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:
MATERIALS:
Time Tracker
Pens/pencils
For Ms. Neuhaus, Ms. Yarbrough & Ms. McVay
Five Star 3 subject 11 X 8 1/2 college ruled spiral notebook - 150 sheets
For Mr. Kim
1 inch wide Three Ring Binder
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 = 30% B+= 88-89% C = 72-77% D- = 60-61%
Labs & Projects = 30% 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
your mind focused on SCIENCE!
*Water is allowed!
No upcoming assignments.
üNotebook: Forming a Precipitate
üChemical Reaction Study Guide
üChemical Reaction Kahoot
üVideo: Multiverse vs Universe
üChemical Reaction Test on 4/17 & 4/18
üNotebook: Salton Sea Research
üScience Notebook Check
üVideo: Hunting for the Elements
üNotebook: Energy Change in Chemical Reaction
üVideo: Hunting for the elements
üNotebook: Salton Sea
üComputer Research: Fermentation
üVideo: Hunting for the Elements
üReminder: Take back Science Fair Boards by 3/21 (or else they will be thrown away)
üNotebook: Photosynthesis Poster
üVideo: Hunting for the Elements
üReminder: Take back Science Fair Boards by 3/21 (or else they will be thrown away)
üNotebook Rates of Chemical Reaction
üReminder: Take back Science Fair Boards by 3/21
üNotebook Check
üVideo: Hunting for the Elements
Trout and its environment
Reminder: Science Fair Project due 3/6 & 3/7
üUnit 1 – Part 2 Test
üScience Fair Project
üVideo: None of the Above
üReminder: Science Fair Proposal due 12/19 & 12/20
üScience Notebook: Birds & Mammals
üScience Notebook: Vertebrate Research
üUnit 1 Part 2 Test Study Guide
üReminder: Unit 1 – Part 2 test on 12/5 & 12/6
üVideo: Life in the Cold blood
üScience Notebook: Amphibian & Reptiles
üVideo: Life in the Cold blood
üScience Notebook – Fish
üCorrect Science Notebook
üVideo: Life in the Coldblood