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REPORT RESUMES ED 019 229 SE 003 930 REORGANIZED SCIENCE CURRICULUM, 7A, GRADE SEVEN SUPPLEMENT. MINNEAPOLIS SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1, MINN. PUB DATE 21 OCT 66 EORS PRICE MFS0.60 HC -$2.72 66P. DESCRIPTORS- *BIOLOGY, *CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT, *GRADE 7, *SECONDARY SCHOOL SCIENCE, *SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES, TEACHING GUIDES, CURRICULUM, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE, ECOLOGY, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS, LABORATORY TECHNIQUES, SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, SCIENCE COURSES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, THE TWELFTH IN A SERIES OF 17 VOLUMES, THIS VOLUME PROVIDES THE SEVENTH GRADE TEACHER WITH A GUIDE TO THE REORGANIZED SCIENCE CURRICULUM OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE MATERIALS ARE INTENDED TO BE AUGMENTED AND REVISED AS THE NEED ARISES. THE SEVENTH GRADE SUPPLEMENT IS IN TWO VOLUMES. VOLUME 7A CONTAINS INTRODUCTORY MATERIAL, A B RIEF SUMMARY OF SUBJECT MATTER CONTENT FOR GRADE 7, AND A CHART WHICH SHOWS THE GRADE CONTENT FOR THE ENTIRE K -12 PROGRAM, FOR EACH OF THE FOLLOWING MAJOR AREAS AROUND WHICH THE CURRICULUM WAS DEVELOPED - -C!) THE EARTH, (2) LIVING THINGS, (3) ENERGY, AND (4) THE UNIVERSE. THIS TEACHER'S SUPPLEMENT ALSO CONTAINS THE SECTIONS (1) CONCEPTS, AND (2) LEARNING EXPERIENCES. THE LEARNING EXPERIENCES SECTION DEALS WITH (1) THE USE OF THE MICROSCOPE, AND (2) SCIENTIFIC ATTITUDES. VOLUME 7B CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS.--(1) B IBLIOGRAPHY, BOOKS, (2) BIBLIOGRAPHY, FILMS, (3) B IBLIOGRAPHY, FILMSTRIPS, AND (4) EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. (OH) 1, r. 1.. 4. 4." r f ",;,/ ; X C. tr. .q ) A KIINTIFIC APPROACH TO PROBLEMSOLVtNG 1. ' Observation--firstwhand experiences andobservation. 4., = 2. ),, , Definition ofPROBLEM --askquestions, chooseone for Investigation. = , 5. 1 3 AL.t Results of other investigators--readabout problem, )J art Ati%i ! discuss it with interested 4grst friends andresource people, examine thewritten material. 4. Possible solutions--iist01 possibleguesses. 5. \ 5. Choosing the best solution (HYPOTHESIS)--pick the y, 1 A, "best guess". 6. Testing the hypothesis--planning andcarrying out EXPERIMENTS to determineits truth. 7. CONCLUSIONof accepting It or rejecting hypothesis-- 4 draw conclusion from experimentsto determine acceptance or rejectionof "best guess". 8. More extensive testing ofhypothesis--experiment further todetermine if hypothesis r. always holdstrue. 9. Stating the THEORY and publishingresults--restate the hypothesisin light ofthe above .. experimentation, publish inprofessionaljournal. K. 10. Finding mathematical proof--doany measuring and mathematical calculationsto develop proof of theory. ,ri It 11. Statement of LAWor PRINCIPLE--if , no one can finda mistake in themathematical : proof or develop contrary proof, a the theorybecomesa law or principle. 'r 4. J IC 1=5, t. , ' !,-'!;,. , 7 5 44 IF 7 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, EDUCATION & WELFARE OFFICE OF EDUCATION THIS DOCUMENT HAS BEEN REPRODUCED EXACTLY AS RECEIVED FROM THE PERSON OR ORGANIZATION ORIGINATING IT.POINTS OF VIEW OR OPINIONS STATED DO NOT NECESSARILY REPRESENT OFFICIAL OFFICE OF EDUCATION POSITION OR POLICY. THE GRADE SEVENSUPPLEMENT to the RcnRANGIZED SCIENCECURRICULUM Kindergarten Through Grade Twelve (For Discussion PurposesOnly),. BOARD OF EDUCATION Stuart W. Rider, Jr., Chairman Mrs. Charles Hymes, Clerk Lawrence E. Johnson Richard S. Larson Florence Lehmann David W. Preus John M. Warder Rufus A. Putnam, Superintendent MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS special school district no. I Minneapolis, Minnesota Publication Rights ReservedBy MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS special school district no. 1 Minneapolis, Minnesota October 21, 1966 "PERMISSION TOREPRODUCE THIS COPYRIGHTED MATERIALHAS BEEN GRANTED Shutts BY.J. Hervey Public Schools TO ERIC ANDORGANIZATIONS OPERATING WITH THE U.S.OFFICE Of UNDER AGREEMENTS EDUCATION. FURTHERREPRODUCTION OUTSIDE OF THE ERIC SYSTEMREQUIRES PERMISSION THE COPYRIGHTOWNER." ii FOREWORD fourth, 195 ?, whenSputnik I Long before thatfamous October of the MinneapolisPyblic rocketed into orbit,the science teachers reorganization of thescience cur- Schools eagerly beganwork on the This reorganized riculum from kindergartenthrough grade twelve. instructional staffand de- science curriculum wasrequested by our veloped by representativemembers of thatstaff. literate in orderto exer- The citizen of todaymust be science The contributionof the cise adequately hisduties of citizenship. methods which he usesto attack scientist to our way oflife is the These methods areunique, but more a problemand seek itssolution. useful; they canbe applied inthe solution important, they are very and problem by