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ConnecticutContent Standards andExpected Performances
Middle School ScienceGrade 7
McDougal Littell Middle School Science
correlated to the
Connecticut
Content Standards and Expected Performances Middle School Science, Grade 7
Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
Pupil’s Edition / Teacher’s Edition
Grades 6–8 Core Scientific Inquiry, Literacy and Numeracy How is scientific knowledge created and communicated? C INQ1 Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigation.
Found in all modules: R35
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: xxii–xxv, A5, A53, A62, A64 Life Over Time: xxii–xxv, B52, B94 Diversity of Living Things: xxii–xxv, C22, C51, C52, C72, C134 Ecology: xxii–xxv, D65, D98 Human Biology: xxii–xxv, E5, E82
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: xxii–xxv, A75, A146 The Changing Earth: xxii–xxv, B158 Earth’s Waters: xxii–xxv, C111, C116 Earth’s Atmosphere: xxii–xxv, D5, D90 Space Science: xxii–xxv
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: xxii–xxv, A5, A17, A27, A67 Chemical Interactions: xxii–xxv, B120 Motion and Forces: xxii–xxv, C12 Waves, Sound, and Light: xxii–xxv, D87 Electricity and Magnetism: xxii–xxv, E85, E90
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ2 Read, interpret and examine the credibility of scientific claims in different sources of information.
Found in all modules: R6–R9
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: xxii–xxv Life Over Time: xxii–xxv, B28, B35 Diversity of Living Things: xxii–xxv, C141 Ecology: xxii–xxv, D62 Human Biology: xxii–xxv
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: xxii–xxv, A81 The Changing Earth: xxii–xxv, B37 Earth’s Waters: xxii–xxv Earth’s Atmosphere: xxii–xxv Space Science: xxii–xxv, E93
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: xxii–xxv, A77 Chemical Interactions: xxii–xxv Motion and Forces: xxii–xxv Waves, Sound, and Light: xxii–xxv, D87 Electricity and Magnetism: xxii–xxv, E87
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ3 Design and conduct appropriate types of scientific investigations to answer different questions.
Found in all modules: R28–R35
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A53, A64–A65, A142–A143 Life Over Time: B94 Diversity of Living Things: C22–C23, C39, C52, C72–C73, C104–C105, C134–C135 Ecology: D14–D15, D65, D106–D107 Human Biology: E5, E85, E154–E155
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A146, A118, A156–A157, A169 The Changing Earth: B20–B21, B33, B68–B69, B158 Earth’s Waters: C12, C32–C33, C58–C59, C94–C95, C116, C125 Earth’s Atmosphere: D34–D35, D90, D104–D105, D133 Space Science: E15, E33, E106–E107
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A5, A61, A75, A99, A122–A123 Chemical Interactions: B60–B61, B95, B120, B137 Motion and Forces: C5, C19, C27, C32–C33, C46, C62–C63, C66, C88, C129, C170–C171 Waves, Sound, and Light: D64–D65, D76, D90, D100–D101, D134 Electricity and Magnetism: E26–E27, E66–E67, E87, E100–E101
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
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C INQ4 Identify independent and dependent variables, and those variables that are kept constant, when designing an experiment.
Found in all modules: R30–R32
Life Science Modules
Life Over Time: B94 Diversity of Living Things: C52 Ecology: D65
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A146, A156–A157 The Changing Earth: B68–B69, B158 Earth’s Waters: C116 Earth’s Atmosphere: D131 Space Science: E106–E107
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A75, A122–A123 Chemical Interactions: B120 Motion and Forces: C19, C46, C88, C129 Waves, Sound, and Light: D64–D65 Electricity and Magnetism: E87, E100–E101
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ5 Use appropriate tools and techniques to make observations and gather data.
