7TH Grade Life Science Syllabus - Richmond County School ...



Teacher Name: Mr. Dukes School Yr.: 2019-2020

Email Address: Dukesje@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us Classroom: 621

Remind Me: Class: 7th Grade Life Science

The 7th grade Life Science curriculum adheres to the required Georgia Standards of excellence (GSE). These standards are designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills for proficiency in science at the seventh grade level. They are listed below.

S7L1. Students will investigate the diversity of living organisms and how they can be compared scientifically.

S7L2. Students will describe the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.

S7L3. Students will recognize how biological traits are passed on to successive generations.

S7L4. Students will examine the dependence of organisms on one another and their environments.

S7L5. Students will examine the evolution of living organisms through inherited characteristics that promote survival of organisms and the survival of successive generations of their offspring.

The curriculum for the class is divided into 7 Units this year we will cover each of the nine weeks will consist of the following units:

Unit One:

❑ Nature in Science

❑ Lab safety

❑ Characteristics of life

Unit Two:

❑ Organization of Life (Cells)

❑ Organization of Life (Human Body Systems)

Unit Three:

❑ Genetics

Unit Four:

❑ Organization of Life (Classifications)

Unit Five:

❑ Evolution

Unit Six:

❑ Interdependence of Life (Ecology)

❑ Interdependence of Life (Biomes)

Unit Seven:

❑ Physical Science Preview

These units will be taught through various teaching strategies such as, but not limited to, labs, experiments, observations, cooperative groups, reading in the content area, guided practice and independent practice. The above nine weeks’ schedule is an estimate and can fluctuate depending on student progress and mastery. Teacher discretion will be utilized to ultimately determine the pace of each unit.

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Grading Procedures

Graded work will focus on a variety of activities giving your child many opportunities to excel. Students will receive grades based primarily on independent work; however, cooperative group assignments may also be graded. Students are expected to contribute to a positive learning environment on a daily basis. This includes coming to class prepared with their science notebook, paper, pen/pencil, and other needed materials.

Students will be graded according to the following categories:

❑ Homework – 10%

❑ Class work-25%

❑ Projects-25%

❑ Tests -30%

❑ Encyclopedia Notebook/Participation-10%

Notebook: Students must keep a composition notebook and a ringed binder to keep works, notes, and other various materials. The outline for notebook guidelines will be given to each student. Please advise your child of the importance of organization and keeping work together.

Class Work: Students will be assigned class work to do in class on a daily basis. Students will receive ample time to finish any assignment assigned during class. Students must complete all class work and turn in all class work to the designated place at the designated time. Class work will also consist of all laboratory experiments, which cannot be repeated if a student is absent. However, if an absence is excused, an alternate assignment worth the same value will be given to the student in place of the missed lab. See County policy for a list of excepted excuses for an absence.

Homework/Quizzes: Science books will be issued this year; therefore they will periodically have homework. It will consist of worksheets, handouts, or written information given to the students. I will not give homework daily but more on a remediation basis throughout the year.

Projects:

students will be assigned projects to be completed outside of the school setting. Students will have ample time to complete projects. All students will have to complete a science fair project this year as well.

Assessments/ Quizzes: Assessments will be given once objectives have been covered. Students will be notified of an assessment in ample time. Assessments are usually announced at least one week before being administered. If the student is absent frequently, the student will have to make up the assessment on his/her time. See county policy for information regarding absences. Quizzes and unannounced pop quizzes can be given at any time on information already taught and reviewed

Late Assignments: Students are given a 1-3-day deadline after the original due date to turn in an assignment and will receive 10 percent off the assignment each day it is late. After the 1st day window, the assignment will no longer be accepted for a grade. Students are responsible for making up assignments missed due to an absence as per county policy.

Absences

It is the student’s responsibility to acquire missed assignments upon returning from an absence. These assignments are located in the MISSED ASSIGMNETS BOX found in my classroom. Upon returning from an absence, the student will have the number of days he/she was absent to turn in the assignment(s).

THERE WILL BE NO EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS. If a student completes all required work throughout each nine weeks, there will not be a need for extra credit.

To the Parents of Young Scientists:

We will learn a great deal of information throughout the year. Please inquire about new concepts learned and encourage your child to experiment and to demonstrate labs whenever possible. However, when doing science at home please stress the importance of lab safety. Student will learn lab safety protocols the second week of school.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to send a note, call us at Pine Hills Middle School (706- 592-3730), or email at the address below.

Email: Dukesje@boe.richmond.k12.ga.us

Thank you in advance for your support!

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