7-2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of cells, cellular reproduction, and heredity. (Life Science)

7-2.1: Summarize the structures and functions of the major components of plant and animal cells (including the cell wall, the cell membrane, the nucleus, chloroplasts, mitochondria, and vacuoles).

Cell Energy Cycle
Cell Structure
RNA and Protein Synthesis

7-2.2: Compare the major components of plant and animal cells.

Cell Structure
RNA and Protein Synthesis

7-2.4: Explain how cellular processes (including respiration, photosynthesis in plants, mitosis, and waste elimination) are essential to the survival of the organism.

Cell Division
Cell Energy Cycle

7-2.5: Summarize how genetic information is passed from parent to offspring by using the terms genes, chromosomes, inherited traits, genotype, phenotype, dominant traits, and recessive traits.

Chicken Genetics
Human Karyotyping
Inheritance
Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

7-2.6: Use Punnett squares to predict inherited monohybrid traits.

Mouse Genetics (One Trait)
Mouse Genetics (Two Traits)

7-2.7: Distinguish between inherited traits and those acquired from environmental factors.

Inheritance
Reverse the Field

7-3: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the functions and interconnections of the major human body systems, including the breakdown in structure or function that disease causes. (Life Science)

7-3.1: Summarize the levels of structural organization within the human body (including cells, tissues, organs, and systems).

Circulatory System
Digestive System

7-3.2: Recall the major organs of the human body and their function within their particular body system.

Circulatory System
Digestive System

7-3.3: Summarize the relationships of the major body systems (including the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, muscular, and skeletal systems).

Circulatory System
Digestive System

7-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of how organisms interact with and respond to the biotic and abiotic components of their environment. (Earth Science, Life Science)

7-4.2: Illustrate energy flow in food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids

Food Chain
Forest Ecosystem
Prairie Ecosystem

7-5: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the classifications and properties of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. (Physical Science)

7-5.3: Compare the physical properties of metals and nonmetals.

Mineral Identification

7-5.4: Use the periodic table to identify the basic organization of elements and groups of elements (including metals, nonmetals, and families).

Element Builder

7-5.5: Translate chemical symbols and the chemical formulas of common substances to show the component parts of the substances (including NaCl [table salt], H2O [water], C6H12O6 [simple sugar], O2 [oxygen gas], CO2 [carbon dioxide], and N2 [nitrogen gas]).

Chemical Equations

7-5.6: Distinguish between acids and bases and use indicators (including litmus paper, pH paper, and phenolphthalein) to determine their relative pH.

pH Analysis
pH Analysis: Quad Color Indicator

7-5.7: Identify the reactants and products in chemical equations.

Chemical Equations

7-5.8: Explain how a balanced chemical equation supports the law of conservation of matter.

Chemical Equations

7-5.9: Compare physical properties of matter (including melting or boiling point, density, and color) to the chemical property of reactivity with a certain substance (including the ability to burn or to rust).

Mineral Identification