1. 7 th Grade Science Unit 1 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea Eye / face wash Fire blanket Fire extinguisher Wear appropriate safety equipment Know the location of safety equipment Know and follow all safety rules prior to the investigation Be alert during the laboratory time Do not enter preparatory or equipment storage rooms or chemical storerooms Always wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water before leaving the laboratory Safety in the classroom and lab are critical in maintaining a safe environment and allowing everyone to learn. It is also important as a scientist to understand the type of tool needed with an investigation. preventative safety practices, the safe use of appropriate tools, preventative safety equipment in the classroom and how to operate emergency safety equipment, as well how to use materials safely. Preventative/Emergency Safety Equipment SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Teacher Copy Goggles-protect eyes Aprons-protect from spills Gloves SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Do not attempt unauthorized activities If a chemical spill occurs, report it immediately, and follow the instructions of the teacher. Keep your area clean SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD I NVESTIGATIONS Tools of a Scientist Graduated Cylinder- measures volume. mL,L. Meter Stick-measures length.mm,cm,M Triple Beam Balance- measures mass. Grams (g) Hand Lens-used to magnify object Spring Scale-measures force in N(newtons) Beaker-measures volume mL,L Tools of a Scientist Microscope- used to look at microorganism that can not be seen with just the human eye. Microscope Slide Thermometer-measures Temperature. (F) or (C)

2. 7 th Grade Science Unit 1 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea preventative safety practices, the safe use of appropriate tools, preventative safety equipment in the classroom and how to operate emergency safety equipment, as well how to use materials safely. Preventative/Emergency Safety Equipment SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS Student Copy SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD INVESTIGATIONS SAFE PRACTICES DURING LABORATORY AND FIELD I NVESTIGATIONS Tools of a Scientist

3. 7 th Grade Science Unit 2 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea Photosynthesis-chemical process Radiant energy (sunlight) is transformed into chemical energy Chlorophyll-The green substance (pigment) contained in the chloroplast of plant leaves that captures the energy in sunlight Interactions occur between matter and energy in multiple forms. Photosynthesis is a chemical process that allows radiant energy to be transformed into chemical energy. Composting is important because it allows matter to be recycled and with help from decomposers allows energy to be transformed in rich nutrient soils. interactions between matter and energy, including interactions between radiant (solar) energy and photosynthesis, the cycling of matter within living systems (e.g., decay of biomass), and flow of energy in living systems. RADIANT ENERGY FROM THE SUN IS TRANSFORMED INTO CHEMICAL ENERGY 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O --> C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 Photosynthesis equation Teacher Copy THE CYCLING OF MATTER WITHIN LIVING SYSTEMS Composting The decay of biomass in a compost bin Decomposition-the process by which decomposers break down dead material and waste into simpler substances Decomposers- break down organic Matter (Mushrooms and bacteria) Energy is released in the form of heat 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O (Reactants) C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 (Products) CO 2 –Carbon Dioxide H 2 O-Water C 6 H 12 O 6 - Glucose (sugar) Decomposition of biomass into usable energy for living organisms Decomposition of biomass into soil containing nutrients for growth of organisms Energy Pyramid 10% Rule Food Chain

4. 7 th Grade Science Unit 2 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea interactions between matter and energy, including interactions between radiant (solar) energy and photosynthesis, the cycling of matter within living systems (e.g., decay of biomass), and flow of energy in living systems. RADIANT ENERGY FROM THE SUN IS TRANSFORMED INTO CHEMICAL ENERGY 6CO 2 + 6H 2 O --> C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6O 2 Photosynthesis equation Student Copy THE CYCLING OF MATTER WITHIN LIVING SYSTEMS Composting The decay of biomass in a compost bin Energy Pyramid 10% Rule Food Chain

5. 7 th Grade Science Unit 3 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea Work is described as a force used to move an object from point A to point B. Forces that affect motion in everyday life use force and responses change based on the stimuli. effects of force on motion in living organisms and contrast situations in which work is done with situations in which no work is done. Work Teacher Copy Different amounts of force to do work Work No work done Work = force x distance when a force is used to move an object through a distance in the direction the force is applied Using a force to move an object a distance from Point A to Point B Measured in Newtons (N) Moving a box with a ramp (distance from Point A to Point B remains the same; only the force changes when the ramp is used) Moving a box without a ramp (distance from Point A to Point B remains the same) Sitting or standing still (distance is zero, thus no work is done) Holding a box (distance is zero, thus no work is done) FORCES THAT AFFECT MOTION IN EVERYDAY LIFE Geotropism (gravitropism) growth that happens in living organisms in response to gravity, such as the downward growth of plant roots Force-Gravity Turgor pressure – pressure exerted by water inside the cell on the cell wall Emergence of seedlings Phototropism- response to Light Geotropism-response to gravity Hydrotropism-response to water Thigmotropism-response to Mechanical stimulation

6. 7 th Grade Science Unit 3 The FRAME Routine Key Topic is about… So What? (What’s important to understand about this?) Main idea effects of force on motion in living organisms and contrast situations in which work is done with situations in which no work is done. Work Student Copy Different amounts of force to do work Work No work done FORCES THAT AFFECT MOTION IN EVERYDAY LIFE