Course Summary
Email Address:__lori.pangburn@cobbk12.org_____
This syllabus is subject to change in order to better facilitate the need of the students.
Course Description
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The seventh grade science program is a process oriented, activity centered approach to life science, which encourages the ability to think critically. Students are expected to solve problems that demonstrate an understanding of basic biology. There is a focus on content related reading comprehension and on content related writing. (See Blog for curriculum map. If you want a hard copy, please let me know.) |
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Textbook
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Life Science published by Holt Science and Technology Allen, Katy Z., and Berg, Linda Ruth. Life Science. Orlando: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 2008. Cost: $73.00 |
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Grading System
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40% Tests/Projects 30% Classwork/Labs 20% Notebook/Quiz 10% Homework
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A: 100 – 90 B: 89 – 80 C: 79 – 74 D: 73 – 70 |
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Classwork/Homework Policy
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Classwork and homework assignments are posted daily on my blog. My blog can be found on the school web page (http://www.cobbk.12.ga.us/~McClure/) under 7th grade blogs then look for Mrs. Pangburn. All assignments should be turned in on time. If a student is absent they have the number of days absent plus one to make up any missed work without penalty. Students are responsible for obtaining make-up work by using the blog and the “make-up” book/file bin. . If a student misses a test or quiz, he/she is responsible for scheduling a make-up time. |
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Requirements
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Students are expected to bring the following materials to class everyday: agenda, Science notebook (a three prong pocket folder), science textbook, paper, pencils, & pen. Students should also bring their positive attitudes, cooperation skills, intellects, and as always, their radiant smiles! |
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Tutoring
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Tutoring will be offered by appointment.
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FIRST NINE WEEKS |
SECOND NINE WEEKS |
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Essential Question |
How do organisms depend on one another and their environments?
What is a biome? |
What is the structure and function of plant and animal cells? What is the organization of cells, tissues, organs, and systems? |
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Content |
Interdependence of Life: Ecology Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling Scientific Process Skills |
Structure and Function of Cells Organization of Life Scientific Process Skills |
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Skills/ Key Vocabulary |
Ecosystem Species and Population Terrestrial and Aquatic Biomes Symbiotic and Competitive Relationship Food Web |
Plant and Animal Cells Body Systems Organelles Eukaryotic Prokaryotic |
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Assessment |
Informal Observations Dialogue and Discussion Self-Assessments Unit Tests Performance Assessments (Major Projects) |
Informal Observations Dialogue and Discussion Self-Assessments Unit Tests Performance Assessments (Major Projects) |
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Major Projects |
Biome Choice Project
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Cell Choice Project
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ProposedField Trips |
None |
None |
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THIRD NINE WEEKS |
FOURTH NINE WEEKS |
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Essential Question |
What are the roles of the major body systems? How do systems differ among organisms? How does the hierarchy of organization result in the complexity and diversity of organisms? (3rd and 4th nine weeks) |
How and why do scientists catorogize organisms? How do physical characteristics of organisms demonstrate or support the theory of evolution? How does natural selection affect the evolution of species on Earth? How does the fossil record provide evidence of evolution? |
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Content |
Roles of Major Systems Six Kingdoms Scientific Process Skills Biological Traits and Heredity |
Biological Traits and Heredity Evidence of Evolution |
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Skills/ Key Vocabulary |
digestive, respiratory, reproductive, circulatory, excretory, skeletal/muscular, immune, nervous, archaebacteria, eubacteria, protests, fungi, plant, animal |
theory, law, adaptation, evolution, variation, natural selection, fossils, sedimentary rock, homologous structures |
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Assessment |
Informal Observations Dialogue and Discussion Self-Assessments Unit Tests Performance Assessments (Major Projects) |
Informal Observations Dialogue and Discussion Self-Assessments Unit Tests Performance Assessments (Major Projects) |
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Major Projects
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Body Systems Choice Project
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Evolution Choice Project |
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ProposedField Trips |
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