Portland Public Schools
Portland, Oregon

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10000 N. Burr Ave. | Portland, OR 97203
Phone: (503) 916-6262 | Fax: (503) 916-2627

Welcome to 7th Grade Science

physics
Some Physics Examples
Current Unit:
Force & Motion

We are studying:
  • Measuring and Calculating Distance, Speed, and Time
  • Comparing Speeds
  • Graphing

Iditarod 2011

Iditarod dogs howling at the Takotna checkpoint
In 7th grade science we have been measuring distance, time and speed and calculating them using formulas.  One of the topics we have covered is the Iditarod dog sled race.  The Iditarod 2011 started on Saturday, March 5th!

Check out the official Iditarod website for more information.

Students - Check out the Iditarod Student Page for activities.

Iditarod Extra Credit

Go to the Iditarod Student Page and complete one of the following activities:

1.     Iditarod Scavenger Hunt

  • Print the scavenger hunt questions
  • Search the website for information
  • Turn in your answers during Science class

2.     The Serum Run Game

  • Play the game
  • Write a summary of what happened in the game
  • Turn in the summary during Science class