1. Welcome to Open House Ms. SchlechtyMs. Schlechty 7 th Grade Accelerated Science7 th Grade Accelerated Science

2. Science Help Schedule 8:15 – 8:45 Ms. Schlechty B25 Mondays

3. 7 th Grade Science Work Standards 1. 1. Follow the 6 traits of writing.   Ideas * Sentence Fluency (complete sentences)   Organization * Word Choice   Voice * Conventions 2. Write complete words, do NOT abbreviate or use slang. 3. Papers must be neat and clean with NO stray marks or drawings. 4. All drawings/sketches must be labeled and colored. 5. Support all answers with evidence and/or reasons.

4. Quizzes and Tests Students will have a science quiz at the end of short units.Students will have a science quiz at the end of short units. Large tests will occur at the end of each quarter.Large tests will occur at the end of each quarter. Students will receive review guides to complete and study prior to quizzes and tests or they will have notes to study.Students will receive review guides to complete and study prior to quizzes and tests or they will have notes to study.

5. Science Folders Each student must have a 2 pocket, 3 prong folder for science. One pocket is labeled notes, ungraded papers and handouts. The second pocket is labeled graded papers. The prongs are for warm-ups and learning scales. A new folder will be needed at the beginning of each quarter.

6. Science Fair Projects Each student is required to complete a projectEach student is required to complete a project Science night is in JanuaryScience night is in January Science fair projects will be due in December (tentatively).Science fair projects will be due in December (tentatively). Each student will have to complete his/her own project. No groups are allowed.Each student will have to complete his/her own project. No groups are allowed.

7. PJHS Agendas Students must write their homework for each class in the agenda each day. If there is no homework, students are to write “none”. Parents must sign the agenda every Friday night.

8. First 6 Weeks Curriculum - Chemistry Classification of matter Classification of matter Classification of mixtures Classification of mixtures Physical properties Physical properties Chemical properties Chemical properties Chemical reactions Chemical reactions Transfer of energy Transfer of energy

9. Second 6 Weeks Curriculum: Geology 3 types of rocks3 types of rocks Rock cycleRock cycle Rock and mineral propertiesRock and mineral properties Earth’s layersEarth’s layers Plate tectonicsPlate tectonics Processes involved in formation of Earth’s structureProcesses involved in formation of Earth’s structure Earthquake measurement Geologic time Important geologists Scientific method Begin science fair project

10. Third 6 Weeks Curriculum: Physics Graphing motion and velocity Graphing motion and velocity Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion

11. Fourth 5 Weeks Curriculum: Astronomy Moon phasesMoon phases Solar and lunar eclipsesSolar and lunar eclipses Moon’s relationship to tidesMoon’s relationship to tides Reasons for the seasonsReasons for the seasons Identifying constellations Important astronomers Scientific method Continue science fair project Science fair due

12. Last 11 Weeks Curriculum: Life Science Food chains and websFood chains and webs Predator-prey relationshipsPredator-prey relationships Niches of organismsNiches of organisms Modeling interactions in an ecosystemModeling interactions in an ecosystem Limiting factors and carrying capacity Problems associated with population growth Environmental factors and population survival Important ecologists

13. Life Science Continued Cell division Cell division Basic principles of heredity Basic principles of heredity Dominant and recessive traits Dominant and recessive traits Adaptations Adaptations Organism behavior and survival Organism behavior and survival Symbiotic and competitive relationships Symbiotic and competitive relationships

14. Quarter Tests Students take a final test at the end of each quarter. These tests are worth a large amount of points. Please encourage your child to study.

15. Classroom Rules

16. Rules 1.Respect others 2.Be on time and be prepared 3.Follow directions the first time 4.Follow classroom traffic pattern guidelines 5.No eating, drinking, gum chewing or candy (plain water is allowed)

17. Rules 6. Encourage positive behavior in others 7. Always do your best work 8. Remain silent when someone enters or leaves the room 9. Demonstrate a positive attitude and focus on learning.

18. Consequences - Negative 1.Warning 2.Conduct form 3.Parent contact 4.Referral to the administration Serious violations of the rules will result in the enforcement of more serious consequences immediately.

19. Consequences - Positive 1.Panther Paw 2.Positive e-mail, note or phone call to parents