Science 7 topics

What are we covering in science 7?

Quesimester 1A (August-october) / 1b (October - December)

Introduction to Distance Learning

• Set up online accounts (Google Classroom, Amplify, School Loop, EdPuzzle, Zoom, GoFormative)

• Rules and expectations - distance learning version

Introduction to Science

• What is science and engineering?

• What does a scientist look like?

• What do scientists do?

• Making observations + inferences

Unit 1: The Human Microbiome

• Unit Question: Why did Patient 23 get sick so many times?

• The metric system + metric measurements

• What is a cell?

• Fecal transplants - what are they and the science behind them

• Final argument: a letter to the senator

Unit 2: Metabolism

• Unit Question: Why does Elisa feel tired all the time?

• Atoms and Molecules

• Cells + body systems

• Chemical reactions

• Cell respiration

• Growth + repair

• Blood doping

• Final argument: Elisa's diagnosis