Missouri State Standards for Science: Grade 7

MO.ME.1.1. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Changes in properties and states of matter provide evidence of the atomic theory of matter

ME.1.1.D.7.a. Physical changes in the state of matter that result from thermal changes can be explained by the Kinetic Theory of Matter: Describe the relationship between temperature and the movement of atmospheric gases (i.e., warm air rises due to expansion of the volume of gas, cool air sinks due to contraction of the volume of gas) 9
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.D.7.a.

ME.1.1.I.7.a. Mass is conserved during any physical or chemical change: Explain that the amount of matter remains constant while being recycled through the water cycle 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.1.I.7.a.

MO.ME.1.2. Properties and Principles of Matter and Energy: Energy has a source, can be transferred, and can be transformed into various forms but is conserved between and within systems

ME.1.2.A.7.a. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Recognize thermal energy as the random motion (kinetic energy) of molecules or atoms within a substance 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.a.

ME.1.2.A.7.b. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Use the kinetic molecular model to explain changes in the temperature of a material 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.b.

ME.1.2.A.7.c. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Recognize thermal energy is transferred as heat from warmer objects to cooler objects until both reach the same temperature (equilibrium) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.c.

ME.1.2.A.7.d. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Recognize the type of materials that transfer energy by conduction, convection, and/or radiation 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.d.

ME.1.2.A.7.e. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Describe how heat is transferred by conduction, convection, and radiation, and classify examples of each 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.e.

ME.1.2.A.7.f. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Classify common materials (e.g., wood, foam, plastic, glass, aluminum foil, soil, air, water) as conductors or insulators of thermal energy 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.f.

ME.1.2.A.7.g. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Predict the differences in temperature over time on different colored (black and white) objects placed under the same heat source 19
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.g.

ME.1.2.A.7.h. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Describe the interactions (i.e., repel, attract) of like and unlike charges (i.e., magnetic, static electric, electrical) 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.h.

ME.1.2.A.7.i. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Diagram and identify a complete electric circuit by using a source (battery), means of transfer (wires), and receiver (resistance bulbs, motors, fans) 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.i.

ME.1.2.A.7.j. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Observe and describe the evidence of energy transfer in a closed series circuit 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.j.

ME.1.2.A.7.k. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Describe the effects of resistance (number of receivers), amount of voltage (number of energy sources), and kind of transfer materials on the current being transferred through a circuit (e.g., brightness of light, speed of motor) 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.k.

ME.1.2.A.7.l. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Classify materials as conductors or insulators of electricity when placed within a circuit (e.g., wood, pencil lead, plastic, glass, aluminum foil, lemon juice, air, water) 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.l.

ME.1.2.A.7.m. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Diagram and distinguish between complete series and parallel circuits 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.m.

ME.1.2.A.7.n. Forms of energy have a source, a means of transfer (work and heat), and a receiver: Identify advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.A.7.n.

ME.1.2.C.7.a. Electromagnetic energy from the Sun (solar radiation) is a major source of energy on Earth: Identify solar radiation as the primary source of energy for weather phenomena 15
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.C.7.a.

ME.1.2.F.7.a. Energy can change from one form to another within systems, but the total amount remains the same: Identify the different energy transformations that occur between different systems (e.g., chemical energy in battery converted to electricity in circuit converted to light and heat from a bulb) 33
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.F.7.a.

ME.1.2.F.7.b. Energy can change from one form to another within systems, but the total amount remains the same: Recognize that, during an energy transformation, heat is often transferred from one object (system) to another because of a difference in temperature 33
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.F.7.b.

ME.1.2.F.7.c. Energy can change from one form to another within systems, but the total amount remains the same: Recognize energy is not lost but conserved as it is transferred and transformed 33
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ME.1.2.F.7.c.

MO.FM.2.1. Properties and Principles of Force and Motion: The motion of an object is described by its change in position relative to another object or point

FM.2.1.A.7.a. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Describe the circular motion of a moving object as the result of a force acting toward the center 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.7.a.

FM.2.1.A.7.b. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Classify different types of motion (e.g., straight line, projectile, circular, vibrational) 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.7.b.

FM.2.1.A.7.c. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Given an object in motion, calculate its speed (distance/time) 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.7.c.

FM.2.1.A.7.d. The motion of an object is described as a change in position, direction, and speed relative to another object (frame of reference): Interpret a line graph representing an object's motion in terms of distance over time (speed) using metric units 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.1.A.7.d.

MO.FM.2.2. Properties and Principles of Force and Motion: Forces affect motion

FM.2.2.A.7.a. Forces are classified as either contact forces (pushes, pulls, friction, buoyancy) or noncontact forces (gravity, magnetism), that can be described in terms of direction and magnitude: Identify and describe the types of forces acting on an object in motion, at rest, floating/sinking (i.e., type of force, direction, amount of force in Newtons) 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.A.7.a.

FM.2.2.A.7.b. Forces are classified as either contact forces (pushes, pulls, friction, buoyancy) or noncontact forces (gravity, magnetism), that can be described in terms of direction and magnitude: Compare the forces acting on an object by using a spring scale to measure them to the nearest Newton 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.A.7.b.

FM.2.2.B.7.a. Every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object: Recognize every object exerts a gravitational force of attraction on every other object 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.B.7.a.

FM.2.2.B.7.b. Every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object: Recognize an object's weight is a measure of the gravitational force of a planet/moon acting on that object 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.B.7.b.

FM.2.2.B.7.c. Every object exerts a gravitational force on every other object: Compare the amount of gravitational force acting between objects (which is dependent upon their masses and the distance between them) 71
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.B.7.c.

FM.2.2.D.7.a. Newton's Laws of Motion explain the interaction of mass and forces, and are used to predict changes in motion: Compare the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces (including magnetic, gravity, friction, push or pull) on an object's motion 29
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.D.7.a.

FM.2.2.D.7.b. Newton's Laws of Motion explain the interaction of mass and forces, and are used to predict changes in motion: Explain that when forces (including magnetic, gravity, friction, push or pull) are balanced, objects are at rest or their motion remains constant 25
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.D.7.b.

FM.2.2.D.7.c. Newton's Laws of Motion explain the interaction of mass and forces, and are used to predict changes in motion: Explain that a change in motion is the result of an unbalanced force acting upon an object 24
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.D.7.c.

FM.2.2.D.7.d. Newton's Laws of Motion explain the interaction of mass and forces, and are used to predict changes in motion: Explain how the acceleration of a moving object is affected by the amount of net force applied and the mass of the object 23
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.D.7.d.

FM.2.2.F.7.a. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys) affect the forces applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Recognize examples of work being done on an object (force applied and distance moved in the direction of the applied force) with and without the use of simple machines 17
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.7.a.

FM.2.2.F.7.b. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys) affect the forces applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Calculate the amount of work done when a force is applied to an object over a distance (W = F x d) 16
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.7.b.

FM.2.2.F.7.c. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys) affect the forces applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Explain how simple machines affect the amount of effort force, distance through which a force is applied, and/or direction of force while doing work 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.7.c.

FM.2.2.F.7.d. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys) affect the forces applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Recognize the amount of work output is never greater than the amount of work input, with or without the use of a simple machine 30
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.7.d.

FM.2.2.F.7.e. Simple machines (levers, inclined planes, wheels and axles, pulleys) affect the forces applied to an object and/or direction of movement as work is done: Evaluate simple machine designs to determine which design requires the least amount of effort force and explain why 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard FM.2.2.F.7.e.

MO.ES.5.2. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Earth's Systems (geosphere, atmosphere, and hydrosphere) interact with one another as they undergo change by common processes

ES.5.2.E.7.a. Changes in the form of water as it moves through Earth's systems are described as the water cycle: Explain and trace the possible paths of water through the hydrosphere, geosphere, and atmosphere (i.e., the water cycle: evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface run-off/ groundwater flow) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.E.7.a.

ES.5.2.E.7.b. Changes in the form of water as it moves through Earth's systems are described as the water cycle: Relate the different forms water can take (i.e., snow, rain, sleet, fog, clouds, dew, humidity) as it moves through the water cycle to atmospheric conditions (i.e., temperature, pressure, wind direction and speed, humidity) at a given geographic location 20
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.E.7.b.

ES.5.2.E.7.c. Changes in the form of water as it moves through Earth's systems are described as the water cycle: Explain how thermal energy is transferred throughout the water cycle by the processes of convection, conduction, and radiation 9
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.2.E.7.c.

MO.ES.5.3. Processes and Interactions of the Earth's Systems (Geosphere, Atmosphere, and Hydrosphere): Human activity is dependent upon and affects Earth's resources and systems

ES.5.3.A.7.a. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Distinguish between renewable (e.g., geothermal, hydroelectric) and nonrenewable (e.g., fossil fuel) energy sources 31
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard ES.5.3.A.7.a.

