Middle School

Mathematics 6th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Students learn how to find the prime factors of composite numbers, then apply this ability to work with fractions. They use ratios and rates in a number of applications: converting between English and metric measurements, determining unit rates, and finding unit prices. To build a foundation for learning algebra, students study the properties of addition and multiplication and the order of operations. Students then apply these concepts as they write, evaluate, and factor algebraic expressions. After they learn to solve single-variable one- and two-step equations and inequalities, students extend their knowledge by graphing the solutions on number lines and the coordinate plane. The exploration of two dimensions continues as students work with plane polygons, classify shapes, and solve for shapes’ perimeters and areas. Students learn to transform two-dimensional figures by translating, rotating, and reflecting both figures and graphs of equations, then move on to solid figures. Finally, students delve into statistics as they identify, interpret, and construct various data; solve for and interpret measures of center including mean, median, and mode; and use those measures to analyze data and construct appropriate data displays, which they can apply to a wide range of situations in other subject areas. Course Breakdown Proportions Linear equations Linear inequalities Compound inequalities Coordinate plane Tables and graphs Graphing linear equations Perimeter and area Quadrilaterals and triangles Polygons and complex figures Areas of figures on the coordinate plane Translations, reflections, and rotations Solid figures and nets Surface area and volume Data collection Data displays Data distributions Mean, median, and mode Range and measures of center Five-number summary Analyzing, applying, and interpreting data Course Goals Simplify and graph compound inequalities. Model linear equations with graphs. Identify the perimeters and areas of geometric shapes. Perform transformations on figures in the coordinate plane. Calculate the surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional figures. Create statistical models of data. Analyze and interpret graphs to learn key information. Identify important statistical components of data sets.

Mathematics 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Students learn how to find the prime factors of composite numbers, then apply this ability to work with fractions. They use ratios and rates in a number of applications: converting between English and metric measurements, determining unit rates, and finding unit prices. To build a foundation for learning algebra, students study the properties of addition and multiplication and the order of operations. Students then apply these concepts as they write, evaluate, and factor algebraic expressions. After they learn to solve single-variable one- and two-step equations and inequalities, students extend their knowledge by graphing the solutions on number lines and the coordinate plane. The exploration of two dimensions continues as students work with plane polygons, classify shapes, and solve for shapes’ perimeters and areas. Students learn to transform two-dimensional figures by translating, rotating, and reflecting both figures and graphs of equations, then move on to solid figures. Finally, students delve into statistics as they identify, interpret, and construct various data; solve for and interpret measures of center including mean, median, and mode; and use those measures to analyze data and construct appropriate data displays, which they can apply to a wide range of situations in other subject areas. Course Breakdown Properties of numbers Relationships between numbers Fractions Converting between English and metric units Decimals and percentages Ratios and rates Algebraic properties Algebraic expressions Equations Inequalities Graphing on a coordinate plane Areas and perimeters of 2-D figures Surface areas and volumes of 3-D figures Interpreting, displaying, and evaluating data Central tendency Course Goals Identify the GCF and LCM of a set of numbers. Simplify expressions involving fractions and decimals. Convert between English and metric units. Identify the percent change between two values. Create equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. Translate and solve multistep equations by various means. Solve and graph inequalities. Create a table of solution points in order to graph linear equations. Identify the areas and perimeters of two-dimensional figures. Identify the volumes and surface areas of three-dimensional figures. Identify important statistical components of data sets.

