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7.1 Forces are Interactions Between Matter

• 7.1.1 Carry out an investigation which provides evidence that a change in an object's motion is dependent on the mass of the object and the sum of the forces acting on it.

  • Identify whether objects are accelerating (7-G.6)
  • How does mass affect force and acceleration? (7-G.7)
  • Balanced and unbalanced forces (7-G.9)

• 7.1.2 Apply Newton's Third Law to design a solution to a problem involving the motion of two colliding objects in a system.

  • Predict forces using Newton's third law (7-G.8)
  • Newton’s laws of motion (7-G.)
  • Collisions and car safety features (7-G.10)

• 7.1.3 Construct a model using observational evidence to describe thenature of fields existing between objects that exert forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact.

  • Electric forces and fields (7-I.1)
  • Magnetic forces and fields (7-I.2)

• 7.1.4 Collect and analyze data to determine the factors that affect the strength of electric and magnetic forces.

  • Electric forces and fields (7-I.1)
  • Magnetic forces and fields (7-I.2)
  • Compare magnitudes of magnetic forces (7-I.3)

• 7.1.5 Engage in argument from evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions within a system are attractive and dependent upon the masses of interacting objects.

  • Identify changes in gravitational potential energy (7-H.1)

7.2 Changes to Earth Over Time

• 7.2.1 Develop a model of the rock cycle to describe the relationship between energy flow and matter cycling that create igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks.

  • Introduction to the rock cycle (7-AA.2)
  • Classify rocks as igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic (7-AA.3)
  • Label parts of rock cycle diagrams (7-AA.5)
  • Select parts of rock cycle diagrams (7-AA.6)

• 7.2.2 Construct an explanation based on evidence for how processes have changed Earth's surface at varying time and spatial scales.

  • How do rock layers form? (7-AA.4)
  • Label Earth layers (7-BB.1)
  • Label Earth features at tectonic plate boundaries (7-BB.2)
  • Describe tectonic plate boundaries around the world (7-BB.3)

• 7.2.3 Ask questions to identify constraints of specific geologic hazards and evaluate competing design solutions for maintaining the stability of human-engineered structures, such as homes, roads, and bridges.

• 7.2.4 Develop and use a scale model of the matter in the Earth's interior to demonstrate how differences in density and chemical composition (silicon, oxygen, iron, and magnesium) cause the formation of the crust, mantle, and core.

• 7.2.5 Ask questions and analyze and interpret data about the patterns between plate tectonics and: (1) The occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes.(2) Continental and ocean floor features. (3) The distribution of rocks and fossils.

  • Label Earth features at tectonic plate boundaries (7-BB.2)
  • Describe tectonic plate boundaries around the world (7-BB.3)

• 7.2.6 Make an argument from evidence for how the geologic time scaleshows the age and history of Earth.

  • Compare ages of fossils in a rock sequence (7-T.2)
  • How do rock layers form? (7-AA.4)

7.3 Structure and Function of Life

• 7.3.1 Plan and carry out an investigation that provides evidence that thebasic structures of living things are cells.

  • Understanding cells (7-P.1)

• 7.3.2 Develop and use a model to describe the function of a cell in livingsystems and the way parts of cells contribute to cell function.

  • Understanding cells (7-P.1)
  • Identify functions of plant cell parts (7-P.2)
  • Identify functions of animal cell parts (7-P.3)
  • Plant cell diagrams: label parts (7-P.4)
  • Animal cell diagrams: label parts (7-P.5)
  • Compare cells and cell parts (7-P.6)

• 7.3.3 Construct an explanation using evidence to explain how body systemshave various levels of organization.

  • Organization in the human body (7-Q.1)

7.4 Reproduction and Inheritance

• 7.4.1 Develop and use a model to explain the effects that different types of reproduction have on genetic variation.

  • Mitosis and the cell cycle (7-P.7)
  • Genetic variation in sexual reproduction (7-R.2)
  • Genetics vocabulary: genotype and phenotype (7-R.3)
  • Genetics vocabulary: dominant and recessive (7-R.4)
  • Complete and interpret Punnett squares (7-R.5)
  • Use Punnett squares to calculate ratios of offspring types (7-R.6)
  • Use Punnett squares to calculate probabilities of offspring types (7-R.7)
  • Angiosperm and conifer life cycles (7-U.1)
  • Moss and fern life cycles (7-U.2)

• 7.4.2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about specific animal and plant adaptations and structures that affect the probability of successful reproduction.

  • How can animal behaviors affect reproductive success? Identify evidence to support a claim (7-S.1)

• 7.4.3 Develop and use a model to describe why genetic mutations may result in harmful, beneficial, or neutral effects to the structure and function of the organism.

  • Genes, proteins, and traits: understanding the genetic code (7-R.8)
  • Describe the effects of gene mutations on organisms (7-R.9)

• 7.4.4 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the technologies that have changed the way humans affect the inheritance of desired traits in organisms.

7.5 Changes in Species Over Time

• 7.5.1 Construct an explanation that describes how the genetic variation of traits in a population can affect some individuals' probability of surviving and reproducing in a specific environment.

  • Introduction to natural selection (7-S.2)
  • Construct explanations of natural selection (7-S.5)

• 7.5.2 Analyze and interpret data for patterns in the fossil record thatdocument the existence, diversity, extinction, and change of life forms throughout the history of life on Earth, under the assumption that natural laws operate today as in the past.

  • Compare ages of fossils in a rock sequence (7-T.2)

• 7.5.3 Construct explanations that describe the patterns of body structure similarities and differences within modern organisms and between ancient and modern organisms to infer possible evolutionary relationships.

  • Compare fossils to modern organisms (7-T.1)

• 7.5.4 Analyze data to compare patterns in the embryological developmentacross multiple species to identify similarities and differences not evident in the fully formed anatomy.