Evolution Test on Friday, February 21st.

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Remind101 7th Science

Remind101 7th Science

Introducing Remind 101.   Want to get homework reminders or class announcements
sent to your email or text? Just join our class for 7th Grade Science Classes.
8th Grade Science families, please click on the link:
Then enter CODE:  7cvmartin
or text @7cvmartin to 81010
Course Description

Course Description

žThe 7th grade integrated science course focuses on the following big ideas/units:                                                

  • Nature of Science

  • Earth and Life History

  • Heredity: Genetics

  • Evolution

  • Ecosystems

  • Engineering 

8/15-8/16

Focus: Nature of Science
Learning Targets:
  • I can work well with my lab partners and practice lab safety.
  • I can use content specific language and terminology.

Activities and Labs:
  • Science Chat Lab
Homework:
Get parent signatures on letter, due Monday, 8/18
 
Handouts:

ONLINE TEXTBOOK
available at: www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
  • Username: cavitt7     
  • Password: cowboys7
Fun Science Links!

Fun Science Links!

Cells Alive
https://www.cellsalive.com/
NASA
https://www.nasa.gov/
The Learning Zone
http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/thezone/index.htm
Secret Worlds: The Universe Within
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html
Savage Earth
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/savageearth/
Learn Genetics
http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/
Biology 4 Kids
http://www.biology4kids.com/index.html
 
Need to see me? Need help?

Need to see me? Need help?

I am available before school on Wednesdays and Fridays, during lunch and after school, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. Please let me know you are coming so that I will be in my room for you.

Absences

Absences

Until completed, all absent work will show as a ZERO in PowerSchool. All work from absences must be made up. Check the website or box for missing handouts; complete presentation notes using the website links. Lab makeups can be completed at lunch or break with a friend who's completed the lab. All work from absences will receive full credit if completed within one week of absence.
Late Work

Late Work

  • Late Work will be accepted, with a 10% drop in grade if turned within one week of due date. If it is more than one week late, the maximum grade will be a "C".
  • After the chapter has concluded, NO LATE WORK will be accepted for credit.
  • If you are absent, please make arrangements to make up missing work/labs; within 1 week of your absence to receive full credit.
Extra Credit

Extra Credit

žExtra credit is available to those who take the initiative to correctly follow the criteria and procedures listed below:
  • Answer assessment questions that are found at the end of each Chapter section.
  • Each question must be typed and followed by an answer written as a complete sentence.
  • A proper paper heading must be included.
  • One homework point of extra credit will be awarded for each correctly answered question.
  • Chapter Notes: Handwritten “Cornell Style” notes for the chapter including all sections. Chapter notes may occasionally be used on Chapter Tests at the teacher’s discretion.
  • An alternate, relevant assignment may be completed for extra credit that relates to the Chapter topics, students must get approval from the teacher for any alternate assignments before receiving extra credit.
  • žA maximum of 10 points can be earned per Chapter.
  • žExtra credit points for a Chapter can only be earned up until the final test for the Chapter.
Grading

Grading

žGrades will be determined from the following weighted categories:
ž
a. Activities (Labs/Projects)
30%
b. Science Binder/Homework
10%
c. Assessments
60%

žPlease access Powerschool for grade updates.
žhttp://cavitt.eurekausd.org/
Please come to class prepared with:

Please come to class prepared with:

  • Willingness to learn and participate
  • Workbook: Reading and Note Taking Guide
  • Highlighter
  • Pencil
  • Pen (Blue or black and Red)
  • Colored Pencils
  • 1-1 ½  inch three-ringed Science Binder
  • 3x3 sticky notes
  • scissors
  • Cavitt School Planner
Welcome 7th Graders! We going to have a fun challenging year.