1. Liza Jackson Preparatory School
7th Grade Info Night!
Liza Jackson Preparatory School

2. Mrs. Jennifer Auriemma – Civics Jauriemma@lizajackson.org
Meet the TEAM!
Mrs. Jennifer Auriemma – Civics
Mrs. Janessa Chriswell – Math
Mrs. Tangela Frazier – Science
Mr. Thomas Savage – Language
Mrs. Analisa Torres – Spanish

3. Home of the FREE, because of the BRAVE!
Military Counselor
Ms. Decamera

4. Language Acquisition - Spanish
Students will improve on the basics skills acquired in Sixth Grade
All the Language acquisition skills are stressed in this course
Reading
Listening
Writing
Interpreting Visual Language
Speaking

5. Web Assignments – www.MySpanishWorld.com
Students are doing well with the web assignments and we are progressing rapidly
Web assignments are available to view in a computer or mobile device
In the event that technology issues arise, the students have their textbook or supplemental materials
All assignments are discussed in class before the student goes home. Please check your student’s planner if you ever have questions.

6. SCIENCE FAIR!!!!

7. What exactly is the Science Fair?
The time of year when students realize their true potential. They learn to appreciate the work of brilliant scientists before them. They learn that every great idea began with one simple observation. As they embark on this journey, they will need all of us to help them …..SURVIVE!! 

8. Quick Facts! No Partners
Consumer Experiments may not make it pass Classroom Presentations (E.g. Bounty vs. Brawny)
Do not begin working on the Experimental Portion until you have received teacher permission.
Research Papers will receive grades in both Science and Language Arts. Mr. Savage will grade Intro, Conclusion, Grammar, and Punctuation. Mr. Frazier will grade Scientific Content.
Fearsome 7 Projects must be approved by Ms. Frazier FIRST! They must be conducted under the supervision of a Verified Scientist.

9. Important Dates: 1st 9-Weeks Research
*September Topics
*September 29 Research Notecards MLA
*September 29 Research Paper Rough Draft
October 1st Research Paper to L. Arts
*October 13 Research Paper Outline
*October 13 Research Paper Final Draft
October Hypothesis
 *Working on in class

10. Important Dates: 2nd 9-Weeks Experimental Design
October 21
Variables
Materials and Procedures
Graph/Table Rough Drafts
November 18
Projects Due/In-Class Presentations:
Process Journal
Binder
Tri – Fold Board

11. Scaffolding
Each year as your student progresses through Liza, their science teacher will build upon the skills learned in the previous year.
Students have the option of improving upon last year’s Science Fair project. However, next year they will be required to improve upon this year’s Science Fair Project.
When picking a project this year, make sure it something that can built upon.
For example, in the 6th grade Ms. Bentley taught them how to research using index cards. In the 7th grade, I will teach them how to turn the index cards into a research paper and site using a bibliography. In the 8th grade, Ms. Buccahan will teach them how to use the biblography to cite within the text using footnotes.

12. Research Paper: MLA Format
Length
4th & 5th Period: 1.5 Pages
3rd, 6th, and 7th : 2 Pages
Title Page
Outline
5 Paragraphs
Bibliography MLA
Index cards must be turned in with the research paper.
Must be turned in using a report cover/sleeve.

13. Experimental Design Process Journal AKA Logbook Binder Tri-Fold Board
Used for the duration of the project.
Passed to Mrs. Buchanan at the end of the year to be referred to next year.
Binder
Organizational placement of Tri-Fold Board contents.
Research Paper, Process Journal, Application, Hypothesis, Variables, Data/Graphs, Conclusion, and Pictures
Tri-Fold Board
Abstract, Application, Hypothesis, Variables, Data/Graphs, Conclusion, and Pictures

14. Presentations November 18 – November 21: In Class Presentations
Mrs. Frazier and Peers
December 2 – Preliminary Judging
Science Department of Liza Jackson
December 8 – Liza Jackson Science Fair
Panel of Scientists
February – Okaloosa County Regional Science Fair

15. Questions??