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Why Science?
Why Science?
Science is integrated into our everyday lives. The skills developed through the science program will build on what students have learned in past grades.
"The development of increasingly scientifically literate individuals is one of the primary concerns of a 21st century approach to K-12 science education" (Science Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning, August 24, 2023).
Units of Study
This year, students in grade 7 will explore 4 different units. These units include:
Interactions Within Ecosystems Biology
Particle Theory of Matter Physics
Forces and Structures Engineering
Earth's Crust Geology
Labs / Scientific Inquiries
Multiple labs will be conducted in connection with the units of study throughout the school year, including but not limited to: dissection, mixtures, measuring, working with digital scales and hot plates, strawberry DNA extraction, and microscopes.
It is essential that your child follows the lab rules outlined in the Science Safety Contract, which was agreed upon at the beginning of the year; otherwise, they will not be permitted to participate due to safety concerns.
Along with these units, students will have opportunities to use skills they have developed using the lens of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) activities.
Source: https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/cur/essentials/docs/gr7science.pdf
Assessment
Assessment
The assessments in Science are provided to access feedback as the student progresses throughout the year and provide opportunities for growth in learning. Term marks are assigned on the report card during our 3 reporting periods (November, March and June).
Coursework assessment is divided into three categories:
- Knowledge & Understanding = 30% of term mark
- Scientific Inquiry = 35% of term mark
- Design Process & Problem Solving = 35% of term mark
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