Found in all modules: R2, R10–R11, R12–R19, R23–R27, R33
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: xxii–xxv, A5, A7, A16–A17, A21, A39, A44, A53, A62, A64–A65, A86–A87, A110, A114, A142–A143, A144, A146 Life Over Time: xxii–xxv, B26–B27, B46, B90, B94, B106–B107 Diversity of Living Things: xxii–xxv, C13, C22–C23, C24, C25, C31, C51, C52, C60, C72–C73, C85, C92, C94, C104–C105, C111, C134–C135, C142, C146, C180–C181 Ecology: xxii–xxv, D9, D14–D15, D19, D25, D45, D52–D53, D63, D79, D84, D91, D98, D106–D107 Human Biology: xxii–xxv, E28–E29, E45, E47, E52, E56–E57, E65, E72–E73, E114, E118, E154–E155
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: xxii–xxv, A28–A29, A41, A43, A46, A56, A58–A59, A75, A102–A103, A122, A130–A131 The Changing Earth: xxii–xxv, B20–B21, B53, B68–B69, B111, B116, B143, B156, B158, B170–B171 Earth’s Waters: xxii–xxv, C5, C12, C21, C32–C33, C43, C98, C125, C138–C139 Earth’s Atmosphere: xxii–xxv, D17, D34–D35, D45, D47, D64–D65, D67, D81, D92, D94, D104–D105, D115, D117, D119, D130–D131, D133 Space Science: xxii–xxv, E13, E15, E20–E21, E33, E50–E51, E52, E106–E107, E120–E121, E122, E123, E138
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: xxii–xxv, A14–A15, A17, A31, A47, A56–A57, A61, A75, A84–A85, A86, A89, A101, A107, A112, A116, A122–A123 Chemical Interactions: xxii–xxv, B9, B13, B24–B25, B39, B53, B56, B60–B61, B74, B79, B86, B92–B93, B95, B113, B120, B132–B133, B137 Motion and Forces: xxii–xxv, C16, C19, C27, C32–C33, C54, C58, C62–C63, C96–C97, C118, C125, C130, C133, C136–C137, C151, C157, C170–C171 Waves, Sound, and Light: xxii–xxv, D20, D22–D23, D26, D41, D76, D79, D84, D100–D101, D109, D115, D124–D125, D128, D131 Electricity and Magnetism: xxii–xxv, E14, E22, E26–E27, E28, E31, E43, E48, E54, E75, E77, E85, E88, E90, E95, E98
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ6 Use mathematical operations to analyze and interpret the data.
Found in all modules: R36–R44
Life Science Modules Cells and Heredity: A25, A93, A116, A149 Life Over Time: B16, B50, B89 Diversity of Living Things: C15, C50, C115, C127, C163 Ecology: D21, D69, D97 Human Biology: E21, E51, E82, E109, E125
Earth Science Modules Earth’s Surface: A23, A49, A88, A121, A130–A131, A171 The Changing Earth: B29, B59, B85, B94–B95, B156, B160 Earth’s Waters: C21, C23, C49, C83, C120, C138–C139 Earth’s Atmosphere: D26, D34–D35, D55, D86 Space Science: E30, E58, E84, E129
Physical Science Modules Matter and Energy: A14–A15, A17, A26, A43, A49, A84–A85, A91, A109 Chemical Interactions: B24–B25, B33, B46, B77, B137, B139, B162 Motion and Forces: C24, C32–C33, C56, C90, C120, C136–C137, C153, C170–C171 Waves, Sound, and Light: D15, D21, D57, D78, D118 Electricity and Magnetism: E35, E56, E107
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ7 Identify and present relationships between variables in appropriate graphs.
Found in all modules: R24–R27
Life Science Modules Cells and Heredity: A55, A69 Life Over Time: B102, B111 Diversity of Living Things: C39, C50, C119 Ecology: D41 Human Biology: E61, E93, E137, E147
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A171 The Changing Earth: B94–B95, B126 Earth’s Waters: C10, C11, C83, C120 Earth’s Atmosphere: D104–D105, D139 Space Science: E58
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A26, A37, A84–A85, A89, A122–A123 Chemical Interactions: B16, B24–B25, B32, B77, B92–B93, B121, B142, B162 Motion and Forces: C21, C30, C37, C90, C96–C97 Waves, Sound, and Light: D19, D57, D68 Electricity and Magnetism: E58, E65, E110
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C INQ8 Draw conclusions and identify sources of error.
