Science 7

Mastery of the standards is based on exams, labs and projects assigned each grading period. Mastery is based on a grade of “C” or better.

First Grading Period: Properties of Light and Scientific Method

Standards we are covering in 1^st grading period: 6 (a,b,c,d,e,f,g) 7 (c,e)

View all standards at:

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/sc/im/documents/scstanmap7.doc

Objective: This unit studies the physical principles of light and the relationship to vision. In addition, the basic principles of the scientific method and standard tools for measurements is reviewed.

Mastery of the standards may be based on any of the following:

q Eye poster, drawing, or model

q Light booklets

q Scientific Method test project

q Labs

q Eye dissection

q Unit tests

Standards Review Materials:

Chapter Resources – The following pages cover the above standards:

Holt Chapter 3 pages 54 – 69

Holt Chapter 21 pages 518 – 519

Holt Chapter 1 pages 22 – 26, 6-18

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Practice Materials For Exam:

Practice Worksheets

Study Guide Chapter 1 (.pdf file)

Study Guide Chapter 3 (.pdf file)

Sample Exams

Tests Chapter 1 (.pdf file)

Tests Chapter 3 (.pdf file)

View a cow's eye dissection here:

http://www.exploratorium.edu/learning_studio/cow_eye/index.html

Tip: If you would like to learn more about the science of light, click here:

http://www.learner.org/teacherslab/science/light/index.html