7th Grade Mr. Hetrick’s Life Science Class 2016-2017

Our Expectations Come to classes prepared with all supplies, on time and with a positive attitude Keep all hands, feet , and unnecessary comments to yourself Take pride in your own work and responsibility for your own actions Follow classroom rules and guidelines, and show respect to all teachers and students

What you need in class everyday

Lunch and Hallway Procedures 12:05-12:35

Laptop Procedure

Cellphones

Pod Rules

What happens if you do not follow the rules? Mr. Barkley

Being Prepared It is crucial to be prepared each day in class. Bonus points will be given out weekly for students who are prepared for each class. These points will be distributed in the grade book!

LIFE SCIENCE!!!! Some topics this year: Cells, Genetics, Plants, Animals, Ecology, Evolution Students use an interactive notebook so be looking for that to come home to use to study. Lots of inquiry based activities and labs this year. Make sure you have signed their lab safety form. For more information about me and information about the class please visit: www.scienceinquirer.com Most work will be posted online along with various resources

What is Science? What is life science? What do you think about when you hear “science?”

Index Cards 1. Name 2. Favorite Subject 3. Hobbies 4. 3 Questions 5. Anything else you want me to know List of three classmates who you think you would work well together this year

Measurement and Observation Using the tools at your table and your peers: Measure the dimensions of your desk Draw the desk with the measurements Find an object in the room to measure the dimensions of. Make a drawing with appropriate labels. Measure the mass of the textbook Measure the height of each student at your table Graph your findings Make 5 observations of the classroom

Safety Rules Find a piece of safety equipment and make a poster to hang up. You must have at least 1 rule or guideline regarding the piece of equipment.