7th Grade Science | Syllabus
Thursday August 29 First Day of Class
Topics:
Welcome! and Seating Chart
Google Classroom | Introductions and Course Policies and Syllabus
Pass out Class Materials | Lab Notebook and 3x5 Cards and Box
Introduction to the Lab Room | Lab Safety
Determining Density ( Review of Volume and Mass )
Homework:
Return the Lab Safety Policies signed by Tuesday
Read the Course Guidelines and Expectations
Unit Inorganic Chemistry
Monday September 2 (Labor Day No Classes)
Topics:
Labor Day No Classes
Tuesday September 3
Topics:
Determining Density ( Review of Volume and Mass ) Continued
3x5 Cards | How to complete them and their requirements.
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.1 > Atom
Thursday September 5
Topics:
The Table of Elements
Atoms, Elements and Subatomic particles
Isotopes
In-class discussion on note taking. Model of Note Taking in class
How to annotate instructional videos
How to submit annotated notes
Homework:
Written Assignment: Watch this video on The Chemical Context of Life
Monday September 9
Topics:
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.2 > Nucleus of the Atom
Tuesday September 10
Topics:
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.8 > Atomic Number and Mass Number
Thursday September 12
Topics:
Review of Valence Electrons and Lewis dot structure
Class Discussion on Chemical Bonding
Homework:
Watch this video on Chemical Bonding
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 3.9 > Ions
Monday September 16
Topics:
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 4.6 > Valence Electrons
Study for Chemistry Test
Tuesday September 17
Topics:
Discussion about Hydrogen Bonds
Practice Drawing Covalent Bonds and Ionic Bonds
Balancing Chemical Reactions
Final Check for 3x5 Cards
Practice Kahoot
Homework:
Assignment: Study for Chemistry Test
Thursday September 19
Topics:
Chemistry Test | Atoms and Chemical Bonding
Homework:
Assignment: Watch this video on Water Chemistry
Monday September 23
Topics:
Discussion about Hydrogen Bonds
Properties of Water
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.1 > Solutions
Tuesday September 24
Topics:
LAB: Making Solutions | Molarity
Using the Digital Balance
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.2 > Solute and Solvent and 7.7 > Concentration
Thursday September 26
Topics:
Review of Using the Micropipette | P1000 micropipette
Using the P200 | P20 | P10 micropipette
Homework:
Watch this video on pH
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 7.8 > Acid and 7.9 > Base and 7.10 > pH
Monday September 30
Topics:
Discussion Regarding pH
Homework:
Study for Chemistry Test | Water and pH
Tuesday October 1
Topics:
Chemistry Test | Water and pH
Homework:
Assignment: Watch this video on Organic Chemistry
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.1 > Carbon Bonding
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Unit Organic Chemistry
Thursday October 3
Topics:
Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Organic Molecules
Drawing Hydrocarbons
Isomers
Homework:
Assignment: Watch this video on Macromolecules
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.2 > Carbon Monomers and Polymers
Monday October 7
Topics:
LAB: Making Polymers
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.4 > Hydrocarbons
Tuesday October 8
Topics:
Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Functional Groups
Homework:
Written Assignment: Watch this video on Functional Groups
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.5 and 6.6 and 6.7 > Saturated Hydrocarbon, Isomer, Unsaturated Hydrocarbon
Thursday October 10
Topics:
Organic Molecules | In class Drawing of Functional Groups | Add to 3x5 Cards
Discussion Regarding Sugars
Homework:
Assignment: Watch this video on Carbohydrates Due Tuesday Oct. 15
Monday October 14 Indigenous People’s Day
Topics:
No Classes
Tuesday October 15
Topics:
Pre-lab Carbohydrates
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.8 and 6.9 and Biochemical Compounds and Carbohydrates
Thursday October 17
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this video on Lipids
Monday October 21
Topics:
Discussion on Lipids
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.11 Lipids
Tuesday October 22
Topics:
Discussion on Phospholipid Bilayer and Cellular Organelles and the Endomembrane System
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Life Science for Middle School > 2.5 Cell Membrane
Thursday October 24
Topics:
Class Discussion on Introduction to Proteins
Amino Acids | Proteins
Homework:
Watch this video on Proteins
Monday October 28
Topics:
LAB | Making Amino Acids Using Molecular Model Kits
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.10 Protein
Tuesday October 29
Topics:
LAB: Halloween Chemistry Demos
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday October 31 Happy Halloween!
