Effective immediately, please refer to the new website, www.schoolnotes.com - code 96538. Welcome to the new year! This page will be updated every week. Seventh Grade Science School Year 2000 - 2001 I. Course of Study A. Introduction to Science - Process skills ex: following directions, comparing, sequencing, observing, inferring, measuring - Major Fields of Science - Constructing graphs: line, bar graphs - Use of laboratory equipment - Scientific method - Safety Guidelines B. Physical Science - Matter - Acids & Bases - Forms of Energy - Motion, Heat, Temperature - Light, Sound C. Life Science - Cell, life cycles, reproduction - Food chains, food web - Characteristics of organisms: regulation, behavior, structure, function, adaptation - Photosynthesis, greenhouse effect - Ecosystems D. Earth and Space Science - Properties of earth: structure, history, seasons, layers of earth - Solar system - Fossil and rock formation - Geochemical Cycles E. History and Nature of Science - History of science - Scientific and technological discoveries II. Criteria for Evaluation A. Homework* B. Classwork C. Laboratory D. Tests** E. Projects*** III. Textbook Science Plus Technology and Society Level Green by Holt, Rinehart and Winston * Homework will be given every week on Wednesday/Thursday. This is due Monday/Tuesday of the following week. Homework No. 10 Due Oct. 23-24, 2000 1. Challenge your Thinking worksheets. ** Test will be given every other week. *** Projects will be assigned every quarter. All information needed concerning the projects will be explained. Note: Progress reports will be sent home every two weeks. Parents will be notified regularly for missing work. Last Progress reports for Science and Reading were sent home Oct. 16-17, 2000. Please sign and return on or before Friday Oct. 19, 2000. Please check your child's agenda regularly. The 7th grade team of teachers greatly appreciate your support !!!!
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