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7th Grade Science

In science we learn about all three main types of science-Earth, Life and Physical as well as the scientific method and metric system.  We always begin the year with the scientific method and metric system so students can refer back to these skills in future units.  We then move on to earth science and learn more about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes.  Next, we move into physical science and discover the parts of atoms and the periodic table.  We also learn how different types of waves affect our lives.  Finally, we finish the year off with life science by studying cells, classification and heredity.  The different subjects give students a wide overview of all parts of science. 

Atoms and Periodic Table Study Guide 

      Absolutely know ALL vocab

      Know people who helped discover the atom

      Parts of an atom-proton/neutron/electron

      Know how atoms are made “happy”

      Definition of valence and oxidation numbers

      Difference between element, compound, solution, mixture, etc.

      Solvent, solute, saturated solutions, dissolving rates

      Gumdrop molecules

      Properties of metals, nonmetals, and Metalloids

      Mass number, atomic number, atomic mass (defs and how to find them)

      Isotopes

      Heterogeneous, homogenous, insoluble mixtures

      Formulas for compounds-Ratios

      Properties of periods vs. groups

      ALL Groups of elements such as alkali, halogens, etc. (Ch. 4 Sec 2 and 3)

      Synthetic elements

      Malleable/ductile

Follow the links below to view an online version of the student science book-includes the same pages as the book students have.
Forgetting a science book at school is no longer a problem...

 · Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes

October through December

User Name: EMP
Password: Pr5ratru3U


· Atoms and the periodic table

January

User Name: NOM
Password: 55Upeves8A


 · How light waves and sound waves work

February

User Name: WSL
Password: xAvupAx4ze


 · Cells and their processes

March through May

User Name: LSF
Password: v4s8u6reLa


· Heredity/Genetics

May through June

 User Name: LSF
Password: v4s8u6reLa

  
 

Links to Science Book Chapters

Main Glencoe Site

Upcoming Test/Quiz Dates

Scientific Method & Metric System
   Study Guide

Plate Tectonics 
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Earthquakes
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Volcanoes
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Inside the Atom
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

The Periodic Table
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Waves
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Lights, Mirrors, and Lenses
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Exploring and Classifying Life
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Cells
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Cell Processes
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Cell Reproduction
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Heredity
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide

Adaptations Over Time
   Online Quiz
   Study Guide