Topics:
No Class Halloween Parade
Homework:
No Homework Halloween
Monday November 4
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Organic Chemistry Test
Remember you are welcome to create your own 3x5 Cards to bring into the test
Tuesday November 5
Topics:
Practice Questions for Organic Chemistry Test
Practice Kahoot for Organic Chemistry Test
Homework:
Study for Organic Chemistry Test
Thursday November 7 End of Trimester
Topics:
Organic Chemistry Test
Homework:
Read the LAB: Protein Standards Bradford Assay and copy ‘Background’ and ‘Methods’ into your lab notebook.
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Unit Enzymes
Monday November 11
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this video on The Bradford Assay | no need to take notes
Tuesday November 12
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this video on Enzymes no need to take notes
Thursday November 14
Topics:
Determining Salivary Amylase Concentrations
Class Discussion on Enzymes, Active Sites and Substrates
Homework:
Biofuels Assay Copy the “Background” for this investigation into your lab notebook
Monday November 18
Topics:
Homework:
Biofuels Assay Copy the “Introduction” for this investigation into your lab notebook
Tuesday November 19
Topics:
Homework:
Biofuels Assay Copy the “Methods” for this investigation into your lab notebook
Thursday November 21
Topics:
LAB: Biofuels | Establishing Standards Graphing the Standard Curve
Practice Determining Rates of Reactions
Pre- LAB: Biofuels | Enzyme Reaction | Experimental Design of Enzyme Reaction
Homework:
No Homework Happy Thanksgiving : )
Happy Thanksgiving Break
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Monday November 25
Topics:
Parent Conferences
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday November 26
Topics:
Parent Conferences
Homework:
No Homework
Monday December 2
Topics:
Experimental Design of the Biofuels-Enzyme Reaction and Methods run-through
Pre-Lab | BioFuels Enzyme Reaction
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday December 3
Topics:
LAB | BioFuels Enzyme Reaction
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday December 5
Topics:
LAB | BioFuels Enzyme Reaction Part 2
Homework:
Watch this video on Enzymes
Monday December 9
Topics:
Homework:
Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the LAB: Biofuels Temperature’s Effect on Enzyme Rate into your lab notebook.
Tuesday December 10
Topics:
Experimental Design of the effect of pH on an Enzyme Reaction
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.16 Enzymes
Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the pH’s Effect on Enzyme Rate
into your lab notebook.
Thursday December 12
Topics:
Christmas Concert
Homework:
Watch this video on Enzyme Regulation
Monday December 16
Topics:
Experimental Design of extraction of enzymes from mushrooms
Homework:
Copy the Background, Introduction and Methods of the Extraction of Enzymes from Mushrooms
Tuesday December 17
Topics:
Homework:
Thursday December 19
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework over the Break to be turned in. : )
The Test for the Enzyme Unit will occur on Tuesday January 21. It is advisable to study over the break. The content for the test is located in the two videos, Introduction to Enzymes and Enzyme Regulation and the reading.
CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.16 Enzymes
Christmas Break
Monday January 6
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Test Enzymes
Tuesday January 7
Topics:
Pre-Lab Discussion on the background of Enzyme Catalase Part 2
Practice Titration
Homework:
Study for Test Enzymes
Thursday January 9
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Test Enzymes
Monday January 13
Topics:
Homework:+
Assignment: Read through the Methods section for the Enzyme Catalase investigation and copy the procedure into your lab notebook.
Tuesday January 14
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Test Enzymes
Thursday January 16
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Test Enzymes Tuesday
Monday January 20 MLK Day
Topics:
No Classes
Tuesday January 21
Topics:
Test Enzymes
Homework:
Reading Assignment: CK-12 Physical Science for Middle School > 6.12 Nucleic Acids
Watch this video on Nucleic acids
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Unit Nucleic Acids
Thursday, January 23
Topics:
Class Discussion on Structure of Nucleic Acids
Homework:
Watch this video on DNA Structure ( no need to take notes )
Study for Quiz: Structure of Nucleic Acids Monday
Catholic Schools Week
Monday, January 27
Topics:
Quiz on the Structure of DNA
Class Discussion on Restriction Enzymes |Bacteriophages
Homework:
Watch this video on Restriction Enzymes ( no need to take notes )
Tuesday January 28
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this video on DNA Fingerprinting ( No need to take notes )
Thursday January 30
Topics:
No Classes ( Student Fun Day )
Homework:
Watch this video on DNA and RNA Structure ( no need to take notes )
Monday February 3
Topics:
Make Agarose Gels for DNA Fingerprinting
Homework:
Read through the Methods section for the LAB: DNA Fingerprinting
Make sure in your notebook that you have the Background, Introduction, Methods and a drawing of a gel for Analysis
Tuesday February 4
Topics:
In class discussion on DNA Replication
Homework:
Make sure in your notebook that you have the Background, Introduction, Methods and a drawing of a gel for Analysis
Thursday February 6 Snow Day
Topics:
Introduction to GMO”s | In class discussion on GMO’s
What are chemical pesticides? Why would Farmers want to use them?
