2. WELCOME TO MRS. HABENICHT’S OPEN HOUSE

3. MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Parents and students can now watch morning announcements online.  pioneer.browardschools.com > Under Quick Links > PMTV Morning Announcements
TECH QUICK GUIDE: 
Quick Guide for Parents on SSO, Canvas, and adding Pioneer's calendar feed to their personal calendars. pioneer.browardschools.com > Click Home/School Communication Information
CANVAS:
Teachers no longer have webpages, we now have Canvas courses.
How can parents access Canvas?  Being that there is currently no separate parent login, parents can log in to Canvas using their child's credentials.
Canvas Guides: Setting up and text notifications (for students and parents) in Canvas: 
Canvas Guides: Notification Preferences (for students and parents) in Canvas: 

4. Curriculum Map
The Broward County Science Department provides a Curriculum Framework to cover the mandated curriculum for each grade level. As in the past, these guidelines will be used throughout the year.

5. 7th 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

6. 7th Life Science Curriculum Framework
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
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
SC.6.L.14.1 (1)
Levels of Cellular Organization 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
SC.6.L.15.1 (3)
Classification of Living Things
SC.7.L.15.1 (2)
SC.7.L.15.2 (3)
SC.7.L.15.3 (3)
Natural Selection, Evolution

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

8. 7th Grade Environmental Science Units
7th Grade Environmental Science Units #DAYS Module 1 Introduction To Environmental Science Module 2 Economics And Environmental Policy Module 3 Earth’s Environmental Systems Module 4 Population And Community Ecology Module 5 Human Population Module 6 Evolution, Biodiversity And Conservation Module 7 Biomes And Aquatic Ecosystems Module 8 Environmental Health Module 9 Urbanization Module 10 Forestry And Resource Management Module 11 Soil And Agriculture Module 12 Mineral Resources And Minin Module 13 Water Resources And Management Module 14 The Atmosphere, Air Quality, Air Pollution Module 15 Global Climate Change Module 16 Nonrenewable Energy Module 17 Renewable Energy Module 18 Approaches To Waste Management Module 19 Sex Education

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

11. 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.

12. The problem statement is due September 22 after students have submitted 5 project ideas to conduct an experiment. One idea will be chosen. See the Research Paper weblink for helpful assistance throughout the research process.

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

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

15. The completed log book is due: December 5, 2017

16. Extra Credit
Check the homepage Extra Credit box for ongoing opportunities. In addition to extra credit, students have won Red Ribbon Week Ipod3, Broward Air Quality Control calendar & prizes, P3Eco environmental challenge prizes, and RASMUS Marine Science Workshop attendance at UM!

17. Contact Information
All parent conferences MUST be scheduled via Ms Cole, 7th grade counselor:
ESE – contact Mrs. Sauer:
Phone:

18. Logging into CANVAS Student Passwords:
The default standard password conventionally being used by students:
User Name:  TERMS ID
Password:    PMM/DD/YYYY
The P is capital MM = Birth Month DD = Birth Date YYYY = Birth Year
Slashes must be included in password

19. Student Guides are also available for CANVAS
m/docs/DOC-4121

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

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

22. It was wonderful to meet you tonight, and I look forward to a successful and memorable year.

23. In closing, did you know that in July Cooper City became the 103rd city in the NATION to become a National Wildlife Certified Community?
Won’t you consider certifying your yard? Fliers are available on the tables and Butterfly handouts are on the counter as you exit. Contact me if you certify so we can add your home to the map on the board!

24. Mrs. Habenicht’s Wish List (on table - thanks if you can help!)
FACIAL TISSUES
Hand sanitizer
Clorox Wipes
Glue sticks
Gallon self-sealing plastic bags
Science themed stickers
Designer masking tape 
Clear mailing tape
Markers/highlighters
Colored pencils