7th+Grade

=7th Grade=

Math
Links to math sites for word problem practice relating to rational numbers: TA TEKS 6A & 6D

7th & 8th Grade Math Links
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Science
Science Resources for Tech TEKS

KEY: Science TEK Site Name (Technology Application TEKS) __ Link __ -- 7.1A []
 * Topic from Unit Overview**
 * MSDS Sheets**

7.2A Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) []
 * Significant Questions for Investigation**

Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) [] The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) []
 * Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage**

Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) [] Fact Monster (TA: 6A) [] Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) [] NetLingo (TA: 6A) [] Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) [] Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) []
 * Technology Terminology**

Technology For K-12 Education (TA: 6B) [] Technology in Education (TA: 6B) [] Edudemic (TA: 6B) []
 * Selecting and Applying Technology Tools **

7.2B
Testable Questions for Investigation (TA: 4A) [] Short Guide to Planning Cooperative Inquiry (TA: 4A) [] The Big 6 for Student Research (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Research Project Step-by-Step Plan (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Scientific Method (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Investigating Scientifically (TA: 3A, 4B) [] Inquiry Investigations (TA: 3A, 4B) []
 * Significant Questions for Investigation**
 * Research Plan to Guide Inquiry, Plan & Manage**

7.2C
Collect and Analyze Data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 6Lii) [] Create a Graph (TA: 4C 6Lii) [] Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii) [] Investigation: Set Up and Collect Data (TA: 4C, 6Lii) [] BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C, 6Lii) []
 * Collect and Analyze Data**

7.2E
BrainPop Graphs (TA: 4C) [] Collect and analyze data from Community Toolbox(TA: 4C, 3D) [] How to Make Predictions from a Graph (TA: 1D, 3D) [] Create a Graph (TA: 4C, 3D) [] Data Analysis & Graphs (TA: 4C, 3D) []
 * Discuss Trends and Make Predictions**
 * Process Data and Communicate Results**

Points of View in Literature (TA: 2B) []
 * Multiple Audiences for Writing Labs**

Types of Communication Medium (TA:2B) [] For Teachers: Electronic Media in the Service of Adolescents (TA: 2B) [] For Teachers: Communication for Students (TA: 2B) []
 * Variety of Media Formats**

Investigation: Analyze Data and Draw Conclusions (TA: 4E) [] Analyzing Data and Writing a Conclusion (TA: 4E) [] Summarizing Your Data (TA: 4E) []
 * Support Reasoning**

7.3B, C Cell Models: Interactive Plant & Animal Cells (TA: 1C) [] Cells (includes a prokaryotic model) (TA:1C) [] Cell Biology Animations (TA: 1C) [] Prentice Interactive Cell (TA: 1C) [] Human Body & Mind Interactive (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Human Body (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Get Body Smart (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Inner Body (*Note: Includes male and female reproductive system) (TA: 1C, 4E) []
 * Explore Complex Systems Using Models, Simulations, and New Technologies with Cells and Human Body Systems**

7.3D Operating Systems (TA: 6C) [] File Organization Tips (TA: 6G) [|http://www.microsoft.com/atwork/productivity/files.aspx#fbid=rsBhUyE-igL] How to Organize Your Computer Files (TA: 6F) []
 * Operating Systems**
 * Managing and Organizing Files**

Troubleshooting Tech Trouble (TA: 6F) []
 * Troubleshooting Technology**

Raster vs. Vector Graphics (TA: 1A) [] Graphics and Animations (under Products, Multimedia)(TA: 1A) http://bisd-it.wikispaces.com/Resources
 * Using Text, Raster, and Vector Graphics**

What is an application? (local input source) (TA: 6J) [] Web Apps and the Cloud (remote input sources) (TA: 6J) []
 * Applications**

Copyright & Fair Use (TA: 5A) [] Creative Commons (TA: 5A) [] Open Source (TA: 5A) [] Open Source: You Know, For Kids! (TA: 5A) [] Public Domains FAQ (TA: 5A) [] Citation Tools (TA: 5B) []
 * Copyright and Fair Use**
 * Citations**

Technology Terms for Kids (TA: 6A) [] Fact Monster (TA: 6A) [] Tech Dictionary (TA: 6A) [] NetLingo (TA: 6A) [] Flash Card Database (TA: 6A) [] Computer Parts/Vocabulary Links (TA: 6A) []
 * Technology Terminology**

BISD Library Media Center Electronics Resources Toolkit [|http://bisdlmc.pbworks.com] Hughes MS Library Page [] Kerr MS Library Page []
 * Other helpful resources for research:**

7.9B Space Spinoffs (TA: 6H) [] People & Technology (TA: 6H) [] NASA Space Frontier (TA: 6H) []
 * Changes in Technology Throughout History**

7.5C //Food Chains Simulations// Chain Reaction (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Food Chain to Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E) []
 * Models & Simulations with Food Chains, Food Webs, and Energy Pyramids**

//Food Webs Simulations// COOL Projects Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E) [] BBC Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Gould Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Scholastic Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Harcourt Food Webs (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Build a Food Web (TA: 1C, 4E) []

//Energy Pyramids// Virtual Lab: Model Ecosystem (TA: 1C, 4E) [] Energy Flow (TA: 1C, 4E) []

7.8B Introduction to Databases (TA: 6Liii) [] Information Magic Creating Databases (TA: 6Liii) []
 * Databases**

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7.8A
Use these sites to have students create their own projects (TA:6M) [] [] []
 * Media Projects**

Use these websites to have students create their own maps of Texas [] [] [] [|Library Home Page] Be sure to highlight the Boolean videos on BISD Destiny Help page. (TA:3B) [] Safe and appropriate online behavior, personal security guidelines, digital identity, digital etiquette, and acceptable use of technology. Negative impact of inappropriate technology (TA:5C) []
 * Technology Tools (TA:6N)**
 * Search Strategies**

GCF Learning Free - [] TuxType - need to request to have loaded on computers first
 * Keyboarding Techniques (TA:6L)**

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 * Identify and use hardware systems (TA:6E)**

7.9C
Irrigation [] Transportation [] Communication [] Careers and Technology []
 * Relevence of Technology (TA:6I)**

7.14
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 * Practice ethical acquisition of information and standard methods of citiation (TA:5B) **

7.16 [] [] []
 * Personal learning networks & digital resources (TA:2A)**
 * Word Processing Document (TA:6Li)**

7.8A
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 * software applications, software**

7.17
[|Google Docs] Google Docs Tutorial []
 * Original Works, (TA:1B)**

[] Prezi Tutorial []

[] Animoto Tutorial []

[] Glogster Tutorial []

Powerpoint Tutorial [] Movie Maker Tutorial [] []

Use the IPOD touch app Story Kit to have students create their own story using technical writting strategies Story Kit Tutorial []
 * Products (TA:1B)**

Points of View in Literature []
 * Multiple Audiences (TA: 2B)**

Other Resources:
20 Technology Skills Every Educator Should Have []

Technology for Teachers []