7th Grade Science Syllabus 2016-2017
Cedar Creek Middle School
Course Content
7th grade science will include class lectures, note-taking, cooperative learning in small groups, reading, writing, research and laboratory experiments and activities. A variety of science topics will be covered but are mainly centered around how living things exist
in our universe.
Below is a list of some of the topics we will be studying throughout this year:
Year at a Glance
1st 6 Weeks
Safety and Matter
Physical and Chemical Properties
Structure and Function of Cells
2nd 6 Weeks
Structure and Function of Cells
Flow of Energy
Homeostasis
3rd 6 Weeks
4th 6 Weeks
Genetics
Genetic Variation
Organisms and the Environment
5th 6 Weeks
Force and Motion
Factors Impacting Earth Systems
6th 6 Weeks
Organisms and the Environment Continued
Life in Our Solar Systems
Structure and Function of Living Systems
Grades
Grades for each 6 weeks are calculated using the following formula:
Daily grades (quizzes, labs, etc..)40%
Exams and/or Projects60%
100%
- If you are absent, it is your responsibility to see me to pick up missing assignments.
- A tutorials schedule will be posted to my website during the first week of school.
7th Grade Science Materials List 2016-2017
Mrs. Stevenson
Room 309
Parents/Guardian’s,
Every year I put out a list of supplies needed for students in my class. Your child is expected to bring the usual items to class every day (pens, pencils, paper, etc…). Your student is also required to bring in a composition bookto be their science journal. I have a place in my classroom for the journalsto be kept as we use them during the year. Some kids fill them up and need to start a 2nd composition book later in the year. (So buy 2 now while they are cheap)!
Other supplies are not used every day. These supplies are very light weight; therefore I recommend the students keep them in their backpacks, in a pencil bag, or other container. These supplies include:
- Map pencils
- Highlighters
- Scissors
- Metric ruler
- Small glue bottle
- Calculator
I also request (not require) that students bring the following items to contribute to the classroom supplies:
Tissue
Baby wipes or disinfectant wipes
Baggies of all sizes (snack, sandwich, and/or quart)
Index cards (3 x 5, lined)
Lined notebook paper
Markers
Any extra school supplies
Thank you in advance for your support. Please feel free to call or e-mail me at any time if you have questions. I look forward to meeting everyone at Open House!
Kristen Stevenson
7thand 8thgrade science
Cedar Creek Middle School