Welcome to 7th Grade Science!

Mr. Kyle RosaClearview Regional Middle School

Back To School Night 2015

About Mr. Rosa• Teaching Experience:

• High School Bio/Env. Science at Gateway Regional HS (1 year)

• 7th Grade Science at Clearview MS (3 years)

• My Education:• Graduate of Washington Twp. High School• BS Biological Sciences• BS Secondary Education • MS Biological Sciences

Middle School is GREAT

Life Science 7 Curriculum• Unit 1: Introduction to Life Science• Unit 2: Cell Structure & Microscopes• Unit 3: Cell Processes• Unit 4: Viruses & Bacteria• Unit 5: Cell Division & Reproduction• Unit 6: DNA• Unit 7: Genetics/Heredity• Unit 8: Evolution• Unit 9: Ecology • Unit 10: Classification & Animals

Class Structure• I utilize multiple instructional methods to teach complex scientific topics: interactive lectures, labs, hands-on partner work, critical readings, lab practical assessments

Lab Activities• Your kids will be engaged in real biology laboratory experiences this year.

Grading Policy

Each Marking Period:• Daily Assignments: Classwork/Homework 25% • Minor Assessments: Quizzes and Labs 25%• Major Assessments: Tests and Projects 50%

• The end of each marking period will include a common cumulative assessment (test grade) that will include all of the content from that quarter. This same test will be given by all 7th grade science teachers.

Homework Policy

• Expect homework 2-4 nights per week.• Always posted each day on class website.• Checked homework is not accepted late.• Collected homework assignments may be submitted late for a penalty of 10 points per day.

• Science homework will usually be in the form of finishing classwork/lab assignments.

Test/Quiz Policy

• Tests will be at the end of each unit of study and will consist of multiple choice and critical thinking short answer questions.

• Quizzes will be in the middle of a unit and will consist of matching, true/false, and/or short answer questions.

• Quizzes may be announced or unannounced. • Students should study their class notes, readings, and worksheets for tests and quizzes.

Science Projects

•1st Marking Period: Cell Analogy Project (Common Assessment)

•There will be at least 2 other in/out of school projects this year (TBA)

•Previous years’ projects: lab reflection paper, formal lab report, animal trading card, virus/bacteria Christmas tree ornament

How to Stay Connected

• Feel free to contact me at any time throughout the school year!

• PowerSchool: Check weekly with your child. • My Email: rosaky@clearviewregional.edu• Telephone: Call the main office and ask for my voicemail.

• Class website: mrrosascience.wikispaces.com• Subscribe to “Remind”:

• TEXT the message: @401science to 81010 to receive science reminders.