Course Title: Science 7 Course Number: 0_SC071 Course Length: Year Course Credit: 1.00 Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Science 6
Instructor(s): Mr. Austen, Ms. Davis Phone Number(s): 8288-4400, extension(s) 4606, 4807 Email Address(es):cory.austen@asfm.edu.mxrachel.davis@asfm.edu.mx Course Description: Grade 7 Science students, through the use of lab experiments, group projects and activities, critical thinking, problem solving, and data collection and analysis will learn basic principles and concepts within the following four major disciplines of science: Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Biology. Topics covered include: properties of matter, atom structure, structures of the Earth, rocks and minerals, properties of soil, static and current electricity, the electromagnetic spectrum, cell structure and processes, and the compound microscope.
Course Outline: Standards and Benchmarks Covered in this Course: INVENTION CONVENTION AND LABORATORY WORK (ALL YEAR): SC7.14.1 Knows that an experiment must be repeated many times and yield consistent results before the results are accepted as correct. SC7.15.1Designs an conducts a scientific investigation. SC7.15.2 Knows that observations can be affected by bias.
CHEMISTRY QUARTER SC7.8.1 Knows that matter is mad up of tiny particles called atoms, and different arrangements of atoms into groups compose all substances. SC7.8.2 Knows that atoms often combine to form a molecule (or crystal), the smallest of a substance that retains its properties. SC7.8.3 Understands the conservation of mass in physical and chemical change. SC7.8.4 Knows that oxidation is the loss of electrons, and commonly involves the combining of oxygen with another substance. SC7.8.5 Knows the structure of an atom.
EARTH SCIENCE QUARTER (Standard: Understands Earth’s composition and structure.) SC7.2.1 Knows that the Earth is comprised of layers including a core, mantle, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere. SC7.2.2 Knows how land forms are created through a combination of constructive and destructive forces SC7.2.3 Knows components of soil and other factors that influence soil texture, fertility, and resistance to erosion. SC7.2.4 Knows the processes involved the in rock cycle. SC7.2.5 Knows that sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks contain evidence of the minerals, temperature and forces that created them.
PHYSICS QUARTER SC7.9.1 Knows that electrically charged material pulls on all other materials and can attract or repel other charged materials. SC7.9.2 Know that electrical circuits provide a means of transferring electrical energy to produce heat, light, sound, and chemical changes. SC7.9.3 Knows properties of electricity and electric circuits. SC7.9.4 Knows ways in which light interacts with matter. SC7.9.5 Knows that only a narrow range of wave lengths of electromagnetic radiation can be seen by the human eye; differences of wavelength within that range of visible light are perceived as differences in color.
BIOLOGY QUARTER SC7.5.1 Knows that all organisms are composed of cells, which are fundamental units of life; most organisms are single celled but other organisms (including humans) are multicellular. SC7.5.2 Knows that cells convert energy obtained from food to carry on the many functions needed to sustain life. SC7.5.3 Knows the structures of different types of cell parts and the functions that they perform within the cell. SC7.5.4 Uses the microscope to accurately study live and prepared cell samples. SC7.5.5 Knows how the microscope has contributed to our present knowledge of cells Complex Reasoning Skills Taught Experimental Inquiry and Invention—Invention Convention Grading Policies and Practices: Grades earned during the year, prior to the semester exam, will be based upon the content grading categories listed below. The final grade calculation for the year will consist of 80% of all grades earned in the content grading categories from the year and 10% from each semester exam for a total of 100%.
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Content Grading Category Names and Abbreviations
Percentage (total = 100%)
7SC - Chemistry-Q1 (CHEM7SC)
20
7SC - Earth Science-Q2 (EARTH7SC)
20
7SC - Static and Current Electricity-Q3 (SCE7SC)
11
7SC - Waves and Light-Q3 (WALI7SC)
11
7SC - The Microscope-Q4 (MICRO7SC)
7
7SC - Cell Structure and Processes-Q4 (CELLS7SC)
11
7SC - School-Wide Dispositions-all year (DISPS7SC): Preparedness, Organization, Use of Time, Environment/Property
Inspiration Mapping Project: Rocks and Minerals Concept Map
Celebrate Huasteca
Cell Analogy Poster Project
Invention Convention Project
* Students who, prior to the Semester 2 Exam, have a cumulative average in the course of 90% or higher may be exempted from the second semester exam in that course, at the teacher’s discretion.
