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Course Overview
Course Overview
Welcome to Life Science for 7th graders at St. Jane DeChantal. This year we will be covering a variety of topics within biology including life structure and function, bacteria, plants and animals, human body systems, and interactions of life. This class will be intensive yet manageable. Below you will find info on class expectations, grading breakdown, and classroom essentials.
Expectations
Expectations
Come prepared to learn. This class will move at a steady pace, and it is important not to fall behind.
Class time will be dedicated to going over homework, learning new material, and assessing material learned.
I LOVE open discussions. Please speak up and ask questions. Everybody learns this way and it challenges us to think deeper.
Grading
Grading
Tests- 30%- 1 test per chapter
Quizzes- 20%- 1-2 quizzes per chapter
Homework-20%- 3 homework assignments per chapter
Participation-20%- engagement during class (i.e. pay attention, take notes, ask questions, etc.)
Labs- 10%- We will be working in tandem with Mrs. Ramsayer in our STEM lab!
No Extra Credit at the moment...
Classroom Essentials
Classroom Essentials
A notebook with loose-leaf paper (composition or ringed) in order to take notes and complete homework.
A three ringed binder or a folder to hold onto papers
Textbooks and Chromebooks are provided
Bring something to write with, please!!
No Cheating
No Cheating
Your name. Your work. No excuses. Enough said
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