7th Grade – August Curriculum Overview
Welcome to 7th Grade! August is about deepening curiosity, building independence, and connecting learning across subjects. Our curriculum blends Earthschool, Montessori, Waldorf, and practical, project-based approaches—keeping things simple, flexible, and focused on real-world understanding. Activities are hands-on, adaptable, and encourage both independent study and family collaboration.
Weekly Subjects
- Language Arts (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Read and discuss a myth, legend, or historical fiction. Summarize the story and reflect on its theme.
- Week 2: Begin a personal or field journal—write or sketch about daily experiences and observations.
- Week 3: Research a topic of interest and present findings through a poster, slideshow, or oral summary.
- Week 4: Write a persuasive essay or letter about an issue you care about, supporting your opinion with facts.
- Spelling:
- Week 1: legend, fiction, summary, reflect, theme, character, plot, setting, culture, value
- Week 2: journal, describe, observe, daily, habit, growth, nature, record, curious, detail
- Week 3: research, topic, source, fact, explain, present, organize, gather, share, cite
- Week 4: persuade, reason, change, action, voice, support, issue, improve, goal, future
- Reflection Prompt: What story, idea, or skill did you enjoy most this month?
- Math (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Review arithmetic skills and practice with real-world numbers (population, recipes, distances).
- Week 2: Fractions, decimals, and percentages—apply to budgeting, measurements, or science experiments.
- Week 3: Geometry in nature—find, draw, or build examples of shapes, angles, and patterns.
- Week 4: Data collection and graphing—track weather, habits, or survey results and display visually.
- Science (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Earth science: Model the layers of the Earth or explore local geology.
- Week 2: Water cycle and weather: Create a simple water cycle model and keep a weather journal.
- Week 3: Ecology: Study a local ecosystem, food web, or environmental issue. Present your findings creatively.
- Week 4: Experiment: Design and conduct a simple science experiment (plant growth, solar oven, or water filtration).
- Reflection Prompt: What did you learn about the Earth and your environment this month?
- Social Studies (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Map skills—draw or label a map of your state, country, or world. Include major landforms and bodies of water.
- Week 2: Ancient civilizations—choose one to research and create a short presentation, poster, or model.
- Week 3: Community and culture—interview a family or community member about traditions or history.
- Week 4: Current events—read or watch news stories and discuss their impact on your life or community.
- Art & Music (Mon–Thu)
- Week 1: Create art inspired by a myth, legend, or culture you’ve studied.
- Week 2: Build a model or diorama of a landform, ecosystem, or ancient structure.
- Week 3: Explore rhythm and melody with homemade instruments or body percussion.
- Week 4: Free choice: finish an ongoing project, learn a song, or try a new art technique.
- Movement & Outdoor Play (Mon–Thu)
- Each Week: Daily outdoor play, hiking, gardening, yoga/stretching, or team games. Try a new physical challenge or nature activity this month!
Recommended Free Resources
- Khan Academy – Math, science, and humanities lessons.
- CK-12 – Free digital textbooks and interactive lessons.
- National Geographic Kids – Science, geography, and world exploration.
- Smithsonian Kids – Science and history videos and resources.
- Code.org – Free computer science and coding lessons.
August in 7th grade is about deepening curiosity, building independence, and connecting learning to the real world. Choose what inspires your family and celebrate each new discovery together!