7th Grade Science- Click here to download syllabus
Teacher:
Mrs. Mary McIntyre Distribution of Grade: 50% Daily Scores 50% Test Score |
Classroom Norms: Established through student input.
1. Bring needed materials to class. 2. Be on time. 3. Be respectful of other people and property. 4. No eating or drinking. Keep chewing gum in your mouth. 5. Be willing to work. |
Expectations:
1. Work to the best of your ability. 2. Follow the rules. 3. Be prepared for class. |
Homework Policy:
It is important that students be responsible for turning assignments in on time. If a situation arises that makes this impossible, the student will not be penalized. Unexcused absences will result in a zero. Late work will be penalized as follows: 1st day -10%, 2nd day -20%, 3rd day -30%, 4th day -40%, 5th day and beyond -50%.
Finals:
Students will take semester tests at the end of 2nd and 4th quarter. These will make up 10% of the semester grade.
It is important that students be responsible for turning assignments in on time. If a situation arises that makes this impossible, the student will not be penalized. Unexcused absences will result in a zero. Late work will be penalized as follows: 1st day -10%, 2nd day -20%, 3rd day -30%, 4th day -40%, 5th day and beyond -50%.
Finals:
Students will take semester tests at the end of 2nd and 4th quarter. These will make up 10% of the semester grade.
Course Objectives:
Unit 1: Exploring and classifying life (August)
- The student will apply the scientific method.
- The student will explain the system of classifying and binomial nonmeclature.
Unit 2: Cells (September)
- The student will identify names and functions of each part of the cell.
- The student will explain how living things are organized.
Unit 3: Cell processes (September/ October)
- The student will demonstrate an understanding of basic chemistry.
- The student will list the differences between producers and consumers in regard to photosynthesis and respiration.
Unit 4: Cell reproduction (October)
- The student will compare and contrast asexual reproduction and mitosis and sexual reproduction and meiosis.
- The student will describe the structure and function of DNA and RNA.
Unit 5: Heredity (November)
Karyotype Activity - student example
Karyotype Activity - student example
- The student will explain how traits are inherited.
- The student will describe Darwin’s theory of evolution.
Unit 6: Adaptations over time (December)
- Identify the importance of fossils as evidence of evolution
- List examples of five types of evidence for evolution
Science Fair Project (Due in March)
Unit 7: Plant reproduction (January)
- Describe how flowering plants reproduce sexually
Unit 8: Plant processes (January)
- Compare and contrast relationships between photosynthesis and respiration
- Identify the relationship between a stimulus and a tropism in plants
- Explain how plant hormones and responses are related
Unit 9: Minerals Webquest: Created Gemstones: The Real Thing? (February)
Power Point Scoring Guide
Student Power Point
- Describe characteristics that all minerals share
- Describe physical properties used to identify minerals
- Identify useful elements that are contained in minerals
Unit 10: Rocks (February)
- Distinguish between a rock and a mineral
- Classify igneous rocks as intrusive, extrusive and granitic, basaltic rocks
- Classify metamorphic rocks as foliated or nonfoliated
- Classify sedimentary rocks as detrital, chemical, or organic
Unit 11: Earth's energy and mineral resources (March)
- Describe nonrenewable, inexhaustible and renewable energy resources.
Unit 12: Plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes Webquest: Volcanoes and the Ring of Fire (April)
- Identify the effects of plate tectonics.
- Recognize features caused by plate tectonics
Unit 13: Atmosphere and weather (May)
- Describe the role of the Earth’s atmosphere.
- Explain the transfer of thermal energy by conduction, convection and radiation.
- Compare and contrast weather and climate.
If you have questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. It is better to resolve problems as soon as possible. I am available before school, after school, or during 1st period. If your child is failing, they will need to attend HELP sessions until they are no longer failing. These may be done before or after school.
I look forward to working with your son/daughter this year.
I have high expectations for every student. Working together, we can make this a successful year. Please sign the bottom of this sheet and have your child return if by August 27th. Thank you.
We received and read the course outline for 7th grade Science.
Student signature: ______________________________________
Parent signature: _______________________________________
I look forward to working with your son/daughter this year.
I have high expectations for every student. Working together, we can make this a successful year. Please sign the bottom of this sheet and have your child return if by August 27th. Thank you.
We received and read the course outline for 7th grade Science.
Student signature: ______________________________________
Parent signature: _______________________________________