7th Grade Science Topics

Life Science Topics


UNIT 1: Chemistry

  • Atoms, Molecules and Mixtures

  • Phases of Matter, Phase Changes and Particle Motion

  • Properties of Matter including Density

  • Synthetic Materials & Impact on Society

  • Chemical Reactions


UNIT 2: Structure, Function & Information Processing

  • Characteristics of Life

  • Cell Parts and Functions

  • Cell Processes


UNIT 3: Growth, Development, & Reproduction of Organisms

  • Asexual Reproduction

  • Sexual Reproduction

  • Reproduction strategies in Plants

  • Genetics


UNIT 4: Natural Selection & Adaptations

  • Adaptations - Behaviors that increase reproduction

  • Natural Selection

  • Evidence of Evolution


UNIT 5: Human Body

  • Levels of Organization and Homeostasis

  • Body systems (Functions and Interactions)