Hello Mr. Kwon and Mr. Araujo's classes.
Here you will find resources and assignments related to our units of study.
1) Interactions Within Ecosystems:
1) Learn how energy and matter are transferred in a food chain by completing the Circle of Life
interactive learning activity.
2) View the following How Stuff Works video to
learn more about the food web.
3) What happens when one organism is removed from the food chain or food web?
How does this affect the ecosystem?
Play the interactive game called Chain Reaction to build
food chains and then find out how the food chain is affected if one organism is
removed.
Assignment: Using www.piktochart.com or a neatly drawn and labelled illustration, create 3 food chains from the following options: (Arctic, pond, forest, desert, lake, jungle, ocean or your own ecosystem) also complete today's questions on th flow of energy.
Primary and Seconday Succession:
Learn the differences between primary and secondary succession by
completing the Primary and Secondary
Succession interactive learning activity.
Primary and Secondary
Succession: Grade 7 Science and Technology
(Catholic)
Resource ID :
ELO1370820
Complete the Primary Succession on a Glacial
Moraine interactive learning
activity.
Learn360
View the Ecological Succession
video clip to learn about ecological succession. Take jot notes.
Required Reading:
Ecological succession refers to the long-term changes that take place in
ecosystems that have been altered. As you learned earlier, ecosystems can be
altered by natural events such as volcanoes, glaciers, or storms or they can be
altered by human activities such as logging, farming, or paving.
Ecosystems will change over time until they reach a stable ecosystem,
called a climax community. The climax community that develops
will depend on the climate and geographical conditions of the area.
There are two types of ecological succession: primary and secondary.
Primary succession takes place where there is no life. This could be on
bare rock, abandoned pavement, or sand dunes.
Secondary succession takes place when the original ecosystem is altered
and replaced with a new community of plants and animals. This could take place
after a forest fire, logging of an area, or farming an
area.
Today: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.
What are the Costs and Benefits of a Recycling Program in Ontario?
Recycling has become a natural thing to do. It makes us feel that we are doing something good for the environment. However, there are some groups out there that believe that recycling is a waste of time. Does putting an emphasis on recycling take away from other strategies such as reducing and reusing? What are the effects of recycling on the environment, on society?
Your municipal government has asked you to:
Your recommendation will consist of a paragraph with a clear introduction, facts to support your decision, and and a conclusion.
Use the following resources:
OERB
The Garbage Problem: Grade 7 Science and Technology
Resource ID : ELO1360880
Cleaning Up Our Neighbourhood: Grade 7 Science and Technology (Catholic)
Resource ID : ELO1368240
1) Interactions Within Ecosystems:
1) Learn how energy and matter are transferred in a food chain by completing the Circle of Life
interactive learning activity.
2) View the following How Stuff Works video to
learn more about the food web.
3) What happens when one organism is removed from the food chain or food web?
How does this affect the ecosystem?
Play the interactive game called Chain Reaction to build
food chains and then find out how the food chain is affected if one organism is
removed.
Assignment: Using www.piktochart.com or a neatly drawn and labelled illustration, create 3 food chains from the following options: (Arctic, pond, forest, desert, lake, jungle, ocean or your own ecosystem) also complete today's questions on th flow of energy.
Primary and Seconday Succession:
Learn the differences between primary and secondary succession by
completing the Primary and Secondary
Succession interactive learning activity.
Primary and Secondary
Succession: Grade 7 Science and Technology
(Catholic)
Resource ID :
ELO1370820
Complete the Primary Succession on a Glacial
Moraine interactive learning
activity.
Learn360
View the Ecological Succession
video clip to learn about ecological succession. Take jot notes.
Required Reading:
Ecological succession refers to the long-term changes that take place in
ecosystems that have been altered. As you learned earlier, ecosystems can be
altered by natural events such as volcanoes, glaciers, or storms or they can be
altered by human activities such as logging, farming, or paving.
Ecosystems will change over time until they reach a stable ecosystem,
called a climax community. The climax community that develops
will depend on the climate and geographical conditions of the area.
There are two types of ecological succession: primary and secondary.
Primary succession takes place where there is no life. This could be on
bare rock, abandoned pavement, or sand dunes.
