WELCOME TO PATROON OPEN HOUSE GRADE 7 LIFE SCIENCE ED GILL 6/24/2016 1

LIFE SCIENCE-EXPLORING DIVERSITY GRADE 7 LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM “The Living Environment” Introduction- skills review Classification Cells Plants Human Systems Bacteria & viruses Animals Genetics Evolution Ecology 6/24/2016 2

GOALS -To encourage students to think like scientists and develop problem solving skills - -To have students work towards becoming scientifically literate and aware of science in their everyday lives -Preparation for 8th grade and secondary science including process skills Achieve the Life Science standards in the NYS Core Curriculum 6/24/2016 3

 Grading Policy: ( point system)Approximately:  25% Labs/Projects/  20% Homework  15% Quizzes  20% Unit Tests  20% class work 6/24/ Materials needed daily; science folder with looseleaf pen and pencil assignment book USB flashdrive

CLASS EXPECTATIONS: Be on time Be prepared for class with all needed materials Do not leave your seat, or the classroom, without permission Raise your hand if you have a question Be respectful No gum Do your best! 6/24/2016 5

HOMEWORK: Specific assignments several times a week practice and reinforcement of concepts learned in class. Due next day unless otherwise indicated. Half credit given if one day late. Study recent notes regularly, especially if there is no other assignment. Complete lab reports and research projects. Must be on time. Neat, in proper format. 6/24/2016 6

HOME BASE EXPECTATIONS:  Go to locker before homebase  Be prepared to work  Bring work for the entire class  Bring a book to read  Get a pass to see other teachers 6/24/2016 7

HOW YOU CAN HELP Help with organization Check assignment book Provide consistent homework time/place Be supportive, don’t give up Communicate! 6/24/2016 8

HOW CAN YOU HELP THEM?  organizational tips  flash cards for vocabulary  setting homework time  checking the assignment notebook  planning for long-term assignments, etc., 6/24/2016 9

COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES Mr. Gill’s Life Science Page Homework page Textbook: Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Life Science Available online at: Students can log in using their login ID and password. Bethlehem Middle School - Bethlehem CSD, Bethlehem, NY 6/24/

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS The Raptor Project ? TBA We always look for parents who work in a science field to present to the class! 6/24/

SCIENCE OPPORTUNITIES  Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program Craftsman/NSTA Young Inventors Awards Program  American Museum of Natural History; Young Naturalist AwardsYoung Naturalist Awards  Toshiba/Exploravision  Beneath The Sea Ocean Pals/ poster contest. Beneath The Sea  BCMS science academic bowl team  Science research club- 6,7,8. Science fair club 6/24/

SCIENCE SITES American Museum of Natural History PBS | SciencePBS | Science- 6/24/

NYS STANDARDS Key Ideas from MST Standard 4- The Living Environment 1: Living things are both similar and different from each other and from nonliving things. 2: Organisms inherit genetic information in a variety of ways that result in continuity of structure and function between parents and offspring. 3: Individual organisms and species change over time. 4: The continuity of life is sustained through reproduction and development. 5: Organisms maintain a dynamic equilibrium that sustains life. 6: Plants and animals depend on each other and their physical environment. 7: Human decisions and activities have had a profound impact on the physical and living environment. 6/24/