MS. Verra-7th Grade Science
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Course DescriptionThis year we will be focusing on four major units of study. We will learn about the properties of matter and how it interacts with energy to explain physical and chemical changes. Next, we will study geology and make discoveries as to how scientists gather and interpret information to prove that the earth is constantly changing! Also, we will be exploring how weather is produced. Lastly, we will be studying about how the human body systems function.
We will be using a variety of methods this year to explore and investigate these topics. It is important for students to make self discoveries in order to promote a greater concrete understanding. This is why many lesson investigations will be inquiry based. Also, students will conduct collaborative investigations and research. |
Grading PolicyHomework: 25%
Classwork: 25% Assessments: 50% ***A more detailed grading policy will be announced in class. |
AnnouncementsScience Fair Time!!!! Click here for Science Fair Guidelines and Important Dates Important Dates: •April 16- Proposal (Submit on Google Classroom) •April 20- Background Information (submit on Google Classroom) and Hypothesis •April 25- Materials and Procedure •April 30- Be sure your experiment is completed by this date and DATA. •May 9- Discussion, and Conclusion (completed rough draft submitted on Google Classroom) •May 14- Final Draft (Submit on Google Classroom) •May 21- Presentation Board due |
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CLICK HERE FOr minerals test answer form
Homework Assignments
.701, 702, and 703: Work on Science Fair Proposal due April 16
Science Fair:
Click here for Science Fair Guidelines and Important Dates
Important Dates:
•April 16- Proposal (Submit on Google Classroom)
•April 20- Background Information (submit on Google Classroom) and Hypothesis
•April 25- Materials and Procedure
•April 30- Be sure your experiment is completed by this date and DATA.
•May 9- Discussion, and Conclusion (completed rough draft submitted on Google Classroom)
•May 14- Final Draft (Submit on Google Classroom)
•May 21- Presentation Board due
Study for your Quiz on Tuesday:
•What are minerals
•Properties of minerals: luster (metallic and nonmetallic), streak, hardness, magnetism, cleavage or fracture, and color
•How to find streak
•How to find hardness
•How to read the Mohs hardness scale
•How to identify a mineral based on its properties
The google classroom codes are the following:
-701 code: jlarue
-702: ed0qet
-703 code: k6543r
Click here for Parent Contact Information Form
Science Fair:
Click here for Science Fair Guidelines and Important Dates
Important Dates:
•April 16- Proposal (Submit on Google Classroom)
•April 20- Background Information (submit on Google Classroom) and Hypothesis
•April 25- Materials and Procedure
•April 30- Be sure your experiment is completed by this date and DATA.
•May 9- Discussion, and Conclusion (completed rough draft submitted on Google Classroom)
•May 14- Final Draft (Submit on Google Classroom)
•May 21- Presentation Board due
Study for your Quiz on Tuesday:
•What are minerals
•Properties of minerals: luster (metallic and nonmetallic), streak, hardness, magnetism, cleavage or fracture, and color
•How to find streak
•How to find hardness
•How to read the Mohs hardness scale
•How to identify a mineral based on its properties
The google classroom codes are the following:
-701 code: jlarue
-702: ed0qet
-703 code: k6543r
Click here for Parent Contact Information Form
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Contact Information
Ms. Verra can be reached by emailing ScienceVerra@gmail.com
