7 th Grade Science Stubbs & Musselman

Mav Marks Mav Marks are ACT based. They will answer questions on a given scientific passage each day. Mav Marks are ACT based. They will answer questions on a given scientific passage each day. This daily activity helps the students infer and reason from a scientific passage (some also include graphs). It also helps them learn how to approach a topic that they may not know a lot about. This daily activity helps the students infer and reason from a scientific passage (some also include graphs). It also helps them learn how to approach a topic that they may not know a lot about. They have to tell why they chose an answer – not just say a letter. They have to tell why they chose an answer – not just say a letter. They are reminded that the ACT is their ticket to college and scholarships! They are reminded that the ACT is their ticket to college and scholarships!

Example of a Mav Mark Question: The discovery that female ducks prefer to mate with dull-colored male ducks would have which of the following effects on the theories of Scientists 1 and 2? The discovery that female ducks prefer to mate with dull-colored male ducks would have which of the following effects on the theories of Scientists 1 and 2? A. It would only lend support to Scientist 1 A. It would only lend support to Scientist 1 B. It would disprove Scientist 1 B. It would disprove Scientist 1 C. it would only lend support to Scientist 2 C. it would only lend support to Scientist 2 D. The effect it would have on either scientist’s theory could not be determined. D. The effect it would have on either scientist’s theory could not be determined.

Power Points Power Points are uploaded to our web pages in advance. Power Points are uploaded to our web pages in advance. Students are required to have them – in some form – printed, Kindle, phone, I pad, etc… Students are required to have them – in some form – printed, Kindle, phone, I pad, etc… They take a few minutes to read through them each night. They take a few minutes to read through them each night. Students need to be able to TALK about them – not just memorize them. Students need to be able to TALK about them – not just memorize them.

Grades Homework grades – for the most part are completion. Homework grades – for the most part are completion. Mav Mark grades - questions and answer choices must be written. Correct answer must be circled. We go over EVERY question in class!! Mav Mark grades - questions and answer choices must be written. Correct answer must be circled. We go over EVERY question in class!! Tests – multiple choice, short answer, and discussion. The students will have a rubric and know the expected structure for each type of question. Tests – multiple choice, short answer, and discussion. The students will have a rubric and know the expected structure for each type of question.

Lab/Project We will include projects and the scientific method ALL year. The $5 lab fee helps with the cost of these activities. Please send $5 CASH as soon as possible. We will include projects and the scientific method ALL year. The $5 lab fee helps with the cost of these activities. Please send $5 CASH as soon as possible. We will require them to write a scientific summary on what they have done! Scientists must be able to communicate their findings with their peers and the rest of the world! We will require them to write a scientific summary on what they have done! Scientists must be able to communicate their findings with their peers and the rest of the world!

Wrap It Up Encourage them to study – for some kids – this will be the first year that they have to do it! Encourage them to study – for some kids – this will be the first year that they have to do it! Encourage them to complete homework and read the Power Points ahead of time. Encourage them to complete homework and read the Power Points ahead of time. Encourage them to study a little bit each night. Encourage them to study a little bit each night. Don’t stress if they don’t have the grade that you think they should! If they are working hard, it will “click” for them eventually! This will make them better science students for their lifetime! Don’t stress if they don’t have the grade that you think they should! If they are working hard, it will “click” for them eventually! This will make them better science students for their lifetime!