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7th Grade Science Assignments

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2016-2017 School Year
Description

7th GRADE SCIENCE

 

 

CLASS DESCRIPTION:

 

 7th grade students will learn the world of science by engaging, exploring, explaining, elaborating and evaluating the world around them.   Students will discover how chemistry, ecosystems, geology and natural resources are interrelated and how they affect our everyday lives. 

 

LEARNING THROUGH PRACTICES OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Throughout the year, students will be learning the world of science by performing practices of science and engineering as recommended in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).  These practices include the following:

  1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
  2. Developing and using models
  3. Planning and carrying out investigations
  4. Analyzing and interpreting data
  5. Using mathematics and computational thinking
  6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
  7. Engaging in argument from evidence
  8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

 

PROCEDURES:

 

TIME TRACKER  At the beginning of class, copy the entire daily agenda into your Time Tracker.

If you are absent, you will need to copy the agenda of the day you missed from your seat partner or retrieve it from the school homework website.

 

SCIENCE INTERACTIVE NOTEBOOK  You need to bring your Interactive Science Notebook to class EVERY day we meet.  This is a tool we will use in class to record observations, data, and activities

which will lead to important discoveries and prepare you for assessments.

 

CLASSWORK   Unfinished class assignments need to be completed at home.   Any assignments that require more time will given an extended due date.

 

ASSESSMENTS  You will use your Interactive Science Notebook to study and perform a variety of assessments. Completing work on time and actively participating in activities will also help prepare you for assessments.

 

LATE WORK   Assignments turned in late will receive a reduction in points.  An increase in days

late will increase the amount of reduction points taken away.  Late work needs to be placed into the appropriate tray. Late work needs to be turned in one week before the end of the grading quarter.

 

EXTRA CREDIT  Extra credit will not replace missing assignments. However, extra credit can be earned by doing research based on a class activity.  Check with the teacher for more details.

 

ABSENCES  Work missed during a 1-2 day absence needs to be completed by the next class meeting from the date of your return to class.  It is your responsibility to get needed handouts from the files.  Please see the teacher during PAWS or after school for any questions or additional information about missed assignments.  

 

 

GRADES                                                                               GRADING SCALE

 

Academic grades are based on points:            A = 92-100%              B- = 80-81%               D+= 68-69%

                                                                        A-= 90-91%                C+= 78-79%               D  = 62-67%

Class Activities                = 20%                    B+= 88-89%               C  = 72-77%                D- = 60-61%

Labs & Projects              = 40%                    B  = 82-87%                C- = 70-71%               F =     0-59%

Assessments                     = 40%

 

 

Important Websites:

 

Online Grade Book:

The online grade book shows the up to date information on grades for every assignment for this class. Online grade book can be accessed via "https://ccmsabi.ccusd.org/parent/" URL.

Classroom Agenda will be posted on online:

Please check the http://ccms.ccusd.org website for the classroom agenda.

 

 

Work Habits Mark  This mark is assessed by the quality of work and turning in assignments when due. Refer to the Work Habits Rubric in the Time Tracker.

 

Citizenship Mark  This mark is assessed by following the class expectations, working cooperatively and actively participating within activities. Refer to the Citizenship Rubric in the Time Tracker.

 

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS                                    

 

  1. Bring Time Tracker and pencils/pens to class every day.

 

  1. Line up before the tardy bell rings.

 

  1. Be respectful, prepared and have

    your mind focused on SCIENCE!                                                                        

  

  1. Follow directions and safety rules.

 

  1. No gum, food or drinks in class.

    *Water is allowed!                         

                                               

  1. Teacher dismisses class; not the bell.

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Past Assignments

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Earth Science Test
Video: Origins Earth is Born

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Science Notebook: El Nino & La Nina
El Nino Computer Research
Video: LA Killer Quake

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Science Notebook: Rock Cycle
Earth Science Study Guide
Video: LA Killer Quake
Reminder: Earth Science Unit Test on 5/30 & 5/31

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Science Notebook: Tsunami
Video: Computer Research Tsunami

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Science Notebook: Earthquakes
Computer Research: Earthquakes
Video: Hunting for the Elements

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Science Notebook: Evidence of Seafloor Spreading
Science Notebook: Subduction at Trenches
Video: Hunting for the Elements

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Science Notebook: Seafloor Spreading
Video: Hunting for the Elements

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Science Notebook: Tectonic Plates
Computer Research: Tectonic Plates

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Science Notebook: Convection Current Under the Earth
Elephant’s Toothpaste Lab
Hunting for the Elements Video

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Radioactive Decay Dating Notebook
Computer Research Where are we in the Universe
Hunting for the Elements Video

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Earth’s Crust are made up of 8 different elements Notebook
How was the Earth created Notebook
Hunting for the Elements Video

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  • Organisms are made up of 6 different elements Notebook
  • Hunting for the Elements Video

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  • Chemical Reaction Test
  • Hunting for the Elements Video

