Seventh Grade
Seventh Grade Essential Questions
Language Arts
Language Arts
- What is the importance of understanding vocabulary to gain meaning of text?
- How do we learn from individuals different from ourselves?
- Do a person’s roots impact what they are able to achieve in a lifetime?
- How is using correct grammar useful in everyday life? How can one character’s journey through circumstances directly influence our own morality?
- How can word choice benefit me as a communicator?
- How does storytelling effect our perspective on our own lives?
Math
- How can operations with integers be illustrated in multiple ways?
- How do you solve problems using formulas?
- How do you interpret data from statistical representations?
- How do you apply properties to solve rational numbers problems?
Social Studies
- What events, trends, individuals, political systems and movements shape the history of Illinois, the United States and other nations?
- What steps did the US take to establish a stable and lasting national government?
Science
- How do scientists answer questions?
- How does energy change but stay the same?
- How do different types of matter react?
- How do my body system’s cells process matter?
- How do atmospheric process affect weather and climate?
Religion
- What are the important parts of the Mass?
- Where do Mass rituals come from?
Art
- Why are art expectations and procedures important in the art classroom or studio?
- How do artists care for and maintain materials, tools and equipment?
- What responsibilities come with the freedom to create?
- How are the Elements and Principles of Art used to express ideas, create works of art and increase understanding of art?
- How do artists use writing to improve their knowledge of art?
Music
- Why is music such an integral part of the human experience?
- What inspires someone to create a piece of music?
- How does music communicate? How does culture affect music?
- What criteria do we use to evaluate a performance?
- How do we practice and prepare for a performance?
- How does music help us grow as a learning community?
- What makes a significant and meaningful performance?
Technology
- What does it mean to be a digital citizen in the 21st century?
- How do various computing devices work?
- How can we effectively use electronic devices to support our learning?
- How can we use technology to create original works?
- How can we use electronic devices to communicate and collaborate with others?
Wellness
- How does physical education improve and balance my life?
- What is the value of working with others during activities?
- What are the fitness benefits of playing a variety of sports?
- How does understanding court position impact game play?
- What is the importance in knowing the different counts and steps in line dance?
- How does eye-hand coordination affect your ability to play ultimate games?
- What is the importance of spatial awareness on a soccer field?
- In addition, many of the questions from previous grades.
World Language (French)
French
French
- How do I navigate through a French city?
- How can I shop for clothing in a French speaking country?
- What language do teachers and students use to interact in the classroom?
- Where is French spoken?
- How do you express your preferences and what you are like in French?
- How do you discuss your classes and schedule in French?
- How do you pray in French?
- How do French-speakers describe their families?
- What are ways that families celebrate in French-speaking countries?
- How do you express your age?
- How do you describe others in French?
- How do you order a meal in a restaurant in French?
- How do you describe your bedroom in French?
- How can you compare it with that of someone else?
- How do you describe your house in French?
