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Tuesday, 21 August 2007

Earth and Space Science | Life Science | Physical Science | Research and Inquiry
 


Earth and Space Science

S7.ESS.1
The learner will be able to analyze the structure of the earth, its origin, and relationship to the solar system.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Solar System Analysis Master
  
S7.ESS.2
The learner will be able to describe the rock and water cycles and how they affect the lithosphere (e.g. Soil erosion, weathering, recrystallization).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Earth: Surface Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.3
The learner will be able to describe how the global patterns of atmospheric movement influence catastrophic events such as hurricanes/cyclones and tornadoes.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Weather: Events Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.4
The learner will be able to explain how the sun’s gravitational force affects the orbit of the planets and the moons, and small objects such as asteroids and comets.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Solar System Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.5
The learner will be able to describe the predictable motion of the sun and the planets in the solar system and how that motion contributes to such phenomena as the day, the year, phases of the moon and eclipses.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Earth, Moon, and Sun Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.6
The learner will be able to discuss the significance of the earth’s natural resources.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Natural Resources Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.7
The learner will be able to relate the theories of the origins and evolution of the universe and solar system and their implications to geologic time on the earth.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Universe: Origin Comprehension Master
  
S7.ESS.8
The learner will be able to describe the major geological events related to plate tectonics (lithospheric).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Earth: Continental Drift/Plate Tectonics Comprehension Master
  
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Physical Science

S7.PHS.1
The learner will be able to relate the properties and changes of matter to motions and forces.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Matter Knowledge Master
  
S7.PHS.2
The learner will be able to describe and give examples of Newton's laws of motion.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Motion: Laws of Motion Comprehension Master
  
S7.PHS.3
The learner will be able to relate characteristics of light and sound to waves (e.g. amplitude, pitch, wavelength, reflection, absorption rate, color).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Energy: Waves Analysis Master
  
S7.PHS.4
The learner will be able to infer that the total mass is conserved in a balanced reaction.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Chemical Reactions: Energy Comprehension Master
  
S7.PHS.5
The learner will be able to explain the conservation of energy during energy conversions.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Energy: Conservation Comprehension Master
  
S7.PHS.6
The learner will be able to associate a scientific instrument with its use in measuring electricity.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Electricity: Instruments Application Master
  
S7.PHS.7
The learner will be able to explain the transfer of energy utilizing simple machines.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Energy: Transfer Comprehension Master
  
S7.PHS.8
The learner will be able to explain the various ways in which energy can be transferred.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Energy: Transfer Comprehension Master
  
S7.PHS.9
The learner will be able to recognize how the physical properties of elements are used to determine their placement on the periodic table.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Periodic Table Knowledge Introduce
  
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Life Science

S7.LIS.1
The learner will be able to describe how the populations of organisms are categorized by their functions (e.g. producers, consumers, decomposers).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Organisms: Function and Structure Comprehension Master
  
S7.LIS.2
The learner will be able to summarize how all the body system work together.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Human: Systems Comprehension Master
  
S7.LIS.3
The learner will be able to explain the difference between meiosis and mitosis.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Cells: Mitosis/Meiosis Knowledge Master
  
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Research and Inquiry

S7.REI.1
The learner will be able to determine the appropriate technologies used in scientific investigations.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Technology: Investigations Analysis Master
  
S7.REI.2
The learner will be able to develop appropriate problems for technological design.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Technology: Design Analysis Master
  
S7.REI.3
The learner will be able to use scientific equipment safely and appropriately (e.g., microscope, probes, computers, calculators).
Strand Bloom's Scope
Safety Application Master
  
S7.REI.4
The learner will be able to use computers to gather and analyze data.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Technology: Computers Application Master
  
S7.REI.5
The learner will be able to evaluate results of investigations, experiments, observations, theoretical models, and scientific theories.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Scientific Inquiry Evaluation Master
  
S7.REI.6
The learner will be able to show data in graphical form.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Data: Graphical Representation Application Master
  
S7.REI.7
The learner will be able to recognize SI units and symbols for various measurements.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Measurement: Metric/SI System Knowledge Master
  
S7.REI.8
The learner will be able to evaluate career opportunities in science.
Strand Bloom's Scope
Careers Evaluation Master
  
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