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  • Notebook: Forming a Precipitate
  • Baking Soda and Vinegar Mass Conservation Lab
  • Reminder Chemistry Test on 4/20 & 4/21

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  • Notebook: Energy Change in a Chemical Reaction
  • Reminder Chemistry Test on 4/20 & 4/21

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  • Chemical Reaction Study Guide
  • Salton Sea Research
  • Notebook Check
  • Reminder Chemical Reaction Test on 4/20 & 4/21

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  • Computer Research: Fermentation
  • Video: Hunting for the elements
  • Notebook Check

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  • Notebook Photosynthesis vs Respiration
  • Notebook: Products in a Chemical Reaction

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  • Insect and trout Life Cycle
  • Pond creatures Lab

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  • Notebook: Physical and Chemical properties and changes
  • Video: Hunting for the elements
  • Reminder: Take back Science Fair Boards by 3/20 (or else they will be thrown away)

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  • Notebook Cellular Respiration
  • Notebook Check
  • Video: Open House Videos
  • Video: Searching for Elements

 

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  • Late Science Fair Project Presentation
  • Everyone except Period 6:
    • Notebook Photosynthesis #1
    • Photosynthesis Drawing
  • Period #6
    • Video: Compounds
    • Video: Periodic Table

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  • Dry Ice Lab
  • Reminder: Science Fair Project due 3/7 & 3/8
  • Notebook Check on 3/7 & 3/8

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  • Notebook Physical Change vs Chemical Change #1
  • Notebook Physical Change vs Chemical Change #2
  • Notebook Check
  • Late Science Fair Procedure & Data table presentation.
  • Reminder: Science Fair Project due 3/7 & 3/8

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  • Science Notebook: Tobacco and Alcohol Abuse Prevention
  • Reminder: Science Fair Project due 3/7 & 3/8

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Science Fair Data Table Procedure and Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Procedure Data table & Graph Presentation
  • Reminder: Science Fair Project due 3/7 & 3/8

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  • Video: Atoms
  • Video: Atoms and Molecules
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • 10 Facts & 10 Questions about Trout
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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    • Counselor Presentation
    • Period 6: Test
    • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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Unit 3 Molecules Test will be given on 2/7 & 2/8.  Here is the study guide.

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  • Unit 3 Molecules Test
  • Video: None of the Above
  • Period 6 Counselor Presentation
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Counselor Presentation
  • Reminder: Unit 3 Molecules Test on 2/7& 2/8 (Period 6 on 2/10)
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Reminder: Unit 3 Molecules Test on 2/7& 2/8 (Period 6 on 2/10)
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Science Notebook: Tanker & Soda Can Crushed
  • Video: St. Louis Arch
  • Reminder: Unit 3 Molecules Test on 2/7& 2/8
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Video: SIA Properties of Matter
  • Video: SIA Changes in Properties of Matter
  • Science Notebook: Take notes of Video
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Notebook: Melting
  • Computer Research: How to create data table & graphs on Google Docs
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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Science Fair Background is due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Fair Background Presentations
  • Science Notebook Freezing
  • Reminder: Procedure Data table & Graph due 2/21 & 2/22

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  • Science Notebook: Evaporation & Condensation
  • Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Notebook: Heat Temperature and Conduction
  • Check Science Notebook
  • Computer Research: Water and Air
  • Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Notebook: None of the Above Video
  • Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Notebook: Molecules in Gas
  • Computer Research: Science Fair Background
  • Correct Science Notebook
  • Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Notebook: Molecules in Solids
  • Science Fair Proposal Presentations
  • Reminder: Science Fair Background due 1/24 & 1/25

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  • Science Notebook: Molecules Matter
  • Reminder: Science Fair Proposal due 1/10 & 1/11

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  • Lab: Separating Water Molecules
  • Computer Research: Science Fair Project Proposal
  • Reminder: Science Fair Proposal due 1/10 & 1/11

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  • Science Notebook: Chemistry
  • Science Fair Project
  • Lab: Separating Water Molecules
  • New Grading Scale
  • Reminder: Science Fair Proposal due 1/10 & 1/11

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  • Computer Research Squid
  • Notebook Check
  • Video: Killer Squid

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üSquid Dissection Video

üSquid Dissection Lab

üVideo: Killer Squid

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  • Computer Research: Organ System Cartoon
  • Correct Notebook
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood

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Unit 2 "Cells" Test

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  • Unit 2 “Cells” Test
  • Notebook: Organ System #2
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood

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  • Notebook: Organ System #1
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood
  • Unit 2 “Cells” Test on 12/6 & 12/7

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  • Notebook: Helpful Bacteria
  • Notebook: Virus

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  • Notebook: Tissues, Organs and Organ Systems
  • Computer Research: Bacteria & Virus
  • Unit 2 “Cells” Study Guide
  • Correct Notebook
  • Video: “Virus”
  • Unit 2 “Cells” Test on 12/6 & 12/7

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  • Notebook: Looking Inside Cell #3
  • Video: Cell in Action
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood

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Video: Science in Action Cells

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  • Science Notebook: Cell Theory
  • In Class Research: Hooke and Leeuwenhoek
  • Correct Science Notebook
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood

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  • Science Notebook: Hoeke & Leeuwenhoek
  • Video: Life in Cold Blood

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Unit 1 Part 2 Test
will be given on 11/3 & 11/4.
 
