1. Welcome to 7th grade science
Mr. Chris Buchman

2. My course is an introduction to Chemistry and Biology
Chemistry 15 weeks
Elements
Mixtures
Compounds
Life Science 25 weeks
Viruses
Bacteria
Fungi
Protists
Plants
Animals (includes the human body systems)

3. Demonstration and Lab Based Class
Students will perform many labs and learn how to use equipment and think for themselves!

4. HW They always have 2 or 3 assignments a week On my HW/web page
Also on the board every day!!

5. Class Notes and Handouts
Copies of my notes are on my website under notes and powerpoints from class
Copies of all handouts in classroom or on my website under labs and handouts or homework page

6. A successful student: Is not absent unless it is an emergency
does all of the assignments in a timely fashion
asks questions and participates
reads, writes and does math (blah!) on a daily basis

7. Housekeeping Daily reinforcement of organization
ownership of ones grades
firm but fair
Study skills

8. Rules Today I will do my best to be the best. I will listen.
I will follow directions.
I will be honest.
I will respect the rights of others.
I can learn.
I will learn.
You see, I know it’s all up to me!