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Course Description and Requirements

Classes will consist of the following formats - most of the time in various combinations.

Grades will be compiled by averaging the results of the following.

bullet Unit tests
bullet Quizzes
bullet Performance tasks – one for each unit
bullet Mini-projects – sometimes count as homework or special assignments
bullet Homework grade (Each textbook "reading with questions" assignment is worth 10 points. Students begin each marking period with 100%. Each missed assignment results in a minus 10. There are ten of these assignments per marking period.)
bullet Reflections/essays - one for each unit
bullet Lab sheet packets ( Best of . . . )

Units of study will include:

  1. Introduction to the Microscope
  2. Introduction to the Cell
  3. The Chemistry of life
  4. Cell Transport
  5. Cell Processes
  6. Cancer and the Cell Cycle
  7. Introduction to Genetics
  8. Modern Genetics
  9. Evolution
  10. Biodiversity
  11. Microbiology: Archaebacteria, Eubacteria, Protists, Fungi
  12. Botany
  13. Animal Adaptations/Zoology
  14. Human Body Systems

Unit Requirements:

bullet Best of . . . labs
bullet Quizzes & unit test
bullet Homework for the unit
bullet Special assignments/mini-projects
bullet Unit inquiry project/performance task and reflective essay

Materials to bring to class every day in a binder or an accordion folder:

  1. Textbook
  2. Homework in spiral homework notebook or computer print-outs in a small binder or folder
  3. Unit lab sheet folder with current lab sheets & current hand-outs
  4. Pencil case with pencils, pens, highlighter, colored pencils, etc.
  5. Loose leaf and hole-punched printer paper
  6. Project materials when necessary

 

Important Information

During detention, a disruptive student will complete a behavior reflection sheet based on the 7th grade discipline plan. This will be followed with a discussion on ways to eliminate the inappropriate behavior. A parent conference may be requested.

Three detention slips per marking period will result in a negative behavior comment on the quarterly report card.

  • bullet Extra help with homework & studying for tests & quizzes are available Monday through Thursday mornings from 8 – 8:25 A.M. & most afternoons until 3:30 P.M.