Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.3
Grade 07 Science - EC: S7.B.1.1.3
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
- What is a eukaryotic cell?
- What is a prokaryotic cell?
- A lion (Panthera leo) and a tiger (Panthera tigris) are both species of cats. How are these cats similar? How are they different?
- You have three different types of muscles in your body: smooth, cardiac, and skeletal. Why do you think scientists categorized muscles in this manner? Use facts to explain your thinking.
Answer Key/Rubric
- A eukaryotic cell holds its genetic material inside of a nucleus. The nucleus is enclosed by a membrane.
- A prokaryotic cell does not have a nucleus or other organelles. Its DNA is not organized into chromosomes.
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
Similarities:
- Same kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, and genus
- Live in the wild
- Have sharp claws
- Have large, sharp teeth
- Carnivores
- Fast runners
- Long tails
Differences:
- Live in groups (Lions live in a pride. Tigers live in a streak.)
- Lions have tan coloring.
- Male lions grow manes.
- Tigers are orange, black, and white.
- Tigers have stripes.
- Acceptable responses may include, but are not limited to:
- The three types of muscles are found in different places in your body.
- Smooth muscles make up organs such as the esophagus, small intestine, and bladder.
- Cardiac muscles are only found in the heart.
- Skeletal muscles are connected to your skeleton.
- The three types of muscles have different functions.
- Smooth muscles are found in different organs and are necessary for the organs to function.
- Cardiac muscles are necessary for the heart to function properly.
- Skeletal muscles move your skeleton.
- The three types of muscles are found in different places in your body.
