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Life Science Syllabus
Murray Jr. High
Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer
Course Description:
Life Science 7 is a year-long introductory biological science course that introduces the basic life science concepts through inquiry labs, models, and hand-on activities. Students will expand scientific vocabulary, improve reading skills, and enhance scientific writing proficiency. The topics covered are: cells, classification, ecology, genetics and evolution, human body and the history and nature of science. Students will develop skills of scientific inquiry and laboratory investigations. Life Science 7 meets the life science requirements for middle school and prepares students for future science courses.
Timeline:
September Introduction to the nature of science; Lab safety; Metric System; Microscopes
Standards 7-I B (A, C, and D are taught within content units)
September-October Unit I: Basic needs of life; Cells; Cell types and replication
Standards 7-IV-A; 7-I B, C, D*
October-November Unit II: Genetics and Evolution; inherited traits, and passing of genetic information; Punnett squares
Standards 7-IV D, E; 7-I A, C, D *
December-March Unit III: Form and Function/Classification – Examining the 5 kingdoms of life including defining characteristics, meeting the needs of life, diversity, adaptation, and behavior of organisms
Standards: 7-IV A, B, E, F; 7-I B, C *
March-April Unit IV: Human Body: Examining specialized cells within the body, body systems, and interactions with disease
Standards: 7-IV B, G; 7-I C *
May- -June Unit V: Ecology-Examining how living things interact with each other and their environment, how energy moves through the environment, and human impact on the environment
Standards: 7-IV B, C, E, F; 7-I A, B, D *
* = “Standards” refers to the Minnesota Academic Standards. These can be found on line at http://education.state.mn.us/mde/static/078664.doc. Copies are available on request
Materials:
Notebook for notes and assignments
Folder to hold handouts and past tests
Pen or pencil
Textbook
Calculator (inexpensive)
Grading:
Generally, the following grading scale applies, based on the following percentages:
A+ = 98 – 100 C+ = 78 - 79.9
A = 92 - 97.9 C = 72 - 77.9
A- = 90 - 91.9 C- = 70 - 71.9
B+ = 88 - 89.9 D+ = 68 - 69.9
B = 82 - 87.9 D = 62 - 67.9
B- = 80 - 81.9 D- = 60 - 61.9
Grade reports with a list of the completed assignments will be shown to the students about every two-three weeks.
Kristi Andrews 293-8740
e-mail:kristi.andrews@spps.org
Karen Brumbaugh 293-8740
e-mail: karen brunbaugh@spps.org
Erin Dooley 293-8740 ext 2104
e-mail: erin.dooley@spps.org
Joe Vomastek 293-8740
e-mail: joseph.vomastek@spps.org
Karina Zambreno 290-8740
e-mail : karina.zambreno@spps.org
For specific daily projects and homework please check your child's student planner.
For the status of assignment completion and class grades please see the parent portal at www.splearns.org
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12/2 Monera Notes/ Yogurt Lab
12/3 Yogurt Labsheet Due/ Research Good vs Bad Bacteria
12/ 4 Bill Nye: Germs
HW: Chapter 7 Study Guide Due NEXT Thursday
12/5 Protists Lab with Microscopes
12/8 Intro to Fungi Notes
12/9 More Fungi Notes/Reproduction/Mushroom Lab
12/10 Bread Mold Competetition
12/11 Chapter 7 Study Guide Due
Chapter 7 Quiz on Fungi, Protist and Monera Kingdom
12/12 Bread Mold Competition Winners/Grades
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