Mathematics 7th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 7th Grade teaches skills essential to adult life and lays the groundwork for future mathematics courses. Students learn to apply their work with rational numbers and integers to everyday situations. Students convert words to expressions and vice versa, using equations and inequalities as problem-solving tools. They compute tax, percentage of error, commission, and interest by using rates, ratios, and proportions; graph ordered pairs; and graph and write linear equations. Their work with simple figures – triangles, angles, circles, quadrilaterals, and polygons – focuses on finding areas and perimeters. Students then move on to scale drawings and composite figures composed of simple figures, and compute the volumes and surface areas of solids, including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres. Students collect data and use graphs, charts, and diagrams to read, interpret, and display the data. They also learn how graphs can be misleading. Students apply the study of sampling and populations to applications involving probability, likely and unlikely outcomes, permutations, combinations, and compound events. Students then represent these concepts by using Venn diagrams and charts, tools they will encounter in other courses. Course Breakdown Integers Fractions Rational numbers Operations with rational numbers Properties of addition Properties of multiplication Order of operations Squares and square roots Algebraic powers and exponents Rules of exponents Rewriting and simplifying algebraic expressions Solving one-step equations Solving two-step equations Solving inequalities by using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division Graphing linear inequalities Ratios, rates, and proportions Percentage change Percentage error Sales tax and commission Simple interest Relations and functions Graphing ordered pairs Graphing linear equations Slope Slope-intercept form Writing linear equations Course Goals Convert between percentages, decimals, and fractions. Simplify expressions involving fractions. Utilize the laws of exponents to simplify algebraic expressions. Identify and combine like terms in an expression. Translate statements into algebraic expressions. Solve various types of one-variable equations. Construct and solve inequalities to represent real-world problems. Identify the slopes and y-intercepts of equations in order to graph them.

Mathematics 7th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 7th Grade teaches skills essential to adult life and lays the groundwork for future mathematics courses. Students learn to apply their work with rational numbers and integers to everyday situations. Students convert words to expressions and vice versa, using equations and inequalities as problem-solving tools. They compute tax, percentage of error, commission, and interest by using rates, ratios, and proportions; graph ordered pairs; and graph and write linear equations. Their work with simple figures – triangles, angles, circles, quadrilaterals, and polygons – focuses on finding areas and perimeters. Students then move on to scale drawings and composite figures composed of simple figures, and compute the volumes and surface areas of solids, including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres. Students collect data and use graphs, charts, and diagrams to read, interpret, and display the data. They also learn how graphs can be misleading. Students apply the study of sampling and populations to applications involving probability, likely and unlikely outcomes, permutations, combinations, and compound events. Students then represent these concepts by using Venn diagrams and charts, tools they will encounter in other courses. Course Breakdown Rate of change Direct variation Proportionality and equations Measuring angles Types of angles Line and angle relationships Congruent figures Similar figures Scale drawings Indirect measurement Classifying triangles Areas of triangles Similar triangles Congruent triangles Circles Area and circumference of a circle Quadrilaterals Polygons Composite figures Surface areas of prisms and cylinders Surface areas of pyramids and cones Volumes of prisms, cylinders, pyramids, and cones Spheres Similar solids Line of best fit Central tendency Variation Stem-and-leaf plots Histograms Box-and-whisker plots Populations and samples Sampling methods Probability Permutations and combinations Compound events Venn diagrams Independent and dependent events Course Goals Identify types of angles and their measures. Determine whether two figures are similar by creating proportions. Construct proportions to find the measures of figures drawn to scale. Calculate the areas and circumferences of circles. Calculate the surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional figures. Create various types of statistical graphs to model sets of data. Determine the probabilities of multiple events. Interpret charts to determine probabilities.

