Students, Here is the sequence of curriculum for 7th grade in AISD. This is also posted in the lefthand sidebar of this page. As you can see, we will still be completing the Human Body Systems Unit in the 4th six weeks, prior to starting on the topics of adaptation and plants.
AISD YEARLY ITINERARY
2011-2012
7th grade
FIRST GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 1: ORGANISMS
Organisms are composed of inorganic and organic structures with specific functions that determine their purpose.
SECOND GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 2: GENETICS
An organism’s traits are passed from parent to offspring and occur at a cellular level.
UNIT 3: HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS:
Systems within the human body have specific structures and functions to maintain life.
THIRD GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 3: HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS
Systems within the human body have specific structures and functions to maintain life.
FOURTH GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 4: ADAPTATIONS
Variations within traits determine structures and characteristics that enhance the survival of an organism and their offspring.
UNIT 5: PLANTS
Plants respond to external and internal stimuli
Plants’ ability to transform energy creates essentials for life
FIFTH GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 6: ECOLOGY
Cycles and biodiversity found in ecosystems maintain living systems.
SIXTH GRADING PERIOD
UNIT 7: EARTH SYSTEMS
Nature and human activity change the Earth’s surface.
UNIT 8: LIFE AND SPACE
The characteristics of our solar system allow for life on Earth.
UNIT 9: HEALTH and SEXUALITY
The personal choices students make now can have long term affects on their lives.
