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7th Grade Science

Instructor: Mrs. Cindy Morley

email: cmorley@

4363 S. Straits Hwy. Indian River, MI 49749

Room # 131

TEXTBOOKS to be used throughout the year:

The Nature of Matter by Werwa, Eric PhD & Zike, Dinah, published by Glencoe Science in 2008    ISBN: 978-0-07-877832-2 

Chemistry by Werwa, Eric PhD & Zike, Dinah, published by Glencoe Science in 2008    ISBN: 978-0-07-877834-6 

Waves, Sound, and Light by Hainen, Nicholas, Zike, Dinah, et al. published by Glencoe Science in 2008    ISBN: 978-0-07-877840-7

Motion, Forces, and Energy by Feather, Ralph M. Jr. PhD & Zike, Dinah, published by Glencoe Science in 2008    ISBN: 978-0-07-877836-0

Ecology by Rillero, Peter PhD & Zike, Dinah, published by Glencoe Science in 2008    ISBN: 978-0-07-877820-9

Objectives to be covered this year include:

|Physical Science |Energy |

|Statement P.EN.M.1 |Kinetic and Potential Energy- Objects and substances in motion have kinetic energy. Objects and substances may |

| |have potential energy due to their relative positions in a system. Gravitational, elastic, and chemical energy |

| |are all forms of potential energy. |

|Statement P.EN.M.3 |Waves and Energy-Waves have energy and transfer energy when they interact with matter. Examples of waves include |

| |sound waves, seismic waves, waves on water, and light waves. |

|Statement P.EN.M.4 |Energy Transfer- Energy is transferred from a source to a receiver by radiation, conduction, and convection. When|

| |energy is transferred from a source to a receiver, the quantity of energy before the transfer is equal to the |

| |quantity of energy after the transfer. |

|Statement P.EN.M.6 |Solar Energy Effects- Nuclear reactions take place in the sun producing heat and light. Only a tiny fraction of |

| |the light energy from the sun reaches Earth, providing energy to heat the Earth. |

|Physical Science |Properties of Matter |

|Statement P.PM.M.1 |Chemical Properties- Matter has chemical |

| |properties. The understanding of chemical properties helps to explain how new substances are formed. |

|Statement P.PM.M.2 |Elements and Compounds- Elements are composed of a single kind of atom that are grouped into families with |

| |similar properties on the periodic table. Compounds are composed of two or more different elements. Each element |

| |and compound has a unique set of physical and chemical properties such as boiling point, density, color, |

| |conductivity, and reactivity. |

|Physical Science |Changes in Matter |

|Statement P.CM.M.1 |Changes in State- Matter changing from state to state can be explained by using models which show that matter is |

| |composed of tiny particles in motion. When changes of state occur, the atoms and/or molecules are not changed in |

| |structure. When the changes in state occur, mass is conserved because matter is not created or destroyed. |

|Statement P.CM.M.2 |Chemical Changes- Chemical changes occur when two elements and/or compounds react and produce new substances. |

| |These new substances have different physical and chemical properties than the original elements and/or compounds.|

| |During the chemical change, the number and kind of atoms in the reactants are the same as the number and kind of |

| |atoms in the products. Mass is conserved during chemical changes. The mass of the reactants is the same as the |

| |mass of the products. |

|Life Science |Ecosystems |

|Statement L.EC.M.1 |Interactions of Organisms- Organisms of one species form a population. Populations of different organisms |

| |interact and form communities. Living communities and nonliving factors that interact with them form ecosystems. |

|Statement L.EC.M.2 |Relationships of Organisms- Two types of organisms may interact with one another in several ways: They may be in |

| |a producer/consumer, predator/ prey, or parasite/host relationship. Some organisms may scavenge or decompose |

| |another. Relationships may be competitive or mutually beneficial. Some species have become so adapted to each |

| |other that neither could survive without the other. |

|Statement L.EC.M.3 |Biotic and Abiotic Factors- The number of organisms and populations an ecosystem can support depends on the |

| |biotic (living) resources available and abiotic (nonliving) factors, such as quality of light and water, range of|

| |temperatures and soil composition. |

|Statement L.EC.M.4 |Environmental Impact of Organisms- All organisms (including humans) cause change in the environment where they |

| |live. Some of the changes are harmful to the organism or other organisms, whereas others are helpful. |

