North Dakota State Standards for Science: Grade 7

ND.1. Unifying Concepts: Students understand the unifying concepts and processes of science.

7.1.1. Models: Explain how models can be used to illustrate scientific principles (e.g., osmosis, cell division) 16
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7.1.2. Systems: Identify the components (e.g., tissues, organs, living and nonliving things) within a system (e.g., body systems, ecosystems) 34
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7.1.3. Constancy and Change: Identify examples of feedback mechanisms (e.g., hunger, perspiring) 3
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7.1.4. Form and Function: Identify the relationship between form and function (e.g., wings, fins and feet) 3
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ND.2. Science Inquiry: Students use the process of science inquiry.

7.2.1. Abilities Necessary To Do Scientific Inquiry: Communicate the results of scientific investigations using an appropriate format (e.g., journals, lab reports, diagrams, presentations, discussions) 3
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ND.3. Physical Science: Students understand the basic concepts and principles of physical science.

7.3.1. Energy Transfer and Transformation: Explain how forms of energy can be transferred. (e.g., photosynthesis, metabolism, battery) 6
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ND.4. Life Science: Students understand the basic concepts and principles of life science.

7.4.1. Structure and Function: Explain the functions of the cell (e.g., growth, metabolism, reproduction, photosynthesis, response) 34
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7.4.2. Structure and Function: Identify levels of organization in living systems (e.g., cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms, ecosystems) 21
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7.4.3. Genetics and Reproduction: Identify the characteristics of reproduction (e.g., sexual, asexual) 1
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7.4.4. Interdependence Among Organisms: Identify interactions among organisms and their environment (e.g., competition, mutualism, predator/prey, consumers, producers) 4
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7.4.5. Diversity and Unity Among Organisms: Classify organisms (e.g., taxonomic groups) 4
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7.4.6. Diversity and Unity Among Organisms: Explain how different adaptations help organisms survive 3
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ND.5. Earth and Space Science: Students understand the basic concepts and principles of earth and space science.

7.5.1. Weather, Seasons, and Climate: Identify the factors (e.g., latitude, altitude, mountains, bodies of water) that affect the Earth's climate 8
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7.5.2. Weather, Seasons, and Climate: Explain how seasons affect organisms (e.g., hibernation, photoperiodism, migration) 5
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7.5.3. Characteristics of the Earth: Identify the Earth's renewable and nonrenewable resources (e.g., solar, wind, fossil fuels, water, soil, metals) 33
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ND.6. Science and Technology: Students understand relations between science and technology.

7.6.1. Technology and Society: Identify ways in which technology has influenced the course of history and improved the quality of life 24
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7.6.2. Technology and Society: Identify technologies (e.g., communication, agriculture, information processing, transportation) that are influenced by societies 14
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7.6.3. Technology and Society: Identify intended benefits and unintended consequences that result from the development and use of technologies 12
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ND.7. Science and Other Areas: Students understand relations between science and personal, social, and environmental issues.

7.7.1. Science and Personal Health: Explain how science affects personal health (e.g., injury prevention, immunization, organ transplant, medical scanning devices) 4
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7.7.2. Science and Personal Health: Identify the factors (e.g., pollution, heredity, diet, virus, bacteria, parasite) that may result in disease. 62
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7.7.3. Science and Environmental Issues: Explain how overpopulation affects organisms, resources, and environments (e.g., depletion of food resources, habitat availability, increased loss due to disease, parasites and predators 3
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7.7.4. Science and Social Issues: Explain the impact of science on food technology (e.g., preservatives, packaging, genetically modified organisms) 5
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ND.8. History and Nature of Science: Students understand the history and nature of science.

7.8.1. People in Science: Explain how science is influenced by human qualities (e.g., reasoning, insightfulness, creativity, life-long learning) 22
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7.8.2. Scientific Knowledge: Explain the importance of keeping clear and accurate records of scientific investigations (e.g., Darwin's research, DaVinci's notebooks, Galileo's notes, Goodall's observations) 11
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