Welcome!Back to School Night

2015-20146Mrs. Vermeulen

Room 33Life Science

ExperienceBachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies & Child

DevelopmentMultiple Subject Credential Science CredentialMaster of Arts in Education with an emphasis in

Administration13th year of teaching

Expectations for studentsTo be a positive contributor to our class

Become a better problem solver

Gain scientific knowledge about our world

How can we accomplish this?

Work together and trust one another as we work with partners and teammates to solve problems

Use multiple strategy types to obtain answersIncluding: class labs, library and internet research,

and observations of nature in action!

Draw conclusions from our class labs, observations of nature and research

Goals for 7th Grade Science

My goal for 7th grade science…

is to engage your student in the life science curriculum while allowing them to think critically about the subject matter.

is to create opportunities for your student to communicate with the members of the class using academic language to demonstrate your critical thinking.

is to have fun while we learn about LIFE SCIENCE!! Science Rules!!!

Class RulesBe in your seat and ready to work when the

tardy bell rings.

Raise your hand to speak

Clean up all labs and work areas

Be respectful to yourself, your peers, your teacher and their property

No food, drinks, or gum in class.

Turn off cell phones

Text & Lab ManualPlease feel free to take a look at what we will be

studying.

Please leave all copies here!

Course of Study Trimester 1: Investigation and Experimentation Characteristics of Life Cell Biology

Trimester 2: Genetics Human Body Systems Human and Plant Reproduction

Trimester 3: Human Body Systems Evolution Earth’s History

***Next Generation Science Standards will be implemented throughout the

year. Parents may visit http://ngss.nsta.org/parent-q-and-a/ to get more information.

Curriculum Evolution will not be taught from a religious

perspective; only scientific evidence and theory will be discussed.

Human Development and Reproduction will be taught through fertilization of the egg and development of the fetus, as well as HIV and AIDS.Please discuss this with your child before we

begin the unit of study.

Goals for Honors7th Grade Science

Review standards from HS biology.

Design curriculum to delve into those standards so students have a deeper understanding.

Save 7th grade curriculum to be prepared for the CST Science test.

ProjectsSome long-term projects

Cell Model DNA double helixPowerPoint PresentationsPosters“Foldable” OrganizersCreating an organism (Honors)Research Project Genetic Disorder (Honors)Research Human Body Systems (Honors)

Grading Scale/Weighted Grades

A = 90 - 100%

B = 80 - 89%

C = 70 - 79%

D = 60 - 69%;

Below 60% = F

Extra credit may be available on some assignments; solely at teacher’s discretion

30% tests (20%) /quizzes(10%) (quizzes weekly)

10%Final Exam

35% Projects (20%) /Labs (15%)

25% Homework(10%), Classwork(10%), Participation(5%)

Teacher-Parent-Student Communication

Teacherweb.com/ca/ustach/7thgradescience

Locate student’s grade at Parent Portal website (information is in your child’s agenda)

Teacher email: jvermeulen@sylvan.k12.ca.us

Daily Agenda

Leave a message with the office @ 552-3000

Remind 81010 @ mrsvermeu

A girl can wish!

Paper towels (wrapped rolls)KleenexClorox wipesHand sanitizer

There may be requests for lab supplies NOT REQUIRED!!!

Questions?

Thank you for coming tonight. It is incredibly encouraging to to know that there are so many parents ready and willing to be an active part in

your child’s education!!