7 Grade Science Syllabus

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Paul Wilson
wilsonp@bcschools.net
Class Website: www.mrwilsons7thgradesciencclassroom.weebly.com

Topics: Physical Science (Basic Chemistry and Waves), Life Science (Cells, Heredity, and Life Systems), and Earth Science
(Weather and the Atmosphere)
Course Description
Students will integrate reading, writing, note taking, speaking, listening and critical thinking skills in the study of the fields of
science. Students will become familiar with the various processes, anatomy, and procedures from the various areas of study:
Discipline 1
Scientific Processes

Inquiry

Analysis

Communication

Reflection

Social Implications

Discipline 2
Physical Science

Waves and Energy

Energy Transfer

Solar Energy

Effects
Chemical

Properties
Chemical Elements
Chemical

Compounds
Chemical Changes

Discipline 3
Life Science
Organization of living things:

Cell Function
Cell Growth
Cell Development
Photosynthesis
Reproduction

Discipline 4
Earth Science

Solar Energy

Human

Consequences
Weather and

Climate
Water Cycle
Atmosphere

Supplies

Three ring binder (1 inch with pocket on inside)

Spiral Notebook or Loose leaf paper to fill binder

Pencils, colored pencils, and Scissors (Students will be notified when they should bring them to
class)

NO MARKERS and all work should be completed in pencil.

50% of the grade will be based on assessments and/or projects

50% of the grade will be based on labs, homework, notes and class work.

Grading

Grades will be updated weekly (give or take a day or two).

Homework Policy

All work will be done in the notebook and checked at the beginning of the next days class unless
otherwise directed.

Late work will be accepted, but students will lose points based upon how late the assignment is
turned in (ex. 1-2 days= 5%, 3-5 days= 10%, 5-10 days= 25%, and more than 10 days late= 50%).

Assignments not turned in and plagiarized work will receive a zero(N/C).

Absent Work

After returning from an absence it is the students responsibility to check for make- up work.

If a student is absent they will receive one day for each day they were absent day to make up
work. If it is not made up within this time frame they will receive a zero.

Parent Communication

Email is the easiest and most effective way to reach me. (See email at top of the page)

I also use Remind as a communication piece. To enroll and get Remind updates; Text @gk78k8 to 81010

*** Just an FYI, we will only have a classroom set of books. Books will be able to be checked out 1 day at a time to study. I will
make copies available to the students through my classroom website.

I have reviewed the policies of this classroom with my son / daughter and will adhere to these policies:
Parent Signature____________________________________ Date ______________
Student Signature____________________________________ Date _____________