New Direction in Ohio Science Video from the Department of Education
Ohio Seventh Grade Science Standards
1.This theme focuses on helping students recognize the components of various systems
and then investigate dynamic and sustainable relationships within systems using
scientific inquiry. (05-08)
2. During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific
processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their
knowledge and understanding in all science content areas: (05-08)
3.Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations; (05-08)
4. Design and conduct a scientific investigation; (05-08)
5. Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information;
(05-08)
6. Analyze and interpret data; (05-08)
7. Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions; (05-08)
8. Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations; (05-08)
9. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predications; and (05-08)
10. Communicate scientific procedures and explanations. (05-08)
ESS.
Earth and Space Science (07-07)
2. This topic focuses on Earth’s hydrologic cycle, patterns that exist in atmospheric
and oceanic currents, the relationship between thermal energy and the currents,
and the relative position and movement of the Earth, sun and moon. (07-07)
3. The hydrologic cycle illustrates the changing states of water as it moves through
the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. (07-07)
4. Thermal energy is transferred as water changes state throughout the cycle. The cycling
of water in the atmosphere is an important part of weather patterns on Earth.
The rate at which water flows through soil and rock is dependent upon the
porosity and permeability of the soil or rock. (07-07)
5. Thermal-energy transfers in the ocean and the atmosphere contribute to the formation of
currents, which influence global climate patterns. (07-07)
6. The sun is the major source of energy for wind, air and ocean currents and the
hydrologic cycle. As thermal energy transfers occur in the atmosphere and
ocean, currents form. Large bodies of water can influence weather and climate.
The jet stream is an example of an atmospheric current and the
Gulf
Stream
is an example of an oceanic current. Ocean currents are influenced by factors
other than thermal energy, such as water density, mineral content (such as
salinity), ocean floor topography and Earth’s rotation. All of these factors
delineate global climate patterns on Earth. (07-07)
7. The atmosphere has different properties at different elevations and contains a
mixture of gases that cycle through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and
atmosphere. (07-07)
8. The atmosphere is held to the Earth by the force of gravity. There are defined
layers of the atmosphere that have specific properties, such as temperature,
chemical composition and physical characteristics. Gases in the atmosphere
include nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, carbon dioxide and other trace gases.
Biogeochemical cycles illustrate the movement of specific elements or molecules
(such as carbon or nitrogen) through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere
and atmosphere. (07-07)
9.. The relative patterns of motion and positions of the Earth, moon and sun cause
solar and lunar eclipses, tides and phases of the moon. (07-07)
10. The moon’s orbit and its change of position relative to the Earth and sun result in
different parts of the moon being visible from Earth (phases of the moon).
(07-07)
11. A solar eclipse is when Earth moves into the shadow of the moon (during a new
moon). A lunar eclipse is when the moon moves into the shadow of Earth (during
a full moon). (07-07)
12. Gravitational force between the Earth and the moon causes daily oceanic tides. When the
gravitational forces from the sun and moon align (at new and full moons) spring
tides occur. When the gravitational forces of the sun and moon are
perpendicular (at first and last quarter moons), neap tides occur. (07-07)
LS.Life Science (07-07)
14. This topic focuses on the impact of matter and energy transfer within the biotic
component of ecosystems. (07-07)
15. Matter is transferred continuously between one organism to another and between
organisms and their physical environments. (07-07)
16. Plants use the energy in light to make sugars out of carbon dioxide and water
(photosynthesis). These materials can be used and immediately stored for later
use. Organisms that eat plants break down plant structures to produce the
materials and energy they need to survive. Then they are consumed by other
organisms. (07-07)
17. Energy can transform from one form to another in living things. Animals get energy
from oxidizing food, releasing some of its energy as heat. (07-07)
18. The total amount of matter and energy remains constant, even though its form and
location change. (07-07)
19. In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and
populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. (07-07)
20. Biomes are regional ecosystems characterized by distinct types of organisms that have
developed under specific soil and climatic conditions. (07-07)
21. The variety of physical (abiotic) conditions that exists on Earth gives rise to
diverse environments (biomes) and allows for the existence of a wide variety of
organisms (biodiversity). (07-07)
22. Ecosystems are dynamic in nature; the number and types of species fluctuate over time.
Disruptions, deliberate or inadvertent, to the physical (abiotic) or biological
(biotic) components of an ecosystem impact the composition of an ecosystem.
