Seventh Grade Science Pacing Guide 2022-2023 by Aston Haughton ACS

Aston Haughton ACS Seventh Grade Science Pacing Guide 2022-2023

August Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday 2022 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 3 4 5 Pre Planning 8 First Day of School Engage in discussions and set goals. Review 2022 data Classroom expectations/protocols 9 Pose questions and respond with elaboration Classroom expectations/protocols Relational Activity School handbook Class Syllabus 10 Pre-Assessment Standards: 7.S.1A.1, 7.S.1A.2 and 7.A.1A.3. Standards will be assessed using Mastery Connect. 11 Follow rules for discussion and interpret information. Classroom expectations/protocols. Relational Activity 12 Follow rules for discussion and interpret information. Classroom expectations/protocols. Relational Activity 15 Standard 7.S.1A.1 Science and Engineering Practices (Scientific Inquiry) What drives the Steps of Scientific Inquiry/Method (Problems. Questions and generate Hypotheses) 16 Standard 7.S.1A.1 Science and Engineering Practices (Scientific Inquiry) What drives the Steps of Scientific Inquiry/Method (Identifying testable hypotheses) 17 Standard 7.S.1A.1 Science and Engineering Practices (Scientific Inquiry) What drives the Steps of Scientific Inquiry/Method (Steps of the Scientific Method vocabulary words, citing examples)) 18 Standard 7.S.1A.2 Science and Engineering Practices (Scientific Inquiry). Develop and use models. Represent data and relationships; how to communicate ideas and results to others. 19 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard 7.S.1A.3 Science and Engineering Practices (Scientific Inquiry). Plan and conduct scientific Investigation to test a hypothesis, select appropriate variables, record and communicate results. Revised APRIL 2022 22. POST ASSESSMENT 23. STANDARD: 7.S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from various sources: observation, information texts, measurements and investigations. 24 STANDARD: 7.S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from various sources: observation, information texts, measurements and investigations. 25. STANDARD: 7.S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from various sources: observation, information texts, measurements and investigations to reveal patterns or supporting hypotheses. 26. Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect/USA Test Prep STANDARD: 7.S.1A.4 Analyze and interpret data from various sources: observation, information texts, measurements and investigations to reveal patterns or supporting hypotheses or the STANDARDS: 7.S.1A.1, 7.S.1A.2 AND 7.S.1A.3 Standards will be assessed using Mastery Connect.

September Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday 2019 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 STANDARS: 7.S.1A.7 Construct and analyze scientific arguments to support claims, explanations, or design using evidence from observations, data or informational texts. 2. STANDARD: 7.S.1A.8 Obtain and evaluate scientific information to (1) answer questions, (2) explain or describe phenomena, (3) develop models, (4) evaluate hypotheses, etc. 5 6. STANDARD: UNIT TEST Using Mastery connect Standards: 7.S.1A.1, 7.S.1A.2, 7.S.1A.3, 7.S.1A.4, 7.S.1A.5, 7.S.1A.6, and 7.S.1A.7 7 STANDARD: 7.S.1B.1 Needs to constantly develop new and improved technology to solve and improve scientific activities. 8 Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 9. Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table Labor Day Holiday 12. STANDARD: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 13 Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 14 Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 15 Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 16 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2A.2 Elements & Periodic Table 20 19 Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures 21 Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures 22 Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures 23 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures Revised APRIL 2022 30 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2A.4 Ionic & Covalent Bonding 26 Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures 27 28 Standard: 7.P.2A.4 Ionic & Covalent Bonding 29 Standard: 7.P.2A.4 Ionic & Covalent Bonding Standard: 7.P.2A.3 Elements. Compounds, Mixtures

October Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 Standard: 7.P.2A.4 Ionic & Covalent Bonding 4 Standard: 7.P.2A.4 Ionic & Covalent Bonding 5 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 6 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 7 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 1ST 9-WEEKS ENDS 10 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 11 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 12 13 14 STUDENT AND STAFF HOLIDAY- NO SCHOOL 17 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter Formative Assessment USATEST PREP 20 EARLY RELEASE DAY Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 18 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 19 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 21 PARENT T-C 2:15-5:15 TEACHER WORKDAY Revised APRIL 2022 24 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 25 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 28 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using Mastery Connect/USA Test Prep. Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 26 Standard: 7.P.2B.1 7.P.2B.2 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter 27 Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 31 30

November Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 2 Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 3 Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 4 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.P.2B.3 Physical & Chemical Properties of Matter pH of various solutions and classify solutions as acids or bases. 11 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.P.2B.4 How Physical & Chemical changes affect properties of different substances. 7 Standard: 7.P.2B.4 How Physical & Chemical changes affect properties of different substances. 8 9 Standard: 7.P.2B.4 How Physical & Chemical changes affect properties of different substances. 10 Standard: 7.P.2B.4 How Physical & Chemical changes affect properties of different substances. HOLIDAY 14 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. 15 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. 16 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. 18 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. 17 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. Revised APRIL 2022 21 Standard: 7.P.2B.5 How Chemical reactions are supported by the law of conservation of matter/mass/energy. 22 EARLY RELEASE Summative Assessment STANDARD: UNIT TEST Using Mastery connect Standard: 7.P.2A.1-4, 2B.1-5 23 24 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

December Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 Standard: 7.L.3A.1 Basic structure and Function of Organism - Cell Theory. 1 Standard: 7.L.3A.1 Basic structure and Function of Organism - Cell Theory. 5 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.1 Basic structure and Function of Organism - Cell Theory. 6 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 7 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 8 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 9 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 12 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 13 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 14 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 15 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 16. EARLY RELEASE DAY Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. Revised APRIL 2022 19 20 21 22 23 Christmas Holiday 26 27 28 29 30

January Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday 2020 Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 3 4 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 5 Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. 6 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.2 Compare and Contrast different types of cells Animal Cells Plant Cells and Protist or Bacteria. HOLIDAY PROFESSIONAL LEARNING REPORT CARD Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 9 2ND9-WEEKS ENDS Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 10 Pre Assessment Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 11 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 12 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 13 16 17 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 18 Post Assessment Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 19 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 20 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. MLK Holiday Revised APRIL 2022 27 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial 23 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 24 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 25 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells. 26 Standard: 7.L.3A.3 Explain Structures of Organelles function to support the life of plant, animals and bacterial cells.

February Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 1 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 2 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 10 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 6 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 7 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 8 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 9 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 13 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 14 Standard: 7.L.3A.4 Construct Scientific Arguments to support the claim that bacteria can be both helpful and harmful. 15 Standard: 7.L.3B.1 Explain structural organizational function within multicellular organism to serve the needs of the organism. 16 Standard: 7.L.3B.1 Explain structural organizational function within multicellular organism to serve the needs of the organism. 17 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3B.1 Explain structural organizational function within multicellular organism to serve the needs of the organism. Revised APRIL 2022 20 21 22 23 24 STUDENT AND STAFF HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL

Pacing Guide 2022-23 March Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 2 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. . 3 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. 1 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. 6 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. 8 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. . 7 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. 9 Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. . 10 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.3B.2 Explain the interdependence of body systems to support essential body functions. 15 Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 16 Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. . 17 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 13 Standard: 7.L.4A.1 and 2 Relationship between genes, Chromosomes and genetic information of offspring. 14 Standard: 7.L.4A.1 and 2 Relationship between genes, Chromosomes and genetic information of offspring. . Revised APRIL 2022 22 3RD 9-WEEKS ENDS Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 20 Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 24 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 21 Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. 23 Standard: 7.L.4A.3 and 4 Use of Punnett Squares to predict Genotypes and phenotypes based on pattern of inheritance. REPORT CARD Pre 28 29 EARLY RELEASE DAY Standard: 31 27

April Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 Standard: 7.L.4A.5 and 6 Use evidence to show that changes in genes (Mutation) may have beneficial or harmful effects on organisms. 4 Post Assessment Standard: 7.L.4A.5 and 6 Use evidence to show that changes in genes (Mutation) may have beneficial or harmful effects on organisms. 5 Standard: 7.L.4A.5 and 6 Use evidence to show that changes in genes (Mutation) may have beneficial or harmful effects on organisms. 6 Summative Assessment STANDARD: UNIT TEST Using Mastery connect Standards: 7.L.3A.1-4, 3B.1-2 7 HOLIDAY 10 11 12 13 14 Spring Break 17 Standard: 7.EC.5A.1 Characteristics of Levels of organizations within ecosystems (Species, population, communities, ecosystems and biomes). 18 Standard: 7.EC.5A.1 Characteristics of Levels of organizations within ecosystems (Species, population, communities, ecosystems and biomes). 19 Standard: 7.EC.5A.1 Characteristics of Levels of organizations within ecosystems (Species, population, communities, ecosystems and biomes). 20 Standard: 7.EC.5A.2 Explain how soil quality affects characteristics of an ecosystem. 21 Standard: 7.EC.5A.2 Explain how soil quality affects characteristics of an ecosystem. 27 Standard: 7.EC.5A.3 Interpret data to predict changes in the number of organisms within a population when physical environment changes. Due to natural hazards or limited factors. 28 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.EC.5A.3 Interpret data to predict changes in the number of organisms within a population when physical environment changes. Due to natural hazards or limited factors. 24 Standard: 7.EC.5A.3 Interpret data to predict changes in the number of organisms within a population when physical environment changes. Due to natural hazards or limited factors. 25 Standard: 7.EC.5A.3 Interpret data to predict changes in the number of organisms within a population when physical environment changes. Due to natural hazards or limited factors. 26 Standard: 7.EC.5A.3 Interpret data to predict changes in the number of organisms within a population when physical environment changes. Due to natural hazards or limited factors. Revised APRIL 2022

May Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 Standard: 7.EC.5B.1 Explain Mutualism, Commensalism and Parasitism and predator-prey relationship. 2 Standard: 7.EC.5B.1 Explain Mutualism, Commensalism and Parasitism and predator-prey relationship. 3 Standard: 7.EC.5B.1 Explain Mutualism, Commensalism and Parasitism and predator-prey relationship. 4 Standard: 7.EC.5B.1 Explain Mutualism, Commensalism and Parasitism and predator-prey relationship. 5 TEACHER WORKDAY 8 Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 9 Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 10 Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 11 Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 12 Formative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 15 Standard: 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of new species in the environment. (Invasive species). 16 Standard: 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of new species in the environment. (Invasive species). 17 Standard: 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of new species in the environment. (Invasive species). 18 Standard: 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of new species in the environment. (Invasive species). 19 Summative Assessment standard to be assessed using mastery Connect Standard: 7.EC.5B.1-4 22 Review Standard: 7.EC.5B.4 Define problems caused by the introduction of new species in the environment. (Invasive species). 23 Review Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 24 Review Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 25 Review Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. 26 Review Standard: 7.EC.5B.2 and 3 Use models to explain food web and energy pyramids in an ecosystem. Revised APRIL 2022 29 30 31 Memorial Day

June Pacing Guide 2022-23 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 1 2 5 4TH 9-WEEKS ENDS LAST DAY OF SCHOOL 6 REPORT CARD 7 8 9 TEACHER WORKDAY 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 Revised APRIL 2022 26 27 28 29 30