1. Welcome to Open House Ms. SchlechtyMs. Schlechty 7 th Grade Integrated Science7 th Grade Integrated Science

2. Science Help Schedule 8:15 – 8:45 Ms. Schlechty B25 Monday

3. 7 th Grade Science Work Standards 1. 1. Follow the 6 traits of writing.   Ideas * Sentence Fluency (complete sentences)   Organization * Word Choice   Voice * Conventions 2. Write complete words, do NOT abbreviate or use slang. 3. Papers must be neat and clean with NO stray marks or drawings. 4. All drawings/sketches must be labeled and colored. 5. Support all answers with evidence and/or reasons.

4. Quizzes and Tests Students will have a science quiz at the end of short units.Students will have a science quiz at the end of short units. Large tests will occur at the end of each quarter.Large tests will occur at the end of each quarter. Students will receive review guides to complete and study prior to quizzes and tests or they will have notes to study.Students will receive review guides to complete and study prior to quizzes and tests or they will have notes to study.

5. Science Folders Each student must have a 2 pocket, 3 prong folder for science. One pocket is labeled notes, ungraded papers and handouts. The second pocket is labeled graded papers. The prongs are for warm-ups and learning scales. A new folder will be needed at the beginning of each quarter.

6. Science Fair Projects Each student is required to complete a projectEach student is required to complete a project Science night is in JanuaryScience night is in January Science fair projects will be due in December (tentatively).Science fair projects will be due in December (tentatively). Each student will have to complete his/her own project. No groups are allowed.Each student will have to complete his/her own project. No groups are allowed.

7. PJHS Agendas Students must write their homework for each class in the agenda each day. If there is no homework, students are to write “none”. Parents must sign the agenda every Friday night.

8. First Quarter Curriculum: Geology 3 types of rocks3 types of rocks Rock cycleRock cycle Rock and mineral propertiesRock and mineral properties Earth’s layersEarth’s layers Plate tectonicsPlate tectonics Processes involved in formation of Earth’s structureProcesses involved in formation of Earth’s structure Earthquake measurement Geologic time Important geologists Scientific method Begin science fair project

9. Second Quarter Curriculum: Astronomy Moon phasesMoon phases Solar and lunar eclipsesSolar and lunar eclipses Moon’s relationship to tidesMoon’s relationship to tides Reasons for the seasonsReasons for the seasons Identifying constellations Important astronomers Scientific method Continue science fair project

10. ThirdQuarter Curriculum: Ecology Food chains and websFood chains and webs Predator-prey relationshipsPredator-prey relationships Niches of organismsNiches of organisms Limiting factors and carrying capacity Problems associated with population growth Environmental factors and population survival Important ecologists

11. Fourth Quarter Curriculum: Health How different cultures use health servicesHow different cultures use health services Identify how media messages affect healthIdentify how media messages affect health Describe how technology improves or harms healthDescribe how technology improves or harms health List alternatives and consequences of health decisions

12. Quarter Tests Students take a final test at the end of each quarter. These tests are worth a large amount of points. Please encourage your child to study.

13. Classroom Rules

14. Rules 1.Respect others 2.Be on time and be prepared 3.Follow directions the first time 4.Follow classroom traffic pattern guidelines 5.No eating, drinking, gum chewing or candy (plain water is allowed)

15. Rules 6. Encourage positive behavior in others 7. Always do your best work 8. Remain silent when someone enters or leaves the room 9. Demonstrate a positive attitude and focus on learning.

16. Consequences - Negative 1.Warning 2.Conduct form 3.Parent contact 4.Referral to the administration Serious violations of the rules will result in the enforcement of more serious consequences immediately.

17. Consequences - Positive 1.Panther Paw 2.Positive e-mail, note or phone call to parents