Grade 7 Science Curriculum: 

Geosphere

V.1.MS.1
Describe and identify surface features using maps.
V.1.MS.2
Explain how rocks are formed.
V.1.MS.3
Explain how rocks are broken down, how soil is formed and how surface features change.
V.1.MS.4
Explain how rocks and fossils are used to understand the age and geological history of the earth.
V.1.MS.5
Explain how technology changes the surface of the Earth.
 

Hydrosphere

I.1.MS.1
Generate scientific questions about the world based on observation.
I.1.MS.2
Design and conduct scientific investigations.
I.1.MS.3
Use tools and equipment appropriate to scientific investigations.
I.1.MS.4
Use metric measurement devices to provide consistency in an investigation.
 

V.2.MS.1
Use maps of the earth to locate water in its various forms and describe conditions under  which they exist.
V.2.MS.2
Describe how surface water in Michigan reaches the oceans and returns.
V.2.MS.3
Explain how water exists below the earth’s surface and how it is replenished.
V.2.MS.4
Describe the origins of pollution in the hydrosphere.
 

Atmosphere


& Weather

V.3.MS.1
Explain patterns of changing weather and how they are measured.
V.3.MS.2
Describe the composition and characteristics of the atmosphere.
V.3.MS.3
Explain the behavior of water in the atmosphere.
V.3.MS.4
Describe the health effects of polluted air.
 

Solar System


Galaxy, Universe

V.4.MS.1
Compare the earth to other planets and moons in  terms of supporting life
V.4.MS.2
Describe, compare, and explain the motions of solar system objects.
V.4.MS.3
Describe and explain common observations of the night skies.