Switched-On Schoolhouse Science 7
This complete 7th grade CD-ROM-based science curriculum includes the following topics: what is science, perceiving things, the Earth in space, the atmosphere, weather, climate, human anatomy, and careers in science.The projects in this course include writing and research, along with hands-on experiments. This Switched-on Schoolhouse course includes quizzes and a test for each of the ten units.
Microsoft IE 6, or higher, 500MHz processor or higher, 512MB memory, and 600MB hard disk space; 1024 X 768 resolution or higher, 16-bit color monitor; CD-ROM drive, and Windows XP or higher. A printer is recommended.
A science kit is not necessary for this course. Please see our special Order Form for supplemental items.
Here are the topics covered in this course:
- What is Science?
- Tools of a Scientist
- Methods of a Scientist
- Careers in Science
- & more
- Perceiving Things
- Measurement
- Graphing Data
- Special Project
- & more
- Earth in Space (Part 1)
- Star Charts
- Experiment: Astrolabe
- Astronomers
- & more
- Earth in Space (Part 2)
- The Sun's Energy
- Asteroids and Comets
- The Moon
- & more
- The Atmosphere
- Structure of the Atmosphere
- Experiment: The Greenhouse
- Pollution
- & more
- Weather
- Elements of Weather
- Experiment: Dew Point
- Weather Forecasting
- & more
- Climate
- Climate: Worldwide
- Climate: Regional
- Special Project
- & more
- The Human Anatomy (Part 1)
- Human Building Blocks
- Experiment: Cheek Cell
- Senses
- & more
- The Human Anatomy (Part 2)
- The Respiratory System
- Experiment: Heart Rate
- The Digestive System
- & more
- Working in Science
- Scientists at Work
- Experiment: Red Celery
- Famous Scientists
- & more


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