1. WELCOME TO MRS. HABENICHT’S OPEN HOUSE

2. CURRICULUM MAP The Broward County Science Department provides an Instructional Focus Calendar to cover the mandated curriculum for each grade level. As in the past, these guidelines will be used throughout the year.

3. 7 TH GRADE LIFE SCIENCE UNITS OF STUDY Unit 1 Nature of Science Unit 2 The Cell Unit 3 Human Body Systems Unit 4 Immunitiy, Diseases, Disorders Unit 5 Life over Time Unit 6 Reproduction & Heredity Unit 7 DNA & Modern Genetics Unit 8 Ecology Unit 9 Cycling of Matter & Energy Sex Ed Unit

4. 7TH GRADE FUSION 2015 LIFE SCIENCE CURRICULUM MAP (INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS CALENDAR ) MFA # IFC Standards (DOK) Topic(s) Covered Number of Days 1 SC.7.N.1.5 (2) SC.7.N.1.6 (3) SC.7.N.1.7 (2) SC.7.N.2.1 (1) SC.7.N.3.2 (2) Laboratory Orientation, Science Laboratory Safety, Scientific Knowledge, Scientific Methods, Empirical Evidence, Scientific Explanations, Benefits and Limitations of Models 5 1 SC.7.N.1.1 (3) SC.7.N.1.2 (2) SC.7.N.1.3 (2) SC.7.N.1.4 (1) Understand, Plan, Execute Scientific Investigations, Replication vs Repetition, Distinguish types of investigations, Identify test variables Representing Data 10 2 SC.7.N.3.1 (3) SC.6.L.14.2 (2) SC.6.L.14.3 (2) Difference between Theories and Laws, Cell Theory, Cellular Processes for Homeostasis 8 3 SC.6.L.14.4 (2) Plant and Animal Cell Structure and Function of Major Organelles 5 3 SC.6.L.14.1 (1) Levels of Cellular Organization 2 4 SC.6.L.14.5 (3) SC.6.L.14.6 (2) Introduction to Body Systems (Digestive, Respiratory, circulatory, reproductive, excretory, immune, nervous, musculoskeletal), Functions of Body Systems, Body Systems and Homeostasis Infectious Disease 10 5 SC.6.L.15.1 (3) Classification of Living Things 5 5 SC.7.L.15.1 (2) SC.7.L.15.2 (3) SC.7.L.15.3 (3) Natural Selection, Evolution 10

5. 6SC.7.L.16.1 (3)DNA Structure and Function5 6 SC.7.L.16.2 (2)Heredity, Mendelian Genetics, Punnett Squares10 7 SC.7.L.16.3 (2)Sexual and Asexual Reproduction, Mitosis and Meiosis7 N/A SC.7.L.16.4Impact of Biotechnology5 8 SC.7.L.17.3 (3)Introduction to Ecology, Levels of Organization5 8 SC.7.L.17.1 (3) Role and relationships in ecosystem, producers, consumers, decomposers, energy transfer in a food web 5 9 SC.7.L.17.2 (2) Organism Relationships in an ecosystem, mutualism, predation, parasitism, competition, commensalism 5 9 SC.7.L.17.3 (3) Limiting Factors in an ecosystem, Impact on organism populations 5 10 SC.8.L.18.1 (3) SC.8.L.18.2 (3) Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration10 11 SC.8.L.18.3 (3) Model carbon cycle, matter and energy transfer between organisms and the environment 5 11 SC.8.L.18.4 (3) Conservation of mass and energy in living systems5 N/A Science Activities (6 th grade Review, 8 th grade Preview)18 SCIENCE FCAT EXAM (Give a Practice Exam can be final exam) N/A Family Life/Human Sexuality Curriculum BEEP5 N/A HIV/AIDS Curriculum BEEP5

6. Students in advanced science will be required to complete a science research paper/log. This will be an important part of their 1 st and 2 nd quarter grades.

7. SCIENCE RESEARCH PAPER The research paper will be completed in ‘chunks’according to a timeline posted on the research webpage. This page also contains helpful guidelines to use throughout the process. BE SURE TO SIGN AND RETURN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP.

8. The problem statement is due September 13. Students have submitted 5 project ideas in which they can conduct an experiment. One idea will be chosen. See the Research Paper weblink for helpful assistance throughout the research process.

9. The background research must include TEN (10) different sources with notes written in ink by hand in the research log. A bibliography for each source is listed at the top of the page of notes.

10. Please be sure to visit the Research Paper website page for helpful tips and guidelines regarding each ‘chunk’ of the research process.

11. The completed log is due: November 29, 2016

12. EXTRA CREDIT Check the Contests and Extra Credit webpages regularly for ongoing student opportunities. Past winners have included Red Ribbon Week Ipod3, Broward Air Quality Control calendar/prizes, and prizes for P3Eco environmental challenge. Others attended the RASMUS Marine Science Workshop at UM!

13. CONTACT INFORMATION All parent conferences MUST be scheduled via Ms Cole, 7 th grade counselor: mariann.cole@browardschools.com mariann.cole@browardschools.com ESE: michelle.sauer@browardschools.com michelle.sauer@browardschools.com Phone: 754 323 4100 jerilyn.habenicht@browardschools.com Phone #: 754 323-4101 x 5635

14. There is a new login to access student grades on Pinnacle gradebook:  User Name: student#@my.browardscho ols.com  Password:  PMM/DD/YYYY (capital P plus birthday)

15. LOGGING INTO CANVAS Student Passwords: The default standard password convention being used by is students: User Name: TERMS ID (06########@my.browardschools.com) Password: PMM/DD/YYYY The P is capital MM = Birth Month DD = Birth Date YYYY = Birth Year Slashes must be included in password

16. STUDENT GUIDES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR CANVAS https://community.canvaslms.co m/docs/DOC-4121 https://community.canvaslms.co m/docs/DOC-4121

17. Last year Pioneer Middle was rated an A school for the 15 th year in a row! With the effort and dedication of the teachers at Pioneer, your child is in very good hands.

18. WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP TO MAKE YOUR CHILD THE BEST S/HE CAN BE! (and I sincerely appreciate your support if an issue ever arises!)

19. It was wonderful to meet you tonight, and I look forward to a successful and memorable year with your children.

20. In closing, I would like to encourage you to attend the city’s annual: Tree & Plant Care Workshop on Saturday, September 24, free of charge to residents at the City Hall Auditorium 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. In addition to the wonderful, informative presentations on wildlife and landscape sustainability, a delicious free lunch will be served. Fliers are on the tables – be sure to register in advance at 954-434-2300.

21. Mrs. Habenicht’s Wish List (on table - thanks if you can help!) FACIAL TISSUES Ziploc GALLON plastic bags Science themed stickers Designer masking tape Hot glue gun sticks Glitter glue Clear mailing tape Markers/highlighters Colored pencils White glue/glue sticks