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"Science seldom proceeds in the straightforward logical manner imagined by outsiders." James Watson
I am very happy to welcome you to another year of science at the Laboratory School. This year should prove to be a fun year of scientific inquiry! In this course, we will cover the standards as outlined in the Pennsylvania State Science Standards. I emphasize that my students learn to think and communicate like scientists. I ask my students to be aware of their own preconceptions and beliefs and explore science through reading, inquiry, activities, group discussion, and experimentation to form well-rounded scientific thought processes and knowledge. I will keep this site up-to-date so that students and parents can check classwork, assignments, and due dates. Feel free to message me via wikispaces or send me an email at sharyncies@yahoo.com

The 7th Grade Science Curriculum outlined by each marking period. The Scientific Method Cells Body Systems
 * MP1**

Populations and Ecosystems Adaptations
 * MP2**

Genetics Natural Selection Evolution
 * MP3**

Environmental Issues Sustainabilty
 * MP4**

Standards : 3.1.7 A-E Unifying Themes 3.2.7 A-E Inquiry and Design 3.3.7 A-D Biological Sciences 3.4.7 A Physical Science, Chemistry and Physics 4.1.7 A-E Watersheds and Wetlands 4.2.7 A-D Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources 4.3.7 A,B Environmental Health 4.4.7 A Agriculture and Society 4.5.7 A Integrated Pest Management 4.6.7 A-C Ecosystems and their Interactions 4.7.7 A, B Threatened, Endangered and Extinct Species

The goals of this class include helping students develop as observers, information-seekers, and problem-solvers who are equipped to cope in an increasingly complex scientific world. Each student will be actively engaged in thinking processes which include: observation, communication, comparison, organization, relationships, inferences, and application. The science program is standards-based and inquiry-based, with an emphasis on “hands-on” learning.

Using inquiry-based learning, seventh grade students will understand the molecular importance of the flow of matter and energy in ecosystems, as well as the diversity of life and the basis to heredity. In addition, students will investigate the Earth’s surface resources and the environmental interactions that take place in the world. Finally, students will continue their studies about the structure and properties of matter.

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