1. 2015-2016 Curriculum Night 7 th Grade Mr. Wood - ELA Mrs. Villamar - Math Mrs. Cawley - Science Mr. Laskin - Social Studies

2. 7 th Grade Language Arts Mr. Maxwell Wood

3. Grading Policy and Weights 70% - Tests/Quizzes, 25% - Classwork/Projects, 5% - Homework Retakes Incompletes and zeros Homework due dates

4. Assignment Overview Daily bell work Tests and quizzes No spelling and vocabulary tests 4 quarterly essays Advanced: 3 novels, Regular: At least 2 novels

5. College and Career Readiness Specifics Progressing towards informational text Work to demonstrate independence Reading for purpose Read, comprehend, question, cite, and infer Evolving with technology Understanding other perspectives and cultures

6. No Longer Just the “What” “Determine themes and central ideas and analyze development…” “Trace and evaluate specific claims…” “Analyze how elements interact…” “Write to support claims with clear and relevant reasons…” “Develop the topic with relevant facts…” “Gather relevant information from multiple sources…”

7. General Information max.wood@dvusd.org Extension: 58468 Questions?

8. 7 th and 8 th Grade Mathematics Mrs. Hylari Villamar

9. 5 Major Areas:  Ratios and Proportional Relationships  The Number System  Expressions and Equations  Geometry  Statistics and Probability

10. Ratios and Proportional Relationships 7 th grade

11. Ratios and Proportional Relationships 8 th grade

13. The Number System 7 th grade

15. The Number System 8 th grade

16. Expressions and Equations 7 th grade

17. Expressions and Equations 8 th grade

18. Geometry 7 th grade

20. Calculate Volume and Surface Area

21. Geometry 8 th grade Translations Rotations Congruence and Angle Relationships Dilation Similar Figures

22. Statistics and Probability 7 th Grade *Estimating Probabilities *Random Sampling *Estimated Population Characteristics *Comparing Populations*

23. Statistics and Probability 8 th grade Investigate Patterns of association in bivariate data

24. Thank You!  Google: Engage New York Grade 7 Module 1 Lesson ____ to find complete answer keys and explanations  Have you read the Parent Tips?  Ask your student

25. Mrs. Cawley

26.  Science, Technology, Engineering & Math.  Engineering Design Process  STEM Skills  STEM Career Project

27. Goal: Critical Thinkers Collaborators Innovators Self- reliant Inventors

28. Earth’s Geological Components Earth’s Geological Process Earth in the Solar System Population & Ecosystem

29. EARTH’S GEOLOGICAL COMPONENTS  Classify Rocks & Minerals (properties)  Explain Rock Cycle  Distinguish the Types of rocks according to how they are formed. EARTH’S GEOLOGICAL PROCESS:  Understand the processes and environmental conditions involved in the formation of the Earth’s structures. Specifically: erosion, deposition, plate tectonics & volcanism.

30. Earth in the Solar System  Explain the relationship between planets and the sun in our solar system and how that understanding has changed over time. Population and Ecosystem:  Analyze the interactions of living organisms with their ecosystem.  Evaluate data related to problems associated with population growth.

31. Grading Policy & Requirements  Project/Lab Reports -20%  Quizzes - 30%  Test -35%  ISN/Classwork – 10%  Homework – 5% SCIENCE FAIR PROJECT

32. Teacher’s Information: Email: maryann.cawley@dvusd.org Ext. 58470 Website: www.dvusd.org/sonoranfoothills

33. 7 th Grade Social Studies Mr. Matthew Laskin

34. Social Studies is… American History World History Geography Civics Economics

35. Focus on American History from the Industrial Revolution around 1800 through the Great Depression. Industrial Revolution Civil War Reconstruction Progressivism World War I Great Depression

36. Working towards the understanding of how events are interconnected throughout history; events of today are influenced by events of the past. Making historical connections. Focus on discovering history not just being given historical information and forming own arguments on the meaning, importance, and influence of events from the past.

37. Material Presentation Multimedia Video Audio Photo Internet Text (Primary and Secondary) Assessment Written Project Traditional

38. “Big World Recess” Kick-Off October 6 th Fun Run October 16th

39. Thank You! Questions???