ES.5.3.A.7.b. Earth's materials are limited natural resources affected by human activity: Provide examples of how the availability of fresh water for humans and other living organisms is dependent upon the water cycle 6
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MO.UN.6.1. Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It: The universe has observable properties and structure

UN.6.1.A.7.a. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Classify celestial bodies in the solar system into categories: Sun, moon, planets, and other small bodies (i.e., asteroids, comets, meteors), based on physical properties 27
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.7.a.

UN.6.1.A.7.b. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Compare and contrast the size, composition, atmosphere, and surface of the planets (inner vs. outer) in our solar system and Earth's moon 18
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.7.b.

UN.6.1.A.7.c. The Earth, Sun, and moon are part of a larger system that includes other planets and smaller celestial bodies: Identify the relative proximity of common celestial bodies (i.e., Sun, moon, planets, smaller celestial bodies such as comets and meteors, other stars) in the sky to the Earth 27
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.A.7.c.

UN.6.1.B.7.a. The Earth has a composition and location suitable to sustain life: Describe how the Earth's placement in the solar system is favorable to sustain life (i.e., distance from the Sun, temperature, atmosphere) 7
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UN.6.1.B.7.b. The Earth has a composition and location suitable to sustain life: Compare and contrast the characteristics of Earth that support life with the characteristics of other planets that are considered favorable or unfavorable to life (e.g., atmospheric gases, extremely high/low temperatures) 15
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.B.7.b.

UN.6.1.C.7.a. Most of the information we know about the universe comes from the electromagnetic spectrum: Recognize stars are separated from one another by vast and different distances, which causes stars to appear smaller than the Sun 14
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.1.C.7.a.

UN.6.1.C.7.b. Most of the information we know about the universe comes from the electromagnetic spectrum: Compare the distance light travels from the Sun to Earth to the distance light travels from other stars to Earth using light years 11
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MO.UN.6.2. Composition and Structure of the Universe and the Motion of the Objects Within It: Regular and predictable motions of objects in the universe can be described and explained as the result of gravitational forces

UN.6.2.A.7.a. The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, change in observable patterns: Relate the apparent east-to-west changes in the positions of the Sun, other stars, and planets in the sky over the course of a day to Earth's counterclockwise rotation about its axis 22
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.A.7.a.

UN.6.2.A.7.b. The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, change in observable patterns: Describe the pattern that can be observed in the changes in number of hours of visible sunlight, and the time and location of sunrise and sunset, throughout the year 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.A.7.b.

UN.6.2.A.7.c. The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, change in observable patterns: Recognize, in the Northern Hemisphere, the Sun appears lower in the sky during the winter and higher in the sky during the summer 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.A.7.c.

UN.6.2.A.7.d. The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, change in observable patterns: Recognize, in winter, the Sun appears to rise in the Southeast and set in the Southwest, accounting for a relatively short day length, and, in summer, the Sun appears to rise in the Northeast and set in the Northwest, accounting for a relatively long day length 12
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.A.7.d.

UN.6.2.A.7.e. The apparent position of the Sun and other stars, as seen from Earth, change in observable patterns: Recognize the Sun is never directly overhead when observed from North America 12
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UN.6.2.B.7.a. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Observe the change in time and location of moon rise, moon set, and the moon's appearance relative to time of day and month over several months, and note the pattern in this change 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.a.

UN.6.2.B.7.b. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Recognize the moon rises later each day due to its revolution around the Earth in a counterclockwise direction 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.b.

UN.6.2.B.7.c. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Recognize the Moon is in the sky for roughly 12 hours in a 24-hour period (i.e., if the Moon rises at about 6 P.M., it will set at about 6 A.M.) 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.c.

UN.6.2.B.7.d. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Recognize that one half of the Moon is always facing the Sun and, therefore, one half of the Moon is always lit 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.d.

UN.6.2.B.7.e. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Relate the apparent change in the moon's position in the sky as it appears to move east to- west over the course of a day to Earth's counterclockwise rotation about its axis 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.e.

UN.6.2.B.7.f. The apparent position of the moon, as seen from Earth, and its actual position relative to Earth change in observable patterns: Describe how the appearance of the moon that can be seen from Earth changes approximately every 28 days in an observable pattern (moon phases) 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.B.7.f.

