The topics studied in science in middle school are arranged to meet the Pennsylvania State Science Standards. In 7 th grade science the four major units of study are; ecosystems and their interactions, cells and genetics, wetlands and watersheds, and introduction to meteorology. In science students will work individually and collaboratively doing hands on activities that explore these units.

• Students will copy homework into their planner at the beginning of each class.
• Students will have a science section in their binder where they will keep all class notes, worksheets, homework assignments, labs, ect.
• Students will complete and hand in assignments neatly and on time.
• Students will come to class each day prepared to work with all necessary materials and a positive attitude!
• Students will work in a manner that does not interfere with others in the class.

The students are assessed on labs, tests/quizzes, homework, class work, and projects. All assignments will be given point values; for example a test might be worth from 25-50 pts, a lab might be worth 20-50 pts and a homework assignment might be worth 5-20 pts. The point value for all assignments will vary. Points will be accumulated for an entire marking period and a grade will be determined from the total points the student earned against the total points for that marking period. All assignments must be completed and turned in on time. Points will be deducted for every day an assignment is late.

Students will receive a different textbook for each of the units of study in science. They will be given a textbook at the beginning of each unit and it will be returned at the end of that unit. The textbook needs to be covered and remain covered at all times. Students will be required to take home their textbook for assignments and bring it back to school the next day for class. They are expected to bring their textbook to class everyday. Students will have to pay for any lost textbooks or damages.

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