Science — Grade 7

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Snow goggles

The aim of this lesson, from Science NetLinks, is to illustrate how the scientific method can be used to solve different kinds of problems. As part of this lesson, students build snow goggles similar to those used by the Inuit peoples. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Smelling diseases

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how doctors are developing a kind of sniff test to screen for diseases. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Skull diversity

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students explore the similarities and differences of animal skulls. The students examine skulls that are part of an online exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Skin as an organ

In this Science NetLinks lesson, students examine the skin and how it functions as an organ and as part of a larger body system. In order to complete this lesson, students should be aware of other organ systems and have knowledge about the anatomy of the human... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sister storms: children of the tropical seas

In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students learn about different kinds of tropical storms throughout the world. They learn about how the storms are different, how they are similar, and how they are distributed throughout the world. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: National Geographic

Similarities attract

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study showing that genetic similarities may play a role in how people choose their friends and mates. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Shyness

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how differences in temperament may be related to differences in brain structure. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

School bus fumes

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the exhaust from a school bus affects the bus passengers. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Saving Aleut

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a project that aims to document Alaska's Aleut culture and language before they are lost. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sardines

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the humble sardine could save the lives of countless sea creatures. Science Updates are audio interviews with scientists and are accompanied by a set of questions as well as links to helpful... (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Sanitation and human health

The purpose of this Science NetLinks lesson is to develop an understanding of the impact of improved sanitation on human health. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Robot farmers

In this Science Update from Science NetLinks, students hear about how cheap robots may revolutionize farming. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Quake side effects

In this Science Update, students explore global changes caused by tsunamis in southeast Asia. Benjamin Fong Chao of NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center presents evidence that suggests the massive earthquake off the coast of Indonesia redistributed some... (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–7 Science)

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Pottery quest

In this Science NetLinks lesson, the first in a two-part series on pottery making, students learn that the production of ceramic pottery requires detailed knowledge of the physical properties of different clays and tempering materials, as well as knowledge... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Popsicle flavors

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the reasons homemade popsicles never taste quite as good as those bought in the store. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Popping ears

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about why one's ears might pop on a plane trip. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Pizza cheese

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear why the cheese on pizza tastes different when it is reheated versus when it is originally baked. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Phone fibbing

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that shows that people's likelihood of lying depends on the communication technology they're using. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Night lights

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear why bright nighttime lights could be bad for women's health. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Newborn screening

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear how blood tests often given to newborn babies can detect diseases. (Learn more)

Format: activity/lesson plan (grade 7 Science)

Provided by: American Association for the Advancement of Science