Team 7E

WELCOME

LANGUAGE ARTS

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Joy Clary

Joy.Clary@gcpsk12.org

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LANGUAGE ARTS

By the end of 7th grade, all students are expected to:

• Use words, patterns in words, and word meanings to read fluently and comprehend effectively in all texts and activities
• Apply grade-appropriate language skills in writing
• Self-monitor to correct errors when reading and writing, collaborate with peers about one’s reading and writing to become lifelong readers and writers
• Use reading and writing to communicate through listening, speaking, and viewing

WELCOME

MATH

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Priscellia Carter

Priscellia.O.Carter@gcpsk12.org

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Mathematics

Welcome to 7^th Grade Mathematics! We have an exciting and challenging year ahead of us. The seventh grade math curriculum gives students the opportunity to collaborate and discover the essential concepts through exploration.

First Semester Timeline

• Unit 1 – Rational Number Operations
• Unit 2 – Expressions, Equations and Inequalities
• Unit 3A – Ratios and Proportions

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WELCOME

SCIENCE

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Shai-Anne Stoudemire

Shai.stoudemire@gcpsk12.org

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SCIENCE

Classification and Ecology

• 7th grade students classify organisms from simple to complex. They evaluate life processes of living organisms. Students compare and contrast different organisms. They investigate the interdependence of all organisms on one another and their environment. Students explore how environmental changes can affect the survival of individual organisms and entire species.

Evolution

• 7th graders examine the evolution of living organisms and explain how physical characteristics of species have changed over time. Using data from a variety of sources, students trace the history of changing life forms.

Cells and Genetics

• Students study the basic components of plant and animal cells. They evaluate the structure and function of each component of a cell and describe how cells move and reproduce. Students explore how biological traits are passed from parents to offspring. They evaluate the role of genes and chromosomes.

WELCOME

SOCIAL STUDIES

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Tarik Andwele

Tarik.Andwele@gcpsk12.org

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Social Studies

Interpretive Skills/Where We Live/Personal Finance

• 7th graders extend their understanding of maps and the impact of geography on historical and current events. Students formulate appropriate research questions. They interpret political cartoons. Students examine personal money management in terms of income, spending, credit, saving, and investing. 

Our Nation 

• 7th graders study contemporary and traditional issues affecting Africa, South and East Asia, and the Middle East. Students look at early civilizations and major developments in the regions studied. They compare and contrast governments, economic systems, and cultural characteristics. Students explain how location, climate, resources, population, and other characteristics make an impact on a region’s development.

RESOURCES/LINKS

School Website

LMS SCHOOL CALENDER

GWINNETT COUNTY CALENDER

SCHOOL PHONE NUMBER

(770)921-1776

E-CLASS (ONLINE LEARNING) GUIDE

LEARNING EXPECTATIONS

Each of your courses has a link to your instructor’s eClass page and everything you need to know in order to be successful.

In each course you will:

• Report to class on time for attendance and have all of your materials ready for the duration of all your classes.
• Be respectful and follow class norms.
• Read course-related news, announcements, and calendar.
• Participate by sharing your work and discussing ideas with your teacher and peers.
• Submit assignments on time and check eClass/gradebook to monitor your progress and missing assignments.