DoDDS Science Curriculum (7-9)
with Lesson Plan Links
Index
General Themes (7-9)
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Energy
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Evolution of Physical Systems
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Patterns
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Scale
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Structure
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Systems and Interactions
Science 7 Objectives
Science 8 Objectives
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Understand the principles of work in physical terms
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Describe earth energies relating to tectonic and other geocyclical change
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Identify and differential renewable and nonrenewable energy sources
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Describe basic units of life and how they function
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Explain how the motion of heavenly bodies affects the earth, e.g. days,
season, tides, and asteroid/meteor impacts
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Discuss benefits derived from the space exploration program
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Explain the benefits, environmental impact and concerns which have resulted
from scientific and technological innovation
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Organize data in clear, labeled tabular from
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Select the appropriate type of graph fro displaying collected data
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Estimate metric quantities of length, volume, mass, etc.
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Use estimation skills in collecting information
Science 9 Objectives
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Represent their understanding of science content and their ability to use
science investigation processes through physical demonstrations, the development
and use of models, and the selection and conduction of safe lab activities
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Design/redesign, conduct, record, organize and graphically analyze the
results of simple research projects
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Identify the similarities and differences between fission and fusion.
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Identify matter by the chemical and physical properties
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Provide a background of evidence to support theories of changes in life
earth and the cosmos over time
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Relate force, motion, energy and power
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Describe why different weather systems behave as they do
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Predict a series of consequences caused by man made or natural change a
provide scientific evidence to support the causation
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Use careful systematic observation and data collection to obtain valid
information
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Understand the relationship between electricity, magnetism and its application
to modern technology
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Observe and describe energy flow in living systems
Lesson Plan Links
Lesson Plans for Science 7 Objectives