Seventh Grade TCAP Preparation

Life Science

Cell Structure and Function

  1. Recognize differences among cells, tissues, organs, and systems given a diagram and identify the function of organ systems. P. 59, (Fig. 7) and P. 276-291
  2. Recognize basic structures that most cells share. (i.e. nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane, ribosome, mitochondria, vacuole) P. 74, (chart) and P. 63, 68
  3. Identify major cell organelles and their functions. P. 68-74
  4. Differentiate between structures and functions of plant and animal cells. (i.e. lysosome, cell wall, chloroplast) P. 75 (Fig. 29)
  5. Recognize that cell division occurs in sequential stages. Sequence a series of diagrams depicting the movement of chromosomes during mitosis. P. 96-97
  6. Know that materials move into and out of cells. Predict the movement of substances through osmosis or diffusion across the cell membrane, given solutions of different concentrations.P. 86-89

Food Production and Energy for Life

  1. Determine what plants need to make food. Identify photosynthesis as the food
    2. making process in plants. P. 71 (Fig. 23) and P. 90
  2. Distinguish between photosynthesis and respiration. Identify the reactants and products. P. 699
  3. Associate the processes of photosynthesis and respiration with the appropriate cellular organelles. P. 90-92
  4. Select the structures that animals use to obtain oxygen. Classify animals according to their means of obtaining oxygen. P. 218, 222-224,255, 278
  5. Select the illustration, which depicts the movement of oxygen and carbon dioxide between living things and the environment. Interpret a diagram depicting the oxygen-carbon dioxide cycle. P. 92, 329 (Fig. 2), and 330

Heredity and Reproduction

  1. Recognize the difference between sexual and asexual reproduction. P. 38,94,109,140, 142, 160,184,199, 218,224, 228-229,247, 255,278
  2. Recognize advantages and disadvantages of sexual and asexual reproduction.
  3. Match a flower part with its reproductive function.
  4. Recognize a variety of pollination methods and associated floral adaptations.
    5. Interactions Between Living Organisms and Their Environment
  5. **Examine interrelationships among biotic and abiotic factors in an environment.
    6. P. 302
  6. **Recognize that the environment, and the organisms which live in it, can be affected by pollution. P. 363-365, and 394-399
  7. **Develop an understanding of personal and community health. P. 398-399, and 460-461

Earth and Space Science

Atmospheric Cycles

  1. **Describe Earth, as it exists in our solar system. P. 443-444
  2. **Interpret the relationship between weather and the water cycle.
  3. Identify the detailed features of the water cycle given a diagram (i.e., evaporation, condensation, precipitation, run-off, transpiration) P. 328-329, 349, 410
  4. Determine how temperature affects evaporation and condensation in the atmosphere. P. 445 (Fig 5) and 510 – 511, 513 (Fig. 19)
  5. **Investigate the relationship between the collection of weather data and its interpretation. P. 411-421, 428-431
  6. Analyze data and make predictions about weather given a scenario. P. 437 Interpreting Graphics
  7. Interpret weather data using a weather map. P. 431 (Fig. 32)
  8. **Explain how changes in oceanic and atmospheric conditions affect climate.
    9. P. 388-393, 422-427, and 447 (Fig. 8)
  9. **Explore careers related to meteorology. P. 438

Earth’s Resources

  1. **Natural resources

Physical Science

Structure and Properties of Matter

  1. Distinguish among elements (P. 524-527), compounds (P. 528-531), and mixtures (P. 532-534)
  2. Classify substances as elements or compounds from their symbols or formulas.
    3. (i.e., Na, Cl, NaCl, C, O2, CO2, H20)
  3. Identify and measure the simple properties of common substances. P. 474-480
  4. Determine the measurable properties of matter and appropriate metric units (i.e., weight, mass, volume, density, size (length, width, height), and temperature)
    5. P. 20-25, 474-480
  5. Compare the motion and arrangement of molecules in solids, liquids, and gases. P. 500 (Fig. 2) – 503, 507
  6. **Understand that the periodic table is used as a tool for grouping elements. P. 578-589, 668
  7. **Differentiate between physical and chemical changes. P. 486-489
  8. **Know that energy exists in many forms. P. 38, 45, 71, 90-92, 384-385, 391, 508-509
  9. **Identify and describe characteristics of waves.

Forces and Motion

  1. **Understand the relationship between speed, distance, and time. P.671
  2. **State Newton’s three laws of motion. P. 670
  3. **Identify simple machines.

NOTE:

** Indicates Performance Indicators not included on CRT Reporting Categories w/SPI as listed on the Tennessee Department of Education website. However, they are included as learning expectations in the Jackson-Madison County Standards and the State Standards.