UN.6.2.C.7.a. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Illustrate and explain a day as the time it takes a planet to make a full rotation about its axis 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.a.

UN.6.2.C.7.b. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Diagram the path (orbital ellipse) the Earth travels as it revolves around the Sun 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.b.

UN.6.2.C.7.c. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Illustrate and explain a year as the time it takes a planet to revolve around the Sun 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.c.

UN.6.2.C.7.d. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Explain the relationships between a planet's length of year (period of revolution) and its position in the solar system 40
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.d.

UN.6.2.C.7.e. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Describe how the moon's relative position changes as it revolves around the Earth 11
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.e.

UN.6.2.C.7.f. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Recognize the phases of the moon are due to the relative positions of the Moon with respect to the Earth and Sun 11
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.f.

UN.6.2.C.7.g. The regular and predictable motions of a planet and moon relative to the Sun explain natural phenomena on a planet, such as day, month, year, shadows, moon phases, eclipses, tides, and seasons: Relate the axial tilt and orbital position of the Earth as it revolves around the Sun to the intensity of sunlight falling on different parts of the Earth during different seasons 10
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.C.7.g.

UN.6.2.D.7.a. Gravity is a force of attraction between objects in the solar system that governs their motion: Describe how the Earth's gravity pulls any object on or near the Earth toward it (including natural and artificial satellites) 7
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.D.7.a.

UN.6.2.D.7.b. Gravity is a force of attraction between objects in the solar system that governs their motion: Describe how the planets' gravitational pull keeps satellites and moons in orbit around them 11
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard UN.6.2.D.7.b.

UN.6.2.D.7.c. Gravity is a force of attraction between objects in the solar system that governs their motion: Describe how the Sun's gravitational pull holds the Earth and other planets in their orbits 15
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MO.IN.7.1. Scientific Inquiry: Science understanding is developed through the use of science process skills, scientific knowledge, scientific investigation, reasoning, and critical thinking

IN.7.1.A.7.a. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Formulate testable questions and hypotheses 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.a.

IN.7.1.A.7.b. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Recognize the importance of the independent variable, dependent variables, control of constants, and multiple trials to the design of a valid experiment 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.b.

IN.7.1.A.7.c. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Design and conduct a valid experiment 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.c.

IN.7.1.A.7.d. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Evaluate the design of an experiment and make suggestions for reasonable improvements or extensions of an experiment 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.d.

IN.7.1.A.7.e. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Recognize that different kinds of questions suggest different kinds of scientific investigations (e.g., some involve observing and describing objects organisms, or events; some involve collecting specimens; some involve experiments; some involve making observations in nature; some involve discovery of new objects and phenomena; some involve making models) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.e.

IN.7.1.A.7.f. Scientific inquiry includes the ability of students to formulate a testable question and explanation, and to select appropriate investigative methods in order to obtain evidence relevant to the explanation: Acknowledge there is no fixed procedure called 'the scientific method', but some investigations involve systematic observations, carefully collected and relevant evidence, logical reasoning, and imagination in developing hypotheses and other explanations 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.A.7.f.

IN.7.1.B.7.a. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Make qualitative observations using the five senses 6
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IN.7.1.B.7.b. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Determine the appropriate tools and techniques to collect data 6
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IN.7.1.B.7.c. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Use a variety of tools and equipment to gather data (e.g., microscopes, thermometers, analog and digital meters, computers, spring scales, balances, metric rulers, graduated cylinders, stopwatches) 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.B.7.c.

IN.7.1.B.7.d. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Measure length to the nearest millimeter, mass to the nearest gram, volume to the nearest milliliter, force (weight) to the nearest Newton, temperature to the nearest degree Celsius, time to the nearest second 6
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.B.7.d.

IN.7.1.B.7.e. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Compare amounts/measurements 6
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IN.7.1.B.7.f. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Judge whether measurements and computation of quantities are reasonable 6
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IN.7.1.B.7.g. Scientific inquiry relies upon gathering evidence from qualitative and quantitative observations: Calculate the range and average/mean of a set of data 6
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IN.7.1.C.7.a. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use quantitative and qualitative data as support for reasonable explanations (conclusions) 20
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IN.7.1.C.7.b. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Use data as support for observed patterns and relationships, and to make predictions to be tested 20
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IN.7.1.C.7.c. Evidence is used to formulate explanations: Recognize the possible effects of errors in observations, measurements, and calculations on the formulation of explanations (conclusions)) 20
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.C.7.c.

