Grade 7

Science 7 - Interactions & Ecosystems

Adaptations

Students were given different 'beaks' that they then had to try to 'eat' different food sources - giving them a better understanding on how if a food source no longer exists, animals need to move on, adapt or they will die.

Symbiosis

Students were given different examples of symbiotic relationships - they then needed to put them into the proper catertory be it parasitism, mutualism or commensalism.

Predator & Prey

Students played predator & prey out in the bush to fully understand the various niches animals have as well as getting a better feel for how life cycles, birth rates and nutrition play such important roles.

🐄 Charter Ties

✅ Charter Methods Used:

1) Experiential Learning
4) Individualized Program Plans
6) Independent Student Research Projects
7) Tiered Lesson Planning
9) Sensory, Graphic & Interactive Scaffold Learning
10) Teacher-Centered Instruction
11) Hybrid Style of Learning
12) STEM

🎯 Charter Goals Achieved:

Students will recognize and understand agricultural literacy
Students will demonstrate problem solving through adaptability, resilience, and critical thinking
Students will understand the value of goals and outcomes
Students will achieve academic success while displaying leadership

📘 Curriculum Connections

Science Key Concepts:

interactions and interdependencies

producers, consumers, decomposers

species distribution

endangered species

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