knowledgeablechildren at all ages of the everyday methods adults in all walksof life. If these grade levels, and by they must of science are to belearned by the youthof Minneapolis, inside and outsidethe be learned by attackingrealistic problems solving of work-a-dayproblems trains classroom. This practice in the themselves in seekingnew solutions our youngcitizens to think for to age-old problemsof our civilization. recognize thatscience In the MinneapolisPublic Schools we arts generaleducation which is a very importantpart of the liberal aware of ourresponsi- should be studied byall students. We are grounded in thefundamental bility for instructionwhich must be well of the basicsciences and laws and principlesin all the fields for teachingthe ever- therefore propose thisreorganized curriculum expanding knowledge ofscience. itself. science curriculumdoes not teach This reorganized teacher is the developmental approachin which the It is a planned has been expeditor and not thelimiter of learning.The curriculum breadths and newdepths developed to aid thestudent in acquiring new and with it ateacher who is of understanding ofhis environment; lead the studentin an ever-expanding well trained in science may If the surroundings in thisworld and universe. investigation of his it is an cooperatively by teacherand students, curriculum is used Public Schools instrument which canmold a pupil ofthe Minneapolis continues advancedscience into a science-literatecitizen who, if he training, may become ascientist of thefuture. iii 721.LC For discussion Science nonArtment purposes only SUMMARY OF GRADE -CONENT .SSIGNMENTS Grade =Ire Area and Major Topics 7717 5 6 9 101112 + + + Introduction to Science (Gray) 4:- * * + * * * A6' Attitudes (Including +. + history) B. Tools + -...----- . C. Methods * + + , . 1. The Earth (Red) * * + A. History of the earth B. Physical features * C. Rocks and minerals .1( D. Soils + E. Water * F. Air *Ell G. Weather and climate * ..4---".......-_..,_- .1110111=1".. t ,[ey to symbols -- * major emphasis + content to be taught For discussion purposesonly Area and Major Topics Grade Level 1011 12 Ir. Living. Things (Green) A. Life and life processes 11011111411110101111101.11 1. Life in general 2. Food taking or nutrition 3. Digestion Absorption iei Mal 5. Circulation 11111 +111 + MEM Respiration rill I 11111 7. Assimilation 6. Oxidation 9 Excretion 10. Reproduction and grawth 11. Responsiveness B. Classification C. Ecology D. Plant and animal . economics E. Human body F. 'Aesthetic values 111111P' (continued -2- Grade - content assignments(coatinued) 1' GradeLevel Area and Major Topics . 1011 -2 * .II. Energy (Yellow) + A. Properties' of matter * related to energy B. Sources 'and conservatior * + + + of energy C. Mechanical energy and * * * simple machines D. Gravitational energy 1 11 + E. Magnetic energy- it. * F. Sound ,. 41 ... I * * G. Electrical energy i 3. * 1. Static . + . 2. Current * . it. H. Communication bands and + electronics rr I. Heat and infrared . + radiation . * * + J. Light and ultraviolet + * it- it- + radiation K. High energy waves L. Chemical energy * * 31. M. Atomic energy + n..... ,-......... .3. For discussionpurposes only Grade Level Area and Major Topics 8 1 la U(2 11-71-.74-77. 3 ' 5 4111111.011M10. .1 * The Universe(Blue) IVO , . i .., , + A.Earth + t * . I i 'I. ! 11111 1 1 i +1 i + : B.Moon .. c . I 1 , . .. * i* 1i + : 0 Sun . C. .. , . ! 14 I 1 t D.Solar system. i . ..... I. 1 .. ! +.. .. E. Stars and galaxies * 4E- . F.Space travel ' : . .. Key to symbols * major emphasis + content to be taught teaching at all grade.levels. Note: ConsmnratAMILand safety must permeate science copied by la" 10-14-65' A SUMMARY OF TIE SUBJECT WAVERCONTENT GRADE SEVEN Introduction to science-.branches ofscience; on kinds of research projecta currentlybeing investigated Living thingsclassification andeconomic value; physical and biological factorsof an environ- ment; conservation; rehabilitationof injured on. diseased partsof the Inman bo4y; rates of maturation; factors affecting easeof learning Waterphysical characteristics, bardness,and puri- fication; water cycle Air-.composition industrial uses andcharacteristics of the layers; nitrogencyclel value of air con- ditioning CB tjew 12-20-62 For discussion purposes only Grade Seven ALLOCATIOIT OF CONCEPTS BY MAJOR TOPICS ADD CR UNITS TABLE OF CONTENTS Major Topic ard/or Unit Page Number Color Introduction to Science A.Definition of. science and scientists. 1 Gray B.Branches of .science.................. 1 Gray II.Liming ThIngs A.Life processes of living things Food taking or nutrition............. 3 Green DigesUon............................ 3 Green Absorption......................... It Green Circu]!.ation... 000000000000 ........... 14 Green Respiration and assimilation. 00000... 4 Green Cxida, ion and excretion ............... 5 Green Reproduction and growth.............. 6 Green Responsiveness.......... 00000000..... 7 Green B.Histology- -minute structureand