7th Grade Core Science

Due to bad weather last week ALL testing has been placed in this week, so when not testing this class will fulfill missing assignments

learners will construct a personalized food web this week based on each individuals research and ecosystem chosen

This week is a continuation of week 6 due to TELPAS and end of the 6 weeks testing and ZAP

This week is all about Photosynthesis and the food web and Food Chain

We are studying Energy, the energy pyramid and photosynthesis this week

Students will begin to learn about genetics and DNA

The students are learning about genetics and the uses of Punnett Squares this week. How do we predict the probable outcome of various genetic contributions. It is totally math related and cross curricular. What is the dominate and recessive gene pairing that will provide what we are looking for

During this unit of Science the students will be learning about and experimenting with seed planting growth and behaviors that are identifiable based on the elements and Sunlight and photosynthesis.

We are still in the Body systems unit and will be finishing it this next week with unit test on Oct 28th

The Human body and Homeostasis. This will be an intense and fast paced investigation of our organs, organ systems and how we exist in our environment.

JP Elder Elective Sciences

Introduction to Dissection

Instructor: R. Dudley Raybon, M.Ed.

Classroom: 312 Office hours are Monday to Thursday 1020 am to 11 am, the school phone number is 817-814-4100 to schedule a meeting or request a call back.

Phone: 817-814-4100 (leave name, good return number, concern)

Email: dudley.raybon@fwisd.org

Class hours determined by Principal and Counseling staff (see school website)

A. Course Description

a. This Dissection class is an introduction/exploration of body systems discovered through the act of taking the specimen apart and separating the organs as identified within each system. The dictionary says: dissect: verb (used with object) to cut apart (an animal body, plant, etc.) to examine the structure, relation of parts, or the like. to examine minutely part by part; analyze:

B. Organization of Material

a. Brainpop or other video with quiz introduction (formative assessment)

b. Vocabulary related to animal specimen and system of focus

c. Pictures and drawings with labels of animal specimen and system of focus

d. Video instructional support

e. Review of safety and operational procedures (formative assessment)

f. Dissection of the specimen, isolation of system of focus and expansion into other supporting systems as a building block process

g. Review of above material followed by summative assessment

C. Course Objectives and TEKS

a. See TEKS Text Box

D. Course Topics

a. Investigation of the systems of living organisms, investigated through dissection of a variety of specimens to include but not limited to: [drawing of] animal cells / owl pellet / earthworm / crayfish / starfish / / cow eyeball / pig heart / squid / perch / bullfrog / common rat / fetal pig / and the dogfish shark

E. Required Materials

b. Chromebook

c. Pen or pencil and (colored pencils)

d. composition book (Paper optional)

e. One (1) pound of coffee (used as air filter for dissection classes only)

F. Class Grading System

a. Attendance

i. Attendance is recorded daily

1. Physical attendance in classroom (once school reopens)

2. (in the virtual world it is done by one or any combination of 3 parts; 1) signed into google meet entire class period 2) turning in google classroom work on or before due dates 3) participating in google meet chat sessions during class or office hours)

b. Tardiness

i. After the tardy bell, which is five (5) minutes; you are late, period

ii. This is a respect issue, you to instructor/you to class/you to yourself

1. This is an indication of needing extra attention

iii. Recorded in focus and does not change, Will only be recorded in a log book daily.

first tardy is a freebee with warning and log into book

second tardy is recorded and marked in log book

third tardy we call home/work immediately and record in log book and call log book

fourth tardy we call home/work immediately and record in log book and call log book

fifth tardy we call home/work immediately and record in log book and call log book and it is entered into the

students RTI record with administration

sixth tardy we call home/work immediately and record in log book and call log book and it is entered into the

students RTI record with administration and a discipline referral is issued for detention per policy

c. Quizzes

i. Brainpop (formative)

ii. Video review (formative)

iii. Dissection (summative)

iv. Forensics the Case solutions serve as the (summative)

d. Materials (suggested places to acquire)

i. Given with each specimen as assignments in goggle classroom, links, videos,

(in school = paper packets of information when technology is our friend)

e. Journals

i. The student will keep an “active slides presentation” journal in their google drive

1. it must have a title page (their name, class description (topic and period), and all pages must be dated (creativity is a plus)

2. it should include video links, pictures and all written work done in class

3. all materials and graphics or videos must be school appropriate at all times, any deviation will be reported to the proper principal

ii. It is the student’s option is to maintain a paper journal of all materials and activities performed in class

f. Labs

i. See specimen list (Forensics are the case profiles) for possible labs

G. Expected Program and Student Learning Outcomes

a. The primary outcome expectation is that the student will build a comprehensive understanding of the systems which make up living organisms

b. The following expectations are that the student will be able to:

i. cell anatomy and cell theory

a. List and discuss each of 7 major systems

ii. Be able to discuss the dependence and independence of the 7 major systems

iii. Be able to Identify the major organs

iv. Be able to develop an understanding of the environments that the specimens came from

v. Be able to discuss lab tools and safety procedures in this branch of science

c. In Forensics the expectations are that the student will be able to:

i. identify and interpret finger prints

ii. identify the 4 major blood groups and types appropriately

iii. identify the proper procedures and parts of labs for forensics with vocabulary

iv. explain firearms safety and identify various aspects of ballistics

v. know how photography is used in forensics

vi. DNA as used in forensics

H. Classroom Rules of Conduct

a. Be sure chrome book is charged and ready

b. Be sure to log in to class on time

c. Be sure to turn in assignments on or before due dates

d. Always allow whoever is talking to finish before you start (talking piece)

e. DRESS as if the entire world can see you, follow school dress code!!!

f. Have a dedicated school work area at home, respect privacy of others

g. Talk to others politely, asking topic questions without rudeness

h. Stay on task each session, avoid rabbit trails

I. Emergency Procedures

a. This is mostly for school and will be explained in detail upon return to the physical building in four weeks

b. If there is an emergency at home, stay calm and address it appropriately by notifying adults or authorities as correct for the event

J. Course Feedback

a. Always feel free to add to class in the chat or email channels. If you see a mistake point it out politely, please. If you find a better way to explain or introduce an idea or subject related source share it by chat or email, please. Do not call out anyone verbally in front of others in the class.

K. Professor Suggestions for Success

a. Practice good personal health (eat, sleep, rest well)

b. Ask Questions

c. Be on time

d. Ask Questions

e. Take notes and watch all video links completely

f. Ask Questions

g. Treat everyone else better than you want to be treated, and smile it is free and the returns are HUGE.

Tentative Schedule

Week 1 welcome back and administrative paperwork along with getting to know each other, SAFETY is the goal and test this week

Week 2 to the end of the semester and year; begin the deepening of learning on science in units that will be provided weekly in Google Classroom