SEEK - 7th & 8th Grade

2026 - 2027 class will be offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Note: This course rotates curriculum every year so students can take the course more than once. 

(Tentative) The main topics covered this year are:

7th & 8th grade Curriculum Outline (Year B)

Science 101 - Students will learn about the development of scientific study over human history, the purpose of scientific inquiry, and how to apply the scientific method.

The Human Machine - Students will take a close look at several body systems, including the Circulatory system, the Musculoskeletal system and the Nervous system. A dissection will occur and questions that drive this section might include: How are nutrients delivered in our bodies? What do muscles need to stay healthy? What are bones and how do they help us live?

Personality - We will dive into the discovery of human personality, discuss the history of personality science, engage in nature vs. nurture debate, explore personality testing and learn a little bit more about ourselves.

Food and Nutrition - Once we learn about how our body functions, we will study the fuel it takes to run this magnificent machine. Students will inquire: How does food fuel our body? How can I determine which foods are healthy choices? How does food production contribute to societal health? Students will complete and present a family meal-planning project (with taste tests if we’re lucky).

Earth Systems – Moving beyond the individual, students will explore various earth systems and how they interact, including soil, water, and weather. We may explore science vs. folklore, as well as catastrophic events and how to predict them. We will also include some art projects such as soil painting.