7 th grade science

7th Grade Science 7th Grade Science

Jennifer Najerajnajera@wvusd.k12.ca.us

Jennifer Najerajnajera@wvusd.k12.ca.us

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Homework

• It will be posted on the Chaparral Middle School website and in the classroom. Students are to write in their binder reminder daily. It is due the next class meeting.

• Late work and papers without a name will have a deduction of 50%

Science Content Standards

• California Department of Education:– Standards and Frameworks:

cde.ca.gov – Health Frameworks

Textbook

• Holt Science & Technology Life Science– Go.hrw.com and www.scilinks.org

Focus on Life Science

• Cell Biology• Genetics• Evolution• Earth and Life History

Focus on Life Science

• Function and Structure of Living Systems

• Physical Principles in Living Systems

• Investigation and Experimentation

Interactive Notebook

• Spiral Notebook• All class notes and general

assignments• Observations and diagrams from

investigations• Handouts• Graded periodically

Grading

• Based on homework, class work, projects, labs, quizzes, and tests

• Tests have a higher point value. It is important that they study for their tests. Study guides are given for most tests.

• Grades are visible on Parent Portal

Edmodo

Edmodo is a social learning platform for teachers and students.

It incorporates features such as posting assignments, polls, quizzes and discussion boards

Some assignments can be uploaded directly onto the site

Catalina

• Catalina Island Marine Institute