Science 7 Syllabus

6th Period: Science 7

Google Classroom Code: 2egxrus

Welcome to Science 7. Science can be both fun and challenging. I am looking forward to this school year and hope that you will enjoy learning about how our beautiful world works.

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

PAWS

Practice Respect

  • Treat others the way you want to be treated. Everyone has the right to be treated with kindness and courtesy.

  • Work cooperatively with the teacher and your fellow students.

  • Follow adult directions.

  • Be honest.

  • Be supportive of students with different levels of skill.

  • Encourage each other.

  • Allow others to participate.

  • Be patient.

Act Responsibly

  • Be attentive and prepared.

  • Complete your work on time.

  • Participate appropriately.

  • Clean up after yourself.

Work Toward Success

  • Be prepared with your charged Chromebook, headphones, binder, paper, and a pen or pencil.

  • Stay on task.

  • Participate.

  • Always do your best.

Stay Safe

  • Every student has the right to be safe and feel safe.

  • Use materials and equipment safely.

  • Follow directions for movement.

  • Listen to rules for safety.

  • Follow instructions.

Curriculum

The main curriculum we will be using is an online program called Discovery Education. This curriculum includes written text, informative videos, and interactive activities. You can gain access to Discovery Ed from your Chromebook.

Course Overview

Changing Matter

Unit 1: Matter All Around

Matter & Energy

Unit 2: Matter Cycles and Energy Flow

Influencing Ecosystems

Unit 3: Shaping Earth's Resources and Ecosystems

Unit 4: Sustaining Ecosystems

Supply List

  • Chromebook

  • Headphones

  • 1½” - 2” 3-ring binder with dividers

  • Loose-leaf binder paper

  • Pen/pencil

  • Highlighter

  • Glue Stick

  • Colored pencils

Grading Policy

Grades will be determined by points earned from the following:

  1. Notes/Participation (approx. 5 pts. per day)

  2. Assignments (approx. 5 pts. per assignment)

  3. Quizzes/Tests (approx. 10-20 pts.)

  4. Projects (approx. 10-20 pts.)

  5. Late work will result in half credit up until a week after assignment is due. After that, no credit will be earned.

  6. Cheating will result in a zero (0) and a phone call home.

Grade Scale

98%-100% = A+ 93-97% = A 90-92% = A-

87-89% = B+ 83-86% = B 80-82% = B-

77-79% = C+ 73-76% = C 70-72% = C-

67-69% = D+ 63-66% = D 60-62% = D-

59% and below will result in a failing grade.

Consequences for breaking school and classroom rules:

  1. Verbal warning

  2. Loss of points

  3. Detention

  4. A phone call or email to parent/guardian.

  5. Referral to office.