7th Grade Course Survey

Please read all of the questions carefully and respond.
Name (optional): 


  1. I feel that I have a grown in my understanding of the scientific experimenting (such as identifying variable, groups, writing conclusions) and my ability to write a lab report.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Due to work in 7th grade science, I can better recognize the dependent and independent variables in an experiment.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I better understand what must be included in the sections of a formal scientific laboratory report.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I enjoy the lab and activities in class.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I prefer doing experiments/activities to viewing powerpoint presentations.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Through my researching of the human body and viral/bacterial diseases, I have improved my knowledge of researching and my research skills.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My teacher offers a variety of assessments beyond regular test, such as projects, group presentations, labs, drawings etc.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I have improved my use/knowledge of technology by using the lab quest, probes, excel graphing etc.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My teacher offers opportunities for extra help.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I take advantage of the extra help opportunities my teacher offers.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel I can talk to my teacher and ask for help.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Pick your TOP 3 experiments/activities that you found the most beneficial in helping you to understand important science concepts.
    Research Projects (Human body and Viral/Bacterial Diseases)
    Rotating Stations for the Human Body (black cubes w/mini activites)
    Dissections (Eye and Heart)
    Sound Activities (Spoon/String, Straw Oboe, Super Slinky…)
    Probe Lab (Beef Bouillon Cubes, Kidney/Salt…)
    Diffusion Computer Simulation (Gizmo)
    Role Play (acting out the different systems of the body; acting as blood flow around on our floor drawn body)
    Caveman Drawings
    Brain Pop Movies (Tim and Moby)


  1. My teacher has a variety of ways to help me learn material from, power points, drawing, acting, using computers, groups work etc.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. How do you prefer material to be presented and practiced?


  1. Which of the following statements describes best how you use Bucsnet? You may choose more than one statement!
    Occasionally to check my homework.
    A few times during the school week to check my homework.
    Daily each school day to check my homework.
    To get handouts from class
    To down load, watch or review class power point presentations.
    To check for test or quizzes


  1. This course requires me to do more than memorize information but to apply information and to THINK!
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. I feel I have been challenged this year and have learned a lot.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My science grades are reflective of my effort.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. Do you have any additional comments or feedback for your science teacher?





Mr. Rinehart and Mrs. Palmer
Charlotte Country Day School