Welcome to 7 th Grade Science! Science is a class of learning how the world works and what effect humans have on it. In seventh grade science, we study Life Science, which means you learn about different aspects of the living world. Our consumable text is divided into modules. Here is a list of some of the topics we will be studying, by module. We will also study scientific methods and metric measurement. Cells and Heredity (Module A) Characteristics of cells The chemistry of life Cell structure, function, and organization Cell reproduction: mitosis and meiosis Sexual and asexual reproduction Heredity and genetics The Diversity of Living Things (Module B) Natural Selection Archaea, bacteria and viruses Protists and Fungi Plants and plant processes Animals o Sponges, cnidarians, worms o Mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms o Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles Frog dissection o Birds, Mammals Ecology and the Environment (Module C) Roles in energy transfer (predator, prey, etc.) population dynamics Interactions in communities Earth’s biomes Other topics in 7 th grade science include data analysis, using the SI (metric) units, and scientific methods. Text used in 7th grade Science Fusion Copyright 2012 Holt McDougal: Your textbook is ONLINE! 1. Go to www-k6.thinkcentral.com. 2. Select your state, district (Archdioc StPaul-mnpls Ed Off), and school (Epiphany School, Coon Rapids) from the dropdown menus. 3. Enter your user name and password (given to you in class). 4. Click Login. 5. Go to My Library 6. Click on “Science” at the bottom left side of the page -If you select “Electronic Student Edition” for the Module you are working on, you will find the electronic copy of the text.
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Welcome to 7 th Grade Science! Science is a class of learning how the world works and what effect humans have on it. In seventh grade science, we study Life Science, which means you learn about different aspects of the living world. Our consumable text is divided into modules. Here is a list of some of the topics we will be studying, by module. We will also study scientific methods and metric measurement.
Cells and Heredity (Module A)
Characteristics of cells The chemistry of life Cell structure, function, and organization Cell reproduction: mitosis and meiosis Sexual and asexual reproduction Heredity and genetics
The Diversity of Living Things (Module B) Natural Selection Archaea, bacteria and viruses Protists and Fungi Plants and plant processes Animals
o Sponges, cnidarians, wormso Mollusks, arthropods, echinodermso Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles
Frog dissectiono Birds, Mammals
Ecology and the Environment (Module C) Roles in energy transfer (predator, prey, etc.) population dynamics Interactions in communities Earth’s biomes
Other topics in 7th grade science include data analysis, using the SI (metric) units, and scientific methods.
To help YOU to learn and ME to teach, here are a few things you need to know:I. Academics
Your grade in science is based on the following things:A. tests and quizzesB. homeworkC. projectsD. lab work
Text used in 7th gradeScience FusionCopyright 2012Holt McDougal: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Your textbook is ONLINE!1. Go to www-k6.thinkcentral.com.2. Select your state, district (Archdioc StPaul-mnpls Ed Off), and school (Epiphany School, Coon Rapids) from the dropdown menus.3. Enter your user name and password (given to you in class). 4. Click Login.5. Go to My Library6. Click on “Science” at the bottom left side of the page
-If you select “Electronic Student Edition” for the Module you are working on, you will find the electronic copy of the text. -If you select “Audio Selection Screen” for the Module you are working on, you will find an audio of the text. -If you select “ScienceFusion Student Access English Module” for the Module you are working on, you will find the text and some other resources.
PRETTY COOL!
If you need help, ask your parents, call your classmates, talk to me after class or call me at home before 8:00pm. If you want to schedule individual time with me, we can do that before or after school, during last period, or at lunch. The most important thing to remember is that if you need help, ask for it!
Home phone: 614-800-4979. School phone: 763-754-1750 ext. 424. Email address: [email protected].
II. Policies and Procedures A. Entering the room procedure
1. Before you come to class, be sure to have everything with you that you need. This includes your science notebook, textbook, homework, pencil, pen for grading, science folder, and positive attitude.
2. When you come into the classroom, remember that you are a guest in your teacher’s classroom, so wait to be invited in.
3. Enter quietly and go straight to your seat.4. Look up and the board and follow the instructions or answer the question you see written there.
If there is homework on the board, write it down first!
B. Assessment PolicyAssessments include tests, homework, lab write-ups, project and quizzes. Your final grade is based on your accumulated points.
1. The Epiphany grading scale is used to determine your final grade. See the poster or student handbook for percentage breakdown.
2. If you do poorly on a test or quiz, you will have the opportunity to repair this assessment for partial credit.
C. Homework Policy1. All homework should be completed in pencil, unless specifically designated otherwise
2. Homework is due at the beginning of class.
3. If you miss a homework assignment you can turn it in late for partial credit.
4. YOU are responsible for writing your homework in your planner.
5. You can expect 15-20 minutes per night of science homework.
6. If you are absent, please make up your homework within 2 days of your return to school.
7. If you will be absent for more than 1 day, you (or your parents) may call the attendance line and leave
a message asking for homework to be sent home to you. Please do this
