7th Grade Life Science

Welcome to 7th Grade Science! This year students will be learning about Life Science as they explore topics like cells and heredity. We will be focusing on building skills in scientific research, conducting experiments, and communicating scientific information. Students will practice creating their own research questions, designing their own experiments, and evaluating scientific sources online.

Major Units of Study

  • Introduction to Life Science


  • Cell Structure and Function


  • Body Systems


  • Heredity


  • Evolution


  • Ecology


Within each unit students will:


  • Collaborate with their peers


  • Find solutions to complex problems


  • Support their claims with evidence


  • Reflect on their own learning and progress

Grading Policy

Learning Process Grades <15% of Total Points

  • Activities / Classwork

  • Lab Investigations

  • Practice Problems

  • Exit Tickets


Learning Product Grades >85% of Total Points

  • Research & Engineering Projects

  • Tests

  • Quizzes

  • Lab Analysis Questions

Classroom Resources

  • Google Classroom: Your child will be assigned a classroom code and will complete some assignments electronically using their Gmail account as well as have access to classroom resources and other materials.


  • Discovery Education: Online access to the Discovery Ed learning platform.