This Human Physiology block is a great example. Going into in-depth study of the form and function of the human body perfectly meets those 7th graders who can be so inward-turning and somewhat self-absorbed (and I mean that in the most loving way.)

This block covers:

• The Digestive System
• The Urinary System
• The Respiratory System
• The Circulatory System
• The Reproductive System

This guide shows you just what I did for this block and how I led a group of 24 self-conscious teenagers through discussions that can be more than a little awkward. I was so impressed with how well they handled these difficult topics and how interested and curious they were throughout the 3-week block.

In this guide you’ll find . . .

• ​a 22-page pdf document with explanation of main lesson format, an outline for the block, and daily lesson plans (straight from my planner)
• ideas for review activities
• images and diagrams that inspired our main lesson pages (I think you’ll find these images and diagrams more useful than photos of the actual main lesson pages my students created.)
• handouts, reading assignments and questions
• a block test and quizzes
• primary and secondary resource suggestions, as well as thematic overview

All of this material is delivered through a DIGITAL FILE that you will download after purchasing. The PayPal Express payment option will automatically lead you through the download process. You will also receive a download link in your email box after the purchase is completed.

Note: There are two files to download for this guide — one with documents and another with images. Make sure you download both.

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This is not a specific curriculum guide, but a collection of digitally downloadable documents that give a picture of the year as a whole, summaries of the blocks and include some of the most important documents that will give you a framework for your work for the year.

• Seventh grade weekly schedule
• Seventh grade main lesson rhythm (including my thoughts about the how and why)
• Seventh grade block rotation (including thoughts about how to create one of your own)
• The Upper Grades morning verse, and my thoughts for enlivening it
• A curriculum overview, with summaries of the 7th grade main lesson blocks
• Main Lesson Page tracker, with a rubric for giving your students feedback on their work
• My 7th grade honors project proposal
• a reading goals assignment
• two sample block evaluations, with a new, more quantitative approach
• a main lesson block self-score sheet
• a behavior tracking chart
• a couple of sample font pages, and the Word document so you can create your own

Along with all of these documents, you’ll get a coupon code with a discount on my 8th grade project guide (which we started planning for in spring of 7th grade.)

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This thorough guide gives you the outline and framework you need to teach the block and recommended resources to check out of the library or purchase online. Though I do not present a complete narration of the content, I’ve included my lesson plan notes that come from the recommended resources.

I’ve also included photos of main lesson pages, quizzes, worksheets and a final block test.

The Astronomy block is quite unique in that it can be taught in either 6th or 7th grade. Depending on when you teach the block, your focus should be different, and I’m happy to offer suggestions that will allow you to customize this block for either 6th or 7th grade.

This guide is over 40 pages of information that I’m sure will inspire you and your students to have a fantastic Astronomy block!

This guide will come in the form of a downloadable zip file that contains a 25 page pdf guide, 4 quiz and worksheet documents and 17 images of sample student work.

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