this year, we have consumable texts which will belong to students. it will be used almost every day...
TRANSCRIPT
•
WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE LIFE SCIENCE MS. LISA KIDD
CONSUMABLE Text
This year, we have CONSUMABLE texts which will belong to students. It will be used almost every day as there are student assignments and activities within. I strongly recommend having the students leave their textbooks in class to avoid purchasing a new one if its lost.
Holt Fusion LIFE Science
Holt Fusion Life Science can be accessed online at www.thinkcentral.com , at the www.Falconcove.net website, and at http://BEEP.browardschools.com
Students can access online tutorials through the student portal of B.E.E.P, available on the Falcon Cove website.
The modules provide self-assessing opportunities in science (and other subject areas).
How Grades Will Be Determined:
Science grades will be entered into one of four categories :
Tests/Quizzes – 45% of total grade all year
Homework – 10% of total grade Class work – 20% of total grade
Labs/Projects – 25% of total grade
Science Fair falls under this category; it is worth 25% of the 2nd quarter grade.
My Goals for Your ChildrenLong-Term: to prepare them for a changing society by
teaching them how to be problem solvers and process skills, which will serve them well always, and to interest them in careers in Science
Short Term: to create an enriching environment using a
wide variety of instructional strategies to help students achieve success and enjoy learning
to provide them with the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to be successful with their own goals as well as the state’s learning goals
to prepare them for the rigors of the sciences in high school, college, and beyond
Science Fair
Students must maintain a project Journal, which must be a hard-covered, bound notebook detailing every single thing done, and which contains all the information (INCLUDING RESEARCH) pertaining to completion of the project. This will be in place of the “Research Paper” and will be part of the student’s SF grade; the other part being the Science Board Presentation.
All information on how to complete the project can be found under the science department link on our school's website and students will be given weekly instruction on how to prepare the specific parts.
Students, START looking for an idea that interests you!
(Think of cause and effect: how does this affect that?)
The Life Science Curriculum UNIT 1: The Nature of Science (5 Lessons) UNIT 2: The Cell (6 Lessons) UNIT 3: Human Body Systems (6 Lessons) UNIT 4: Immunity and Disease (2 Lessons) UNIT 5: Life Over Time (2 Lessons) UNIT 6: Reproduction and Heredity (5 L) UNIT 7: DNA and Modern Genetics (2 L) UNIT 8: Ecology (4 Lessons) UNIT 9: Cycling of Matter and Energy (2 L)
HOW TO TREAT OTHERS Respect the thoughts and feelings of
others. Be kind and use kind words to discuss
differences of opinion. Cooperate with others and do what is expected of you. Be helpful, be gentle, and be polite. Strive each day to be the best person
possible. Care about others and their feelings. Take turns, be fair, and share. Listen to what others have to say and give encouragement. Be tolerant of our differences
How to contact me
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me by email or call.
Email: [email protected]: www.falconcove.netCell Phone: 954-895-2632
Thank You!