1. Welcome! Back to School Night 2015-20146
Mrs. Vermeulen
Room 33
Life Science

2. Experience Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies & Child Development
Multiple Subject Credential
Science Credential
Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in Administration
13th year of teaching

3. Expectations for students
To be a positive contributor to our class
Become a better problem solver
Gain scientific knowledge about our world

4. How can we accomplish this?
Work together and trust one another as we work with partners and teammates to solve problems
Use multiple strategy types to obtain answers
Including: class labs, library and internet research, and observations of nature in action!
Draw conclusions from our class labs, observations of nature and research

5. Goals for 7th Grade Science
My goal for 7th grade science…
is to engage your student in the life science curriculum while allowing them to think critically about the subject matter.
is to create opportunities for your student to communicate with the members of the class using academic language to demonstrate your critical thinking.
is to have fun while we learn about LIFE SCIENCE!! Science Rules!!!

6. Class Rules
Be in your seat and ready to work when the tardy bell rings.
Raise your hand to speak
Clean up all labs and work areas
Be respectful to yourself, your peers, your teacher and their property
No food, drinks, or gum in class.
Turn off cell phones

7. Text & Lab Manual
Please feel free to take a look at what we will be studying.
Please leave all copies here!

8. Course of Study Trimester 1: Trimester 2: Trimester 3:
Investigation and Experimentation
Characteristics of Life
Cell Biology
Trimester 2:
Genetics
Human Body Systems
Human and Plant Reproduction
Trimester 3:
Evolution
Earth’s History
***Next Generation Science Standards will be implemented throughout the
year. Parents may visit to get more information.

9. Curriculum
Evolution will not be taught from a religious perspective; only scientific evidence and theory will be discussed.
Human Development and Reproduction will be taught through fertilization of the egg and development of the fetus, as well as HIV and AIDS.
Please discuss this with your child before we begin the unit of study.

10. Goals for Honors 7th Grade Science
Review standards from HS biology.
Design curriculum to delve into those standards so students have a deeper understanding.
Save 7th grade curriculum to be prepared for the CST Science test.

11. Projects Some long-term projects Cell Model DNA double helix
PowerPoint Presentations
Posters
“Foldable” Organizers
Creating an organism (Honors)
Research Project Genetic Disorder (Honors)
Research Human Body Systems (Honors)

12. Grading Scale/Weighted Grades
B = %
C = %
D = %;
Below 60% = F
Extra credit may be available on some assignments; solely at teacher’s discretion
30% tests (20%) /quizzes(10%) (quizzes weekly)
10%Final Exam
35% Projects (20%) /Labs (15%)
25% Homework(10%), Classwork(10%), Participation(5%)

13. Teacher-Parent-Student Communication
Teacherweb.com/ca/ustach/7thgradescience
Locate student’s grade at Parent Portal website (information is in your child’s agenda)
Teacher
Daily Agenda
Leave a message with the
Remind mrsvermeu

14. A girl can wish! Paper towels (wrapped rolls) Kleenex Clorox wipes
Hand sanitizer
There may be requests for lab supplies
NOT REQUIRED!!!

15. Thank you for coming tonight
Thank you for coming tonight. It is incredibly encouraging to to know that there are so many parents ready and willing to be an active part in your child’s education!!
Questions?