1. Life Science
7th Grade
Where the known meets the unknown is where science begins. – Donald Rumsfeld

2. About Me
Born and raised in MI, moved to AZ for 10yrs when I graduated, and have been exploring CO for 2yrs.
Graduated from Western Michigan with a bachelors degree in Biology and secondary Ed.
I am going into my 12th year of teaching.
I have two kiddos, a husband, and a dog.
I love trying new things, spending time with my family, laughing, working out, hiking, and anything to do with science.

3. 3 Dimensions .” Science and Engineering Practices
The Engineering Design Process
Disciplinary Core Ideas
Content: Earth, Life, Physical
Cross-Cutting Concepts
Concepts That Bridge Science Disciplines and Engineering, such as cause and effect, patterns, and system models. .”

4. What are we going to do this year?
First Trimester
Second Trimester
Third Trimester
Scientific Method
Living Things Biochemistry
Cell Structure and Function
Human Body
STEM
Engineering Focus!!!
Reproduction Genetics DNA
Ecology
Evolution

5. Homework and Daily Assignments 20 %
Grade Break Down
Homework and Daily Assignments 20 %
Quizzes 20%
Tests 30%
Inquiry 30%
1. Warm-ups
2. Worksheets
3. Practice and reinforcement activities.
1. Short mid-unit assessments a. Vocab
b. Performance
c. Content knowledge
End of unit assessments that cover whole unit concepts. ALWAYS give a directed study guide!!!!
Investigations, Labs, and Projects
Always graded for accuracy!

6. Review Assignments and follow study guide
Organization
Unit Packet
Review Assignments and follow study guide

7. Homework Amount will vary
Assignments due at the beginning of class (unless told differently)
Time given in class for individual and group work
Use your study hall well
Effective use of in-school time will reduce the amount of homework at night
Help and encourage your students to use their planners. They are the first line for homework, then IC, then me.

8. Students Will……. Learn a lot of life science.
Learn to be scientists – make mistakes, gather data, synthesize ideas across topics (and content areas), communicate ideas, and think critically.
Learn how to take notes and how to study.
Do some difficult advanced labs.
Be pushed to grow.
Continue to be self-advocates, responsible for what they learn in the course of their education.
Learn and do amazing things throughout the course and into the STEM Engineering Academy

9. Resources Discovery Ed Tech Book
Explore Learning – Gizmos Online simulations that power inquiry and understanding

10. Together We Can Make It A GREAT Year!!!!