Found in all modules: R35
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: xxii–xxv, A64–A65, A91, A108–A109, A155 Life Over Time: xxii–xxv, B26–B27, B35 Diversity of Living Things: xxii–xxv, C72–C73, C81, C134–C135, C141 Ecology: xxii–xxv, D14–D15 Human Biology: xxii–xxv, E154–E155
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: xxii–xxv, A28–A29, A65 The Changing Earth: xxii–xxv, B37, B94–B95, B170–B171 Earth’s Waters: xxii–xxv, C32–C33, C94–C95, C138–C139 Earth’s Atmosphere: xxii–xxv, D34–D35, D64–D65, D130–D131 Space Science: xxii–xxv
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: xxii–xxv, A14–A15, A122–A123 Chemical Interactions: xxii–xxv, B60–B61, B92–B93, B132–B133 Motion and Forces: xxii–xxv, C32–C33, C48, C62–C63, C96–C97, C136–C137 Waves, Sound, and Light: xxii–xxv, D22–D23, D84, D100–D101, D124–D125 Electricity and Magnetism: xxii–xxv, E26–E27, E87, E100–E101
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ9 Provide explanations to investigated problems or questions.
Found in all modules: R35 Found throughout the program. Selected references are provided.
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A5, A44, A64–A65 Life Over Time: B90 Diversity of Living Things: C72–C73, C94, C106 Ecology: D14–D15, D57, D91 Human Biology: E13, E14, E39, E45, E72–E73
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A41, A46, A81, A88, A89, A118, A122, A164, A171 The Changing Earth: B20–B21, B45, B50, B82, B85, B116, B143 Earth’s Waters: C7, C12, C21, C75, C78, C83, C101 Earth’s Atmosphere: D24, D67, D77, D130–D131, D139 Space Science: E25, D35, E62, E84, E120–E121, E123
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A20, A31, A56–A57, A58, A77, A89, A112 Chemical Interactions: B67, B74, B79, B86, B92–B93, B124, B153, B170–B171 Motion and Forces: C39, C46, C48, C49, C58, C62–C63, C66, C84, C96–C97, C98, C100, C125 Waves, Sound, and Light: D24, D41, D44, D48, D57, D113, D119, D124–D125, D134 Electricity and Magnetism: E9, E14, E17, E18, E22, E31, E50, E54, E90, E100–E101, E105
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Connecticut Content Standards and Expected Performances
Middle School Science, Grade 7
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C INQ10 Communicate about science in different formats, using relevant science vocabulary, supporting evidence and clear logic.
Found in all modules: R2–R9, R28–R35
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A5, A37, A69, A79, A123, A155 Life Over Time: B5, B11, B39, B73, B77, B106–B107 Diversity of Living Things: C25, C39, C81, C106, C134–C135, C172, C180–C181 Ecology: D5, D62, D77, D88, D106–D107, D111 Human Biology: E13, E79, E97, E99
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A5, A35, A111, A137, A143, A164 The Changing Earth: B5, B20–B21, B37, B50, B68–B69, B109, B143 Earth’s Waters: C5, C15, C67, C109, C129 Earth’s Atmosphere: D5, D71, D113, D124 Space Science: E5, E35, E67, E75, E93, E120–E121
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A5, A14–A15, A77, A99 Chemical Interactions: B5, B55, B107, B153 Motion and Forces: C5, C48, C111, C129, C163 Waves, Sound, and Light: D5, D44, D87, D109 Electricity and Magnetism: E5, E50, E75, E87
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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Grade 7 Core Themes, Content Standards and Expected Performances Energy Transfer and Transformations: What is the role of energy in our world? 7.1 Energy provides the ability to do work and it can exist in many forms.
