7th+Grade+Resources

The latest LESD Science Scope & Sequence for the 7th Grade.

[] ** Bark Beetles in Arizona:  ****//  Clues to Climate Change? //** This interdisciplinary unit focuses on recent Bark Beetle infestations as evidence of climate change in the Arizona high country. Rising temperatures, drought and human impact have all contributed to dramatic infestations. This is a real exploration using custom maps, precipitation and temperature data, and local research to learn about Arizona climate change, forest health, and bark beetles. Students will interpret data, identify patterns and make predictions.
 * Pilot ****  Unit for Grades 6-8  **

This unit is aligned to the Arizona State Academic Standards.

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[|Messenger Education Modules] MESSENGER Education Modules (MEMs) include inquiry-based, hands-on lessons for grades preK-12 that are aligned to the National Science Education Standards and Project 2061 Benchmarks for Science Literacy. They focus on Solar System science, Solar System exploration through history, and the process of designing, constructing, and sending a spacecraft to another planet. Each module contains one or more education units addressing these central themes.

[|NSTA: Outstanding Science Trade Books for Grades K-12] Great resource for incorporating literacy in science!