Course Syllabus

Building:  Eastmont Junior High                                  Phone:  (509)881-1377

Course Title: Science - 7th Grade

Teacher: Ms. Lindemann

Email: lindemanna@easmont206.org                        

Course Description:

Science 7 is a hands-on, minds-on approach to learning about the world around us. Students will learn about scientific inquiry through performing scientific investigations and applying what they have learned in various design activities. In addition to these investigative activities, a variety of other methods will be used to help students understand principles and concepts as defined by the Next Generation Science Standards.

The course employs kits published by STC-MS:

*Earth’s Dynamics Systems (Earth Science): This unit explores how geologic processes affect the surface of our planet and how we can use evidence to describe its history and predict its future.

*Matter and its Interactions (Physical Science): Matter is everywhere! But what is it made of? How can we separate it? How can we change it? Understanding matter and predicting its behavior can help us engineer solutions to everyday problems.

*Ecosystems and Their Interactions (Life Science): Every day as we live our lives, we are exposed to the many ways that organisms interact with both the living and nonliving components of ecosystems. We will gather evidence and make predictions about ecosystems and their interactions.

Pre-Requisites:

7th Grade Student

Textbooks and Instructional Materials:  

There are a variety of instructional materials that support learning in this course. The primary textbook is STCMS STC3. Technology is integrated in this course through a variety of supplemental digital media resources.  

Grading:  

Students achieve their grade in a Points based grading system. Grades are maintained within the Eastmont School District Student Information System. The secure student information system including the gradebook for this course, are accessible to students and parents 24/7/365 through the student and parent portal via our website at www.eastmont206.org.

Grades are based on the following percentages and points for GPA calculations:

Accommodations and/or modifications:  

Appropriate accommodations and/or modifications will be provided for students with documented disabilities. Accommodations and modifications are types of adaptations that are made to the environment, curriculum, instruction, or assessment practices in order for students with disabilities to be successful learners and actively participate with other students in the general education classroom or in school-wide activities. Specific accommodations and modifications are determined by the student’s Section 504 team or Individual Education Program team. If a student with a documented disability is eligible to receive accommodations and/or modifications their special education case manager will contact me within the first two weeks of class and provide me with explicit directions and/or resources to implementing the accommodations and/or modifications that are included on the student’s Section 504 plan or Individual Education Program. Communication with me is essential to the successful completion of course expectations and the implementation of accommodations and/or modifications.

Attendance, Behavior, and Performance Expectations:  

Student success is dependent upon respecting and following the rules of conduct outlined in Board Policy #3241 and described in the student handbook.  Both are available on the website at www.eastmont206.org.

Make-up Work:  

Eastmont School District Policy and Procedures #3122 for excused absences and make-up work apply to this course. Specifically, “If an absence is excused, the student will be permitted to make up all missed assignments outside of class under reasonable conditions and time limits…” All the activities and learning opportunities for this course are expected to be completed. Absences, whether excused or unexcused, cause gaps in learning.

Make up work details: All assignments can be redone/corrected to improve the score, however students must fill out the corrections request page before they are allowed to retake and they must place their corrections on a separate worksheet that is provided. A quiz or test can only be retaken if the classwork that correlates to the quiz is completed.

Clubs, Activities, and Leadership opportunities:

See district website or inquire during WSLP meetings

Printed Documents:  

Print or translated copies of digital documents are available.  Please contact the main office for additional information.