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The Flow of Energy and Matter

Dear Student,

Welcome to 7th grade science. I am excited that we will be exploring the flow of energy and matter in science this year. I have one simple expectation of you this year: you will try your best and experience success in science. To accomplish this goal, you will need to understand how I have organized the class. Listed below is information that will be helpful to you.       Mrs. Leigh Owens

Course Content

The first unit will focus on applying science skills: learning about observations, inferences, scientific method, experimental design, laboratory safety and equipment, the atmosphere, and weather phenomena. The second unit addresses forecasting weather as well as heredity and genetics. The third unit deals with life processes and body systems, and introduces forces and motion. The last unit expands on forces and motion. A good deal of learning takes place through hands-on exploration in the lab. In addition, there will be a project assigned each quarter. Organizational skills will be emphasized all year.

Classroom Rule

        •  Follow all school and team rules
        •  Be Prompt and Prepared
        •  Be Polite
        •  Be Positive
        •  Be Responsible

Consequences for rule violation

  •  Verbal Warning
  •  Phone call home
  •  Possible Lunch Detention
  •  Possible After School Detention (with third party transportation)
  •  Team conference with parent
  •  Referral to Administrator

Grade Scale

A

B

C

D

F

93-100

85-92

77-84

70-76

Below 70

Academics

Each assignment is a percentage of the student’s overall grade.

Ø Tests and Projects = 40%

Ø Quizzes = 25%

Ø Labs and Class Assignments = 25%

Ø Homework = 10%

Ø Each student will maintain a table of contents sheet and record their grades.

Materials

Some of these will overlap with the generic supply list for the 7th grade.

Bring to class daily-

3-ring binder with 5 dividers Loose leaf paper

Spiral notebook (1 subject) Colored pencils

Pencil, eraser, pen (blue or black ink only) Highlighter

Hand held pencil sharpener White-out pen

Agenda

Attendance

We will be busy learning every day, so coming to class is important. If you miss a class, you will have two days to make up the missed work for every day you are absent.

Ø Call another classmate for assignments.

Ø Ask for missed daily assignments and handouts upon your return.

Ø Plan time to make up tests, quizzes, and labs after school, if needed.

Advanced notice is required.

To contact Mrs. Owens

J Phone Dillard Drive Middle @ 233-4228

J E-mail @ lowens2@wcpss.net

J http://www.dillarddrivemiddle.com/webpages/lowens/

A parent/teacher conference may be scheduled between 9:15-9:45. Due to the difficulty in reaching us during school hours, we ask that you email us with your conference requests and/or questions. If you prefer, please call 233-4228. Thank you

 

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