Science 7th Grade A

Semester 1: This course brings together some of the most fascinating sciences – general, physical, Earth, and life sciences – essential for investigating the world. It also brings together science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Students learn and apply the scientific method to everyday situations, such as a broken lamp or a hungry dog. They also learn how the scientific method is adapted to the development of technology. Students learn about matter and energy, Newton's laws, and electromagnetic waves and the electromagnetic spectrum, focusing on the properties of visible light. Earth itself becomes the focus as students study the processes that create weather and climate, as well as 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.