Mrs. Lynch
Welcome to 7th grade science!
I hope all students are excited about science this year. We have a year of chemistry, biology, genetics, and human body systems ahead of us. Students will have the opportunity to take part in lab experiments, design lab procedures, and create projects.
Feel free to email me with comments, questions, or concerns at: kristen.lynch@rhamschools.org
Mrs. Lynch
kristen.lynch@rhamschools.org
860-228-9423
Online textbook link: Textbook Website
Welcome! Below, you will find the syllabus for Science 7. In the coming weeks, there will be additional login information for some online programs that students will be able to access both in school and at home.
Course Information
Students in 7th grade science will be exploring many topics throughout the school year. Below is a quick list of units that we will be investigating:
Biochemistry
Molecules to Organisms
Genetics
Human Body Systems
Required Materials
Students are required to bring the following to class:
Chromebook
Headphones/Earbuds
Science folder
Science notebook
Pencil and Pen
There are several science texts that we will use throughout the school year. These are workbook style texts, so students will write directly in the books and can keep them at the end of the school year. These will be distributed during the first weeks of school. Students will need to keep track of them throughout the year, as we will switch from one book to another as we connect different units of our curriculum.
Pearson Interactive Science:
Introduction to Chemistry
Cells
Human Body Systems
Digital Platforms
Students will use Google Classroom very frequently for work in science class. This is a platform that many students are probably already familiar with from elementary school. Digital assignments will be posted there and can be accessed at school or at home.
Students will have complete access to an online copy of each of the textbooks. In the first couple weeks of school, students will receive login information for the textbook website so it can be accessed remotely.
Responsibilities
Students are responsible for:
i. Attending class on time
ii. Participating fully in their education
iii. Communicating with the teacher regularly
iv. Maintaining their Chromebook’s functionality by reaching out to RHAM’s student
IT services when an issue arises
v. Adhering to all school policies, including safety policies, as outlined in the student
handbook
vi. Completing and submitting work on time
Parents/guardians are responsible for:
i. Supporting student learning and providing a space where students can work effectively
without interruption
ii. Monitoring students’ computer use for proper behavior
iii. Checking in with students regarding school assignments at least twice a week or daily
if a student is struggling with work completion
iv. Checking PowerSchool for work completion and attendance
v. Communicating with teachers/co-teachers/paraprofessionals/case workers regarding
academic or attendance concerns
vi. Reaching out to the Technology Helpdesk with any technology concerns or issues
Grading Policy
Grades will be based on a total point system. Points are earned throughout the entire quarter and are divided by the total points possible at the end of the quarter. Examples of assignment types are listed below.
Labs/class activities
Homework
Projects
Quizzes
Tests
Science Standards
The science curriculum is designed to address the following 7 standards:
1. Knowledge and content
2. Develop and use models
3. Analyze and Interpret data
4. Gather and make sense of information
5. Conduct an investigation
6. Use argument with evidence
7. Use math skills and/or concepts to solve scientific questions
Homework Policy
Homework is assigned in order for students to gain a better understanding of concepts introduced in class, or at times, to introduce a new topic we will be discussing the following day.
Completion of assigned homework will help students master the skills and concepts introduced in class, which in turn, will help them better perform on different science assessments throughout the school year
Homework is due at the start of class. Late homework will not be accepted for credit.
Make-up Work
Attendance is very important to the learning process. It is the student’s responsibility to see me when returning to class after an absence to receive the work that was missed. Students are given one day for make-up work for every day that they miss class. Assignments can also be found on the Gold Team website, which can be accessed from the RHAM Middle School website, or students may call a friend so they know what they missed before they return to class. Additionally, many assignments are posted in our Google Classroom.
Conduct
Students are expected to follow all teacher directions. Students should be respectful and kind to one another and any teachers in the room. Violations of classroom rules will result in a verbal warning, time-out, detention, or ISS if needed.
Extra Help
If students feel they need some extra help, they can see me during 8th period intervention, or they can email me to find a time that works for both of us.