7th Grade Science Syllabus Materials: Text: Life Science Published by McDougal Littell, Copyright 2006 Supplies: Binder or folder with notebook paper and pencil Students are encouraged to have scissors, metric ruler, and colored pencils Methods: Students will participate in various learning methods that provide hands-on, inquiry-based learning such as the following: • Labs and Activities • Group Work • Discussion Sessions • Computer Use • Assessments (Traditional and Alternative) • Reports and Presentations Course Content: Content and objectives are defined by the National Science Standards, Alabama Course of Study: Science, Alabama High School Graduation Exam, and the curriculum plan of Vestavia Hills Schools. August – Unit 1 – Cells & Heredity September – Unit 1 Continued October – Unit 2 - Life Over Time November – Unit 3 – Diversity of Living Things December – Unit 3 Continued January – Unit 4 - Ecology February – Unit 4 Continued March – Unit 5 – Human Biology April – Unit 5 Continued May – Unit 5 Continued
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