 food or drink item that you think is unhealthy
For each nutrition label, complete the following:
Write the name of the food or drink.
Record the serving size.
Record the number of calories per serving.
List the amounts of:
Total Fat
Sugar
Protein
Sodium
Answer the following questions:
What surprised you about this nutrition label?
Do you think this food is healthy or unhealthy? Why?
Would you choose to eat or drink this item regularly as part of a healthy lifestyle? Explain your reasoning using information from the nutrition label.
Compare Your Two Labels
Compare Your Two Labels
Answer the following questions:
Which item has more sugar?
Which item has more protein?
Which item has more calories?
Which item has more sodium?
Which item would be the better choice for someone trying to make healthy eating decisions? Explain your answer using evidence from the nutrition labels.
Scientific Sketching Component
Scientific Sketching Component
Along with your completed responses, draw both nutrition labels as accurately as possible. Include:
The title "Nutrition Facts"
Serving size
Calories
Total Fat
Sugar
Protein
Sodium
Any other details you notice on the label
Your goal is to carefully observe and sketch the labels, paying close attention to details, organization, numbers, and text—just like a scientist making observations.
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