Secondary succession takes place when the original ecosystem is altered
and replaced with a new community of plants and animals. This could take place
after a forest fire, logging of an area, or farming an
area.
Today: Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.
What are the Costs and Benefits of a Recycling Program in Ontario?
Recycling has become a natural thing to do. It makes us feel that we are doing something good for the environment. However, there are some groups out there that believe that recycling is a waste of time. Does putting an emphasis on recycling take away from other strategies such as reducing and reusing? What are the effects of recycling on the environment, on society?
Your municipal government has asked you to:
- research the impacts that recycling has on the environment and on cities and towns in Ontario
- make recommendations to your municipal council on the future of recycling
- Use Internet resources, videos, and learning activities to gather your information. See the External Links below for some websites that you may find helpful.
- Download the Plus, Minus, Interesting (PMI) chart and use it to organize your information.
Your recommendation will consist of a paragraph with a clear introduction, facts to support your decision, and and a conclusion.
Use the following resources:
OERB
The Garbage Problem: Grade 7 Science and Technology
Resource ID : ELO1360880
Cleaning Up Our Neighbourhood: Grade 7 Science and Technology (Catholic)
Resource ID : ELO1368240
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Photo Essay on a Threatened Aquatic Ecosystem
Here you will find the task instructions and the rubric.
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Introduction to Heat
Use the following OERB activity, specifically the Interactive object entitled, "What's the Matter?" to complete the Particle Theory Assignment.
BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 2: Heat: Activity 1:
Introduction to Heat Resource
ID : ELO1395610
https://resources.elearningontario.ca/
U:tcdsbstudent p: oerbs
BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 2: Heat: Activity 1:
Introduction to Heat Resource
ID : ELO1395610
https://resources.elearningontario.ca/
U:tcdsbstudent p: oerbs
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The Transfer of Heat
View the OERB Interactive Object BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 2: Heat: Activity 2: Heat Transfer
https://resources.elearningontario.ca/
Resource ID : ELO1395620
Respond to the following: Explain three ways that heat is transferred.
Using the particle theory complete the work for lesson 7.2 Describing the Transfer of Energy, specifically correct the False statements to amke them true and complete the chart as well as the Check Your Understanding Questions for Explaining Hot and Cold on page 135-137
https://resources.elearningontario.ca/
Resource ID : ELO1395620
Respond to the following: Explain three ways that heat is transferred.
Using the particle theory complete the work for lesson 7.2 Describing the Transfer of Energy, specifically correct the False statements to amke them true and complete the chart as well as the Check Your Understanding Questions for Explaining Hot and Cold on page 135-137
- Exchange your work with at least two other classmates. Is there anything
that you disagree with? If yes, why? Do you have any comments or questions? Is
there anything that you can add? Sign your name beside your
comments.
Investigation 2.2 Heating and Cooling
Template to write up a science lab/experiement and rubric.
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Equivalent temperature markers in Kelvin and Fahrenheit http://www.engineersedge.com/calculators/temperature_conversion.htm
http://dpcdsb-ssc.wikispaces.com/Grade+7+%26+8+Science
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Rap for the transfer of heat
Heat Transfer Through Conduction
Conduction and Convection
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States of Matter
Jot Note/Fishbone Graphic Organizer
Here is a PDF copy of an organizer that can be used to take notes
Assignment on the Greenhouse Effect:
View the Interactive object and Youtube Video on the Greenhouse Effect (OERB) and make notes using the Fishbone Geraphic organizer.
BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 2: Heat: Activity 5: The Greenhouse Effect
Resource ID : ELO1395650
Use a word processor to write two or three paragraphs to explain the role of radiation in heating and cooling the Earth and how Greenhouse gases affect this process. Use scientific terminology and correct spelling and grammar. Also include a labelled diagram that illustrates what is in your content. Refer to your jot notes.
Assignment on the Greenhouse Effect:
View the Interactive object and Youtube Video on the Greenhouse Effect (OERB) and make notes using the Fishbone Geraphic organizer.
BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 2: Heat: Activity 5: The Greenhouse Effect
Resource ID : ELO1395650
Use a word processor to write two or three paragraphs to explain the role of radiation in heating and cooling the Earth and how Greenhouse gases affect this process. Use scientific terminology and correct spelling and grammar. Also include a labelled diagram that illustrates what is in your content. Refer to your jot notes.
