1. Welcome to Mrs. Singleton’s Class
7th Grade Life Science

2. Course Description
The middle school life science course is designed to give students the necessary skills for a smooth transition from elementary life science standards to high school biology standards.
The purpose is to give all students an overview of common strands in life science including, but not limited to, diversity of living organisms, structure and function of cells, heredity, ecosystems, and biological evolution.

3. Topics & Tentative Schedule:
Ecology
Energy Flow and Nutrient Cycling
Structure and Function of Cells
Organization of Life
Biological Traits and Heredity
Evidence of Evolution

4. Grading Homework/Notebook (Formative) 10% Daily/Labs (Formative) 30%
Quizzes (Summative) 25%
Tests/Projects (Summative) 35%

5. Agendas Organization Accountability Quiz/Test dates Homework
*Students must bring agenda to class

6. Supplies FOUR 1-subject spiral notebooks 6 Glue Sticks Colored pencils
I sure would love...
Colored copy paper
Lysol Wipes
Sticky Notes
Scissors

7. Who is IAN?

8. Let’s Keep In Touch
The best way to reach me is by . Please feel free to send any questions and/or concerns. *FYI – I do go by “Lucia Singleton” but please use “Sarah” when typing my address. Blog: