You might be asking yourself.... What is Life Science?
Life science is any science that studies the structure and function of living organisms, their processes needed for survival, and the behavior and relationships they have with each other and their environment.
Topic areas covered 2024 - 2025 include:
MS Life Science: Bundle 1: Structure, Function, & Information Processing
MS Life Science: Bundle 2:
Growth and Development of Organisms
MS Life Science: Bundle 3: Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems
MS Life Science: Bundle 4:
Inheritance and Variation of Traits
MS Life Science: Bundle 5: Evidence of Common Ancestry & Diversity
MS Life Science: Bundle 6: Changes in Organisms Over Time
Respect yourself, others, & property
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Listen when others are speaking
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Keep your hands, feet,
& objects to yourself
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Come prepared for class
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Classwork/homework is
completed on time
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All materials needed for
class are with you
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Be ready to learn
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Follow directions the 1st time
they are given
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Have fun !!!!
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Classwork not completed during class
is expected to be completed for homework.
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Homework is expected to be completed before
the beginning of class on the day it is due.
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Tests are announced and written on the board
one week in advance
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Students are expected to make corrections on their tests in order to earn partial credit
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Quizzes may be announced one day in advance or occasionally there may be a "pop" quiz
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Please call office with any absences....
including vacations
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It is your responsibility to make up
ALL missing work including:
classwork, notes, homework, quizzes, tests, etc.
(Most documents will be available in Google Classroom,
just click on the date assignment is assigned.)
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Ways to find out assignments:
Phone or text a reliable friend, or
Google Classroom
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Attend class regularly and arrive to class on time
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Come to class ready to learn with all of your materials
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Follow classroom rules
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Complete and have your own homework, ready to grade,
at the beginning of class the day it is due
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~ Participate in class
~ Ask relevant questions
~ Respond to questions
~ Take good notes
~ Play an active role in group discussions
~ Ask for help if needed
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Review and discuss your child's Science Composition Notebook
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Review Google Classroom
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Take advantage of Parent Connect
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Check grades often on Skyward
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Encourage your child to do their best at all times
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Encourage your child to seek help if they are struggling
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Promote health and well-being for your child both physically and emotionally