Period 5 will take the test on 11/1.

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  • Unit Test Part 2 (Except for Period 5 )
  • Science Notebook: Rose of Jericho
  • Period 5: Science Notebook Living vs Non Living

 

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  • Science Notebook: Living vs Non Living
  • Unit Test Part 2 (For Period 5 Only)
  • Reminder: Unit 1 Part 2 Test on 11/3 & 11/4 (except Period 5 test will be on 11/1)

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  • Science Notebook: Vertebrates
  • Unit 1 Part 2 Test on 11/3 & 11/4 (except Period 5 test will be on 11/1)
  • Video: Life in the Coldblood

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  • Computer Research Project: Vertebrates
  • Correct Science Notebook.
  • Unit 1 Part 2 Test on 11/3 & 11/4 (except Period 5 test will be on 11/2)

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  • Science Notebook: Amphibian & Reptiles
  • Science Notebook: Birds & Mammals
  • Unit 1 Part 2 Study Guide
  • Video: Life in Cold blood
  • Unit 1 Part 2 Test on 11/3 & 11/4 (except Period 5 test will be on 11/1)

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  • Science Notebook: Arthropods
  • Grade Arthropods Project.
  • Video: Life in the Undergrowth

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  • Reserch Project: Arthropods
  • Correct Science Notebooks
  • Video: Life in the undergrowth

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  • Science Notebook: Asexual Reproduction
  • Science Notebook: Insects
  • Video: Life in the Undergrowth

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 Science Notebook: Animal Migrations  Grade Animal Migration Project.  Video: Great Migrations

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  • Science Notebook: Sexual Reproduction #2
  • Butterfly Garden Lab
  • Video: Great Migrations

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  • Science Notebook: Sexual Reproduction #1
  • Video: Great Migrations

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  • Science Notebook: Metamorphosis
  • Correct Notebook
  • Stereo Microscope Lab
  • Video: Great Migrations

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Unit 1  Test is on 10/4 & 10/5.   Here is the study guide for it.

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  • Video: Great Migrations
  • Quiz each others using the study Guide
  • Reminder: Unit 1 Test on 10/4 & 10/5

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  • Notebook: Roundup Ready Crops
  • Unit 1 Test Study Guide
  • Reaction Lab for (Period 1)
  • Video: The Incredible Journey of the Butterfly
  • Reminder: Unit 1 Test on 10/4 & 10/5

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  • Science Notebook: Decline in Monarch Butterfly Population #2
  • Video: Incredible Journey of the Buttefly

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  • Science Notebook: Scientific Method
  • Correct Science Notebook
  • Reaction Time Lab
  • Video: Incredible Journey of the Butterfly

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  • Notebook: Monarch Butterfly & Milkweed Relationship
  • Notebook: Decline in Monarch Butterfly Population #1
  • Video: Incredible Journey of the Butterfly

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  • Notebook: Symbiosis
  • Video: Incredible Journey of the Butterfly

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  • Notebook: Monarch Butterfly Facts
  • Correct Science Notebook
  • Video: The Incredible Journey of the Butterfly

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  • Science Notebook: Scientific Root Words
  • Video: Life in the Undergrowth

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Poster of Science Project due 9/8 or 9/9

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  • Notebook: Thinking Like a Scientist #2
  • Meal worm Lab
  • Video: Life in the Undergrowth
  • Poster of Science Project due 9/8 & 9/9 (20 Points)

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  • Measuring Liquid Volume Lab
  • Correct Science Notebook
  • Video: Life in the Undergrowth
  • Poster of Science Project due 9/8 & 9/9 (20 Points)

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  • Create Science Notebook
  • CCUSD.ORG
  • Notebook: Thinking Like a Scientist #1
  • Metrics Lab
  • Video: Life in the undergrowth
  • HW: Science Notebook Cover page
  • Poster of Science Project due 9/8 & 9/9 (20 Points)

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  • Collect HW: Signed Welcome Letter
  • Notebook: Metrics System
  • What is Nano Video
  • Poster of Science Project due 9/8 & 9/9 (20 Points)
  • HW: Bring One inch Binder (3 Ring) by 8/30 & 8/31

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  • Learning Objective: Learn the units of the metric system
  • Collect HW: Signed Welcome Letter
  • New Jobs
  • Video: Power of 10
  • Video: What is Nano
  • Poster of Science Project due 9/8 & 9/9 (20 Points)
  • HW: Bring One inch Binder (3 Ring) by 8/30 & 8/31

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Learning Objective: Learn the classroom rules and procedures
Class Syllabus
Class Introductions
Rules & Procedure
HW: Return Signed Welcome Letter
HW: Bring One inch Binder (3 Ring) by 8/30 & 8/31