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

• Science fair project

1st Quarter: 

Science investigation and reasoning 

Cell structure and functions

Genetics 

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.

• Safety procedures

• Scientific methods and models

• Scientific  tools and measurements

Cell structure and functions              TEKS: 7.1 a, b; 7.2 a, c, e. 7.3 a, b, c, d; 7.4 a, b; 7.12 c, d, f.

• Characterisics of living things

• The necessitie of living things

• Diversities of cells

• Prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

• Organization of living things

• Cell energy and cell cycle

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.

• Mendle and his experiments

• Traits and inheritance 

• Dominating and recessive genes

• DNA and genes

 SMCS Grading Policy

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

Participation/Conduct        10%

Class Work/Homework                 20%

Quizzes/Lab Work        20%

Tests                 50%    

TOTAL             100%

Absent Work

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. 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.

Telephones 

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.