1. 7 th Grade Science Ms. Johnson

2. Understanding Scientific Explanations *Integrating Knowledge Generating Scientific Evidence *What is the best way to acquire knowledge? Reflecting on Scientific Knowledge *Compare the expected to the results *Metacognition (Thinking about how you learned) Participating Productively in Science *Learning how to collaborate with others Observation Inference Collaboration Consultation Research Record Reflect Question Hypothesis Investigate Result Conclude Reflect What’s the next question? Four Strands of Science Learning

3. Units Units Earth in Space Human Body Populations and Ecosystems Target

4. Earth in Space *Sun-Earth-Moon System *Moon Phases *Eclipses *Gravity

5. Human Body *Digestive System *Respiratory System *Circulatory System

6. Populations & Ecosystems *Ecosystems *Population Dynamics *Interdependence *Energy Transfer *Human Interactions

7. Assignments Readings Inquiry Labs Processing Information Include: Homework

8. Science Journals  Each student will need three composition science journals.  All assignments must be completed to the best of each student’s ability.  Journals are a resource, study guide, and system to practice knowledge and learning.

9. Homework  Given at the beginning of the school week.  Due at the end of the school week.  Reviewed for revision/correction at the end of the week.  Review concepts and skills.  Preparation for assessments.  Develop independent thinking skills.  Preparation for discussions.  Develop and practice study habits and skills.

10. Grading  Science Journals  Classwork and Homework  Summative Assessments  Participation

11. Make-up Work ۞ Science File ۞ Check with classmates ۞ Check Website Science Calendar ۞ Arrangements for after school

12. Communication With You Ike pages Phone Web Page E-mail Ms. Melissa Johnson Room D 104 MJohnson2@everettsd.org (425) 385-7634 http://www.everett.k12.wa.us/eisenhower Go to Teacher Websites. Click on Johnson, Melissa