Curriculum & Grading 

SEVENTH GRADE CURRICULUM    [Integrated NGSS Format]

Physical Science: Law of Conservation, Matter, Reactions, and Thermodynamics.

Life Science: Biodiversity, Ecosystems, and Energy flow.

Earth Science: Geological events,  Resource distribution and Natural Disasters.

Engineering Design:  (STEAM) Developing and using models, Investigating analyzing & interpreting data, Constructing explanations, Designing solutions, and Evaluating & communicating Information

Human Impact:  Interaction and effect on environment and sustainability.

ACHIEVEMENT GUIDELINES:

    Scores will reflect achievement within each science & design criterion. Progress should be followed with the school's on-line grade program. 

    Assignments are due on the day set by the teacher. Homework is predominantly for review or completion of assignments. Students who are absent are responsible for all missing work. It is the student’s responsibility to collect and complete the missing work within a timely manner. If absent the day of a test, it will be taken the day upon return. If absent on a hands-on activity that cannot be replicated, an alternate assignment will be given. 

     Keep all course work from this class. Proof of assignment scores will help if ever a discrepancy occurs.

EFFORT:

I believe school is a student’s job and key components are attendance, effort in gaining understanding, and application of knowledge. I expect students to be prepared, behave appropriately, participate in the class discussions, and complete their work to attain success.

BEHAVIOR :

Students are expected to follow all school rules and expectations of “The Wildcat Way”.

• SAFE- follow directions and rules and keep backpack under table.

• RESPECTFUL- towards classmates, teacher, supplies/equipment, and appropriate language.

• RESPONSIBLE- be on-time, ready and open to learn, have supplies present, and work completed.

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Spangler Science Syllabus