WELCOME TO 7TH GRADE SCIENCE
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August 30, 2012
Welcome Back to School
1. Review your "How To Be Successful" sheet and write two questions concerning science class.
2. Please obtain your supplies for class by Tuesday, September 4th.
August 31, 2012
Have a Great Three Day Weekend!
1. Read and Complete the Safety Contract.
Reminder: Do this with a parent/guardian!
2. Properly cover your textbook.
3. Obtain your class supplies.
We will set up our binders on Tuesday!
September 4, 2012
Have a Good Evening!
September 5, 2012
Have a Good Evening!
September 6, 2012
1. Science Safety Poster due
Monday, September 10th
2. Study Buddy Names due Tomorrow
3. Review ALL Science Safety information!
September 7, 2012
1. Science Safety Poster
Due September 10th
See your rubric!
2. Science Safety Quiz on September 11th
Review: 21 safety rules
pages x - xiii
Improper Safety Practices
A Day in the Lab
September 10, 2012
QUIZ Science Safety Tomorrow!
September 11, 2012
REVIEW Scientific Method information!
September 12, 2012
READ pages 152 - 153
September 13, 2012
REVIEW ALL information on the
Scientific Method!
September 14, 2012
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
September 17, 2012
Scientific Method QUIZ
Wednesday, September 19th
September 18, 2012
QUIZ TOMORROW--Scientific Method
Review: BrainPop
Flow Chart
Case of the Sleeping Frog
Video Notes
PowerPoint
Order of Events
September 19, 2012
1. Complete the METRIC CONVERSION
Practice Sheet.
2. READ pages 4 - 9 in your textbook.
September 20, 2012
RE-READ pages 4 - 9 in your textbook.
September 21, 2012
ENJOY THE AUTUMNAL EQUINOX
TOMORROW!
Have a METRIC WEEKEND!
Find three (3) different household items
with metric information on it.
Bring it in OR copy the information.
Include the item name and the metric
information.
September 24, 2012
Page 6 Math Focus #'s 1, 2 3
SHOW ALL WORK!
September 25, 2012
Review ALL Mass and Volume Notes!!!
September 26, 2012
ENJOY YOUR EVENING!
September 27, 2012
Make a Splash Day TOMORROW!
1. Bring two (2) writing utensils
2. Dress appropriately for the
weather.
Reminder: You may be outside during
some classes!
3. SNEAKERS are recommended.
September 28, 2012
Make a Splash BOOKLETS are due Monday!
They should be complete
and of GOOD QUALITY!
October 1, 2012
READ pages 10 - 15
October 2, 2012
RE-READ pages 10 - 15
October 3, 2012
REVIEW pages 10 - 15
REMINDER: Extra Credit
a) NCW Illustrated Poem Contest
Due 10/15/12
b) Thank you Letter
Due 10/9/12
October 4, 2012
EXPLORE your interactive textbook!
On white lined paper
list five features
of the interactive textbook that you
find helpful and EXPLAIN WHY
you find them helpful.
October 5, 2012
Have a GREAT weekend!!!
Reminder: Extra Credit Thank you letters
Due Tuesday
Extra Credit Illustrated Poem Contest
Due October 15th
October 9, 2012
REVIEW Chapter 1 sections 1 and 2
October 10, 2012
Complete the Physical Properties Sheet.
October 11, 2012
1. READ pages 16 - 21
2. Chapter 1 TEST on October 18, 2012
Work on your study guide in "chunks"!
October 12, 2012
REMINDER: EXTRA CREDIT
NATIONAL CHEMISTRY WEEK
ILLUSTRATED POEM CONTEST
ENTRY DUE MONDAY
Continue working on your study guide!!!
CHAPTER 1 TEST OCTOBER 18TH
October 15, 2012
CONTINUE working on your study guide!
Chapter 1 Test THURSDAY!
October 16, 2012
FINISH your study guide
and graphic organizer!
Chapter 1 Test Thursday--
Reminder you may use your study guide
and it will be collected with the test!!!
October 17, 2012
Chapter 1 TEST TOMORROW!!!
BRING TWO (2) BLUE OR BLACK PENS
BRING YOUR STUDY GUIDE
AND GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
October 18, 2012
HAVE A GOOD EVENING!
