Grade 7 - Science
Earth & Space Science A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
A begins with space. You will observe the phases of the Moon and use scientific
evidence to understand how Earth, the Sun, and the Moon interact. You’ll also examine
other celestial objects in our solar system. This course describes the history of Earth
through the study of energy flow, weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, and tectonic
plate movements. You will apply an understanding of the three states of matter to
explain the water cycle and other systems on Earth. The course ends with a discussion
of Earth’s natural resources.
Earth & Space Science B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical
evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Earth and Space Science
B explains how convection shapes the weather, climate, and movement of ocean
currents on Earth. The course takes an in-depth look at climate change and the
greenhouse effect in Earth’s atmosphere. It draws attention to severe weather events
and describes how technology plays a role in keeping communities safe. It also
explores how the growing human population poses challenges for the distribution of
Earth’s natural resources today and in the future.
Florida M/J Earth/Space Science A (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Florida M/J Earth/Space Science, Semester A, begins with space. You will observe the phases of the Moon and use scientific evidence to understand how Earth, the Sun, and the Moon interact. You’ll also examine other celestial objects in our solar system. This course also describes the history of Earth through the study of energy flow, weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, and tectonic plate movements.
Florida M/J Earth/Space Science B (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and physical evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. In Florida M/J Earth/Space Science, Semester B, you will explore cycles of matter and energy that take place on Earth. You will also investigate how convection shapes the weather, climate, and movement of ocean currents on Earth. You will analyze severe weather events and describe how technology plays a role in keeping communities safe. Finally, you will explore how the growing human population poses challenges for the distribution of Earth’s natural resources today and in the future.
Florida M/J Life Science A (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. The field focuses on their organization and life processes. Florida Life Science, Semester A begins with the basic unit of life—the cell. You will discover how cells build up tissues, organs, and systems. You will study the growth and development processes of different organisms and see how genes are responsible for the traits of organisms. You will also explore natural selection and artificial selection and their effects on the genetic traits of organisms.
Florida M/J Life Science B (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. In Florida Life Science, Semester B, you will learn how life evolved on Earth. You will analyze fossil data to determine the evidence it provides about evolution. You will study ecosystems, the flow of energy in an ecosystem, and the various relationships in an ecosystem. In addition, you will discover the interdependence that is present in all ecosystems. At the end of the semester, you will determine the effects that humans and environmental factors have on the ecosystems and devise solutions to protect the biodiversity of ecosystems from these effects.
Florida M/J Physical Science A (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Physical science is the study of matter and energy. In Florida M/J Physical Science, Semester A, you will describe the atomic and molecular structure of substances using models. You will investigate how chemical reactions involve energy and lead to changes in properties of substances. You will also model different kinds of forces and the effect they have on the motion of objects. You will solve problems involving work and power and apply these principles to simple machines. Finally, you will see how simple machines make up more complex machines that are important in our lives.
Florida M/J Physical Science B (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on experimentation and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us. Physical science is the study of matter and energy. In Florida Physical Science, Semester B, you will investigate gravitational, electric, and magnetic force fields and identify factors that determine their strength. You will apply concepts of electricity and magnetism to explain how motors, generators, and electromagnets work. You will discuss energy transformations in objects and systems, including how heat flows between objects that are at different temperatures. You will model how sound and light travel as waves and how they interact with different forms of matter. Finally, you will explore how electromagnetic waves help us communicate with one another and collect information about the universe.
Life Science (Credit: 1.00)Each unit in Life Science uses a central theme to teach Life Science concept, thus providing learners with a cohesive and connected learning experience. The course begins with an overview of scientific inquiry, and subsequent units explore the cellular and chemical bases of life, classification and diversity of life, and genetics.
Life Science A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as
microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. The field focuses on their organization
and life processes. Life Science A begins with the basic unit of life—the cell. You’ll
discover how cells build up tissues, organs, and systems. You will study the growth and
development processes of different organisms and see how genes are responsible for
the traits of organisms. You’ll also explore natural selection and artificial selection and
their effects on the genetic traits of organisms.
Life Science B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Life Science deals with the study of all types of living organisms, such as
microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. In Life Science B, you will learn how life
evolved on Earth. You’ll analyze fossil data to determine the evidence it provides about
evolution. You’ll study ecosystems, the flow of energy in an ecosystem, and the various
relationships in an ecosystem. In addition, you will discover the interdependence that is
present in all ecosystems. At the end of the semester, you’ll determine the effects that
humans and environmental factors have on the ecosystems and devise solutions to
protect the biodiversity of ecosystems from these effects.
Science 7 (Credit: 1.00)Science 7 A/B, is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content in the course covers all three facets described by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. Science is sometimes referred to as the crossroads for several different disciplines: science, English language arts (ELA), and mathematics. To support this idea, the course addresses three Common Core standards—Reading in Science and Technical Subjects (RST), Writing in History, Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (WHST), and the Standards for Mathematical Practice (MP). The course also addresses a subset of the Common Core Standards for Mathematics as identified by NGSS.
Science 7 A - Semester 1 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to describe the natural events that occur around us.
Science 7A discusses the major life
processes of organisms, including nutrition, growth and development, and reproduction. In the first unit, you’ll explore the cell as the structural and functional unit of life. The second unit covers the growth, development, and modes of reproduction in different plants and animals. In the third unit, you’ll learn about sensory receptors,
photosynthesis, and cycles of energy transfer that occur in nature.
Science 7 B - Semester 2 (Credit: 0.50)Science is the study of the natural world. It relies on investigations and evidence to
describe the natural events that occur around us. Science 7B is about matter and
energy. It discusses chemical changes that occur in matter, and it teaches how to
identify different forms of energy. The course also covers force fields and the factors
that affect their strength. In the first unit, you’ll apply the law of conservation of energy to
the products and reactants in a chemical reaction. In the second unit, you’ll be
introduced to gravitational, electric, and magnetic force fields. In the third unit, you’ll
learn more about energy transformations in objects and systems as you study kinetic
energy, potential energy, and thermal energy.
Science 7 with Virtual Labs A (Credit: 0.50)Science 7 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with seventh-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on cells, the life cycle, and nutrition. Semester B focuses on chemical reactions, force fields, and energy.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 7 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
Science 7 with Virtual Labs B (Credit: 0.50)Science 7 with Virtual Labs is an integrated science course based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The content covers all three dimensions incorporated by NGSS: disciplinary core ideas, science and engineering practices, and crosscutting concepts. The course robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with seventh-grade integrated science (NGSS Appendix K: Revised Conceptual Progressions Model, p. 19). Semester A focuses on cells, the life cycle, and nutrition. Semester B focuses on chemical reactions, force fields, and energy.
In this course, students complete teacher-graded labs in the Course Activities and Unit Activities. This version of Science 7 has been designed so that all labs are virtual. Students will still be able to plan and execute investigations through carefully designed simulations and videos. They will also be able to design experimental setups and analyze data and visuals derived from real-world experiments.
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