7th Science

7th SCIENCE SYLLABUS

CONTACT INFORMATION:

School: Hanover High School

Phone: (785) 337-2281

TEXTBOOK:

McGraw-Hill Education: Inspire Science Grade 7 Integrated Course 2, Edition 2020

Course Description:

The 7th-grade science curriculum provides a balanced coverage of life, physical, Earth & space science disciplines. We will cover the majority of the information in the text, but I will use other supplemental materials. There is an emphasis on scientific problem-solving and higher-level thinking skills. The students will study a variety of topics which include: the scientific method, SI measurements and conversion, classification and states of matter, properties, and changes of matter, dynamic Earth, natural hazards, distribution of Earth’s resources, materials science, matter and energy in ecosystems, dynamic ecosystems, and biodiversity in ecosystems.

CLASS POLICIES:

1. BRING THE FOLLOWING TO CLASS DAILY:

A. Chromebook –fully charged (Science Textbook on)

B. 1 pencil & 1 pen (black or blue ink)

C. Notebook Paper – Narrow or College rule

D. Any assignments due that day

E. Your Planner

F. Journal Notebook

G. Go to the Restroom & get a drink of water before you come to class

H. NO CELL PHONES ALLOWED

2. SCIENCE NOTEBOOK:

A. Notebook for my science class that contains a minimum of 200 pages of college or narrow-ruled paper. (Interactive science notebook - only used in my class)

B. Bring this notebook to class daily.

C. The notebook is worth a total of 50 points for each Chapter if completed and answered correctly. The science interactive notebook will be turned in on the day you have a Chapter test.

D. Make sure the notebook has your name and class on the front cover.

3. TARDINESS: This will be dealt with according to school policy.

4. MAKE-UP WORK: If the student is absent, they are required to complete any missed assignments as soon as possible. It is the student’s responsibility to complete the make-up work. If a student knows in advance that he or she will miss class, they need to make arrangements to have the assignment(s) completed before leaving. If absent near the end of a grading period, discuss with me appropriate deadlines.

5. CLASS EXPECTATIONS:

A. Be prompt, prepared, active, & ready to participate in class!

B. Be courteous and pay attention to the speaker – No Talking

C. Have a POSTIVE ATTITUDE!

D. Respect the classroom learning environment. Be courteous and respectful of the teacher, substitute teacher, teacher aides, & your classmates. There will be no name-calling, arguing, bullying, etc.

E. Respect the school rules. Eating, drinking, hats, and electronic devices (cell phones, iPods, PSPs, etc.) are NOT PERMITTED in class. Using a cell phone or any other electronic device will result in the device being taken away. You may retrieve it at the conclusion of the class from Mrs. Hageman. If the problem continues, your parents will be asked to come in for a conference with Mrs. Hageman. If any electronic device is out during a Test you will receive a ZERO.

F. Do not take someone else’s property!

G. Follow all safety procedures!

H. No Eating or Drinking in the Classroom!

I. BE A LIFELONG LEARNER!

6. SCIENCE ASSIGNMENT PROCEDURE:

Assignments turned in must include the following heading to receive full credit in the top right-hand corner of the paper:

A. Your Name (First and Last)

B. Hour (1st, 2nd, & etc.)

C. Due Date of Assignment

D. Description of Assignment

E. Must be readable! If I cannot read it, you will receive Zero credit.

7. EXTRA CREDIT: Extra credit could be one of the following, but is not limited to:

A. Some of the chapter tests will have built-in extra credit questions for extra credit points.

B. Read an AR Book that is related to science and pass the test to receive 10 extra points. (Maximum of 2 AR Books per every 9 weeks). If extra credit opportunities are given, they will be available for all students. And there will be no penalty if they are not completed. Never depend on extra credit to raise your grade.

8. METHOD OF EVALUATION: Students will be assessed on worksheets, vocabulary, tests, labs, lab reports, individual presentations, group presentations, quizzes, journal entries, classroom participation, interactive notebook, & homework. Grades will be determined by figuring out the total points earned by the total points possible.

9. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Cheating will not be tolerated. Anyone caught cheating (taking or supplying answers) will be given zeros. Cheating is considered to be copying from any source or reproducing any ideas that did not originate from your own mind, including, but not limited to, cell phones, classmates, friends, websites, books, dictionaries, encyclopedias, magazines, etc. Any type of plagiarism is to be considered cheating. Plagiarism will be an automatic Zero with no opportunity to make up.

10. GRADING SCALE:

The grade you earn will be based on your performance on homework, labs, lab reports, quizzes, tests, vocabulary, worksheets, participation in class, group & individual projects, & bringing your planner & journal.

The following grading scale will be used:

Hanover Public-

100% - 90% A

89% - 80% B

79% - 70% C

69% - 60% D

59% & Below F

Hanover St. Johns-

100% - 96% A

95% A-

94% B+

93% - 88% B

87% B-

86% C+

85% - 75% C

74% C-

73% D+

72% - 67% D

66% D-

65% & Below F