Koren, Beth - Science 7 / County Course Syllabus

7th Grade Life Science Syllabus

Quarter 1 Topics:

a) Safety

b) Scientific Investigation/Nature of Science

c) Measurement and the Metric System

d) Characteristics of Living Things

e) Needs of Living Things

f) Cells: Theory, History, Structures and Functions

Quarter 2 Topics:

a) Cell Processes

b) Genetics

c) DNA

Quarter 3 Topics:

a) Evolution

b) Classification

c) Kingdoms

Quarter 4 Topics:

a) Plant Kingdom

b) Animal Kingdom

c) Ecology

d) Ecosystems

e) Biomes

Please note:

Students enrolled in life science courses participate in animal dissection. Students
who decline to participate will be offered alternatives to dissection. A student’s objection
to participating in an animal dissection should be substantiated by a signed note from his
or her parent or legal guardian.

Last Modified on September 12, 2011