Welcome to T.C. Marsh Middle School 7th Grade Science!

Everything you wanted to know about Sandoval's Awesome Science Class!

Textbook: Glencoe 7th Grade Science

Course Description:  Science is the systematic knowledge derived through experimentation, observation and study. In addition, the methodology used to acquire this knowledge. Most importantly, science is about thinking and asking questions, creating hypotheses and experimenting.

What will we study this year?
Life! 

specifically...we will study... 

Matter & Energy
Organisms & Environments

Earth & Space

Structure of Organisms- Plants/Animals 

Genetics & Adaptations
Body Systems
Elements & Compounds

Science Journal: As part of our curriculum, we are going to create Interactive Science Journals. It will be key to success in science class this year, as well as 8^th grade test preparation materials. It will contain notes, handouts and valuable information concerning class material. It will also contain students’ thoughts, creativity and personality. 

The Science Journal must come to class everyday! This is essential!

What supplies will you need for class?

            1. 5 Subject notebook
            2. #2 pencils
            3. Stick Glue
            4. Colored pencils
            5. 1 Paper towels or Kleenex
            6. 1 Ream of print paper
            7. Construction paper
            7. Highlighters

Grading Procedures:
A = 90 and above              B = 80 – 89                        C = 70-79                  F = 69 and below

Grading Weight:

Grades will be weighted as follows:  45%     Classwork/Homework
20%     Tests
20%      Projects/Products (ex: composition, research paper, presentation, report)
15%      Six-week test grade

Classroom Norms 

Classroom Rules:
Stay focused on learning
Make no excuses
Be respectful
Be prepared

Privileges:
Academic success
Praise and recognition
Positive parent contact
Classroom/school rewards
Self-gratification for a job well done

Consequences:
Warning or withdrawal of privileges
Student-teacher conference
Parent contact
Detention
Teacher/parent conference Assistant principal