1. Welcome to 7th Grade & GATE Science
It’s going to be a great year!

2. Welcome to 7th Grade Science Monica Crowder mcrowd@kyrene.org
A little bit about me:
Goal is to inspire children to want to continue learning and participating in science.
27 years in Education
I LOVE SCIENCE!
BS in Elementary Education, Minor in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls
MS in Elementary Education, “Science Specialist” option from ASU

3. With my husband in my home state of Minnesota
My two babies
My other baby

4. All Year: Inquiry Process
This is a “thinking class” and
not just a “memorizing class”.
Formulate questions based on observations that will lead to a hypothesis and be able to refine a hypothesis
Critically analyze media
Communicate data, results and information
Design a controlled investigation
Keep accurate records
Identify trends
Perform accurate measurements
Write clear step by step directions
Locate and select appropriate resources
Determine validity

5. How am I graded? 20% class/home work *
80% assessments (quiz, test, finished product such as lab or project.)
I recommend checking grades online weekly.
*Your amount of homework will depend on your speed and effort in class.
Keeping a science notebook is essential to your success.

6. First Quarter: Ecology
Invasive Species
Food Chains
Ecosystems
Environmental Factors
Taxonomy of Living Organisms
Identify Trends
Phoenix Zoo Fieldtrip
We will need 1 chaperone for every 8 students. It’s a great opportunity to spend the day with your child and their friends.

7. First Quarter: Astronomy
Second Quarter: Astronomy
Phases of the Moon
Relative positions of Earth, Sun & Moon
Relationship between tides & moon
Seasons
Visible Constellations
Galaxies: Our place in the universe
Sun’s structure:
Layers
Production of Energy
Electromagnetic Spectrum
First Quarter: Astronomy

8. Third Quarter: Geology
Classify rocks & minerals, Rock Cycle
Layers of the earth (core, mantle, crust)
Erosion & Deposition
Fossils

9. Fourth Quarter: Geology
Geological Time
Plate Tectonics
Convection Currents
Mountain Building
Faults
Earthquakes

10. All Year: History of Human Endeavor
Identify diverse people who have contributed to science
Major milestones in science and technology
Analyze the use of technology
Apply scientific method

11. Our Assignment Calendar- updated every Monday!

12. We are a team working toward a shared goal of academic success.
Thank you
We are a team working toward a shared goal of academic success.

13. GATE: Gifted & Talented Class Periods 2 and 6
Cover the same content standards as 7th grade science, but can move faster and dive deeper
Higher expectations in outcomes
More choice
Participation in design challenges and applications of knowledge.