Arizona State Standards for Science: Grade 7

AZ.SC07-S1. Inquiry Process

SC07-S1C1. Observations, Questions, and Hypotheses: Formulate predictions, questions, or hypotheses based on observations. Locate appropriate resources.

SC07-S1C1-01. Formulate questions based on observations that lead to the development of a hypothesis (See M07-S2C1-01). 6
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SC07-S1C1-02. Select appropriate resources for background information related to a question, for use in the design of a controlled investigation (See W07-S3C6-01, R07-S3C1-06, and R07-S3C2-03). 33
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SC07-S1C1-03. Explain the role of a hypothesis in a scientific inquiry. 6
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SC07-S1C2. Scientific Testing (Investigating and Modeling): Design and conduct controlled investigations.

SC07-S1C2-01. Demonstrate safe behavior and appropriate procedures (e.g., use and care of technology, materials, organisms) in all science inquiry. 4
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SC07-S1C2-02. Design an investigation to test individual variables using scientific processes. 4
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SC07-S1C2-03. Conduct a controlled investigation, utilizing multiple trials, to test a hypothesis using scientific processes. 6
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SC07-S1C2-04. Perform measurements using appropriate scientific tools (e.g., balances, microscopes, probes, micrometers). 5
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SC07-S1C2-05. Keep a record of observations, notes, sketches, questions, and ideas using tools such as written and/or computer logs. (See W07-S3C2-01 and W07-S3C3-01). 4
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SC07-S1C3. Analysis and Conclusions: Analyze and interpret data to explain correlations and results; formulate new questions.

SC07-S1C3-01. Analyze data obtained in a scientific investigation to identify trends. (See M07-S2C1-07 and M07-S2C1-08) . 4
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SC07-S1C3-02. Form a logical argument about a correlation between variables or sequence of events (e.g., construct a cause-and-effect chain that explains a sequence of events). 4
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SC07-S1C3-03. Analyze results of data collection in order to accept or reject the hypothesis. 6
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SC07-S1C3-04. Determine validity and reliability of results of an investigation. 6
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SC07-S1C3-05. Formulate a conclusion based on data analysis. 6
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SC07-S1C3-06. Refine hypotheses based on results from investigations. 6
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SC07-S1C3-07. Formulate new questions based on the results of a previous investigation. 6
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SC07-S1C4. Communication: Communicate results of investigations.

SC07-S1C4-01. Choose an appropriate graphic representation for collected data: line graph; double bar graph; stem and leaf plot; histogram (See M07-S2C1-03). 6
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SC07-S1C4-02. Display data collected from a controlled investigation. (See M07-S2C1-03). 6
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SC07-S1C4-03. Communicate the results of an investigation with appropriate use of qualitative and quantitative information. (See W07-S3C2-01) . 4
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SC07-S1C4-04. Write clear, step-by-step instructions for following procedures (without the use of personal pronouns) (See W07-S3C3-01) . 4
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SC07-S1C4-05. Communicate the results and conclusion of the investigation. (See W07-S3C6-02) . 4
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AZ.SC07-S2. History and Nature of Science

SC07-S2C1. History of Science as a Human Endeavor: Identify individual, cultural, and technological contributions to scientific knowledge.

SC07-S2C1-01. Identify how diverse people and/or cultures, past and present, have made important contributions to scientific innovations (e.g., Rachel Carson [scientist], supports Strand 4; Luis Alvarez [scientist] and Walter Alvarez [scientist], support Strand 6; Percival Lowell [scientist], supports Strand 6; Copernicus [scientist], supports Strand 6). 111
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SC07-S2C1-02. Describe how a major milestone in science or technology has revolutionized the thinking of the time (e.g., global positioning system, telescopes, seismographs, photography). 49
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SC07-S2C1-03. Analyze the impact of a major scientific development occurring within the past decade. 116
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SC07-S2C1-04. Analyze the use of technology in science-related careers. 147
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SC07-S2C2. Nature of Scientific Knowledge Understand how science is a process for generating knowledge.

SC07-S2C2-01. Describe how science is an ongoing process that changes in response to new information and discoveries. 134
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SC07-S2C2-02. Describe how scientific knowledge is subject to change as new information and/or technology challenges prevailing theories. 134
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SC07-S2C2-03. Apply the following scientific processes to other problem solving or decision making situations: Observing; questioning; communicating; comparing; measuring; classifying; predicting; organizing data; inferring; generating hypotheses; identifying variables. 6
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AZ.SC07-S3. Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

SC07-S3C1. Changes in Environments: Describe the interactions between human populations, natural hazards, and the environment.

