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Welcome to Middle School Science

Mrs. Estevez

2026 -2027

We will be studying many disciplines within science throughout the year. 

7th Grade;

Unit 1 Understanding Matter

                        Classification and States of Matter

                        Matter: Properties and Changes

Unit 2 The Changing Earth

                        Dynamic Earth

                        Natural Hazards

Unit 3 Earth’s Resources

                        Distribution of Earth’s Resources

                        Materials Science

Unit 4 Interactions within Ecosystems

                        Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

                        Dynamic Ecosystems

                        Biodiversity in Ecosystems

 

 

Grading:

  • All grades are based on a point system.
  • Tests will be assigned the highest points. There will be a test after each chapter.
  • Quizzes will be assigned smaller point values.
  • Homework checks are 5 pts. (Usually)
  • Quick search, labs, current events and other written work will be assigned point values depending on length.
  • We will follow the middle school grading policy regarding late or missing work.
  • Goals for the year:
  • Increase organizational and study habits
  • Develop critical thinking skills.
  • Learn through hands on activities.
  • Cultivate good writing skills.

Extra Help

  • During Academic Supplement - Tuesday and Thursday
  • Available during lunch and after school. Please let me know ahead of time.

 

Communication

  • Please check our class website and homework portal frequently.

                    Lafayette Township School District

  • Please email me with any questions or concerns

                                         [email protected]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Element Project 

https://www.rsc.org/periodic-table/ 

 

Periodic Table of Elements - PubChem (nih.gov)

 

 

Chembalancer

‪Balancing Chemical Equations‬ (colorado.edu)

 

 

 

 

Gas Properties

https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/gas-properties

 

Human Body Websites 

 

Skin

 

 http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/health-and-human-body/human-body/skin-article.html

 

 

 

Moon Phases

http://www.moonconnection.com/moon_phases.phtml

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eco Foot Print Activity

 

www.ecofoot.org

 

 

 Energy Discussion Topics

 http://www.fi.edu/guide/hughes/discussiontopics.html

 

Power Up Activity

http://sciencenetlinks.com/esheets/power-up/

 

 

 

 

 

Alternative forms of energy web links:
http://tonto.eia.doe.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=about_forms_of_energy-basics



http://www.nrel.gov/learning/

 

 

http://energy.gov/eere/office-energy-efficiency-renewable-energy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mars Exploration Mission
http://marsrovers.jpl.nasa.gov/home/index.html





Roller Coasters
Rollercoasters
http://www.learner.org/interactives/parkphysics/coaster.html


 

http://www.classzone.com/books/ml_science_share/vis_sim/mfm05_pg126_coaster/mfm05_pg126_coaster.html