Welcome to Open House

1. Welcome to Open House • Ms. Schlechty • 7th Grade Integrated Science

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

3. 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. 7th Grade Science Work Standards

4. Quizzes and Tests • Students will have a science quiz at the end of short units. • 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.

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 project • Science night is in January • Science fair projects will be due in December (tentatively). • 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. 3 types of rocks Rock cycle Rock and mineral properties Earth’s layers Plate tectonics Processes involved in formation of Earth’s structure Earthquake measurement Geologic time Important geologists Scientific method Begin science fair project First Quarter Curriculum: Geology

9. Moon phases Solar and lunar eclipses Moon’s relationship to tides Reasons for the seasons Identifying constellations Important astronomers Scientific method Continue science fair project Second Quarter Curriculum: Astronomy

10. Food chains and webs Predator-prey relationships Niches of organisms Limiting factors and carrying capacity Problems associated with population growth Environmental factors and population survival Important ecologists ThirdQuarter Curriculum: Ecology

11. How different cultures use health services Identify how media messages affect health Describe how technology improves or harms health List alternatives and consequences of health decisions Fourth Quarter Curriculum: Health

12. 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.

13. Classroom Rules

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

15. 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.

16. Consequences - Negative • Warning • Conduct form • Parent contact • Referral to the administration Serious violations of the rules will result in the enforcement of more serious consequences immediately.

17. Consequences - Positive Panther Paw Positive e-mail, note or phone call to parents