(07-07)
PS. Physical Science (07-07)
24.This topic focuses on the empirical evidence for the arrangements of atoms on the
Periodic Table of Elements, conservation of mass and energy, transformation and
transfer of energy. (07-07)
25. The properties of matter are determined by the arrangement of atoms. (07-07)
26. Elements can be organized into families with similar properties, such as highly reactive
metals, less-reactive metals, highly reactive nonmetals and some gases that are
almost completely nonreactive. (07-07)
27. Substances are classified according to their properties, such as metals and acids. (07-07)
28. When substances interact to form new substances, the properties of the new
substances may be very different from those of the old, but the amount of mass
does not change. (07-07)
29. Energy can be transformed or transferred but is never lost. (07-07)
30. When energy is transferred from one system to another, the quantity of energy before
transfer equals the quantity of energy after transfer. When energy is
transformed from one form to another, the total amount of energy remains the
same. (07-07)
31. Energy can be transferred through a variety of ways. (07-07)
32. Mechanical energy can be transferred when objects push or pull on each other over a distance. (07-07)
33. Electromagnetic waves transfer energy when they interact with matter. (07-07)
34.Thermal energy can be transferred through radiation, convection and conduction. (07-07)
35.Electrical energy transfers when an electrical source is connected in a complete
electrical circuit to an electrical device. (07-07)
and then investigate dynamic and sustainable relationships within systems using
scientific inquiry. (05-08)
2. During the years of grades 5-8, all students must use the following scientific
processes, with appropriate laboratory safety techniques, to construct their
knowledge and understanding in all science content areas: (05-08)
3.Identify questions that can be answered through scientific investigations; (05-08)
4. Design and conduct a scientific investigation; (05-08)
5. Use appropriate mathematics, tools and techniques to gather data and information;
(05-08)
6. Analyze and interpret data; (05-08)
7. Develop descriptions, models, explanations and predictions; (05-08)
8. Think critically and logically to connect evidence and explanations; (05-08)
9. Recognize and analyze alternative explanations and predications; and (05-08)
10. Communicate scientific procedures and explanations. (05-08)
ESS.
Earth and Space Science (07-07)
2. This topic focuses on Earth’s hydrologic cycle, patterns that exist in atmospheric
and oceanic currents, the relationship between thermal energy and the currents,
and the relative position and movement of the Earth, sun and moon. (07-07)
3. The hydrologic cycle illustrates the changing states of water as it moves through
the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. (07-07)
4. Thermal energy is transferred as water changes state throughout the cycle. The cycling
of water in the atmosphere is an important part of weather patterns on Earth.
The rate at which water flows through soil and rock is dependent upon the
porosity and permeability of the soil or rock. (07-07)
5. Thermal-energy transfers in the ocean and the atmosphere contribute to the formation of
currents, which influence global climate patterns. (07-07)
6. The sun is the major source of energy for wind, air and ocean currents and the
hydrologic cycle. As thermal energy transfers occur in the atmosphere and
ocean, currents form. Large bodies of water can influence weather and climate.
The jet stream is an example of an atmospheric current and the
Gulf
Stream
is an example of an oceanic current. Ocean currents are influenced by factors
other than thermal energy, such as water density, mineral content (such as
salinity), ocean floor topography and Earth’s rotation. All of these factors
delineate global climate patterns on Earth. (07-07)
7. The atmosphere has different properties at different elevations and contains a
mixture of gases that cycle through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere and
atmosphere. (07-07)
8. The atmosphere is held to the Earth by the force of gravity. There are defined
layers of the atmosphere that have specific properties, such as temperature,
chemical composition and physical characteristics. Gases in the atmosphere
include nitrogen, oxygen, water vapor, carbon dioxide and other trace gases.
