7TH GRADE SCIENCE: M. Chouinard-Jahant ~ 2018-2019
collidingwithscience
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
-Immanuel Kant
collidingwithscience
"Science is organized knowledge. Wisdom is organized life."
-Immanuel Kant
Class Syllabus
Expectations
Respect the Learning Process
• Respond not React
• Be a mindful listener
• Respect the classroom, the people within its walls and yourself!
Specific Guidelines
Consequences
All school and district policies will be followed.
Science supplies
Grading Scale
Science 7 Pre AP/GT
50% Tests and Major Projects 55% Tests and Major Projects
35% Quizzes and Labs 30% Quizzes and Labs
15% Daily and Homework 15% Daily and Homework
Department Tests and Project Due Dates
Absences
It is very important to be in class because we cover a lot of material each day. However, if you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make up the work. Folders containing make-up work will be located above the table when you enter the classroom. For each excused absence, you have 2 days to complete the work and turn it in. If you miss several days, the work you missed the first day is due 2 days after your first day back in school. If you miss 2 or more days, your parents may call the attendance office and request the work.
Work assigned before the absence is due the day you return.
Assignments
All assignments will be listed in the classroom, on the blog, and on Canvas. Every day you are to copy the assignment exactly as it is written into your planner. If you have questions about the work, please see me or check the blog. You will be made aware of upcoming tests, projects and other deadlines ahead of time on Canvas and on the blog.
Missing/Late Work
Any time you do not have an assignment completed by the due date it is considered late. Students will be required to fill out a “Missing Work Report” and place one copy in the turn-in tray and bring one copy home. Late work will only be accepted one day late and receive a 25 point deduction. Any work later than one day will be counted as a zero. Work without a name on it will be counted as late.
Scope and Sequence
First Semester Second Semester
Safety, Equipment, Investigations Heredity/Genetics
Cell Theory Natural Selection/Variation
Structure and Organization of Cells Dichotomous Keys
Human Body organization Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration
Human Organ Systems Energy in the Environment
Ecology: Biodiversity/Adaptation
Ecology: Biomes/Succession
Weathering, erosion, deposition (water)
Texas Ecoregions
Please feel free to contact me.
Email: melissaachouinard-jahant@katyisd.org
Phone: 281-378-8837
Conference: 2nd period
Class Website: http://www.collidingwithscience.com/
Class Blog: http://collidingwithscience.blogspot.com
Student Blog: Canvas
Podcast: We will have a class podcast. collidingwithscience@audioboom.com and posted on Canvas
I will record reviews, “Science FAQ’s” and “We got this!” Segments.
Students will record “1-minute experts” and other science related podcasts. The podcast will be linked to the blog and website.
Canvas: all documents provided in class will be available on Canvas https://katyisd.instructure.com/login/ldap.
Expectations
Respect the Learning Process
• Respond not React
• Be a mindful listener
• Respect the classroom, the people within its walls and yourself!
Specific Guidelines
Consequences
All school and district policies will be followed.
Science supplies
- Science Binder & Writing Journal
- Plastic binder sheets/sleeves
- 100-pages, college ruled, paper (in binder)
- Pencil bag with the following: blue or black pen, red grading pen, pencil and eraser, scissors, highlighters, colored pencils and glue sticks
Grading Scale
Science 7 Pre AP/GT
50% Tests and Major Projects 55% Tests and Major Projects
35% Quizzes and Labs 30% Quizzes and Labs
15% Daily and Homework 15% Daily and Homework
Department Tests and Project Due Dates
Absences
It is very important to be in class because we cover a lot of material each day. However, if you are absent, it is your responsibility to find out what you missed and make up the work. Folders containing make-up work will be located above the table when you enter the classroom. For each excused absence, you have 2 days to complete the work and turn it in. If you miss several days, the work you missed the first day is due 2 days after your first day back in school. If you miss 2 or more days, your parents may call the attendance office and request the work.
Work assigned before the absence is due the day you return.
Assignments
All assignments will be listed in the classroom, on the blog, and on Canvas. Every day you are to copy the assignment exactly as it is written into your planner. If you have questions about the work, please see me or check the blog. You will be made aware of upcoming tests, projects and other deadlines ahead of time on Canvas and on the blog.
Missing/Late Work
Any time you do not have an assignment completed by the due date it is considered late. Students will be required to fill out a “Missing Work Report” and place one copy in the turn-in tray and bring one copy home. Late work will only be accepted one day late and receive a 25 point deduction. Any work later than one day will be counted as a zero. Work without a name on it will be counted as late.
Scope and Sequence
First Semester Second Semester
Safety, Equipment, Investigations Heredity/Genetics
Cell Theory Natural Selection/Variation
Structure and Organization of Cells Dichotomous Keys
Human Body organization Photosynthesis/Cellular Respiration
Human Organ Systems Energy in the Environment
Ecology: Biodiversity/Adaptation
Ecology: Biomes/Succession
Weathering, erosion, deposition (water)
Texas Ecoregions
Please feel free to contact me.
Email: melissaachouinard-jahant@katyisd.org
Phone: 281-378-8837
Conference: 2nd period
Class Website: http://www.collidingwithscience.com/
Class Blog: http://collidingwithscience.blogspot.com
Student Blog: Canvas
Podcast: We will have a class podcast. collidingwithscience@audioboom.com and posted on Canvas
I will record reviews, “Science FAQ’s” and “We got this!” Segments.
Students will record “1-minute experts” and other science related podcasts. The podcast will be linked to the blog and website.
Canvas: all documents provided in class will be available on Canvas https://katyisd.instructure.com/login/ldap.