Mathematics 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 7th Grade teaches skills essential to adult life and lays the groundwork for future mathematics courses. Students learn to apply their work with rational numbers and integers to everyday situations. Students convert words to expressions and vice versa, using equations and inequalities as problem-solving tools. They compute tax, percentage of error, commission, and interest by using rates, ratios, and proportions; graph ordered pairs; and graph and write linear equations. Their work with simple figures – triangles, angles, circles, quadrilaterals, and polygons – focuses on finding areas and perimeters. Students then move on to scale drawings and composite figures composed of simple figures, and compute the volumes and surface areas of solids, including prisms, cylinders, pyramids, cones, and spheres. Students collect data and use graphs, charts, and diagrams to read, interpret, and display the data. They also learn how graphs can be misleading. Students apply the study of sampling and populations to applications involving probability, likely and unlikely outcomes, permutations, combinations, and compound events. Students then represent these concepts by using Venn diagrams and charts, tools they will encounter in other courses. Course Breakdown GCF and LCM Fractions, decimals, and percentages Ratios and rates Algebraic operations of equality Evaluating and simplifying expressions Direct variation Similar figures Triangles Quadrilaterals and polygons Central tendency Surface area and volume Displaying data Probability Course Goals Create equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages. Simplify expressions by utilizing rules of exponents. Solve equations by various means. Solve and graph inequalities. Graph equations by identifying their slopes and y-intercepts. Identify missing side lengths and the scale factor of similar figures. Solve for the missing angle measure of a triangle. Identify the areas of various types of quadrilaterals. Construct various types of data plots for sets of data. Determine the probabilities of multiple events.

Mathematics 8th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 8th Grade helps students to see the power of mathematics in everyday life. The course begins with a review of percentages and proportions, applying these concepts to conversion factors and emphasizing English and metric measurements. Work with linear equations includes computing rates of change, finding intercepts, graphing linear functions, and describing the action of a line. Number patterns and sequences foster a study of arithmetic and geometric means as students learn to find missing terms in sequences. An investigation of the Cartesian plane teaches students how to work with scale drawings, dilations, and graphs. Students learn about the properties of triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, and the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal. With pie charts, bar graphs, histograms, scatter plots, and other linear models, students explore probability and make predictions and correlations. Students apply the concepts of independent and dependent events, odds, combinations, permutations, and factorials to situations ranging from playing cards to determining the number of different outfits they have in their closets. Course Breakdown Exponents Scientific notation Operations with fractions Rational numbers Proportions Radicals Percentages Unit conversions Solving equations that represent a line Perimeter and area Volume and surface area Scale factor The coordinate plane and graphing Course Goals Apply basic exponent properties to simplify expressions. Simplify rational expressions involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Simplify radical expressions. Convert between English and metric units. Construct and evaluate direct variation equations. Identify the areas and perimeters of two-dimensional figures. Calculate the volumes and surface areas of three-dimensional figures. Determine the dimensions of a figure, given a scale factor

Mathematics 8th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 8th Grade helps students to see the power of mathematics in everyday life. The course begins with a review of percentages and proportions, applying these concepts to conversion factors and emphasizing English and metric measurements. Work with linear equations includes computing rates of change, finding intercepts, graphing linear functions, and describing the action of a line. Number patterns and sequences foster a study of arithmetic and geometric means as students learn to find missing terms in sequences. An investigation of the Cartesian plane teaches students how to work with scale drawings, dilations, and graphs. Students learn about the properties of triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, and the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal. With pie charts, bar graphs, histograms, scatter plots, and other linear models, students explore probability and make predictions and correlations. Students apply the concepts of independent and dependent events, odds, combinations, permutations, and factorials to situations ranging from playing cards to determining the number of different outfits they have in their closets. Course Breakdown Sequences Slope Graphs of lines Systems of linear equations Linear inequalities Angles formed by a transversal Triangles Distance between two points Similar figures Congruent triangles Data displays Statistics Probability Counting techniques Course Goals Identify missing terms in sequences. Determine the slope of a line, given a graph or a pair of points. Construct and solve systems of equations using a variety of solution methods. Identify the types and measures of angles in a given image. Perform transformations on figures. Identify the postulate which proves a pair of triangles congruent. Construct various types of statistical graphs to model sets of data. Determine the probabilities of multiple events.

