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S.7.5

Recurring themes and concepts. The student understands that recurring themes and concepts provide a framework for making connections across disciplines. The student is expected to:

SS.SOC.21.A

use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution;

S.7.5.A

identify and apply patterns to understand and connect scientific phenomena or to design solutions;

SS.SOC.21.B

use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision; and

S.7.5.B

identify and investigate cause-and-effect relationships to explain scientific phenomena or analyze problems;

SS.SOC.21.C

participate in conflict resolution using persuasion, compromise, debate, and negotiation.

S.7.5.C

analyze how differences in scale, proportion, or quantity affect a system's structure or performance;

S.7.5.D

examine and model the parts of a system and their interdependence in the function of the system;

S.7.5.E

analyze and explain how energy flows and matter cycles through systems and how energy and matter are conserved through a variety of systems;

S.7.5.F

analyze and explain the complementary relationship between structure and function of objects, organisms, and systems; and

S.7.5.G

analyze and explain how factors or conditions impact stability and change in objects, organisms, and systems.

S.7.6

Matter and energy. The student distinguishes between elements and compounds, classifies changes in matter, and understands the properties of solutions. The student is expected to:

S.7.6.A

compare and contrast elements and compounds in terms of atoms and molecules, chemical symbols, and chemical formulas;

S.7.6.B

use the periodic table to identify the atoms and the number of each kind within a chemical formula;

S.7.6.C

distinguish between physical and chemical changes in matter;

S.7.6.D

describe aqueous solutions in terms of solute and solvent, concentration, and dilution; and

S.7.6.E

investigate and model how temperature, surface area, and agitation affect the rate of dissolution of solid solutes in aqueous solutions.

SS.ST.1

Social studies skills. The student uses problem-solving and decision-making skills, working independently and with others, in a variety of settings. The student is expected to:

S.7.7

Force, motion, and energy. The student describes the cause-and-effect relationship between force and motion. The student is expected to:

SS.ST.1.A

apply social studies methodologies encompassing a variety of research and analytical tools to explore questions or issues thoroughly and fairly to include multiple perspectives;

S.7.7.A

calculate average speed using distance and time measurements from investigations;

SS.ST.1.B

evaluate effects of major political, economic, and social conditions on a selected social studies topic;

S.7.7.B

distinguish between speed and velocity in linear motion in terms of distance, displacement, and direction;

SS.ST.1.C

appraise a geographic perspective that considers physical and cultural processes as they affect the selected topic;

S.7.7.C

measure, record, and interpret an object's motion using distance-time graphs; and

S.7.7.D

analyze the effect of balanced and unbalanced forces on the state of motion of an object using Newton's First Law of Motion.

SS.ST.1.D

examine the role of diverse communities in the context of the selected topic;

S.7.8

Force, motion, and energy. The student understands the behavior of thermal energy as it flows into and out of systems. The student is expected to:

SS.ST.1.E

analyze ethical issues raised by the selected topic in historic, cultural, and social contexts;

S.7.8.A

investigate methods of thermal energy transfer into and out of systems, including conduction, convection, and radiation;

SS.ST.1.F

depending on the topic, use a problem-solving process to identify a problem, gather information, list and consider options, consider advantages and disadvantages, choose and implement a solution, and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution; and

SS.ST.1.G

depending on the topic, use a decision-making process to identify a situation that requires a decision, gather information, identify options, predict consequences, and take action to implement a decision.

S.7.8.B

investigate how thermal energy moves in a predictable pattern from warmer to cooler until all substances within the system reach thermal equilibrium; and

SS.ST.2

Social studies skills. The student applies critical-thinking skills to organize and use information acquired from a variety of valid sources, including electronic technology. The student is expected to:

S.7.8.C

explain the relationship between temperature and the kinetic energy of the particles within a substance.

SS.ST.2.A

locate, analyze, organize, synthesize, evaluate, and apply information about the selected topic, identifying, describing, and evaluating multiple points of view;

S.7.9

Earth and space. The student understands the patterns of movement, organization, and characteristics of components of our solar system. The student is expected to:

SS.ST.2.B

differentiate between valid primary and secondary sources and use them appropriately to conduct research and construct arguments;

S.7.9.A

describe the physical properties, locations, and movements of the Sun, planets, moons, meteors, asteroids, comets, Kuiper belt, and Oort cloud;

SS.ST.2.C

read narrative texts critically and identify points of view from the historical context surrounding an event and the frame of reference that influenced the participants;

S.7.9.B

describe how gravity governs motion within Earth's solar system; and

S.7.9.C

analyze the characteristics of Earth that allow life to exist such as the proximity of the Sun, presence of water, and composition of the atmosphere.

SS.ST.2.D

analyze information by sequencing, categorizing, identifying cause-and-effect relationships, comparing, contrasting, finding the main idea, summarizing, making generalizations and predictions, and drawing inferences and conclusions;

S.7.10

Earth and space. The student understands the causes and effects of plate tectonics. The student is expected to:

SS.ST.2.E

collect visual images (photographs, paintings, political cartoons, and other media) to enhance understanding and appreciation of multiple perspectives in a social studies topic;

S.7.10.A

describe the evidence that supports that Earth has changed over time, including fossil evidence, plate tectonics, and superposition; and

SS.ST.2.F

identify bias in written, oral, and visual material;

SS.ST.2.G

evaluate the validity of a source based on language, corroboration with other sources, and information about the author; and

S.7.10.B

describe how plate tectonics causes ocean basin formation, earthquakes, mountain building, and volcanic eruptions, including supervolcanoes and hot spots.

SS.ST.2.H

use appropriate mathematical skills to interpret social studies information such as maps and graphs.