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Exciting 7th Grade Science Experience with Ms. Vanessa Douglas

Join Ms. Vanessa Douglas for an engaging 7th-grade science journey covering Ecology, Astronomy, Classification, and Geology. Access the grading policy, curriculum details, and helpful hints for successful learning.

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Exciting 7th Grade Science Experience with Ms. Vanessa Douglas

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  1. Welcome to the 7th Grade!

  2. Welcome to Team 7A! • My name is Ms. Vanessa Douglas • I am an Arizona native and grew up in the small towns of Bisbee and Sierra Vista. • I graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Elementary Education. • This will be my first year at Altadena and I am excited to be here. • My goal is to help you think critically, scientifically, and creatively in order to solve problems and answer questions about the world around you.

  3. 7th Grade Science Grading Policy 80% Assessments – tests, quizzes, class labs, or projects. 20% Class work, homework, and notebook checks. Late Work Policy Homework may be turned in 1 day late for 50% credit. Homework will not be accepted if more than 1 day late and a zero will be given. Projects will have 10% deducted for each day late up to 5 days. A zero will be given on day 6. Absent Policy You will have 1 day for each day missed to turn in assignments.

  4. 7th Grade Science Curriculum • 1st Quarter- Ecology • 2nd Quarter- Astronomy • 3rd Quarter-Classification • 4th Quarter- Geology

  5. 1st Quarter Ecology • Food Chains • Ecosystems • Identify Trends • Environmental Factors • Living Organisms

  6. 2nd Quarter Astronomy • Position and movement of planets • Composition (Gas Giant or Terrestrial) • Historical Information • Unique Features (Volcanoes, Giant Storms, Moons) • Phases of the Moon • Tides and the Moon • Seasons • Visible Constellations • Sun’s Structure • Space Tools • Galaxies • Composition of Stars and Life Cycle of Stars

  7. 3rd Quarter Classification • Areas of Science (Physical/Life/Earth) • Career Exploration • Research a Scientist • Classification of living things • Differentiate between plant and animal cells • Five Kingdoms

  8. 4th Quarter Geology • Classify rocks and minerals • Layers of the Earth (core, mantle, crust) • Erosion and Deposition • Plate Tectonics • Volcanoes • Faults • Fossils

  9. How will we be learning? • Labs- Science is hands on learning! • Group and Individual Projects • Reading and analyzing informational texts. • Cornell Note Taking • All work including tests will be kept in an Interactive Notebook. Students will need a new composition notebook each quarter.

  10. Helpful Hints • All homework, bell work, daily instructions, and projects will be posted on my website. Homework and upcoming tests will also be posted on our team webpage. • Think about all your homework for the evening, and prioritize it. What must you absolutely do tonight? • You will have at least a week notice for all tests. Study 15 minutes each night and you will do great! • If you have any problems or questions ask your teachers. We are here to help you have a wonderful 7th grade experience. • Contact Information • Phone 480-541-6128 Email vdouglas@kyrene.org

  11. Thank you for coming tonight

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