English
Seventh-grade English focuses the scholar's attention on reading comprehension, writing skills, expanded vocabulary, and creative writing processes. Scholars will write several short essays following fiction and some nonfiction readings. Assigned writings will be structurally based on the Schaffer Method. Scholars conduct research, prepare outlines, prepare rough drafts, and submit final drafts of work. Such writings will allow scholars to pay attention to detail in terms of spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary choice, and creativity. Overall, scholars will develop a more complex vocabulary and the ability to write clear and concise works while comprehending the written word.
Math
Seventh-grade Math scholars represent and compare real numbers, solve problems with rational numbers, represent and solve linear equations and inequalities, use linear functions to explain real-world and mathematical situations, and use proportional reasoning to solve problems. Scholars will determine the surface area and volume of cylinders and prisms, calculate the area of circles and composite figures, calculate experimental probability, and describe data using measures of central tendency, scatter plots, circle graphs, and histograms.
Geography
Seventh-grade Geography expands scholars’ focus on world geography, which includes the interrelated components of skills and content knowledge, both of which are necessary to be a geographically informed citizen. Scholars will use geographic knowledge as a tool for understanding the concepts of economics and the impact of recent history on contemporary events. Scholars will focus on spatial patterns of human and physical characteristics of the world and its peoples. They will explore how these patterns form, change over time, and relate to one another in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Science
Seventh-grade Science continues to build the scholar's knowledge of various general science concepts in Earth Science, Life Science, and Physical Science. Scholars have the opportunity to explore topics within each of these general sciences utilizing PITSCO labs. This is an innovative method of scientific, self-paced, and interactive discovery. In physical science, scholars explore concepts surrounding matter, atoms, and how they bond together. Scholars will explore different types of energy and heat, natural and synthetic resources, and their impact on society. Scholars will also explore the cycling of energy and matter. In life science, scholars will learn about ecosystems and the factors that affect them. In Earth Science, scholars explore weather, climate, and global warming patterns.
Technology
Seventh-grade Technology scholars learn how to conduct themselves as digital citizens by learning and practicing proper online etiquette. Scholars will learn about the history of computers, the development of technology, and how they apply to everyday life. Scholars will work through a series of projects using CS Discoveries on code.org that teach research strategies while exploring technology. Scholars apply technological knowledge and process to real-world experiences, work individually and in teams to solve problems, design, develop, and utilize technological systems, and complete open-ended, problem-based design activities. Throughout the school year, scholars consistently work to improve keyboarding, word processing, and digital media skills. Scholars will begin using Artificial Intelligence (AI). They will understand what AI is and how it works, consider its potential benefits and risks, and learn how to be responsible and ethical users of AI.
