Important Information Classroom Resources Textbook: Science Explorer 2. Gizmo https://www.explorelearning.com/index.cfm?method=cuser.dsploginjoin 3. Google Classroom      GRADING POLICY   60% Long Assessments: Test, Projects, Labs 30% Short Assessments: Quizzes, Labs 10% Practice: Classwork, Homework No Late work accepted! SUPPLY LIST 1” White Binder 5 Tab Dividers Pencil Green Composition Notebook Lined Paper  Homework Posting All Homework will be posted on to 7th Grade Team Page. If absent, check team page for assignment. Missed work can be found in “absent” bin in class. 7th Grade Life Science Mrs. Brianna Kehoe Room 402 kehoe@mendhamboroschools.org   CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS Be Self-motivated! Bring ALL books and materials to class and take them with you when you leave. Follow directions the first time they are given. Treat each person in this room with respect and dignity. Use sign-in/out sheet when leaving room. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/The-Enlightened-Elephant EXTRA HELP! Extra help days are available BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! 2. Extra help requests must be submitted by 6pm the previous day. Important Information Class Code Color: Block 1: RED Block 2: YELLOW BLOCK 4: GREEN BLOCK 5: BLUE Websites HW Page http://www.mendhamboro.org/Page/3269 Google Classroom Genesis: https://parents.genesisedu.com/mendham/parents?gohome=true Binder Organization Do Now Notes Classwork Scientific Dictionary Homework   Course Overview Our 7th Grade Program focuses on Life Science, using the Next Generation Science Standards Framework.  Within each unit, we will be exploring many natural phenomena and engineering scenarios that will cover the core ideas, science and engineering practices and cross-cutting concepts.  For more information about the NGSS Framework, please visit www.nextgenscience.org. The units for this year are organized below: Structure, Function, and Information Processing 2. Growth, Development, and Reproduction of Organisms 3. Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems 4. Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems 5. Natural Selection and Adaptations