2018-2019 7th Grade Science Syllabus
P. Ruvalcaba room 316
Conference Time: 10:19-11:04
Science Course Description
First Six Weeks Unit
Science Safety, Scientific Methods
Metric Measurements
Flow of Energy, Photosynthesis
Second Six Weeks Unit
Food Chains, Webs, Energy Pyramids
Ecosystems, Catastrophic Events
Ecological Succession
Third Six Weeks Unit
Weathering, Erosion, Deposition
Groundwater and Surface Water
Cell Theory, Plant & Animal Cells
Fourth Six Weeks Unit
Cell Functions, Dichotomous Keys
Levels of Organization
Types of Reproduction
Genetic Traits, Heredity
Variations in Populations
Natural Selection, Adaptations
Fifth Six Weeks Unit
Body Systems
Physical, Chemical Digestion
Energy Transfer
Sixth Six Weeks Unit
Solar System
Space Exploration
Forces that Effect Motion
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for 7th grade Science, PreAP, GT or STEM course.
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STEM/PreAP/GT
Students will apply concepts through at least 2
hands-on design projects per semester using the
engineering design process and problem solving
techniques. Students will be expected to do
research and create products as part of their
homework.
Science Fair
Every student is required to complete a Science
Fair Project. Students will receive a timeline with a
series of due dates leading up to the final product
completion that will count for daily work grades.
Completed projects are graded and recorded as a
test grade.
Class Rules
1. Be Prepared and On Time.
2. Be Respectful and Kind.
3. No Eating or Drinking in Class.
Consequences
1st Verbal Warning
2nd Student Teacher Conference
3rd Call to Parents
4th Team Parent Conference
5th Office Referral
Date _____________
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