South Dakota State Standards for Science: Grade 7

SD.7.N. Nature of Science: Students will explore, evaluate, and communicate personal and scientific investigations to understand the nature of science.

7.N.1. Understand the nature and origin of scientific knowledge.

7.N.1.1. Students describe societal response to major scientific findings or theories. 10
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7.N.1.2. Students investigate important contributions to the advancement of science from people of differing cultures, genders, and ethnicity. 12
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7.N.2. Apply the skills necessary to conduct scientific investigations.

7.N.2.1. Students are able to conduct scientific investigations using given procedures. 2
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7.N.2.2. Students describe and demonstrate various safety factors associated with different types of scientific activity.

7.N.2.3. Students analyze the benefits and potential of scientific investigations.

SD.7.P. Physical Science: Students will use appropriate scientific models to describe and quantify the nature and interactions of matter and energy.

7.P.1. Describe structures and properties of, and changes in, matter. 6
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7.P.2. Analyze forces, their forms, and their effects on motions. 6
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7.P.3. Analyze interactions of energy and matter. 7
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SD.7.L. Life Science: Students will describe structures and attributes of living things, processes of life, and interaction with each other and the environment.

7.L.1. Understand the fundamental structures, functions, classifications, and mechanisms found in living things.

7.L.1.1. Students are able to identify basic cell organelles and their functions. 31
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7.L.1.2. Students understand DNA replication 13
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7.L.1.3. Students understand protein synthesis (ribosomes) 2
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7.L.1.4. Students understand transcription/translation 10
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7.L.1.5. Students understand endoplasmic reticulum 30
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7.L.1.6. Students understand lysosomes 5
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7.L.1.7. Students understand chloroplasts role in photosynthesis 4
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7.L.1.8. Students understand mitochondria role in respiration 4
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7.L.1.9. Students are able to identify and explain the function of the human systems and the organs within each system. 21
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7.L.1.10. Students are able to classify organisms by using the currently recognized kingdoms. 30
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7.L.1.11. Students identify and compare the basic structure and function of major taxa. 30
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7.L.1.12. Students describe the levels of organization within organisms. 30
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7.L.1.13. Students are able to describe and identify the structure of vascular and non-vascular plants. 6
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7.L.2. Analyze various patterns and products of natural and induced biological change.

7.L.2.1. Students are able to distinguish between processes involved in sexual and asexual reproduction. 3
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7.L.2.2. Students identify the role of genetics in the transmission of traits and characteristics in organisms. 5
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7.L.3. Analyze how organisms are linked to one another and the environment.

7.L.3.1. Students are able to predict the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on a species' survival. 11
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7.L.3.2. Students describe processes by which matter and energy flow through an ecosystem.

7.L.3.3. Students use geospatial technologies to investigate natural phenomena. 3
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SD.7.E. Earth/Space Science: Students will analyze the composition, formative processes, and history of the universe, solar system, and Earth.

7.E.1. Analyze the various structures and processes of the Earth system. 8
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7.E.2. Analyze essential principles and ideas about the composition and structure of the universe. 13
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SD.7.S. Science, Technology, Environment, and Society: Students will identify and evaluate the relationships and ethical implications of science upon technology, environment, and society.

7.S.1. Analyze various implications/effects of scientific advancement within the environment and society.

7.S.1.1. Students are able to describe how science and technology are used to solve problems in different professions and businesses. 25
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7.S.1.2. Students are able, given a scenario, to predict the consequence(s) of human activity on the local, regional, or global environment. 4
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7.S.2. Analyze the relationships/interactions among science, technology, environment, and society. 4
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