7th grade science class Ms. Ostrom (teacher) Trailblazer Team Life Science 7th grade science class Ms. Ostrom (teacher) Trailblazer Team

Outline Ecology, Photosynthesis and respiration, We will be exploring the life science fields of: Ecology, Photosynthesis and respiration, Cells and Microbiology Human body systems (including the reproductive system, HIV/AIDS, and the “Healthy Lifestyles and Relationships” curriculum,) Genetics Evolution.

Practical Applications Each unit of study will supply practice in: Critical Thinking Writing Research Collaboration Creative Problem Solving ….on a broad range of projects, experiments, and assessments.

Grading 20%  Homework 35%  Assessments (tests/quizzes/essays/CERs) 2-3 times per week (late work accepted) Completion based (not accuracy based) 35%  Assessments (tests/quizzes/essays/CERs) Standards based (use homework to study) Week notice before tests / reviews for tests 30%  Experiments and Projects 85% completed in class as group Individual grading 15%  Classwork / Notebook Questions of the day Notebook Behavior / Safety Extra Credit is Available!

My promise to students…. I promise to treat each of you with respect. I will be fair to all. I will not hold a grudge….each day you get a new chance to shine. I will not waste your time. I will try my best to be interesting, engaging, and entertaining. You will not get a D or F if you do all of your work the best you can….you cannot fail by tests alone!

Communication is Key! I am available… Before and after school / during lunch Email: sostrom@hartdistrict.org Phone: 661-252-3113 x 1201 Parent Homework: Please check to see if your student has: 3 STAMPED homework assignments 12 Questions of the day …and a notebook where they can keep ALL their papers for this quarter! (NEVER throw away work until the end!)

Notebook Contents so far… Ostrom’s Notebook Table of Contents for Quarter 1 Page # Assignment Name Date Finished ** Questions of the Day Set #1 10/17 A* Syllabus for Class (OPTIONAL) 8/22 1 Getting To Know You worksheet 8/23 2 Safety Rules 8/ 23 3 Safety Crossword Puzzle (Stamp 1) 8/24 4 Got Life? Doodle Sheet (St#2 on back) 8/28 5 1-3 Studying Life Reading 8/29 6 Salt OR Pepper Reading + Article Jigsaw ws 8/30 7 Characteristics of Life NOTES 9/4 8 Living Things Formative Assessment REVIEW 9 Are Viruses Alive Practice CER Assessment 9/6 10 NAVIANCE Learning Styles Mini Project 9/7