Science

GRADE 7:
= HEAT = Our final Science unit for the year is HEAT! We will be learning how heat is a form of energy that can be transformed and transferred. We are going to explore a variety of sources of heat. We will also look at how heat has both positive and negative effects on the environment. TEST - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12th

Pure Substances and Mixtures ===We are currently working on our unit on substances and mixtures. We have been learning about the differences between various substances, mechanical mixtures, solutions, etc. We are participating in a number of experiments to help us see those variations.=== Structures - Form and Function We have just started our new unit on Structures. We will be looking at the form and function of various structures. We will also be investigating the various forces that affect them. The culminating task for this unit will be a bridge building project. This project will be done IN CLASS! The outline and rubric are below:
 * The UNIT TEST will take place on April 29th for Mrs. Ramer's class and April 30th for Mrs. Casselman's class. __Please see the study sheet below!__ **



ALSO - __Our unit test on Structures will take place on February 1st__!! Please see the Study Sheet below!
Interactions in the Environment Our first unit in Science is on Interactions in the Environment. This unit will look at ecosystems and how they are made up of biotic and abiotic elements. It will also focus on how ecosystems are in a constant state of change. The final big idea will centre around how human activities have the potential to alter the environment and how we must be aware of our impact. We will be participaing in number of activities and experiments. There will also be a unit test on November 15th! Students have been given a study sheet (also see the study sheet below!). Lastly, students will be asked to build a mini ecosystem. (Project expectations and rubric below). __ This project is NOW OVERDUE. It was due on Friday, October 19th __ !