Mathematics 8th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Mathematics 8th Grade helps students to see the power of mathematics in everyday life. The course begins with a review of percentages and proportions, applying these concepts to conversion factors and emphasizing English and metric measurements. Work with linear equations includes computing rates of change, finding intercepts, graphing linear functions, and describing the action of a line. Number patterns and sequences foster a study of arithmetic and geometric means as students learn to find missing terms in sequences. An investigation of the Cartesian plane teaches students how to work with scale drawings, dilations, and graphs. Students learn about the properties of triangles, the Pythagorean Theorem, and the properties of parallel lines cut by a transversal. With pie charts, bar graphs, histograms, scatter plots, and other linear models, students explore probability and make predictions and correlations. Students apply the concepts of independent and dependent events, odds, combinations, permutations, and factorials to situations ranging from playing cards to determining the number of different outfits they have in their closets. Course Breakdown Exponents and scientific notation Operations with rational numbers Percentages and proportions Linear equations Surface area and volume Sequences Graphing linear functions Solving systems of equations Solving linear inequalities Triangle theorems Geometric transformations Data displays Probability Course Goals Simplify algebraic expressions by utilizing exponent properties. Evaluate expressions with rational numbers. Simplify radical expressions. Solve linear equations by using various strategies. Identify missing terms in arithmetic and geometric sequences. Identify the slopes and intercepts of linear equations in order to graph them. Solve systems of linear equations by utilizing numerous strategies. Determine the measures of missing exterior and interior angles. Perform transformations on figures. Determine the probabilities of multiple events.

Middle School Algebra (1st semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description How do you write, simplify, and solve equations? How can you display data so it can be easily interpreted and understood? In Algebra, students learn how to translate phrases into expressions, and sentences into equations and inequalities, expressing them in their simplest forms. Students find solutions to equations by graphing them on number lines or on the coordinate plane. Students learn the value of finding the best tool for the job as they acquire different strategies to use in various situations, such as finding the slope of a line, solving a system of equations or inequalities, or factoring polynomials. Building on this knowledge, students apply transformations to polynomial functions, explore inverses and one-to-one functions, and examine exponential and logarithmic functions. Work in statistics includes organizing and analyzing data; making stem-and-leaf plots; finding mean, mode, and median; making box-and-whisker plots; and recognizing misleading graphs. At the completion of this course, students are prepared for additional math courses in middle and high school. Course Breakdown Real number operations Algebraic expressions and equations Order of operations Real number properties Translating and solving linear equations Percentage, distance, rate, time, and mixture formulas Writing, graphing, and solving linear inequalities Graphing relationships Inverses of functions Properties of graphs Rates of change Slope-intercept form Point-slope form Solutions of systems of equations and inequalities Course Goals Apply the order of operations to evaluate expressions. Solve one-step and multistep equations using different operations. Solve one-step and multistep linear inequalities using different operations. Recognize functions and different aspects of their graphs. Interpret the different parts of slope-intercept and point-slope forms of equations. Demonstrate the ability to solve systems of equations using different methods.

Middle School Algebra (2nd semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description How do you write, simplify, and solve equations? How can you display data so it can be easily interpreted and understood? In Algebra, students learn how to translate phrases into expressions, and sentences into equations and inequalities, expressing them in their simplest forms. Students find solutions to equations by graphing them on number lines or on the coordinate plane. Students learn the value of finding the best tool for the job as they acquire different strategies to use in various situations, such as finding the slope of a line, solving a system of equations or inequalities, or factoring polynomials. Building on this knowledge, students apply transformations to polynomial functions, explore inverses and one-to-one functions, and examine exponential and logarithmic functions. Work in statistics includes organizing and analyzing data; making stem-and-leaf plots; finding mean, mode, and median; making box-and-whisker plots; and recognizing misleading graphs. At the completion of this course, students are prepared for additional math courses in middle and high school. Course Breakdown Solving systems of equations and inequalities Applications of systems of equations and inequalities Properties of exponents Simplifying polynomials Factoring trinomials and binomials Identifying quadratic functions Graphing quadratic functions Solving quadratic equations Applications of quadratic functions Exponential and logarithmic functions Sequences Trigonometric functions Tables and graphs of central tendency Course Goals Utilize systems of equations to solve application problems. Simplify polynomials using multiple operations. Apply the different methods of factoring polynomials. Apply different methods of solving quadratic equations based on a given context. Investigate different types of functions, such as exponential, sine, cosine, and tangent functions. Interpret and evaluate various displays of data.

