Grade: 7

Content Area: Science

Course Name: Life Science

Lesson

Duration

Supporting Target

Resources

pre

2 days

Pre Lab Nature of Science

Pre Assessment Nature of Science

1.1

1-2 days

I can write a scientific question and determine the best way in which it should be answered.

I can compare evidence amongst scientists, identify faulty reasoning, and suggest alternative explanations.

1.1 What is Science? Text

1.1 Guided Reading Worksheet

1.1 Observations of a Nickel

1.2

1-2 days

I can follow safety procedures and use appropriate measuring and mathematical tools during a scientific investigation.

1.2 Safety in the Life Science Text

1.2 Guided Reading Worksheet

1.2 Create Your Own Lab Safety Video

1.3

2-3 days

I can use mean and range to analyze the reliability of experimental results.

1.3 The Metric System Text

1.3 Guided Reading Worksheet 

1.3 Measuring Length Practice

1.3 SI Unit Conversions

1.3 Taking Accurate Measurements Lab

1.4

2-3 days

I can use mean and range to analyze the reliability of experimental results.

1.4 Scientific Graphing Text

1.4 Guided Reading Worksheet

1.4 Bouncy Ball Graphing Lab

1.4 Matching Graphs with Scenarios Worksheet

1.4 Matching Graphs with Scenarios Instructions

1.5

3 days

I can write a scientific question and determine the best way in which it should be answered.

I can generate a conclusion based on scientific results.

I can explain how bias may affect the results of an experiment.

I can plan and conduct a controlled experiment.

1.5 Scientific Methods Text

1.5 Guided Reading Worksheet

1.5 Independent & Dependent Variables

1.5 Bias and Debunking Worksheet

1.5 Writing Hypotheses

1.6

2 days

I can compare evidence amongst scientists, identify faulty reasoning, and suggest alternative explanations.

1.6 Scientific Theories Text

1.6 Guided Reading Worksheet 

Project

5-6 days

I can explain how bias may affect the results of an experiment.

I can use mean and range to analyze the reliability of experimental results.

I can write a scientific question and determine the best way in which it should be answered.

I can plan and conduct a controlled experiment.

I can generate a conclusion based on scientific results.

I can compare evidence amongst scientists, identify faulty reasoning, and suggest alternative explanations.

I can follow safety procedures and use appropriate measuring and mathematical tools during a scientific investigation.

Paper Towel Experiment

Review

1-2 days

I can explain how bias may affect the results of an experiment.

I can use mean and range to analyze the reliability of experimental results.

I can write a scientific question and determine the best way in which it should be answered.

I can plan and conduct a controlled experiment.

I can generate a conclusion based on scientific results.

I can compare evidence amongst scientists, identify faulty reasoning, and suggest alternative explanations.

I can follow safety procedures and use appropriate measuring and mathematical tools during a scientific investigation.

Nature of Science Review Packet

Unit 1 summative assessment

1 day

I can explain how bias may affect the results of an experiment.

I can use mean and range to analyze the reliability of experimental results.

I can write a scientific question and determine the best way in which it should be answered.

I can plan and conduct a controlled experiment.

I can generate a conclusion based on scientific results.

I can compare evidence amongst scientists, identify faulty reasoning, and suggest alternative explanations.

I can follow safety procedures and use appropriate measuring and mathematical tools during a scientific investigation.

Summative Lab Nature of Science

Summative Assessment Nature of Science