Homework:
No Homework
Monday February 10
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday February 11
Topics:
Introduction to GMO”s | In class discussion on GMOs
What are chemical pesticides? Why would Farmers want to use them?
Homework:
Thursday February 13 Snow Day
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework
Monday February 17 Snow Day
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this Video on the Methods of DNA Extraction for GMO
Tuesday February 18
Topics:
Homework:
Watch this video on the Methods for PCR of GMO
Read Through the lab and Add Methods to your lab notebook Pre-LAB: PCR
Thursday February 20
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework over the February Break : )
End of Trimester
February Break
Monday March 3
Topics:
LAB: Make 3% Agarose gels for PCR Products
Homework:
Watch this video GMO Overview No need to take notes
Tuesday March 4
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday March 6
Topics:
Results of GMO Detection | Post Lab analysis of Agarose Gels
Homework:
Monday March 10
Topics:
In class discussion regarding Gene Regulation | The Lactose Operon
Homework:
Watch this video and take notes on Gene Regulation and The Lactose Operon
Tuesday March 11
Topics:
In class discussion regarding Gene Regulation | The Lactose Operon Part 2
Homework:
Study for quiz on the lactose operon
Thursday March 13
Topics:
Quiz on the Lactose Operon
In class discussion regarding CRISPR Cas-9 | and Bacterial Defense
Begin Video and note-taking in class : An Ephemeral History of CRISPR
Homework:
Watch this video and take notes An Ephemeral History of CRISPR Due Monday March 17
Monday March 17
Topics:
Discussing CRISPR Cas-9 | and Bacterial Defense
Begin Video and note-taking in class How does CRISPR work
Homework:
Watch this video on How does CRISPR work Note the Due date is Monday March 24
Tuesday March 18
Topics:
Label Plates and Discussion of Methods of Pouring Plates
Discussion of the different types of ingredients put into the agar starter plates and experimental plates
Homework:
TBD
Thursday March 20
Topics:
LAB: Pouring Stater Plates and Experimental Plates
Homework:
TBD
Monday March 24
Topics:
Homework:
Assignment: - Watch this video on Using CRISPR to Modify the LacZ gene in E. coli: It’s Out of the Blue: Note the Due date is Thursday March 27
Tuesday March 25
Topics:
LAB: Rehydrate Bacteria and place in Incubator 24 hours at 37°C
Include Methods in your lab notebook
Homework:
Read through the Lab Transformation and include the Methods in your lab notebook
Wednesday Streaking Stater Plates
Thursday March 27
Topics:
Homework:
Read through steps in the lab and add them to your lab notebook for Monday.
Monday March 31
Topics:
Homework:
Assignment: - No Homework
Tuesday April 1
Topics:
LAB: CRISPR Cas-9 | Transformation Results and Analysis
Homework:
Assignment: - No Homework
Thursday April 3
Topics:
Homework:
Assignment: - Watch this video : Nobel Lecture: Jennifer Doudna, Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2020
Monday April 7
Topics:
Homework:
Assignment: - No Homework
Tuesday April 8
Topics:
Homework:
Assignment: - Watch this video on Conversations in Science with Dan Rather and Jennifer Doudna
Prior to class Tuesday morning make 1% Agarose Gels
Thursday April 10
Topics:
Homework:
Reading Assignment: Gene-Edited Cattle have a major screwup in their DNA : Take notes to be turned into Google Drive
Assignment: - Watch this video on CRISPR and its Applications Part 1 Due Thursday April 17
Monday April 14
Topics:
Discussion | Genotyping Results
Homework:
Tuesday April 15
Topics:
Homework:
Thursday April 17 | Holy Thursday
Topics:
Homework:
No homework over the Spring Break
Spring Break
Monday April 28
Topics:
In class reading assignment: > DNA
Read the section in the e-textbook called DNA and also watch the embedded video
Answer the Reading Review Questions and submit your answers: Due at the end of class.
