2015-2016 7th Grade Science Curriculum Framework THIRD Six Weeks WEEK 1 TEKS RC ELPS CCRS CONCEPTS VOCABULARY RESOURCES MONDAY 7.8B (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 Earth and Space The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition Deposition Ecoregions: Blackland Prairie Coastal Sand Plain Science Fusion Textbook: Unit 8 Lesson 3 (PG. 554) Unit 8 Lesson 4 (PG. 564) Unit 8 Lesson 5 (PG. 580) Unit 8 Lesson 6 (PG. 592) Science Fusion Lab Manual
Edwards Plateau High Plains Llano Uplift Piney Woods Rolling Plains South Texas Brush Country Trans Pecos Erosion Marine Environment Saltation Weathering Chemical Mechanical Unit 8 Lesson 3 (PG. 554) Unit 8 Lesson 4 (PG. 564) Unit 8 Lesson 5 (PG. 580) Unit 8 Lesson 6 (PG. 592) BrainPop Weathering Erosion Soil Property Changes EduSmart Slow Changes in Ecoregions Star Lab Living with Science Energy in Organisms DSM kits OnTrack for Grade 8 Science LABS/Worksheets Gateway to Science, STAAR Edition, Grade 7 TUESDAY 7.8B (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 Earth and Space analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition WEDNESDAY 7.8B (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 Earth and Space analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the environment in ecoregions of Texas THURSDAY 7.8B (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 Earth and Space analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the environment in ecoregions of Texas FRIDAY 7.8B (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 Earth and Space analyze the effects of weathering, erosion, and deposition on the environment in ecoregions of Texas 7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR WEEK 2 TEKS RC ELPS CCRS CONCEPTS VOCABULARY RESOURCES MONDAY 7.8C (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 X.E.5 Earth and Space The student knows that natural events and human activity can impact Earth systems. Aquifer Conservation Deltas Groundwater Science Fusion Textbook: Unit 8 Lesson 1 (PG. 526) Unit 8 Lesson 2 (PG. 540) Science Fusion Lab Manual
model the effects of human activity on surface water in a watershed Lakes Ponds Recharge Zone Rivers Springs Streams Surface Water Water Table Wells Unit 8 Lesson 1 (PG. 583) Unit 8 Lesson 2 (PG. 603) BrainPop Groundwater Water Pollution Water Cycle EduSmart Watersheds Star Lab Living with Science Ground and Surface Water Surface Water Modeling DSM kits OnTrack for Grade 8 Science LABS/Worksheets TUESDAY 7.8C (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 X.E.5 Earth and Space model the effects of human activity on surface water in a watershed WEDNESDAY 7.8C (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 X.E.5 Earth and Space model the effects of human activity on groundwater in a watershed THURSDAY 7.8C (S) 3 1C, 5B, 5F IX.A.2 X.A.1 X.E.5 Earth and Space model the effects of human activity on groundwater and surface water in a watershed FRIDAY N/A N/A N/A N/A REVIEW FOR BENCHMARK 7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR Week #3 TEKS RC ELPS CCRS Concepts Resources
Monday District Benchmark Week Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday WEEK 4 TEKS RC ELPS CCRS CONCEPTS VOCABULARY RESOURCES MONDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments The student knows that living systems at all levels of organization demonstrate the complementary nature of structure and function Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions such as extracting energy from food to sustain life. Cell cycle Chromosomes Cytokinesis DNA Interphase Mitosis Science Fusion Textbook: Unit 3 Lesson 1 (PG. 104) Unit 4 Lesson 1 (PG. 182) Unit 4 Lesson 2 (PG. 192) Science Fusion Lab Manual Unit 3 Lesson 1 (PG. 128) Unit 4 Lesson 1 (PG. 220) Unit 4 Lesson 2 (PG. 241) BrainPop Cells Mitosis DNA EduSmart Plant vs. Animal Cell Max Axiom Graphic Books Cell Life Star Lab Living with Science The Cell Theory DSM kits TUESDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed of cells and cells carry on similar functions by describing the functions of cell division in unicellular organism. WEDNESDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Recognize how cell division results in two new cells, each with a full set of genetic materials that is identical to parent cells. THURSDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed the cell changes
OnTrack for Grade 8 Science LABS/Worksheets Look at Cells under the microscope that occur during phase of mitosis by creating a flipbook. FRIDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Observe a microscope slide of dividing cells from an onion root and identify its three stages. 7.1A – 7.4B WILL BE ONGOING THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE ACADEMIC YEAR WEEK 5 TEKS RC ELPS CCRS CONCEPTS VOCABULARY RESOURCES MONDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Recognize that according to cell theory all organisms are composed the cell changes that occur during phase of mitosis by creating a flipbook. Cell cycle Chromosomes Cytokinesis DNA Interphase Mitosis Science Fusion Textbook: Unit 3 Lesson 1 (PG. 104) Unit 4 Lesson 1 (PG. 182) Unit 4 Lesson 2 (PG. 192) Science Fusion Lab Manual Unit 3 Lesson 1 (PG. 128) Unit 4 Lesson 1 (PG. 220) Unit 4 Lesson 2 (PG. 241) BrainPop Cells Mitosis DNA EduSmart Plant vs. Animal Cell Max Axiom Graphic Books Cell Life Star Lab Living with Science The Cell Theory DSM kits OnTrack for Grade 8 Science LABS/Worksheets TUESDAY 7.12F (S) 4 1F, 2D, 3F VI.C.2 X.A.1 X.A.5 Organisms and Environments Observe a microscope slide of dividing cells from an onion root and identify its three stages.