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 7th Grade Earth Science
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Welcome to the Springdale School District 7th Grade Earth Science Page!
On this page you will find Activities, Web Links, Labs and Lesson Plans for 7th grade Earth Science. This information is a cooperative effort from Science Teachers at J.O. Kelly Middle School, Helen Tyson Middle School and Hellstern Middle School in the Springdale School District located in Springdale, Arkansas.
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General Earth Science Resource Websites
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ESS 8.7.1 Describe the composition and physical characteristics of the Atmosphere
ESS 8.7.2 Investigate the influence of global patterns on local weather: Movement of Air Masses, Coriolis Effect, Jet Stream, Global Wind Belts
ESS 8.7.3 Conduct investigations demonstrating the effects of solar energy on the atmosphere
ESS 8.7.4 Investigate the effect that oceans have on climate
ESS 8.7.5 Identify elements of weather: temperature, air pressure, wind speed, wind direction, humidity
ESS 8.7.6 Conduct investigations using weather measurement devices: anemometers, barometers, sling psychrometers, thermometers, weather charts
ESS 8.7.7 Predict weather conditions using data on the following: temperature, air pressure: highs, lows, fronts; clouds, wind speed, wind direction, humidity
ESS. 8.7.8 Identify the causes and effects of Weather Related Phenomena: thunderstorms, tornados, hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons, acid precipitation
ESS 8.7.9 Explain Tornado Belt Weather Patterns using a map of the United States
ESS 8.7.10 Describe ways human beings protect themselves, others, and their property from adverse weather conditions
ESS 8.7.11 Describe and map climates of major Earth regions
ESS 8.7.12 Analyze the effect of the shape of Earth and the tilt of Earth's axis on climate
ESS 8.7.13 Identify and explain the effects that human acitivites have on weather and atmosphere
ESS 8.7.14 Describe causes and effects of acid precipitation
ESS 8.7.15 Investigate careers, scientists, and historical breakthroughs related to atmosphere and weather
ESS 8.7.16 Conduct investigations demonstrating the water cycle
ESS 8.7.17 Explain the relationship between the water cycle and ground water
ESS 8.7.18 Investigate cloud formation
ESS 8.7.19 Conduct investigations demonstrating the greenhouse effect
ESS 8.7.20 Research how human activities may contribute to global warming
ESS 8.7.21 Explain examples of actual events that cause temporary climate changes: volcanic dust, drought, meteor impact
ESS 9.7.1 Analyze charts to infer past atmospheric conditions based on the organisms found in the fossil record
ESS 9.7.2 Demonstrate that Earth has a magnetic fild that is detectible at the surface with a compass
ESS 9.7.3 Compare and contrast Earth's magnetic field to those of natural or human-made magnets with: North and south poles, lines of force
ESS 9.7.4 Analyze evidence of sea floor spreading: magnetic reversal, molten material, drilling samples
ESS 9.7.5 Research ways in which people have used compasses
ESS 10.7.1 Identify and model the causes of night and day
ESS 10.7.2 Compare and contrast Earth's day to those of other planets in our solar system
ESS 10.7.3 Identify and model the cause of planetary years
ESS 10.7.4 Compare and contrast Earth's year to those of other planets in our solar system
ESS 10.7.5 Identify and model the causes of seasons
ESS 10.7.6 Investigate careers, scientists, and historical breakthroughs related to rotations and revolutions of bodies in space
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