BULLDOG P.R.I.D.E. = All students should be…

|P |repared |On task and on time |

| | |Planning ahead |

| | |Attentive |

|R |espectful |Polite |

| | |Positive tone |

| | |Active listening |

|I |nvolved |Inquisitive |

| | |Assisting peers |

| | |Participating |

|D |etermined |Taking responsibility for own learning |

| | |Persistent, focused |

| | |Completes work |

|E |xcellent |Following through |

| | |Working above and beyond |

| | |Self motivated |

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS/RULES:

• Each student will keep a 3 ring binder where all notes, some assignments, reading handouts and daily question sheets will be kept.

• Students will also need access to some form of coloring materials (markers, colored pencils OR crayons) at home, so that certain assignments can be completed outside of school.

• Students can expect 3 or 4 tests and formal quizzes per marking period. Pop quizzes are always a possibility.

• Homework & in-class assignments can be expected daily.

• It is the student’s responsibility to make-up missed assignments, notes, quizzes, and tests when returning from an absence.

Additional “specifics”

1) No inappropriate language or discussion

2) Keep your hands and feet to yourself… no touching = no problems!!!

Act like a young adult, and you will be treated as one (

GRADES

A grade in a course represents a students’ level of preparation for the next level of learning or work, content mastery, and overall class performance which includes real world skills: participation, effort, cooperation, improvement, timeliness, and preparation. Students who earn a 60% or better will receive credit in a course and be deemed proficient. Additionally, student may earn credit and be deemed proficient by passing the final exam with 80% or better.

| |% |Represent |

|A |100-94% | |

| | |Student has demonstrated a level of knowledge of material (specific information, methods, models, etc.) relevant to the course|

| | |and ability to use the same in unfamiliar situations. Said knowledge and ability is well beyond that expected. Student will |

| | |have no difficulty using and extending this knowledge to most new situations nor in continuing to learn in this direction. |

|A- |93-90% | |

|B + |89-87% | |

| | |Student has demonstrated a level of knowledge of material relevant to the course that is beyond expectations. Student will be |

| | |able to use and extend this knowledge relevant to the course and should be able to use and extend this knowledge in some |

| | |situations |

|B |86-84% | |

|B – |83-80% | |

|C + |79-77% | |

| | |Student has demonstrated a level of knowledge of material relevant to the course and should be able to continue learning in |

| | |this field of study. |

|C |76-74% | |

|C- |73-70% | |

|D + |69-67% | |

| | |Student has demonstrated a barely adequate level of knowledge relevant to the course. Student is unlikely to be able to apply |

| | |this knowledge at any level nor continue studies in this direction. |

|D |66-64% | |

|D- |63-60% | |

|E |0% | |

| | |Student has not learned sufficiently to be given credit for learning. |

|I | | |

| | |Student has not completed the course. |

|NC | |Student has a grade that is not calculated. |

|CR | |Student has earned credit and deemed proficient in the course. |

Extra Credit

• There will be at least one extra credit assignment available each grading period. The format of the extra credit varies, but usually involves some outside reading or research along with answering questions or writing a report. It could also involve making something like a model or creating an informational poster.

If you should need to contact me, my prep. hour is from 2:10 to 3:00 p.m. I can be reached at 238-6868 ext. 9131 or my e-mail address is cmorley@ (

Remind 101 Text Messaging Service

As a parent or student, I also encourage you to sign up to receive text messages from me regarding larger assignments, quizzes and tests. Below is the information needed for sign-up.

How to subscribe to your class…

7th grade science…………..Text “@cmorl”…………..to (989)319-4117

This is a one way messaging system that will allow me to send out a mass text to Science 7 students and parents. I will not be using it everyday for regular assignments, however, I will try to keep you posted on major happenings.

The Remind 101 text number is NOT my actual cell phone number. Through it, I do not have access to any of your personal information, other than the name entered when subscribing. This makes it safe for all concerned.

I had a lot of success with this app last year, and I hope it will continue to be effective. But, you HAVE to sign up if you want the reminders (

I have read and understand the above rules and expectations for Mrs. Morley’s Science class.

Student Signature Date

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