Mr. Swanson, Science teacher, team 7B, the Brilliant Wolves.
I would like to continue thanking all of the parents who have sent or continue to send in donations to help with our classroom supplies. It is very appreciated.
Current/Upcoming Events:
Also collecting 'Box tops for Education'.
Starting a homework assistance/tutoring program for students who have a hard time completing homework assignments at home or who need extra instruction. Look for letter if I think your child might benefit from this.
January 19/20 Students will be given these days in class to complete any missing work.
.Anything unfinished is homework.
Capri Sun packets currently on hold until further notice. I will still take them, but can make no promises what we will do with them just yet.
Textbooks: Holt Science & Technology (Level Red) and Holt Science & Technology: Microorganisms, Fungi, and Plants.
Course Syllabus:
1st Nine Weeks: 3rd Nine Weeks:
Unit 1: Changes in Matter Unit 3: Global Connections
>Variables in experiments >Abiotic/biotic parts of environment
>Properties of matter >Population, community, and ecosystem
>Atoms in solids, liquids, and gases >Energy flow in ecosystems( food web/energy pyramids)
>Structure of the atom >Adaptations of organisms
Unit 2: Building Blocks of Nature >Interactions among organisms; cycles of matter; how plants >Cell theory and anmals change the land
>Prokaryotes and eukaryotes
2nd Nine Weeks(Science Fair) 4th Nine Weeks
Unit 2: Building Blocks of Nature Unit 4: Water on Earth
>Plant/Animal Cells >Physical/chemical weathering
>Osmosis >Fresh water: Underground/surface water
>Unicellular/multicellular organisms >Importance of water/water pollution
>Structure vs. function >Erosion by liquid and solid water, wind, and gravity
>Levels of cellular organization >Salt water: currents, waves, beaches, erosion, and deposition
>Cell cycle >Effects of oceans on climates
>Asexual/sexual reproduction
>Characteristics/needs of living things
>Viruses
>Classification of living things
>Bacteria, Fungi, and Protists
>Plants
Grading
There will be at least 1 (occasionally more) quiz(zes) per week: 10-15 pts./each (unannounced)
Chapter test at end of every chapter: 100 pts/each (1 week announcement)
Homework: 10-20 pts./assignment
Class work(ie: class notes, labs, DO NOW, etc.): 5 to 20 pts./each
Extra Credit: Up to 20 pts./each
Student work turned in on time can be awarded up to the maximum points.
Students with excused absences have until the next day to turn work in for full credit
Student work turned in late may be awarded up to 70%
Student work never turned in during grading quarter will receive a letter grade of F or something less than 59%
A 90 - 100%
B 80 - 89%
C 70 - 79%
D 60 - 69%
F 0 - 59%
Homework:
There is homework every night. At least a 15 minute review of what we have been covering in class. This can be through the textbook, class notes, vocabulary, in-class assignments, etc.
Materials:
Three ring binder (Used for all core classes and planner)
Loose Leaf Paper
Pocket Folder with 3 clasps (Class Journal - Stays in classroom)
Colored Pencils
Pencils/Pens (Blue/Black only)
If you have any questions, comments,or concerns, please contact me through either the email or phone number listed below.
I look forward to working with both students and parents throughout the year, and I know that together, we can have great success.