Biogeochemical cycles illustrate the movement of specific elements or molecules
(such as carbon or nitrogen) through the lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere
and atmosphere. (07-07)
9.. The relative patterns of motion and positions of the Earth, moon and sun cause
solar and lunar eclipses, tides and phases of the moon. (07-07)
10. The moon’s orbit and its change of position relative to the Earth and sun result in
different parts of the moon being visible from Earth (phases of the moon).
(07-07)
11. A solar eclipse is when Earth moves into the shadow of the moon (during a new
moon). A lunar eclipse is when the moon moves into the shadow of Earth (during
a full moon). (07-07)
12. Gravitational force between the Earth and the moon causes daily oceanic tides. When the
gravitational forces from the sun and moon align (at new and full moons) spring
tides occur. When the gravitational forces of the sun and moon are
perpendicular (at first and last quarter moons), neap tides occur. (07-07)
LS.Life Science (07-07)
14. This topic focuses on the impact of matter and energy transfer within the biotic
component of ecosystems. (07-07)
15. Matter is transferred continuously between one organism to another and between
organisms and their physical environments. (07-07)
16. Plants use the energy in light to make sugars out of carbon dioxide and water
(photosynthesis). These materials can be used and immediately stored for later
use. Organisms that eat plants break down plant structures to produce the
materials and energy they need to survive. Then they are consumed by other
organisms. (07-07)
17. Energy can transform from one form to another in living things. Animals get energy
from oxidizing food, releasing some of its energy as heat. (07-07)
18. The total amount of matter and energy remains constant, even though its form and
location change. (07-07)
19. In any particular biome, the number, growth and survival of organisms and
populations depend on biotic and abiotic factors. (07-07)
20. Biomes are regional ecosystems characterized by distinct types of organisms that have
developed under specific soil and climatic conditions. (07-07)
21. The variety of physical (abiotic) conditions that exists on Earth gives rise to
diverse environments (biomes) and allows for the existence of a wide variety of
organisms (biodiversity). (07-07)
22. Ecosystems are dynamic in nature; the number and types of species fluctuate over time.
Disruptions, deliberate or inadvertent, to the physical (abiotic) or biological
(biotic) components of an ecosystem impact the composition of an ecosystem.
(07-07)
PS. Physical Science (07-07)
24.This topic focuses on the empirical evidence for the arrangements of atoms on the
Periodic Table of Elements, conservation of mass and energy, transformation and
transfer of energy. (07-07)
25. The properties of matter are determined by the arrangement of atoms. (07-07)
26. Elements can be organized into families with similar properties, such as highly reactive
metals, less-reactive metals, highly reactive nonmetals and some gases that are
almost completely nonreactive. (07-07)
27. Substances are classified according to their properties, such as metals and acids. (07-07)
28. When substances interact to form new substances, the properties of the new
substances may be very different from those of the old, but the amount of mass
does not change. (07-07)
29. Energy can be transformed or transferred but is never lost. (07-07)
30. When energy is transferred from one system to another, the quantity of energy before
transfer equals the quantity of energy after transfer. When energy is
transformed from one form to another, the total amount of energy remains the
same. (07-07)
31. Energy can be transferred through a variety of ways. (07-07)
32. Mechanical energy can be transferred when objects push or pull on each other over a distance. (07-07)
33. Electromagnetic waves transfer energy when they interact with matter. (07-07)
34.Thermal energy can be transferred through radiation, convection and conduction. (07-07)
35.Electrical energy transfers when an electrical source is connected in a complete
electrical circuit to an electrical device. (07-07)