7th Grade Science Course

How do energy and matter interact to shape and sustain our dynamic universe?

Resources for Science Learning

Arizona Science Standards - 7th Grade (PDF)

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We begin the year by diving deep into the fascinating world of life science! Students will explore how living things power themselves, from the sun-fueled magic of photosynthesis to the intricate dance of energy through ecosystems. We'll unravel the mysteries of how food becomes energy and discover the amazing teamwork within our own bodies, examining how different systems work together to keep us alive and thriving. Get ready for exciting investigations and a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of life! 

Then we're embarking on an exciting journey through Earth's water cycle and weather systems! We'll discover how water transforms, from evaporation to precipitation, and trace its path across our planet, even pondering if our drinking water once quenched a dinosaur's thirst! Students will build models to understand how heat and gravity drive these processes, explore ocean and atmospheric currents, and learn how these interactions shape our weather and climate. Get ready to unravel the mysteries of our dynamic planet! 

Next, we're embarking on a thrilling geological adventure! We'll uncover the secrets of Earth's ever-shifting surface, exploring how continents have drifted over millions of years and how these movements create mountains, volcanoes, and earthquakes. Students will become geological detectives, analyzing fossils, rocks, and landforms to piece together the history of plate tectonics. We'll also delve into the forces that shape our planet, from weathering and erosion to the fascinating cycles that create rocks and minerals. Get ready to witness the dynamic and ever-changing nature of Earth! 

Finally, we're diving into the exciting world of physics, exploring the forces that shape our universe! Students will investigate how objects move, from analyzing motion graphs to understanding how forces change movement. We'll explore the fascinating interplay of forces, discovering how every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We'll also delve into the invisible world of magnetic and electric forces, building models to understand fields, currents, and how they interact to create electromagnetism. Get ready for hands-on investigations and mind-bending discoveries as we unravel the mysteries of motion and force!