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: xiv–xv The Changing Earth: xiv–xv, B165 Earth’s Waters: xiv–xv Earth’s Atmosphere: xiv–xv Space Science: xiv–xv
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: xviii–xix, A71–A73, A78, A80–A83, A86–A90, A92 Chemical Interactions: xviii–xix Motion and Forces: xviii–xix, C121–C122, C126–C128 Waves, Sound, and Light: xviii–xix Electricity and Magnetism: xviii–xix
7.1 (C 12) Explain the relationship between force, distance and work, and use the relationship (W=F x D) to calculate work done in lifting heavy objects.
Physical Science Modules Motion and Forces: C115–C119, C138
7.1 (C 13) Explain how simple machines such as inclined planes, pulleys and levers are used to create mechanical advantage.
Physical Science Modules
Motion and Forces: C145–C152, C153, C154–C162, C164–C169, C170, C171, C172
7.1 (C 14) Describe how different types of stored (potential) energy can be used to make objects move.
Physical Science Modules
Matter and Energy: A75–A76, A79–A81, A92 Motion and Forces: C122, C125–C127, C128 Electricity and Magnetism: E18–E19
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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Structure and Function: How are organisms structured to ensure efficiency and survival? 7.2 Many organisms, including humans, have specialized organ systems that interact with each other to maintain dynamic internal balance.
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A31 Diversity of Living Things: C44–C45, C174 Human Biology: E12, E30, E37
7.2 (C 15) Describe the basic structures of an animal cell, including nucleus, cytoplasm, mitochondria and cell membrane, and how they function to support life.
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A20–A24, A34 Life Over Time: B61, B64 Diversity of Living Things: R56–R57
7.2 (C 16) Describe the structures of the human digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems, and explain how they function to bring oxygen and nutrients to the cells and expel waste materials.
Life Science Modules
Human Biology: E40–E41, E48–E50, E58, E66–E69, E90
7.2 (C 17) Explain how the human muscular/skeletal system supports the body and allows movement.
Life Science Modules
Human Biology: A16–A20, A22–A26, A28–A29, A30
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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Energy in the Earth’s Systems: How do external and internal sources of energy affect the Earth’s systems? 7.3 Landforms are the result of the interaction of constructive and destructive forces over time.
Earth Science Modules Earth’s Surface: xx–xxi, A86–A87, A93, A152–A153, A160–A163, A165–A170, A172 The Changing Earth: xx–xxi, B30–B36, B37, B38, B77–B84, B86–B93, B94–B95, B96–B98, B104, B127–B128 Earth’s Waters: xx–xxi Earth’s Atmosphere: xx–xxi Space Science: xx–xxi
7.3 (C 18) Describe how folded and faulted rock layers provide evidence of the gradual up and down motion of the Earth’s crust.
Earth Science Modules The Changing Earth: B30–B36, B37, B38, B45–B49, B70, B80–B84, B104
7.3 (C 19) Explain how glaciation, weathering and erosion create and shape valleys and floodplains.
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Surface: A145–A149, A150–A153, A156–A157, A165–A170, A172 Earth’s Waters: C21
7.3 (C 20) Explain how the boundaries of tectonic plates can be inferred from the location of earthquakes and volcanoes.
Earth Science Modules
The Changing Earth: B12–B13, B18–B19, B45–B49, B52, B64–B65, B70, B80–B81, B89, R56–R57
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Middle School Science, Grade 7
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Science and Technology in Society: How do science and technology affect the quality of our lives? 7.4 Technology allows us to improve food production and preservation, thus improving our ability to meet the nutritional needs of growing populations.
Life Science Modules Ecology: D102
Earth Science Modules
Earth’s Waters: C43, C67
7.4 (C 21) Describe how freezing, dehydration, pickling and irradiation prevent food spoilage caused by bacteria.
Life Science Modules
Cells and Heredity: A14
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