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Design Challenge for Heat Unit
Here you will find the assignment and rubrics.
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Lesson 8.6 for Wed. Nov. 21, 2012
Convection in the Environment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dWF_3PYh4
mantle convection cells and continental drift.wmv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpoko_l34ZE The Earth 3D Convection currents & tectonic plates http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCSJNBMOjJs&feature=relatedNational Geographic Colliding
Continents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aArp_4UJS2c
Convection in the Atmosphere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUfXfMJPPIo
Coastal thunderstorm development
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0dWF_3PYh4
mantle convection cells and continental drift.wmv
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kpoko_l34ZE The Earth 3D Convection currents & tectonic plates http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCSJNBMOjJs&feature=relatedNational Geographic Colliding
Continents
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aArp_4UJS2c
Convection in the Atmosphere
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUfXfMJPPIo
Coastal thunderstorm development
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Kinetic Energy and Thermal Expansion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl--bIhNR14
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmN8bybyQY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzNvJ09u_WQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmN8bybyQY8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzNvJ09u_WQ
Introduction to Pure Substances and Mixtures
1) ESL and Non-ESL Tasks for What's Matter? The Particle Theory and Solutions, Concoctions, and Mixtures.
2) What is plasma, the fourth state of matter?
What is plasma?
According to the website: http://education.jlab.org/qa/plasma_01.html
Plasma is the fourth state of matter. Many places teach that there are three states of matter; solid, liquid and gas, but there are actually
four. The fourth is plasma. To put it very simply, a plasma is an ionized gas, a gas into which sufficient energy is provided to free electrons from atoms or molecules and to allow both species, ions and electrons, to coexist. The funny thing about that is, that as far as we know, plasmas are the most common state of matter in the universe. They are even common here on earth. A plasma is a gas that has been energized to the point that some of the electrons break free from, but travel with, their nucleus.
Gases can become plasmas in several ways, but all include pumping the gas with energy. A spark in a gas will create a plasma. A hot gas passing through a big spark will turn the gas stream into a plasma that can be useful. Plasma torches like that are used in industry to cut metals. The biggest chunk of plasma you will see is that dear friend to all of us, the sun. The sun's enormous heat rips electrons off the hydrogen and helium molecules that make up the sun. Essentially, the sun, like most stars, is a great big ball of plasma
2) What is plasma, the fourth state of matter?
What is plasma?
According to the website: http://education.jlab.org/qa/plasma_01.html
Plasma is the fourth state of matter. Many places teach that there are three states of matter; solid, liquid and gas, but there are actually
four. The fourth is plasma. To put it very simply, a plasma is an ionized gas, a gas into which sufficient energy is provided to free electrons from atoms or molecules and to allow both species, ions and electrons, to coexist. The funny thing about that is, that as far as we know, plasmas are the most common state of matter in the universe. They are even common here on earth. A plasma is a gas that has been energized to the point that some of the electrons break free from, but travel with, their nucleus.
Gases can become plasmas in several ways, but all include pumping the gas with energy. A spark in a gas will create a plasma. A hot gas passing through a big spark will turn the gas stream into a plasma that can be useful. Plasma torches like that are used in industry to cut metals. The biggest chunk of plasma you will see is that dear friend to all of us, the sun. The sun's enormous heat rips electrons off the hydrogen and helium molecules that make up the sun. Essentially, the sun, like most stars, is a great big ball of plasma
Your First Assignment:
Learning Goal:
You will reflect on what you know about pure substances and mixtures, watch a video on the states of matter, and then answer questions related to
these concepts.
Task 1:
Learn 360
View the States of Matter video. This video is 17:19 minutes long. Take jot notes for Assignment 2.
http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=254244
Task 2:
Assignment 2: States of Matter Discussion
You will reflect on what you know about pure substances and mixtures, watch a video on the states of matter, and then answer questions related to
these concepts.
Task 1:
Learn 360
View the States of Matter video. This video is 17:19 minutes long. Take jot notes for Assignment 2.
http://www.learn360.com/ShowVideo.aspx?ID=254244
Task 2:
Assignment 2: States of Matter Discussion
- Post a response to the following:
How are solids, liquids, and gases different?
