This course is designed to provide seventh-grade students with a comprehensive understanding of essential concepts aligned with the DOE United States Standards. The curriculum aims to enhance students' problem-solving skills, critical thinking abilities, and reasoning through a variety of engaging activities, real-world applications, and collaborative projects.


Math
**Week 1: Rational Numbers and Exponents**
- Understanding rational and irrational numbers
- Comparing and ordering rational numbers
- Operating with rational numbers (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Exponents and scientific notation
- Square roots and cube roots
- Real-world applications of rational numbers and exponents

**Week 2: Expressions and Equations**
- Simplifying algebraic expressions
- Solving linear equations with one variable
- Solving linear equations with two variables (graphically and algebraically)
- Writing and solving equations and inequalities
- Understanding systems of equations and inequalities
- Applying algebraic concepts to real-life situations

**Week 3: Functions**
- Introducing functions and function notation
- Analyzing and interpreting function graphs
- Identifying linear vs. nonlinear functions
- Representing proportional relationships
- Calculating slope and y-intercept
- Modeling real-world scenarios using functions

**Week 4: Geometry**
- Understanding the Pythagorean theorem and its applications
- Exploring transformations (translations, reflections, rotations)
- Properties of angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals
- Calculating the volume and surface area of 3D shapes
- Applying geometric concepts to solve problems

**Week 5: Statistics and Probability**
- Organizing and interpreting data using various types of graphs
- Measures of central tendency (mean, median, mode)
- Analyzing data distribution and spread
- Introduction to probability concepts
- Calculating experimental and theoretical probabilities
- Using probability to solve real-world problems

**Week 6: Linear Relationships and Functions**
- Defining linear relationships and proportional reasoning
- Writing linear equations from tables and graphs
- Determining the slope and y-intercept of a linear equation
- Interpreting rate of change and initial value
- Constructing and interpreting scatter plots
- Connecting linear functions to real-life contexts

**Week 7: Transformational Geometry and Congruence**
- Understanding congruence and similarity in 2D shapes
- Exploring rigid motions and their properties
- Applying transformations to geometric figures
- Identifying properties of congruent figures
- Analyzing relationships between angles and lines in triangles

**Week 8: Geometric Applications of Exponents**
- Applying the laws of exponents to geometric situations
- Understanding scientific notation in context
- Solving problems involving volume and surface area using exponents
- Analyzing exponential growth and decay in real-world scenarios

**Assessment:**
Assessment methods will include a combination of quizzes, tests, projects, and class participation. These assessments will gauge students' understanding of mathematical concepts, problem-solving skills, ability to apply learned concepts to real-world situations, and their capacity to communicate mathematical reasoning effectively.