7th Grade Syllabus
2021-2022
Mrs. Kim Hawkins
Science 5th-8th
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Objective
7th graders will be learning all about “Life Science” which includes structure and function of animal and plant cells; 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:
1st Quarter:
Science investigation and reasoning
Cell structure and functions
Genetics
TEKS: 7.1 a,b; 7.2 a-e; 7.3 a-d; 7.4 a,b; 7.14 a-c
2nd Quarter:
Adaptations in plants and animals
Organisms and their environment
TEKS: 7.11 a-c; 7.12 c-f; 7.13 a,b
3rd Quarter:
Ecosystems
Body systems and homeostasis
TEKS: 7.5 a,b; 7.12 a,b; 7.13 a,b
4th Quarter:
Body systems and homeostasis (contd.)
Characteristics of the solar system
TEKS: 7.13a,b; 7.9 a,b
Students are expected to participate in all daily class activities; complete class work reports/homework or other projects on time. As provided, please review “Middle School Handbook” for daily student classroom procedures and homework policies.
Science Grading Policy
Class Work/Homework 10%
Quizzes/Lab Work 40%
Tests 50%
TOTAL 100%
10 points will be deducted from student work that is turned in without a name
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 class day that it is late. The second class day the assignment is late, the student will receive a zero and will use recess time to complete the assignment for student learning purposes, though the grade will remain a zero.