2010-2011 7th Grade Sciece Course Survey - Rinehart

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


  1. I feel that I have a grown in my understanding of scientific experimenting - such as identifying variables, writing a hypothesis, only testing 1 variable, keeping everything constant, etc.
      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 prefer doing experiments/activities to viewing powerpoint presentations.
      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, Viral/Bacterial Diseases, and Genetic Disorders)
    Rotating Stations for the Human Body (Black Cubes w/Mini Activites)
    Diffusion Computer Simulation (Gizmo)
    Caveman Drawings
    Paper People Project
    Natural Selection Lab (Dark and Light Moths)
    Force Activities (Friction board, Newton's Laws, Gravity)
    Probe Lab (Effect of Weight on Velocity)


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


  1. I prefer to attach and email my assignments, rather than print them out and hand into my teacher.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  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. My teacher has a variety of ways to help me learn material from power points, drawing, hands on activities, using computers, groups work etc.
      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 feel I can talk to my teacher and ask for help.
      1 2 3 4 5  
    Strongly agree   Strongly disagree


  1. My teacher offers enough opportunities for extra help to get my questions answered.
      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. 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