Life Science in Grade 7 explores living organisms, ecosystems, and the processes that support life. Through inquiry learning, students ask questions about cells, genetics, and adaptations while testing ideas through experiments and observations. Instead of only memorizing terms, they explore how organisms interact, how life changes over time, and how humans affect the environment. Activities such as lab investigations, research projects, and case studies make life science engaging. By connecting biology to daily experiences, Life Science becomes a way to understand both the natural world and human responsibility within it.
🟢 Starter
- Define the term “biology.”
- List the five basic needs of living organisms.
- Identify the function of the cell nucleus.
- Write three examples of ecosystems.
- Explain what heredity means.
- List three examples of adaptations in animals.
- Draw and label a plant cell.
- Write a reflection on why photosynthesis matters.
- Identify three stages of the life cycle of a butterfly.
- Compare producers and consumers.
- Write three examples of decomposers.
- Explain why classification is important in science.
- Write three differences between plants and animals.
- Define the term “ecosystem.”
- Write a short paragraph on the importance of biodiversity.
- Identify two examples of symbiosis.
- Explain what DNA does in living organisms.
- Write three examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.
- Reflect: how does life science connect to daily life?
- List three questions you would ask a biologist.
🟡 Practice
- Write a paragraph explaining photosynthesis.
- Research how viruses differ from bacteria.
- Create a food web with at least five organisms.
- Write about how genetics influence traits.
- Research how ecosystems recover after natural disasters.
- Compare plant and animal cells with a chart.
- Write a reflection on the importance of microorganisms.
- Research how endangered species are protected.
- Explain how respiration provides energy to cells.
- Create a timeline of human development stages.
- Write about how deforestation affects ecosystems.
- Research how fossils help explain evolution.
- Write a paragraph on the importance of pollination.
- Compare physical and behavioral adaptations.
- Research how ecosystems maintain balance.
- Write a reflection on how humans impact biodiversity.
- Create a chart of animal kingdoms.
- Research how cloning is related to genetics.
- Write about the role of decomposers in ecosystems.
- Reflect: how does life science help protect the planet?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why life science is essential for society.
- Research how climate change affects biodiversity.
- Create a project about genetic inheritance.
- Debate: should humans use cloning technology?
- Write a diary entry as a scientist discovering a new species.
- Research how vaccines protect living organisms.
- Create a model showing mitosis or meiosis.
- Write a persuasive speech on protecting endangered species.
- Research how biotechnology affects agriculture.
- Compare natural selection with artificial selection.
- Research the role of DNA in solving crimes.
- Create a project showing adaptations in extreme environments.
- Debate: should humans colonize other planets for survival?
- Research how photosynthesis supports global ecosystems.
- Write a reflection on how evolution explains diversity.
- Research how diseases spread and how to prevent them.
- Compare genetics in plants and animals.
- Write about how life science helps solve global health issues.
- Reflect: how has learning life science changed your view of nature?
- Propose three new ways schools can make life science engaging.