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Science Grade 7 Diversity of Life

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Science Grade 7 Diversity of Life

3-4 Weeks

LIfe on Earth is comprised many diverse forms of living things.

Living things grow and interact in different ways.

How are life forms classified?

How and why are life forms different?

What are the roles of different life forms?

How do living things interact?

HOw do plants grow from seeds?

(1)	MST1	Students will use mathematical analysis, scientific inquiry, and engineering design, as appropriate, to pose questions, seek answers, and develop solutions.
(1)	MST2	Students will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate technologies.
(1)	MST4	Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the physical setting and living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science.
(1)	MST6	Students will understand the relationships and common themes that connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and other areas of learning.
(1)	MST7	Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make informed decisions.

Observing, describing and classifying living organisms.

Analyzing and predicting change in the environment.

alga

amoeba

anther

cotyledon

cilium

cuticle

dormant

ectotherm

Elodea

embryo

epidermis

estivate

eukaryotic

exoskeleton

flagellum

focal plane

fruit

fungus

gas exchange

gastropod

germination

growth

guard cell

hermaphroditic

insect

kingdom

larva

metamorhosis

Monera

ovary

ovule

palisade layer

paramecium

pheromone

phloem

photosynthesis

pistil

pollen

pollination

prokaryotic

Protista

pupa

radula

reproduction

response

root

root hair

seed

seed-dispersal mechanism

seed-dispersal strategy

sperm

spiracle

spongy layer

stamen

stigma

stomate

sugar

taxonomy

tentacle

thorax

transpiration

waste

xylem

yeast

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