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L i f e S c i e n c e. 7 th grade science class Ms. Ostrom (teacher) Trailblazer Team. Outline. We will be exploring the life science fields of: Ecology , Photosynthesis and respiration , Cells and Microbiology Human body systems

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  1. LifeScience 7th grade science class Ms. Ostrom (teacher) Trailblazer Team

  2. Outline We will be exploring the life science fields of: • Ecology, • Photosynthesis and respiration, • Cells and Microbiology • Human body systems • (including the reproductive system, HIV/AIDS, and the “Healthy Lifestyles and Relationships” curriculum,) • Genetics • Evolution.

  3. Practical Applications • Each unit of study will supply practice in: • Critical Thinking • Writing • Research • Collaboration • Creative Problem Solving ….on a broad range of projects, experiments, and assessments.

  4. Grading • 20%  Homework • 2-3 times per week (late work accepted) • Completion based (not accuracy based) • 35%  Assessments (tests/quizzes/essays/CERs) • Standards based (use homework to study) • Week notice before tests / reviews for tests • 30%  Experiments and Projects • 85% completed in class as group • Individual grading • 15%  Classwork / Notebook • Questions of the day • Notebook • Behavior / Safety Extra Credit is Available!

  5. My promise to students…. • I promise to treat each of you with respect. • I will be fair to all. • I will not hold a grudge….each day you get a new chance to shine. • I will not waste your time. • I will try my best to be interesting, engaging, and entertaining. • You will not get a D or F if you do all of your work the best you can….you cannot fail by tests alone!

  6. Communication is Key! • I am available… • Before and after school / during lunch • Email: sostrom@hartdistrict.org • Phone: 661-252-3113 x 1201 • Parent Homework: Please check to see if your student has: 3 STAMPED homework assignments 12 Questionsof the day …and a notebook where they can keep ALL their papers for this quarter! (NEVER throw away work until the end!)

  7. Notebook Contents so far… Ostrom’s Notebook Table of Contents for Quarter 1

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