The course of study for 7K Science is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills along with NEISD Scope and Sequence for 7^th grade.  Due to the nature of the KSAT, program 7^th grade science is taught at a Pre-AP level.  The goal of this is to help prepare students to be successful in demanding Advanced Placement classes in high school.

Unit of Study Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)	Approx. Timeline
1. Force and Motion TEKS 7.6 B& C TEKS 7.8 A	4 weeks
2. Simple Machines TEKS 7.6 A	3 weeks
3. Human Systems TEKS 7.6 C; TEKS 7.9A, B; TEKS 7. 11 A, B	5 weeks
4. Chemistry TEKS 7.7 A-C	6 weeks
End 1st Semester

Unit of Study Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)	Approx. Timeline
5. Heredity TEKS 7.10 A-C	5 weeks
6. Ecology TEKS 7.5B, TEKS 7.8B, TEKS 7.11B, TEKS 7.12A-B	6 weeks
7. Altering Earth Systems TEKS 7.14A, C	2 weeks
8.  Changing Earth  TEKS 7.8 A TEKS 7.14 B	3 weeks
9. Earth/Moon Systems TEKS 7.5 A TEKS 7.13A, B	2 weeks
End 2nd Semester