IN.7.1.D.7.a. Scientific inquiry includes evaluation of explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) in light of scientific principles (understandings): Evaluate the reasonableness of an explanation (conclusion) 20
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.D.7.a.

IN.7.1.D.7.b. Scientific inquiry includes evaluation of explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) in light of scientific principles (understandings): Analyze whether evidence (data) and scientific principles support proposed explanations (hypotheses, laws, theories) 20
Suggested Titles for Missouri Science State Standard IN.7.1.D.7.b.

IN.7.1.E.7.a. The nature of science relies upon communication of results and justification of explanations: Communicate the procedures and results of investigations and explanations through: oral presentations; drawings and maps; data tables (allowing for the recording and analysis of data relevant to the experiment, such as independent and dependent variables, multiple trials, beginning and ending times or temperatures, derived quantities); graphs (bar, single line, pictograph); equations and writings 20
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MO.ST.8.1. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: The nature of technology can advance, and is advanced by, science as it seeks to apply scientific knowledge in ways that meet human needs

ST.8.1.A.7.a. Designed objects are used to do things better or more easily and to do some things that could not otherwise be done at all: Explain how technological improvements, such as those developed for use in space exploration, the military, or medicine, have led to the invention of new products that may improve lives here on Earth (e.g., new materials, freeze-dried foods, infrared goggles, Velcro, satellite imagery, robotics, lasers) 25
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ST.8.1.B.7.a. Advances in technology often result in improved data collection and an increase in scientific information: Identify the link between technological developments and the scientific discoveries made possible through their development (e.g., Hubble telescope and stellar evolution, composition and structure of the universe; the electron microscope and cell organelles; sonar and the composition of the Earth; manned and unmanned space missions and space exploration; Doppler radar and weather conditions; MRI and CAT-scans and brain activity) 26
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ST.8.1.C.7.a. Technological solutions to problems often have drawbacks as well as benefits: Describe how technological solutions to problems (e.g., storm water runoff, fiber optics, windmills, efficient car design, electronic trains without conductors, sonar, robotics, Hubble telescope) can have both benefits and drawbacks (e.g., design constraints, unintended consequences, risks) (Assess Locally) 92
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MO.ST.8.2. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: Historical and cultural perspectives of scientific explanations help to improve understanding of the nature of science and how science knowledge and technology evolve over time

ST.8.2.A.7.a. People of different gender and ethnicity have contributed to scientific discoveries and the invention of technological innovations: Describe how the contributions of scientists and inventors, representing different cultures, races, and gender, have contributed to science, technology and human activity (e.g., George Washington Carver, Thomas Edison, Thomas Jefferson, Isaac Newton, Marie Curie, Galileo, Albert Einstein, Mae Jemison, Edwin Hubble, Charles Darwin, Jonas Salk, Louis Pasteur, Jane Goodall, Tom Akers, John Wesley Powell, Rachel Carson) (Assess Locally) 103
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ST.8.2.B.7.a. Scientific theories are developed based on the body of knowledge that exists at any particular time and must be rigorously questioned and tested for validity: Recognize the difficulty science innovators experience as they attempt to break through accepted ideas (hypotheses, laws, theories) of their time to reach conclusions that may lead to changes in those ideas and serve to advance scientific understanding (e.g., Darwin, Copernicus, Newton) 103
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ST.8.2.B.7.b. Scientific theories are developed based on the body of knowledge that exists at any particular time and must be rigorously questioned and tested for validity: Recognize explanations have changed over time as a result of new evidence 103
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MO.ST.8.3. Impact of Science, Technology and Human Activity: Science and technology affect, and are affected by, society

ST.8.3.B.7.a. Social, political, economic, ethical and environmental factors strongly influence, and are influenced by, the direction of progress of science and technology: Describe ways in which science and society influence one another (e.g., scientific knowledge and the procedures used by scientists influence the way many individuals in society think about themselves, others, and the environment; societal challenges often inspire questions for scientific research; social priorities often influence research priorities through the availability of funding for research) 42
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ST.8.3.B.7.b. Social, political, economic, ethical and environmental factors strongly influence, and are influenced by, the direction of progress of science and technology: Identify and evaluate the physical, social, economic, and/or environmental problems that may be overcome using science and technology (e.g., the need for alternative fuels, human travel in space, AIDS) 42
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