Physical Science (MS) (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science (MS) is an interactive and engaging course that introduces students to the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement. Students will explore the principles of experimental design. Students apply these skills to the science of physics by describing the concepts of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. They will examine how humans apply these processes in using resources and the pollution that often results. Course Breakdown Scientists of the past Scientists of the future Hypothesis Analyzing data The scientific method Theory vs. law The metric system Lab equipment Accuracy vs. precision Motion Velocity and acceleration Forces Three laws of motion Contact vs. non-contact forces Friction Gravity F = ma Mass and weight Energy and work Machines Potential and kinetic energy Electricity Circuits Waves Reflection and refraction Absorption and dispersion Course Goals Explain the origins of science and how it has developed. Distinguish between velocity and acceleration. Identify how to apply the scientific method. Describe the importance of Newton's Three Laws of Motion. Distinguish between potential and kinetic energy. Analyze the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and velocity. Explain how friction affects motion.

Physical Science (MS) (2nd semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Physical Science (MS) is an interactive and engaging course that introduces students to the sciences of chemistry and physics. The course begins with a unit on the nature of science and a review of measurement. Students will explore the principles of experimental design. Students apply these skills to the science of physics by describing the concepts of motion, force, work, and energy. Students apply their knowledge of these topics through problems, explanations, graphs, and virtual lab activities. The course proceeds with the study of chemical principles, exposing students to topics such as the properties of matter, the structure of the atom, the formation of bonds, and the properties of solutions. They will examine how humans apply these processes in using resources and the pollution that often results. Course Breakdown Matter Temperature Solids, liquids, and gases Density Water Evaporation Deposition Phase changes Elements The periodic table Compounds Alloys Solutions and solubility Suspensions Atoms Atomic numbers Electron shells Bonds Mass and weight Reactions in the human body Exothermic vs. endothermic reactions Activation energy Catalysts Enzymes Oxidation and reduction reactions Acids and bases The carbon cycle Recycling Course Goals Describe the phases of matter. Analyze the importance of water. Describe phase changes. Recognize the elements and sections of the periodic table. Describe the components of the atom. Analyze chemical bonds. Differentiate between endothermic and exothermic reactions. Explain the importance of enzymes, catalysts, and activation energy. Describe the importance of recycling.

Science 6th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
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Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Energy Electricity Layers of Earth Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Water Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Global warming Weather Introduction to science Types of science Famous scientists Lab equipment and measurements Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Conservation of mass Motion Types of forces Course Goals Define science and summarize the processes of the scientific method. Explain the methods used for taking measurements and handling numerical data. Describe the equipment used in the lab and how to use it safely. Relate the properties of matter and mass. Investigate and describe linear motion and the forces that cause changes in motion. Summarize the natures of potential and kinetic energy. Explain the concept of electricity and describe its impact on daily life. Investigate the basic principles of geology including the rock cycle, weathering, and erosion. Describe various weather patterns, and relate weather and climate.

Science 6th Grade (2nd semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Cells Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells Bacteria DNA and chromosomes Organelles in the cell Animal cells and plant cells Tissues Organs Organ systems Taxonomy Domains Kingdoms Viruses and vaccines Plants Protists Algae Fungi Animals Ecology and ecosystems Photosynthesis Energy flow Biomes Water and air quality Course Goals Compare the characteristics of the different types of cells. Examine the structures and functions of important cellular organelles. Describe the various levels of organization within an organism. Summarize the structures and functions of major organs and organ systems. Describe how organisms are classified into groups based on common characteristics. Investigate the characteristics of the major kingdoms including plants, animals, fungi, and protists. Explore the major themes of ecology, including the cycling of energy and matter through nature. Examine how humans impact Earth and steps that can be taken to reduce this impact.

