Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.3.1.2
Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.3.1.2
Continuum of Activities
The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.
This continuum of activities offers:
- Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
- Questions/activities that grow in complexity
- Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance
Grade Levels
7th Grade
Course, Subject
Science
Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content
Activities
- List three different biomes found on Earth.
- List five biotic factors of an aquatic biome.
- List five abiotic factors of a grasslands biome.
- How are plants in the rainforest similar to plants in the tundra? How are they different?
- A polar bear has specific adaptations that help it survive in the Arctic. Describe how the polar bear would be impacted if Global Warming caused the temperatures in the Arctic to increase drastically. What adaptations would it need in order to survive in this new climate? Use facts to support your reasoning.
Answer Key/Rubric
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Aquatic
- Desert
- Forest
- Grassland
- Tundra
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Lobster
- Sharks
- Shrimp
- Krill
- Dolphins
- Phytoplankton
- Zooplankton
- Clownfish
- Coral
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Air
- Soil
- Sunlight
- Rocks
- Rain
- Wind
- Fires
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Plants in both biomes have roots.
- Plants in both biomes perform photosynthesis.
- Plants in both biomes have leaves.
- There are flowering plants in both biomes.
- Plants in the tundra have much larger leaves to gather more sunlight.
- Leaves in the tundra have tiny hairs for warmth.
- Plants in the rainforest have deeper roots to hold onto soil for stability.
- Leaves in the rainforest have a waxy coating to decrease evaporation.
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- Some polar bears may die.
- The polar bear’s fur would be too thick. It would overheat.
- The polar bear’s white coat would not help it blend in to the environment.
- The polar bear will need to find new food sources.
- The polar bear will need a thinner coat.
- The polar bear will need to develop new hunting adaptations – possibly evolve with a new coat color for better camouflage.