SC07-S3C1-01. Analyze environmental risks (e.g., pollution, destruction of habitat) caused by human interaction with biological or geological systems. 105
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SC07-S3C1-02. Analyze environmental benefits of the following human interactions with biological or geological systems: Reforestation; habitat restoration; construction of dams. 105
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SC07-S3C1-03. Propose possible solutions to address the environmental risks in biological or geological systems. 105
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SC07-S3C2. Science and Technology in Society: Develop viable solutions to a need or problem.

SC07-S3C2-01. Propose viable methods of responding to an identified need or problem. . 122
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SC07-S3C2-02. Compare solutions to best address an identified need or problem. 122
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SC07-S3C2-03. Design and construct a solution to an identified need or problem using simple classroom materials. . 4
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SC07-S3C2-04. Describe a scientific discovery that influences technology. 43
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AZ.SC07-S4. Life Science

SC07-S4C1. Structure and Function in Living Systems: Understand the relationships between structures and functions of organisms.

SC07-S4C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC07-S4C2. Reproduction and Heredity: Understand the basic principles of heredity.

SC07-S4C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC07-S4C3. Populations of Organisms in an Ecosystem: Analyze the relationships among various organisms and their environment.

SC07-S4C3-01. Compare food chains in a specified ecosystem and their corresponding food web. . 5
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SC07-S4C3-02. Explain how organisms obtain and use resources to develop and thrive in: Niches; predator/prey relationships. 10
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SC07-S4C3-03. Analyze the interactions of living organisms with their ecosystems: limiting factors; carrying capacity. 26
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SC07-S4C3-04. Evaluate data related to problems associated with population growth (e.g., overgrazing, forest management, invasion of non-native species) and the possible solutions. 26
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SC07-S4C3-05. Predict how environmental factors (e.g., floods, droughts, temperature changes) affect survival rates in living organisms. 71
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SC07-S4C3-06. Create a model of the interactions of living organisms within an ecosystem. 26
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SC07-S4C4. Diversity, Adaptation, and Behavior: Identify structural and behavioral adaptations.

SC07-S4C4-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC07-S5. Physical Science

SC07-S5C1. Properties and Changes of Properties in Matter: Understand physical and chemical properties of matter.

SC07-S5C1-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC07-S5C2. Motion and Forces: Understand the relationship between force and motion.

SC07-S5C2-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

SC07-S5C3. Transfer of Energy: Understand that energy can be stored and transferred.

SC07-S5C3-01. No performance objectives at this grade level.

AZ.SC07-S6. Earth and Space Science

SC07-S6C1. Structure of the Earth: Describe the composition and interactions between the structure of the Earth and its atmosphere.

SC07-S6C1-01. Classify rocks and minerals by the following observable properties: Grain; color; texture; hardness. 5
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SC07-S6C1-02. Describe the properties and the composition of the following major layers of the Earth: Crust; mantle; core. 5
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SC07-S6C1-03. Explain the following processes involved in the formation of the Earth's structure: Erosion; deposition; plate tectonics; volcanism. 5
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SC07-S6C1-04. Describe how the rock and fossil record show that environmental conditions have changed over geologic and recent time. 15
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SC07-S6C2. Earth's Processes and Systems: Understand the processes acting on the Earth and their interaction with the Earth systems.

SC07-S6C2-01. Explain the rock cycle. 5
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SC07-S6C2-02. Distinguish the components and characteristics of the rock cycle for the following types of rocks: Igneous; metamorphic; sedimentary. 5
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SC07-S6C2-03. Analyze the evidence that lithospheric plate movements occur. 8
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SC07-S6C2-04. Explain lithospheric plate movement as a result of convection. 15
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SC07-S6C2-05. Relate plate boundary movements to their resulting landforms, including: Mountains; faults; rift valleys; trenches; volcanoes. 11
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SC07-S6C2-06. Describe how earthquakes are measured. 8
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SC07-S6C3. Earth in the Solar System: Understand the relationships of the Earth and other objects in the solar system.

SC07-S6C3-01. Explain the phases of the Moon in terms of the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. 4
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SC07-S6C3-02. Construct a model for the relative positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon as they relate to corresponding eclipses. 52
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SC07-S6C3-03. Explain the interrelationship between the Earth's tides and the Moon. 11
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SC07-S6C3-04. Explain the seasons in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres in terms of the tilt of the Earth's axis relative to the Earth's revolution around the Sun. 1
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SC07-S6C3-05. Identify the following major constellations visible (seasonally) from the Northern Hemisphere: Orion; Ursa Major (Great Bear); Cygnus; Scorpius; Cassiopeia. 5
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SC07-S6C3-06. Explain the relationship among common objects in the solar system, galaxy, and the universe. 34
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