7th Grade: Life Science
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Student Success in my classroom is based on being Safe, Respectful and Responsible. The following link provides a printable copy of the course outline for this class.
Course Outline |
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Learning science is almost like learning a new language. If you don't know the words, you can't speak the language. Below are lists of the main vocabulary words for each unit we will do this year.
Unit 1 Scientific Method Unit 2 Classification and Living Things Unit 3 Cells and Microscopes Unit 4 Cellular Reproduction Unit 5 Genetics Unit 6 Animal Classification Unit 7 Plants and Photosynthesis Unit 8 Ecology Online Flashcard Maker |
Every unit we do is concluded with a review of the main points. Below are the "Test Reviews" for each major unit we will do this year.
Unit 1: Scientific Method Unit 2: The kingdoms of Living things and Classification. Unit 3: Cells Unit 4: Cellular Reproduction Unit 5: Genetics Unit 6: Animal Classification Unit 7: Plants Unit 8: Ecology |
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Grade Scale:
This class is graded on total points, however the scores related to each type of assignment are consistent and weighted. Tests/Quizzes: 60% Projects/Labs: 25% Homework/Assignments: 10% Miscellaneous Participation: 5% NOTE: I do not give extra credit on an individual bases. Students are given opportunities to earn extra credit throughout the semester, and should take advantage of them at that time. |
Test Retake Procedure:
1) Conference with Teacher 2) Finish Test Review if you didn't the first time 3) Make vocabulary flashcards, either online or on recipe cards. 4) Complete the retake by the deadline (usually within a week of getting the original test back. NOTE: The retake isn't the exact same test as the original, but the content is the same. |
Unit Timeline:
Semester 1
Weeks 1-4 Scientific Method Review
Weeks 5-9 Living Things and Classification
Weeks 8-12 Microscopes and Cells
Weeks 11-15 Cell Division and Reproduction
Weeks 14- 20 Genetics
Semester 2
Weeks 20-26 Classification of Animals
Weeks 26-30 Plants and Photosynthesis
Weeks 30-35 Behavior and Adaptations
Weeks 33-38 Populations and Ecosystems
Semester 1
Weeks 1-4 Scientific Method Review
Weeks 5-9 Living Things and Classification
Weeks 8-12 Microscopes and Cells
Weeks 11-15 Cell Division and Reproduction
Weeks 14- 20 Genetics
Semester 2
Weeks 20-26 Classification of Animals
Weeks 26-30 Plants and Photosynthesis
Weeks 30-35 Behavior and Adaptations
Weeks 33-38 Populations and Ecosystems
