1. 7th Grade Science Plan time: 1:35 – 2:20 (7th Hr) jrohner@bssd.net
Ms. Jennifer Rohner
Plan time: 1:35 – 2:20 (7th Hr)

2. About Ms. rohner This is my 7th year teaching
Moreland Ridge Middle School
Lamar Middle School (Lamar, MO)
Delta Woods Middle School
B.S. in Middle School Science and Social Studies Education
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction

3. Areas of Study Semester 1 Semester 2 Cells & Body Systems
Students in 7th grade science will develop understanding of key concepts to help them make sense of the life sciences.
Semester 1
Cells & Body Systems
Growth & Development
Semester 2
Energy Flow & Ecosystems
Natural Selection & Adaptations
The performance expectations in middle school blend core ideas with scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts to support students in developing useable knowledge across the science disciplines.

4. Safety First!
Must have a signed copy on file for students to participate in lab activities
Goggles
Can reuse from last year
$5 to purchase goggles
Must turn in $ by Sept. 1st
If you are unable to purchase goggles, please let me know!

5. Late or Missing Work
Work not turned in on the due date will receive ½ credit
Will have to fill out a sheet explaining why the work is missing/not done
Take late work up until the unit test. Not accepted for points after unit test has been taken
When students are absent, it is their responsibility to obtain work from the days they missed. Students get one day for each day absent to complete their work. (Ex. Absent 3 days = 3 days to get work done and turned in)

6. Gizmos! Great for…
Experiments we can’t complete during regular class time
Data analysis
Reading graphs
Online simulations
Develop understanding of challenging concepts through inquiry and exploration
Can use at home!

7. Parent Portal
Easy way for you to track your child’s grades and progress
Can access straight from Delta Woods website
Parent Portal User Guide is available on the BSSD website

8. Delta Woods Discipline Plan
Our goal is to have a successful day for all students. Whenever choices are made that disrupt the flow of the day, the following plan is used to help students learn to make better choices:
1st Teacher Warning/Documentation
2nd Teacher Warning/Documentation
3rd Teacher Warning/Documentation/Parent Contact
4th Detention/Documentation/Parent Contact
5th Office Referral: Misconduct (BSSD Scope & Sequence)

9. FYI! Fall Picture Day – Wednesday, August 30th Box Tops Absences
Please save and have your child turn in to Gator Time teacher
Money stays in our school!
Absences
If you know your child will be absent, please call the office to let us know
Planners
All DWMS students must have a planner. If your child has not purchased one, they are $6. Send the money with your child to school and they can purchase in the morning before school.

10. THANK YOU! jrohner@bssd.net Plan: 1:35 – 2:20 816-874-5830 Ext. 50543
Thank you for your time! I look forward to a fantastic year of learning with your child!
Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Plan: 1:35 – 2:20
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