Practical Connections of Science 7

This course provides students with a hands-on, concrete approach to Science based on the Arizona Science Standards. It is designed to teach the fundamentals of physics, life, and earth science through scientific inquiry. Topics include forces, Newton’s laws, the structure and function of cells, plate tectonics, and the flow of energy in Earth’s spheres. Students will conduct laboratory investigations as they work to understand phenomena in our world. Individualized instruction will be used to focus on the most important concepts based on the grade-level standards. Class may be taken only upon teacher approval.