Science 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description Scientists make exciting observations and learn amazing facts about the world. Harnessing students’ natural curiosity and ability to observe, Science 6th Grade surveys the physical and life sciences through engaging, interactive activities and media-rich content. Students begin by surveying the branches of science, noting important milestones in the development of scientific study, and discovering the contributions of some influential scientists. They examine the matter that makes up the world, the laws that govern the movement of matter, and how matter is affected by contact and noncontact forces. Students investigate energy, its sources, and methods of energy generation and transfer. As they examine the structure of Earth, students learn about natural resources and the impact of human populations on the balance of nature. Students also study weather, wind, storm formation, and ways data is used to predict the weather. Students begin learning about life science through the discoveries Robert Hooke made using his microscope. The vital relationship between structure and function is examined as students learn about the components of cells and the organ systems of the human body. The study of living things continues as students learn about the major groups of organisms and scientists who contributed to current knowledge about each group. The relationships among these groups, called kingdoms, and among living and nonliving things are revealed as students learn about biogeochemical cycles. This course concludes with a section on ecology, which discusses water quality, conservation efforts, and recycling. Course Breakdown Introduction to science Lab equipment and measurements Scientific method Scientific theory and scientific law Matter Conservation of mass Motion Types of forces Energy Electricity Layers of Earth Rock cycle Weathering and erosion Water Earth's atmosphere Greenhouse effect Global warming Weather Cells Eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms Bacteria DNA and chromosomes Organelles in the cell Animal cells and plant cells Tissues Organs Taxonomy Domains Kingdoms Viruses and vaccines Plants Protists Fungi Animals Ecology Photosynthesis Energy flow Biomes Water and air quality Course Goals Summarize the processes, practices, and equipment used to carry out the scientific methods. Relate the properties of matter and mass, and how they are affected by motion, forces, and energies. Explain the concept of electricity and describe its impact on daily life. Describe the principles of geology, weather, and climate, and how they impact life on Earth. Examine how humans impact Earth and steps that can be taken to reduce this impact. Compare the types of cells, their structures, and their functions. Describe how cells are organized into an organism. Investigate the characteristics of the major kingdoms of living things. Explore the major themes of ecology, including the cycling of energy and matter through nature.

Science 7th Grade (1st semester)

$250.00
Rated 0 out of 5
Course Description This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences—general, physical, earth, and life sciences—essential for investigating the world. After learning common measurement systems and the essentials of lab safety, students are ready to apply the scientific method to everyday situations such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. Students learn about matter and energy, and about electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the different geologic eras in Earth’s history, the parts of the planet, and phenomena including earthquakes and volcanoes. Delving into Earth’s past, students examine the fossil record and discover the clues it provides about the histories of numerous species and how they adapted to their environments. Students learn how species change over time through mutation and natural selection. Finally, students explore food webs, the roles of different organisms in an ecosystem, and the reasons that preserving Earth’s limited natural resources through conservation efforts are imperative. Course Breakdown Fields of science History of science Measurement Metric system Lab equipment Lab safety Scientific method Scientific theories and scientific laws Earth science Life science Matter Elements and molecules Phases of matter Energy Temperature and heat Mass Gravity Newton's laws Waves Visible light Earth's atmosphere Weather Geology Rock cycle Course Goals Define science and summarize the processes of the scientific methods. Explain the methods used for taking measurements and handling numerical data. Describe the equipment used in the lab and how to use it safely. Compare the characteristics of hypotheses, theories, and laws. Classify the categories and phases of matter. Describe the nature of energy and its effect on matter. Investigate Newton's laws of motion and how machines allow work to be done using less force. Identify the characteristics of waves and how they interact with matter. Demonstrate how severe weather systems form. Explain the basic principles of geology in terms of the rock cycle and the structure of Earth.