1. 7th g. Science
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Contact
Information
Coach Elston
Phone:
(972)
Conference Times:
9:34-10:19
Website
In this course, we will
Explore real-world phenomenon
Complete investigations using the scientific method
Analyze a variety of data and information to draw logical conclusions
You will need
Pencil or pen
Composition notebook
Gluestick*
Colored pencils*
*community supplies will be stored in the room
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Assignments and grading
RE-DO/RE-TEST: A score below 80 on an assignment/test is eligible for a re-do/re-test. You have 3 school days from the receipt of the grade to request one opportunity to show improved mastery. The improved re-assessment will replace the original grade in the gradebook - up to a maximum of 80.
70%
Unit tests, projects
30%
Classwork, notebook checks, informal assessments & participation
Grades are posted every six-week period. End-of-semester exams are worth 10% of your semester grade.
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Expectations
Our year in a nutshell
SEMESTER 1
SEMESTER 2
Lab safety & scientific investigations
Flow of energy
Animal cells & human body systems
Physical & chemical changes
Homeostasis
Weathering, erosion, & deposition
Genetics
Genetic change over time
Human impact on watersheds
Solar system
Catastrophic events & succession
Cell theory & plant cells
Plant processes
Be respectful. Be responsible. Be honest. Work Hard. Be safe.

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Policies
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Technology
You are expected to follow the “phone status” posted in our classroom. If you’re not following the phone status, your phone will be placed in my desk for the remainder of the class period. Frequent reoccurring offenses will result in parent contact, detention, and revocation of phone privileges during class.
*We will be utilizing various resources to access the Internet in order to research, review material, and submit assignments. You must hold yourselves to high expectations when you use these resources. Your time must be spent well and responsibly. Abuse of this privilege will result in revocation of phone use.
LATE/make-up work
The expectation is that you submit all assignments on time. Late work = zero. You will be assigned detention before or after school in my classroom to complete the
assignment or an alternate
assignment. Once complete, the
new grade will replace the zero
in the gradebook.
If absent, it is your responsibility to follow proper procedures to ensure that you receive your work. You will be allowed the amount of time equal to the number of days absent to complete the make-up work.
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Academic dishonesty
All work that you submit must be
your own work. You may not do
any of the following:
Turn in or copy someone else’s work.
Copy someone’s work and change a few of the words.
Copy words from a source without citing it and giving credit to the source.
Attempt to use any notes on a closed-note assignment.
Look at someone else’s work or have your phone out during a quiz, test, or individual assessment.
If you are doing any of the above or anything else that constitutes cheating, you will receive a zero on that assignment and disciplinary action. You will have an opportunity for an alternative assignment with a maximum grade of 80 to replace the original zero.
Other policies
No food or eating in the classroom. You may bring a bottled water as long as it can be completely sealed closed.
Incomplete classwork will be assigned as homework. In cases of assigned HW, you are expected to write the details in your agenda.
Do not interrupt valuable instruction please be in class on time and make sure to use your passing period for bathroom breaks.
Arrive on time. 3 tardies = parent contact
Come prepared to class with your materials and a positive attitude.
Be respectful to everyone. Put-downs and rudeness are not tolerated.
Clean up after yourself and treat all materials with respect.
I am here for YOU! Don’t be afraid to ask for help or voice any questions or concerns you may have.