How does an increase or decrease in energy affect matter? Give examples.
What is the difference between a solution and a suspension?
- Post a response to the following.
List at least three things that you already know about pure substances and mixtures.
List three things that you would like to learn about during this unit.
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Is it Pure yet Task
Here you will find the PDF of the paraphrasing and Making Connections Task for Is It Pure Yet? on pages 47-48
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Properties of Substances
Properties of Pure Substances And Mixtures (ELO 1382930)
“Mine” the Content Page to determine how concentration are described (quantitatively, qualitatively) Make Notes.
What is solubility? What does it mean if a substance is soluble or insoluble?
Give three examples of how properties of substances determine their uses.
“Mine” the Content Page to determine how concentration are described (quantitatively, qualitatively) Make Notes.
What is solubility? What does it mean if a substance is soluble or insoluble?
Give three examples of how properties of substances determine their uses.
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Complete the interactive object on Concentration called "Solution Magic" OERB Resource ID : ELO1395540 to help in completing the concentration of solutions task.
Saturated and Unsaturated solutions
How Much Sugar in My Tea Lab
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Ways to Separate Mechanical Mixtures
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BL Grade 7 Science and Technology: Unit 3: Pure Substances and Mixtures: Activity 7: Separating Mixtures
Resource ID : ELO1395710
Description : You will learn about the various methods of separating mixtures.
Reproductive System
Environmental Pollution and Waste Management
Use the following resources, links and video clips to complete the Hazardous Materials Task:
http://www.toronto.ca/garbage/hhw.htm#a002
http://www.toronto.ca/garbage/hhw.htm#a002
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Household Hazardous Waste
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Introduction to Structural Strength and Stability
Finish jotting down the final characteristics of skyscrapers based on the Green Skyscraper National Geographic video using the heading Energy Reduction.
Answer the questions on the Newspaper Tower page (Make a Prediction, Explain It, and Build On It) in
complete sentences using proper spelling and grammar.
complete sentences using proper spelling and grammar.
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Nelson science pages 10-11
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Forces
Assignment 1: The Impact of External Forces
Task: 1.
Post descriptions on your weebly websites about how an external force such as
wind, gravity, an earthquake could cause internal forces such as compression,
tension, bending, shearing, or torsion. Explain real-life examples illustrating
each of the forces mentioned and explain what is happening and
why.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html
https://tcdsb.elearningontario.ca/content/enforced/276437-BL-GR7SCI-01-Persistent-KwonW/GRD7SCI-BLE/GRD7SCI-BLEU04/GRD7SCI-BLEU04A03/mme/4-3_ForceBeWithYou_MME/LO9223-MayTheForceBeWithYou.html?_&d2lSessionVal=r2dWllqD4YkyTZmzikBdqiLbK&ou=276437
# 2
Explain the following: What is a dead load, live load, settlemt load, thermal load, earthquake load, wind load and dynamic load?
# 3 Complete the Materials lab and answer the following:
If you were asked to design and build a structure, specifically, a 4 story building that could withstand strong winds and a rooftop garden of 6 trees and a greenhouse of vegetables, which building material would you use and why?
Task: 1.
Post descriptions on your weebly websites about how an external force such as
wind, gravity, an earthquake could cause internal forces such as compression,
tension, bending, shearing, or torsion. Explain real-life examples illustrating
each of the forces mentioned and explain what is happening and
why.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html
https://tcdsb.elearningontario.ca/content/enforced/276437-BL-GR7SCI-01-Persistent-KwonW/GRD7SCI-BLE/GRD7SCI-BLEU04/GRD7SCI-BLEU04A03/mme/4-3_ForceBeWithYou_MME/LO9223-MayTheForceBeWithYou.html?_&d2lSessionVal=r2dWllqD4YkyTZmzikBdqiLbK&ou=276437
# 2
Explain the following: What is a dead load, live load, settlemt load, thermal load, earthquake load, wind load and dynamic load?
# 3 Complete the Materials lab and answer the following:
If you were asked to design and build a structure, specifically, a 4 story building that could withstand strong winds and a rooftop garden of 6 trees and a greenhouse of vegetables, which building material would you use and why?
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Design and Build A Structure for Everyday Life
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