Science
Learners will study natural and technological systems. All goals should focus on the unifying concepts of science defined by the National Science Education Standards: Systems, Order, and Organization; Evidence, Models, and Explanation; Constancy, Change, and Measurement; Evolution and Equilibrium; and Form and Function. The skills of inquiry and technological design are targeted for mastery.
The concepts for which in-depth studies should be designed at the seventh grade level include:

Scientific Inquiry
Technological Design
Atmosphere
Human Body System
Heredity and Genetics,
Motion and Forces

Health/Physical Education
Seventh grade students are instructed on the health-related benefits of health and physical activity and how these benefits can be acquired and maintained.

Major focuses in 7th grade include:

Recognizing and managing habits
Recognizing incidence of high-risk behaviors
Mutually faithful relationships
Communication skills
Realizing various nutrition-related concerns
Health risks involved with harmful substances
Activities that are means to fitness
Diversity issues
Sportsmanship and fair play
Integration with other course areas
Application of game strategie

C.D. Owen Middle

7th Grade

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