Homework:
Assignment: - Watch this video on CRISPR and its Applications Part 2 | Due on Thursday May 1
Tuesday April 29
Topics:
Read the section in the e-textbook called DNA Structure and Replication and also watch the embedded video
Answer the Reading Review Questions and submit your answers: Due at the end of class. Once this is completed you may use class time to complete the video assignment that is due Thursday.
Homework:
Assignment: - Watch this video on CRISPR and its Applications Part 2 | Due on Thursday May 1
Thursday May 1
Topics:
Read the section in the e-textbook called RNA and Protein Synthesis and also watch the embedded video
Answer the following Reading Review questions and submit your answers due at the end of class
Homework:
Reading Assignment: > Transcription and Translation
Nova Testing Week
Monday May 5
Topics:
In Class Watch this video on DNA Applications and take notes.
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday May 6
Topics:
Continue Watching this video on DNA Applications Due at the end of the class period
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday May 8 No Class (Terra-Nova Testing)
Topics:
No Class (Terra-Nova Testing)
Homework:
Study for Test on Nucleic Acids
Make 3x5 Cards as needed
Monday May 12
Topics:
Homework:
Study for Test on Nucleic Acids
Make 3x5 Cards as needed
Tuesday May 13
Topics:
Test on Nucleic Acids
When test is finished please move on to watching the video DNA Cloning
Homework:
Watch this video on DNA Cloning Due Thursday May 15
Thursday May 15
Topics:
Class Discussion Bacteriophages and Restriction Enzymes
Pre-LAB: Lambda digest video of methods
Homework:
Watch this video on DNA Sequencing take notes Due Monday May 19
Monday May 19
Topics:
Make Agarose Gels for Lambda Digest
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday May 20
Topics:
LAB: Agarose Gel Electrophoresis of Lambda Digest
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday May 22
Topics:
Results of Digest: Analysis of Gels from Lambda digest
Introduction to the Presentation
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday May 27
Topics:
In Class Work on the CRISPR Application Presentation
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday May 29 Mass on this Day
Topics:
No Class
Homework:
Work on CRISPR Applications Slide Deck and Note Cards
Monday June 2
Topics:
In Class Work on the CRISPR Application Presentation
Homework:
Work on CRISPR Applications Slide Deck and Note Cards All Presentations are due Tuesday June 3rd. And should be submitted in Google Classroom.
Tuesday June 3
Topics:
Student Presentations
Treating Genetic Disorders: Correcting mutations responsible for diseases like cystic fibrosis.
Adriana
Cancer Therapy: Editing immune cells to better target and kill cancer cells.
Alex
Drug Development: Creating disease models for testing new drugs more effectively.
Calder
Agricultural Improvement: Enhancing crop resistance to pests and diseases.
Cameron
Livestock Enhancement: Improving animal health and productivity.
Corbin
Biofuel Production: Engineering microbes for more efficient biofuel synthesis.
Landon
Gene Drives for Conservation: Introducing beneficial traits into wild populations.
Roger
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday June 5
Topics:
Student Presentations
Infectious Disease Prevention: Developing strategies to combat viruses like HIV.
Donovan
Personalized Medicine: Tailoring treatments based on individual genetic profiles.
Felix
Studying Developmental Biology: Understanding gene function during embryonic development.
Isaac
Creating Disease-Resistant Organisms: Modifying mosquitoes to prevent the spread of malaria.
Juliette
Ex vivo genome editing
Luke
Human Organ Generation: Engineering organs for transplantation using animal models.
Mia
Neurological Disorder Research: Investigating genes involved in conditions like Alzheimer's.
Molly
Homework:
No Homework
Last week of Classes
Monday June 9
Topics:
Student Presentations
Enhancing Nutrient Content in Food: Increasing vitamin or protein levels in crops.
Nicole
Modifying Gut Microbiota: Improving digestion and overall gut health.
Reagan
Understanding Immune Responses: Studying how genes influence immune system function.
Skyler
Tissue Engineering: Growing tissues and organs for medical use.
Vance
Targeted Gene Knockout Studies: Investigating gene function in specific tissues or cells.
Zavy
Homework:
No Homework
Tuesday June 10
Topics:
Homework:
No Homework
Thursday June 12
Topics:
End of the Year Slideshow
Have a Great Summer !