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Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School | Syllabus | Contact: eruiz@turlock.k12.ca.us | Garden Club Interest Form
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JOIN: Science 7th Grade Google Classroom, Quizlet, Class Companion
Introduction to Amplify Science (3:11) | How to Navigate Amplify Science (15:39) | Introduction to Amplify Science @Home Videos (1:08) | How to use Aeries (slideshow)
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10:11)
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FIRST QUARTER (12 AUG 2026 - 10 OCT 2026)
>>> Geology on Mars Unit Review | Sentence Starters | Dictionary <<<
21 AUG 2026 - Friday - WIN
First Period ONLY: PBIS Classroom Expectations - Slides 27-31. Also, on the lined paper from Monday, write at least three sentences about you. What would you like me to know about you?
Check your grade in AERIES. If you are unable to log in, please ask Mr. Ruiz for assistance.
If you are missing an assignment in AERIES, use this class time to make up the work.
If you are done with your assignments, put away your computer and begin a Science Cube.
20 AUG 2026 - Thursday
Amplify Assignments GM 1.2 | Geologic Processes (water and lava flow pictures) | Mar's Trek | Google Maps | Channel on Mar
(#3) GM 1.2.1-5
19 AUG 2026 - Wednesday (Day 2 of 2)
Amplify Assignments GM 1.1 | The Night Sky | Our Solar System | The Four Rocky Planets | The Earth System | Spheres | Meet a Planetary Geologist (2:56)
(#2) GM 1.1.1-5
18 AUG 2026 - Tuesday (Day 1 of 2)
Amplify Assignments GM 1.1 | The Night Sky | Our Solar System | The Four Rocky Planets | The Earth System | Spheres | Meet a Planetary Geologist (2:56)
(#2) GM 1.1.1-5
17 AUG 2026 - Monday
Join our Google Class: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcyMjcyMzA1NjE1?cjc=yl4w32or
Introduction to Amplify Science (3:11) | Navigating Amplify Science (15:39) | 27 Insanely Cool Experiments (13:44). Students can watch these while I help them log in.
(#1) First Day Form
14 AUG 2026 - Friday - LAB
Join our Google Class: https://classroom.google.com/c/ODcyMjcyMzA1NjE1?cjc=yl4w32or
Bookmark: https://sites.google.com/turlockusd.org/ruizspieces/
13 AUG 2026 - Thursday
Complete the missing face of the cube: Virtual Cube | Printable Paper Cube
Students will be asked to look for patterns of information. Using the information found on the virtual cube, students will need to interpret patterns and use the evidence provided to defend their ideas about completing the missing face of the cube.
12 AUG 2026 - Wednesday
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