7th Grade Science Syllabus

Mrs. Kim Hawkins

Science 6th-8th, Art Teacher

khawkins@stmarys-temple.org

Conferences: please email me to schedule a conference

Objective

7th graders will be learning all about “Life Science” which includes structure and function of animal and plant cell; human health, nutrition and healthy habits; body systems and homeostasis; genetics; investigating organisms and their environments.   

Course Description

7th grade science will address the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) through the following strands:

• Science investigation and reasoning

• Cell structure and functions

• Genetics

• Adaptations in plants and animals

• Organisms and their environments

• Ecosystems

• Body systems and homeostasis

• Characteristics of the solar system

• Genius Hour Project

1st Quarter
Science investigation and reasoning    TEKS: 7.1 a, b; 7.2 a, b, c, d, e; 7.3 a, b, c, d; 7.4 a, b.

2nd Quarter 
Genetics  TEKS: 7.2 a, b, c, d, e. 7.3 a; 7.4 a, b; 7.7 b; 7.12 c; 7.13 a,b
Adaptations of Plants and Animals   TEKS: 7.11 b,c

3rd Quarter
Adaptations of Plants and Animals   TEKS: 7.11 b,c
Classification   TEKS: 7.11 a
Interaction of Living Things    TEKS: 7.10 a,b,c
Body Systems   TEKS: 7.13 a,b
Genius Hour Project

A            90%-100%

B            80%-90%

C            75%-79%

D            70%-74%

F            69% or below

To be promoted from one grade level to the next, a student shall attain an overall average of 70 or above for the year in all courses taken. In addition, a student shall attain an average of 70 or above in the following subjects:language arts, mathematics, social studies, science and religion.

Science Grading Policy

Class Work/Homework                 20%

Daily Quizzes/Lab Work        20%

Tests                 50%    

The SMCS attendance policy is located on the school’s website.  The student is responsible for any missed assignments. Teachers are not responsible to compile absent work. Students are given one day, for each day absent to make up work. Daily quizzes that are missed will be made up the following class with an alternate assignment that will count for the missed quiz grade. Tests will be taken within two days of students return. Please refer to the Attendance policy in the SMCS Parent/Student Handbook for further information.

Late Work

The student is responsible for turning in each and every assignment he/she has been assigned on the following class day. The student will lose 10 points the first day that it is late.  The second day the assignment is late, the student will receive a zero and will use recess time to complete the assignment.  

Visitors

For our children's safety, all visitors must report to the school office and log in and out each time they visit the St. Mary’s Catholic School campus, this includes lunch time. Visitors may only enter the school through the front door. This applies to those dropping off an item and those staying to volunteer.

Parents are not permitted to enter the classroom or library without approval from the school office.

Students may not carry or use cell phones or other electronic equipment during school hours.  Cell phones and other electronic equipment brought for after-school use must be secured in the school office during the day, not kept in lockers, book bags, or given to the homeroom teacher, etc. Students may make emergency phone calls in the School Office. Students may not call for assignments or homework unless requested by the teacher.