NOTE: The teacher reserves the right to make modifications to the list of graded assessments, their point and weight values as necessary for instructional purposes.
Graded Assessment Tools UNit 1: CHEMISTRY 20% – Matter and Atoms 25 classes
S-B Addressed
Assessment Name
Assessment Type
Grading Category
Points Possible
Weight
SC7.8.3
Physical and Chemical Changes
QUIZ - F
CHEM
14
1
SC7.8.3
Physical and Chemical Changes
LAB - F
CHEM
34
1
SC7.8.3
Online Phase Change Lab
LAB-F
CHEM
25
SC7.8.3
Changes of State
QUIZ - F
CHEM
18
1
SC7.8.3
The Heating Curve of Water
LAB - F
CHEM
48
1
SC7.8.3
The Law of Conservation of Matter
LAB - F
CHEM
20
1
SC7.8.1-5
Matter
QUIZ - F
CHEM
27
1
SC7.8.1-4
Element Card Project
PROJECT - F
CHEM
24
1
SC7.8.1,5
Periodic Table and Bohr Diagrams
QUIZ - F
CHEM
36
1
SC7.8.1-5
Chemistry Unit Test
TEST - S
CHEM
72
2
GRADED Assessment Tools UNit 2: earth science 20% – Earth structure, rocks and minerals 26 classes
S-B Addressed
Assessment Name
Assessment Type
Grading Category
Points Possible
Weight
SC7.2.1
Earth Structure
QUIZ - F
EARTH
20
1
SC7.2.4
Rocks and Minerals
QUIZ - F
EARTH
18
1
SC7.2.3
Soil
QUIZ - F
EARTH
25
1
SC7.2.1-2
Earth Structure Comic Strip Assignment
ASSIGNMENT - S
EARTH
32
1
SC7.2.4
Rock Cycle Internet
ASSIGNMENT-S
EARTH
20
SC7.2.4
Rocks and Minerals
LAB - F
EARTH
27
1
SC7.2.4-5
Inspiration Project
PROJECT - S
EARTH
68
1
SC7.2.1-5
Earth Science Unit Test
TEST - S
EARTH
50
2
SC7.2.1-5
Celebrate La Huasteca (Alternative Exam)
PROJECT - S
Exam 1
64
1
Graded Assessment Tools UNit 3: ELECTRICITY 11% - static and current electricity 13 classes
S-B Addressed
Assessment Name
Assessment Type
Grading Category
Points Possible
Weight
SC7.9.1
Static Electricity
QUIZ - F
PHYS
22
1
SC7.9.1
Bill Nye: Static Electricity
ASSIGNMENT – F
PHYS
10
1
SC7.9.1,3
Electric Charge and Static Electricity
LAB - F
PHYS
15
1
SC7.9.3
Conductors and Insulators
LAB - F
PHYS
27
1
SC7.9.2-3
Current Electricity
QUIZ - S
PHYS
25
1
SC7.9.2
Electric Circuits (Online)
ASSIGNMENT - F
PHYS
20
1
SC7.9.1-3
Electricity
TEST - S
PHYS
42
2
Graded Assessment Tools UNit 4: Physics 11%– waves and light 12 classes
Course Number: 0_SC071
Course Length: Year
Course Credit: 1.00
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Science 6
Instructor(s): Mr. Austen, Ms. Davis
Phone Number(s): 8288-4400, extension(s) 4606, 4807
Email Address(es): cory.austen@asfm.edu.mx rachel.davis@asfm.edu.mx
Course Description:
Grade 7 Science students, through the use of lab experiments, group projects and activities, critical thinking, problem solving, and data collection and analysis will learn basic principles and concepts within the following four major disciplines of science: Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, and Biology. Topics covered include: properties of matter, atom structure, structures of the Earth, rocks and minerals, properties of soil, static and current electricity, the electromagnetic spectrum, cell structure and processes, and the compound microscope.
