Science — Grade 7

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African Americans in science

In this lesson from Science NetLinks, students explore the careers of prominent African Americans in science, mathematics, and technology. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Air guitar

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the virtual guitar, the brainchild of computer scientist Aki Kanerva and his colleagues at the Helsinki University of Technology in Finland. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Antibacterial sludge

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear a professor from the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health describe concerns about TCC, a toxic chemical found in common products. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Art algorithms

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about new methods of art conservation. Art conservation is traditionally a painstaking and time-consuming business. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science and Visual Arts Education)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Artificial wetlands

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how the man-made ponds at golf courses could be used to treat polluted water. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Asian Brown Cloud

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about an effort to measure the pollution over Asia and assess its impact on humans and the environment. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Asymmetry and aggression

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study that has found a link between aggression and body symmetry that may go back to the womb. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bacterial batteries

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how one group of scientists has found a way to put bacteria to work. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bear bones

This Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how hibernating bears avoid bone loss and why this may be relevant to human osteoporosis. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Biblical tunnel

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how scientists have proven that one Bible story is right on track. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Big heads

In this Science Update from Science NetLinks, students hear about the role brain size plays in intelligence. If somebody is really smart, other people might say: “She's got a really big brain.” But when it comes to brains, does size really matter? (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Body image

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about neurologist Henrik Ehrsson's study showing that the brain influences how people view their own bodies. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Body temperature

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how our bodies constantly generate heat because of our metabolism. We have to constantly lose heat to maintain our normal temperature. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Bouncing babies

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a study showing that babies responding to music showed clear preferences for the patterns they were bounced to. (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Browsing music

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a powerful music browser called SIMAC. Xavier Serra of the Pompeu Fabrea University in Barcelona, Spain, explains how SIMAC analyzes the musical properties of a digital audio track. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Camera red-eye

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about the causes of camera red-eye. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 7 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cassowary calls

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about efforts to study the rare and often inaudible call of an elusive bird--the cassowary. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cell phone traffic

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about a new use for cell phone signals. Many people stuck in traffic pass the time or take care of business by making calls on their cell phone. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Cell phones & driving

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, students hear about how cell phones could cause tunnel vision in drivers. Research indicates that when someone is talking on a phone, their vision narrows considerably. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

Clocking T. rex

In this Science Update, from Science NetLinks, you'll hear about how one of the most popular movies in history used special effects that were not only exciting, but also scientifically accurate. (Learn more)

Format: activity (grade 6–8 Science)

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science