7th Grade Integrated Science
Marvin A. Dutcher Middle School | Syllabus | Contact: eruiz@turlock.k12.ca.us | Garden Club Interest Form
Dear Parents,
I look forward to working with you and your child to ensure that they receive the best education possible. I am prepared to invest my time and effort to further educate your child to the best of my ability. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions, concerns, or interest in participating. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Mr. Ruiz
Helpful Information and Links
Join our Science 7th Grade Google Classroom | Join our Quizlet Class | Brilliant.org
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 (10:50) | Dutcher Homework Lab | Academic Assistance
Bathroom Sign-Out and Sign-In Form | Diamondback Daily Dispatch | Anonymous Form | Bell Schedule / Campus Map
Practice the 8th Grade California Science Test | Know and Enforce Your Education Rights
Help keep your local river clean by volunteering: Operation 9-2-99
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FIRST QUARTER
>>> Geology on Mars Unit Review <<<
06 SEP 2023 - Friday
Amplify Assignments GM 3.2 | GM 3.2 More New Information | GM 3.2.3 Evidence Gradient | (#10) GM 3.2.1-5
05 SEP 2024 - Thursday
Amplify Assignments GM 3.1 | GM 3.1.2-3 Evidence Gradient | (#9) GM 3.1.1-3
Extra information if you were absent today | GM 3.1.3 New Information
04 SEP 2024 - Wednesday - Pause Day
Complete your missing assignments or improve assignments with low scores.
03 SEP 2024 - Tuesday
Amplify Assignments GM 2.3 | Testing an Idea Student Sheets | Stream 1 (low slope) | Stream 2 (high slope) | Video of both slopes (0:27) | Flowing Lava Model (5:14) | (#8) GM 2.3.1-4
30 AUG 2024 - Friday
Amplify Assignments GM 2.2 | Observation Sheets | Flowing Water Model (4:30) | Science Lab Tips | (#7) GM 2.2.1-4
29 AUG 2024 - Thursday - LAB
Optional: Venus Death of a Planet 4k
28 AUG 2024 - Wednesday
Amplify Assignments GM 1.3 | GM 1.3.3 Set 1 | GM 1.3.3 Set 2 | (#5) GM 1.3.1-4
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT (10:50)
27 AUG 2024 - Tuesday - Pause Day
19 minute periods. (SCHEDULE)
26 AUG 2024 - Monday
Amplify Assignments GM 1.2 | Geologic Processes (water and lava flow pictures) | MAP-2 | (#4) GM 1.2.1-5
23 AUG 2024 - Friday - (Continued from yesterday)
Amplify Assignments GM 1.1 | Spheres | Meet a Planetary Geologist (2:56) | (#3) GM 1.1.1-5
22 AUG 2024 - Thursday
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) | (#3) GM 1.1.1-5
21 AUG 2024 - Wednesday - Pause Day
If incomplete, work on your colored pattern, (#1) First Day Form, and (#2) Paper Chain Questions.
Complete this Career Survey
20 AUG 2024 - Tuesday
Introduction to Amplify Science (3:11) | Navigating Amplify Science (15:39) | 27 Insanely Cool Experiments (13:44) Students can watch this while I help them get logged in.
Today's Assignment: (#2) Paper Chain Questions
Older Assignment Reminder: | (#1) First Day Form
19 AUG 2024 - Monday
Paper Chain STEM Challenge | Chain Lengths: Datasheet
16 AUG 2024 - Friday (Substitute: Gonzalez )
If you finish, early work on your colored pattern, your inquiry cube, or both.
15 AUG 2024 - Thursday
Create a Colored Pattern
Make a larger square from 23 x 23 to 33 x 33 smaller squares: Use 1/4 inch graph paper.
Use at least five colors in your pattern.
Write your name date and period on the back of your graph paper.
If you finish, early work on your inquiry cube.
14 AUG 2024 - Wednesday
Complete the missing face of the cube: Virtual Cube | Printable Paper Cube | Possible Answers
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.
13 AUG 2024 - Tuesday
Welcome back to school!
Join our Science 7th Grade Google Classroom | (#1) First Day Form