Course Materials:
Textbook(s):
Science Explorer: Chemical Building Blocks - Prentice Hall, ©2007
Dynamic Earth - Prentice Hall, ©1997
Science Explorer: Electricity and Magnetism - Prentice Hall, ©2005
Science Explorer: Sound and Light - Prentice Hall, ©2005
Science Explorer: Cells and Heredity - Prentice Hall, ©2000
Course Outline:
Standards and Benchmarks Covered in this Course:
INVENTION CONVENTION AND LABORATORY WORK (ALL YEAR):
SC7.14.1 Knows that an experiment must be repeated many times and yield consistent results before the results are accepted as correct.
SC7.15.1Designs an conducts a scientific investigation.
SC7.15.2 Knows that observations can be affected by bias.
CHEMISTRY QUARTER
SC7.8.1 Knows that matter is mad up of tiny particles called atoms, and different arrangements of atoms into groups compose all substances.
SC7.8.2 Knows that atoms often combine to form a molecule (or crystal), the smallest of a substance that retains its properties.
SC7.8.3 Understands the conservation of mass in physical and chemical change.
SC7.8.4 Knows that oxidation is the loss of electrons, and commonly involves the combining of oxygen with another substance.
SC7.8.5 Knows the structure of an atom.
EARTH SCIENCE QUARTER (Standard: Understands Earth’s composition and structure.)
SC7.2.1 Knows that the Earth is comprised of layers including a core, mantle, lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.
SC7.2.2 Knows how land forms are created through a combination of constructive and destructive forces
SC7.2.3 Knows components of soil and other factors that influence soil texture, fertility, and resistance to erosion.
SC7.2.4 Knows the processes involved the in rock cycle.
SC7.2.5 Knows that sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks contain evidence of the minerals, temperature and forces that created them.
PHYSICS QUARTER
SC7.9.1 Knows that electrically charged material pulls on all other materials and can attract or repel other charged materials.
SC7.9.2 Know that electrical circuits provide a means of transferring electrical energy to produce heat, light, sound, and chemical changes.
SC7.9.3 Knows properties of electricity and electric circuits.
SC7.9.4 Knows ways in which light interacts with matter.
SC7.9.5 Knows that only a narrow range of wave lengths of electromagnetic radiation can be seen by the human eye; differences of wavelength within that range of visible light are perceived as differences in color.
BIOLOGY QUARTER
SC7.5.1 Knows that all organisms are composed of cells, which are fundamental units of life; most organisms are single celled but other organisms (including humans) are multicellular.
SC7.5.2 Knows that cells convert energy obtained from food to carry on the many functions needed to sustain life.
SC7.5.3 Knows the structures of different types of cell parts and the functions that they perform within the cell.
SC7.5.4 Uses the microscope to accurately study live and prepared cell samples.
SC7.5.5 Knows how the microscope has contributed to our present knowledge of cells
Complex Reasoning Skills Taught
Experimental Inquiry and Invention—Invention Convention
Grading Policies and Practices:
Grades earned during the year, prior to the semester exam, will be based upon the content grading categories listed below. The final grade calculation for the year will consist of 80% of all grades earned in the content grading categories from the year and 10% from each semester exam for a total of 100%.
|||| Year-Long Grading
||
Preparedness, Organization, Use of Time, Environment/Property
Experimental Inquiry, Invention, Non-Fiction Writing
Assessment Procedures
Major Assessments
* Students who, prior to the Semester 2 Exam, have a cumulative average in the course of 90% or higher may be exempted from the second semester exam in that course, at the teacher’s discretion.
NOTE: The teacher reserves the right to make modifications to the list of graded assessments, their point and weight values as necessary for instructional purposes.
25 classes
13 classes
12 classes
12 classses
10 classes
15 classes including week (4 classes) following 1st unit