7th Grade

Write an equivalent ratio

Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations with whole numbers

Make a landscape drawing or portrait using only geometric shapes.

Which sentence is more formal?

Organize information by main idea

Read a chapter of your favorite book outside!

Play your favorite board game with a family member or friend.

Compare and order rational numbers using number lines

Add and subtract decimal numbers

Baking Fun! Double the ingredients and convert the measurements to decimals.

Choose evidence to support a claim

Interpret the meaning of an allusion from its source

Write friendly messages to your neighbors outside with sidewalk chalk.

Read a graphic novel on Sora

Play a card game with a family member or friend.

Absolute value and integers: word problems

Division with decimal quotients

Go on your family's favorite restaurant's website. Estimate the total cost it would take to feed your family.

Choose the antonym

Interpret figures of speech

Write a short poem using only words that start with the same beginning letter or sound.

Go bird watching! Take photos and keep track of your sightings. Use an app or guidebook to identify feathered friends.

Solve one-step addition and subtraction equations: word problems

Write a money number word problem. Include addition or subtraction in your word problem. Have a family member or friend solve it.

Correct errors in everyday use

Watch your favorite movie. Identify 3 character traits of the main character.

Start a nature journal with your kids, then take it outside to record all the beautiful sights and sounds that you notice.

Percents of numbers and money amounts

Practice measuring angles with a protractor game.

Choose between subject and object pronouns

Read your favorite picture book (or record yourself reading and send the video) to a younger family member, neighbor, or friend.

Try this shadow sidewalk chalk art project.

Write multiplication expressions using exponents

Ratios and rates: word problems

You have $20 to spend on ice cream at Andy's. What are you going to buy? What is the total amount you spent?

Determine the meaning of idioms from context: set 2

Use the meanings of words as clues to the meanings of Greek and Latin roots

Write a paragraph convincing your family that you should have ice cream for dinner.

Build an obstacle course in the backyard. Pretend to be America Ninja Warriors and see how quickly you can each get through the course.

Interpret charts and graphs to find mean, median, mode, and range

Find a value using two-variable equations: word problems

Design a garden or playground on paper. What would the area and perimeter be? Draw out what it would look like.

Words with un-, dis-, in-, im-, and non-

Determine the meaning of domain-specific words with pictures

Make your own joke book. Collect jokes and riddles from your family and friends.

Grow fresh herbs in containers. Use old coffee cans, milk jugs, mason jars, plastic cups, or anything else you have around the house. Keep your herb garden on a patio or windowsill.

Evaluate numerical expressions involving fractions

Solve one-step multiplication and division equations with whole numbers

Compare information from two texts

Vocabulary review: Trace an argument

Watch a movie and write a review about it. How many stars would you give it? What did you like about it? What didn't you like? What category would this type of movie fall in (drama, humor, action, etc.)?

Plan a family activity day. Decide how much money to spend and research events and activities in your area and choose an affordable activity the whole family can enjoy. Allow enough time for the activity, and remember to include food in the day's plan. (This online Kids Party Checklist will help.) Don't forget to bring a camera and take lots of pictures. Create a family scrapbook of your special day.

1. Describe the event or activity your family will attend.

2. Will everyone in the family enjoy this activity? Why do you think so?

3. What do you need to arrange ahead of time? Will you need to purchase tickets? Pack a lunch? Make reservations?

4. What supplies or materials will you need?

5. What costs will be involved?

Multiply and divide decimals: word problems

Divide fractions and mixed numbers

Classify figures of speech

Create varied sentences based on models

Developing a blog. A blog is simply a regular, written record of your thoughts and opinions on anything – it’s just written online. Find some ideas at – http://make-website.com/netkids/kids-make-a-free-website.php

Interview an older relative. Write out your family history.

Solve one-step multiplication and division equations: word problems

Factor using the distributive property

Use dictionary definitions

Match the quotations with their themes

Communicating by snail mail. Composing letters is a lost art. But writing letters by hand helps you better focus your thoughts. You can’t cut and paste at will, and so you have to get it right the first time. To whom can you write? Rihanna, New Direction, The CEO of Forever 21 retail stores, the manager of the local McDonald’s. Use Google to find addresses.

Cool down by making Ice Cream in a Bag. The simple technique produces delicious ice cream in about 5 minutes.

• Volume of cubes and rectangular prisms

• One-step inequalities: word problems

Identify the narrative point of view

Use the correct frequently confused word

Plan an end-of-summer celebration. Record a list of the 10 best things you did this summer. Create a menu of your favorite summer treats to be enjoyed on your last day of summer!

Have a water balloon baseball game. Use a plastic bat, a bucket of water balloons, and old towels as bases and you are all set.