1. I am so excited to be your science teacher this year!
7th Grade
I am so excited to be your science teacher this year!
Mrs. Ballew
Phone:

2. Background of Mrs. Ballew
Born in Williamsport, PA (Home of Little League Baseball)
B.A. in Biology and B.S. in Secondary Education Biology
and General Science from Lock Haven University, PA
M.A. in Physical Science from West Chester University, PA
Have lived in Pennsylvania, Washington, Virginia, Germany, and Utah
Have taught science from fourth grade through college in
Pennsylvania, Germany, and Utah
Have taught science at Bountiful Junior High for 14 years!

3. Honors Science Traditional Science
More independent work
Less independent work
More challenging to foster growth for advanced learners in science
Stimulating, but at grade level
Additional content, more in depth topics, class discussions/debates, independent projects
Class discussions, some independent and group projects
Student directed labs
Step-by-step directions in lab
Prepares students for more Honors Science classes or AP science courses
Prepares students for eighth grade science
Be informed, realistic, and judicious when choosing which course!

4. What do we study in 7th Grade Science?
Lab Safety…because we do lots of labs!
Forces Interact with Matter
Earth’s Processes
Structure and Function of Life
Reproduction and Inheritance
Changes in Species over Time

5. Mrs. Ballew’s Website http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/page/30827

6. Supplies Several Pencils Notebook Paper 3-Ringed Notebook
1-2 Composition Books
Red pen
Blue or black pen
Use of Earbuds or Headphones
Optional: flash drive, calculator, colored pencils, pencil sharpener

7. How to Be Successful in 7th Grade Science
Write your name on all papers!
Complete work on due date!
Tutoring (Science, Math, and English) in library, Monday – Thursday, from 3:00 – 3:45
Try your best!
Be prepared for class!
Be safe in the lab!
I should have asked for help!

8. Weighted Grades Labs = 20% Assignments= 15% Projects = 10%
Notebook Checks = 5%
Assessments= 50%
Citizenship Grade = based on number of tardies, unexcused absences, behavior, participation, and attitude
Academic Grade = based on points earned on labs, assignments, quizzes, notebook checks, tests, and projects.

9. What Can You Do to Improve Science Grade
Retest or correct mistakes on test for half credit.
Try the extra credit questions on labs or quizzes.
Participate in Science Fair for extra credit.
Get some extra help after school Monday –Thursday from 3:00 – 3:45 Check your grades often with myDSD app!
Complete any missing work before it changes to NO CREDIT.

10. Appropriate Cell Phone Usage in Science Lab
As a calculator in lab
As a stopwatch/timer in lab
As a camera in lab
As a reading book for online textbook
As a way to check grades – get the myDSD app