Grade Seven Curriculum
Math – Regular Level
· Fractions/decimals, all operations
· Data analysis, statistics
o Averages, plots, graphs
· Number patterns
o Prime factorization
o GCF, LCM
o Equivalent fractions
· Integers, all operations
· Graphing in a coordinate plane
· Variable expressions, Equations, inequalities
· Ratios, rates, proportions
· Percents
o Converting
o Equations
o Real world applications
· Geometric concepts
o Angles, triangles
· Measurement/area
o Metric system
o Square roots
o Pythagorean theorem
o Quadrilaterals
o Triangles
o Circles
o Volume
· Probability
o Tree diagrams
o Counting principle
Math – Accelerated Level
· Variable expressions
· Integers, all operations
· Equations/inequalities
o One and two step
o Multi- step
o Fractions
o Decimals
· Number patterns, including variables
o Prime factorization
o GCF, LCM
o Equivalent fractions
· Exponents and scientific notation
· Rates, ratios, proportions
· Geometric concepts
o Similar/congruent figures
o Scale drawings
· Percents
o Converting
o Equations
o Real world applications
· Linear equations
o Functions
o Graphing intercepts
o Slope-intercept form
o Parallel and perpendicular lines
o Function notation systems
Math – Accelerated Level (cont.)
· Linear inequalities-Graphing
· Real numbers
o Square roots
o Simplifying
o Pythagorean Theorem
o Midpoint
o Distance formula
· Measurement and area
o Quadrilaterals
o Triangles, circles
o Volume
History
· Colonization
· French and Indian War
· Revolutionary War
· Foundational Documents
o Declaration of Independence
o Articles of Confederation
o Constitution
· Washington and the Setting of Precedents
· Jefferson and the Common Man
· War of 1812
· Jackson and the power of the Presidency
· Industrialization
· Growth of the Nation
· Reform movements
· Slavery and Abolitionism
Religion
· Who is God?
· Truth revealed through Scripture and tradition
· Blessed Trinity
· God our loving father
· In Jesus we meet God, in the Gospels we meet Jesus
· Holy Spirit, helper/ guide
· Who is Jesus?
o Messiah
o Promise of salvation
o Teachings of Jesus
o Healing sacraments
o Christ’s life/mission continue in the Church
· How is Jesus Christ alive in the Church today?
o Sacraments sanctify & build the Church
o Seven Sacraments
o Gifts/Fruits of the Holy Spirit
· How does the Church live as the Body of Christ?
o Live our vocation
o Members of the Church
o Catholic social teachings
o Corporal/spiritual works of mercy
o Cardinal virtues
o Our life in prayer
o Lives of the Saints
o Traditional Catholic prayer
English
· Subjects and predicates
o Simple, compound, unusual order, fragments, run-ons
· Nouns
o Subjects
o Direct/indirect objects
o Predicate nouns
o Plurals
o Possessives
· Pronouns
o Subject, object,
o Possessive
o Indefinite
· Adjectives
o Predicate
o Comparison
o Possessive,
o Demonstrative
· Adverbs
o Comparison
o Using negatives
· Prepositions
o Phrases, objects
o Conjunctions
o Interjections
· Vocabulary
o Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop, A and B
o Unit exercises (choosing the right word, completing sentences vocab in context, synonyms, antonyms)
English (cont.)
· Creative Writing
o Descriptive 1-3 paragraph essays
Science
· Inquiry process, analysis, and communication
· Reflection and social implications
· Earth systems
o Solar energy
o Human consequences
o Seasons
· Solid Earth
o Soil and erosion
o Rock formation
o Plate tectonics
o Magnetic field of Earth
· Fluid Earth
o Atmosphere
o Weather and climate
o Water cycle
· Earth in space and time
o Solar System
o Planetary motion
o Geologic time
Literature
· Literature
o Story elements and effect on plot
o Identify theme and author’s purpose
o Make inferences
Literature (cont.)
o Identify irony, tone, foreshadowing, symbols, and sensory imagery
o Characterization
o Cite evidence in discussion and written responses
· Informational Text
o Identify central idea
o Find supporting details
o Determine author’s point of view
o Compare/contrast through use of different genres
o Assess validity/bias
o Cite evidence in discussion and written responses
· Explore Genres
o Autobiography and biography
o Drama/teleplay
o Essay
o Science fiction
o Historical fiction
o Poetry
o Legends, folklore, myths (with an examination of Greek Mythology
· Supplemental Reading and Comprehension
o Quarterly independent reading requirement
Literature (cont.)
o Accelerated Reader quizzes