Middle M/J Comprehensive Science 2 - Grade 7
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 segments / 32-36 weeks
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Earliest Start Date
September 2024
Description
MJ Comprehensive Science 2 is the second in a series of three consecutive middle school science classes. It builds on concepts introduced in the first course of the series, including the disciplines of life science, physical science, and earth-space science. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course.
Follow the links below for the Department of Education descriptions for this course:
Regular course description: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/13072
Advanced course description: http://www.cpalms.org/Public/PreviewCourse/Preview/13073
SEGMENT 1
Module 01—Matter and Energy
- Balance Within Ecosystems
- Food Chains and Food Webs
- Classification
- Energy Forms and Energy Transfer
- Conservation of Energy
- Advanced Thermal Energy
- Scientific Models
Module 02—Interdependence of Life
- Biological Interactions
- Limiting Factors
- Theories and Laws
- Evolution-—Natural Selection
- Advanced Natural Selection— Inherited Variation, Competition, Differential Reproductive Success
Module 03—The Earth
- Geologic Age
- Relative Dating and Radioactive Dating
- Layers of the Earth
- Plate Tectonics
- Advanced Tectonic Plate Interactions
SEGMENT 2
Module 04—Patterns of Change
- Rock Types
- The Rock Cycle
- Advanced Landforms
- Convection Currents
- Geologic Events
- Renewable and Nonrenewable Resources
- Human Impact on Earth, Air Quality, and Water Quality
Module 05—Energy Resources
- Electromagnetic Spectrum
- Properties of Light
- Phases of Matter
- Biodiversity
- Environmental Adaptations
Module 06—Heredity and Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Heredity
- Punnett Square
- Pedigree Chart
- Mitosis and Meiosis
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.