Grade 7 Physical Science Activities and Resources

Linked to Grade 7 Arkansas Science Frameworks

(VIDEO resources are provided by United Streaming through the "Arkansas Ideas" web site. The service is free for teachers in Arkansas but registration is required to create a user name and password.)

FRAMEWORK	Lesson/Activity	Web Resources	Questions MC = Multiple Choice OR = Open Response
PS.5.7.1 Explain how a small number of naturally-occurring elements can result in the large variety of substances found in the world	Activities - University of Tennessee Different Minerals - science-class.net	Atoms, Elements, Compounds -Edinformatics Atoms to Minerals Common Elements Matter - Chem4Kids Web Elements Web Elements (Scholar)	ACTAAP - Grade 7 Benchmark (Released Items) - April 2007 NAEP Science Questions (Recommended for AR Benchmark Review) Virginia Science, Math, Technology Practice Tests
PS.5.7.2 Create models of common compounds: water carbon dioxide salt iron oxide ammonia	Mighty Molecules - Atoms Family	Properties of Matter - Smithsonian Science-class.net - LESSONS ON ALL TOPICS What are Materials Made Of? What's the Matter?
PS.5.7.3 Identify compounds as substances consisting of two or more elements chemically combined	Atoms Combine to Make Molecules - World Builder	Elements & Compounds - Discovery Elements & Compounds - Schoolscience
PS.5.7.4 Compare and contrast properties of compounds to those of the elements that compose them: salt: sodium, chlorine water: hydrogen, oxygen carbon dioxide: carbon, oxygen	Atoms or Molecules	Chemical Elements.Com Chemical Elements - TrackStar Periodic Table of Elements Physical Science Resources - Flinn
PS.5.7.5 Demonstrate techniques for forming and separating mixtures: mixing magnetic attraction evaporation filtration chromatography settling	Secret Colors in Black - Exploratorium Chromatography Activity - Academy Curricular Exchange Color Burst - AAAS Exploring Magnets - AAAS Mixture Separation - Home Lab Separating Mixtures (Digital) - Harcourt	Evaporation - NWS Evaporation - USGS Magnet Man
PS.5.7.6 Classify substances as elements compounds mixtures	Mixtures Around You - Chem4Kids	Compound Basics - Chem4Kids Element Bingo - Jefferson Labs Elements - Interactive Periodic Table Periodic Table - Los Alamos National Laboratory
PS.5.7.7 Distinguish among solvent, solute, and solution	Solubility Definition	Solutions & Mixtures - Chem4Kids
PS.5.7.8 Investigate the effect of variables on solubility rates	Mixtures - Academy Curricular Exchange Mixtures - CEC Temperature Effects on Solubility - UV	Jefferson Labs - LOTS of Hands-on Activities and Resources
PS.5.7.9 Interpret solubility graphs
PS.5.7.10 Investigate scientists, careers, and historical breakthroughs related to elements, mixtures, and compounds		CAREERS 100 Greatest Discoveries Science & Technology Careers
PS.6.7.1 Compare and contrast Newton’s three laws of motion	Marble on the Move - NOVA	FMA Live! - NASA Forces & Motion Games Seventh Grade Science Skills - Internet 4 Classrooms
PS.6.7.2 Conduct investigations demonstrating Newton’s first law of motion	Eggs at Rest Stay at Rest	FMA Live! - NASA
PS.6.7.3 Demonstrate Newton’s second law of motion	Build Your Own Roller Coaster - Internet 4 Classrooms	FMA Live! - NASA
PS.6.7.4 Conduct investigations of Newton’s third law of motion		Learning Science
PS.6.7.5 Explain how Newton’s three laws of motion apply to real world situations (e.g., sports, transportation)	ENGAGE: Juggling - Chris Bliss Flight - Dragonfly Forces in Motion - BBC Friction - BBC Gravity Launch - AAAS (Use Computer Lab or Smartboard) It's a Crash Test, Dummy! - AAAS Pendulums - AAAS	FMA Live! - NASA Real World Science: Forces (Video - AR Ideas) TOOLS - Dragonfly Try Science	Applied Force & Acceleration #46 (MC) - NAEP Direction of Motion #72 (OR) - NAEP Relative Motion #20 (OR) - NAEP
PS.6.7.6 Investigate careers, scientists, and historical breakthroughs related to laws of motion	Extending Human Ability Through Technology - AAAS Leonardo's Machines - AAAS	CAREERS Laws of Motion Interview Newton's Dark Secrets - NOVA 100 Greatest Discoveries Who Am I? - NOVA Who was Sir Isaac Newton?
PS.7.7.1 Identify natural resources used to supply energy needs	Converting Energy - AAAS Energy Resources - Schoolzone	Natural Resources Data (USDA) U.S. Department of Energy
PS.7.7.2 Describe alternatives to the use of fossil fuels: solar energy geothermal energy wind hydroelectric power nuclear energy biomass	Energy Resources - Schoolzone Harnessing Solar Energy - AAAS	Energy Games Energy Quest Energy Resources - Dept. of Energy Fossil Energy
PS.7.7.3 Conduct investigations to identify types of potential energy and kinetic energy	Downhill Discoveries - Academy Curricular Exchange Forces & Motion (BBC - Truck/Ramp) Mummy's Tomb Raceway - Atoms Family Potential & Kinetic Energy - Can Teach Roller Coasters in the Classroom - Academy Curricular Exchange	Elementary Science - Internet 4 Classrooms
PS.7.7.4 Investigate alternative energy sources	Energy Resources - Schoolzone	Alliance to Save Energy Renewable Energy (SciLinks) Saving Energy	Advantages of Energy Sources #87 (OR) - NAEP
PS.7.7.5 Investigate careers, scientists, and historical breakthroughs related to natural resources, alternative resources, electricity, and magnetism	Bioscience Challenges	CAREERS Magnet Man 100 Greatest Discoveries Royal Society Journals Steam Engines Transistors