October 19, 2012
- PowerSchool Form DUE MONDAY
- Bring Your PICTURE MONEY to
science class on TUESDAY
- PIM FUNDRAISER DUE BY TUESDAY!
October 22, 2012
It is National Chemistry Week!!!
THEME:
Nanotechnology: The Smallest BIG Idea in
Science
1. READ pages 32 - 35
2. Bring your picture money to science class
tomorrow!
October 23, 2012
COMPLETE page 35 Section Review 1 - 7
from today's class.
October 24, 2012
READ pages 36 - 39
October 25, 2012
RE-READ pages 36 - 39
October 26, 2012
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!!!
November 5, 2012
1. Re-Read pages 36 - 39
2. READ pages 40 - 45
November 6, 2012
RE-READ pages 36 - 45
November 7, 2012
REVIEW Chapter 2 pages 32 - 45
November 8, 2012
REVIEW Chapter 2 pages 32 - 45
November 9, 2012
REVIEW Chapter 2 pages 32 - 45
November 13, 2012
Welcome to Quarter 2!
1. Review Properties and Units notes.
2. Review Chapter 2 pages 32 - 45.
November 14, 2012
1. Review Properties and Units notes.
2. Chapter 2 QUIZ November 20th
See your study guide!
November 15, 2012
1. Review Properties and Units notes.
2. Chapter 2 QUIZ November 20th
See your study guide!
November 16, 2012
1. REVIEW Properties and Units notes.
2. QUIZ Chapter 2 TUESDAY
See your study guide
3. Bring a small "ziploc" bag.
November 19, 2012
1. QUIZ TOMORROW on Chapter 2.
2. READ pages 56 - 59.
3. Complete cutting out your
Element/Symbol Flash Cards.
REMEMBER to put them in a "ziploc" bag.
November 20, 2012
STUDY Element Names and Symbols
November 21, 2012
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Remember to REVIEW the
elements and symbols!
November 26, 2012
1. VOCABULARY SKILLS
Begin Key Term Fold
Completed work due November 30th!
2. Review Elements and Symbols
November 27, 2012
1. VOCABULARY SKILLS
Continue Key Term Fold
Completed work due November 30th!
2. Review Elements and Symbols
November 28, 2012
1. VOCABULARY SKILLS
CONTINUE Key Term Fold
You will need to create another
Key Term Fold Page
See your instruction sheet
2. REVIEW Elements and Symbols
November 29, 2012
1. VOCABULARY SKILLS
FINISH Key Term Fold
2. REVIEW Elements and Symbols
November 30, 2102
REVIEW ELEMENTS, SYMBOLS,
AND
COMPOUNDS!!!
December 3, 2012
REVIEW Elements, Symbols,
and
Compounds
December 4, 2012
Elements and Compounds QUIZ
on 12/13/12
See your study guide!!!
December 5, 2012
QUIZ on Elements and Compounds
December 13, 2012
See your study guide!!!
ENJOY THE CONCERT TONIGHT!
December 6, 2012
1. Counting Atoms Practice sheet
2. QUIZ on Elements and Compounds
December 13, 2012
See your Study Guide
December 7, 2012
1. Counting Atoms Practice Sheet
2. QUIZ on Elements and Compounds
December 13, 2012
See your Study Guide
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!
December 10, 2012
1. REVIEW Counting Atoms
QUIZ on Elements and Compounds
December 13, 2012
See Your Study Guide!
December 11, 2012
QUIZ Thursday on
Elements and Compounds
See your study guide!!!
December 12, 2012
(12/12/12)
QUIZ TOMORROW!!!
Elements/Compounds
See your STUDY GUIDE
December 13, 2012
READ pages 88 - 91 (Atoms)
AND
READ pages 106 - 121
(Periodic Table)
December 14, 2012
RE-READ pages 88 - 91 (Atoms)
AND
RE-READ pages 106 - 121
(Periodic Table)
Have a good weekend!
December 17, 2012
1. Bring a small "Ziploc" bag.
2. REVIEW ALL Periodic Table Information.
December 18, 2012
READ pages 64 - 71
December 19, 2012
Have a good evening!
December 20, 2012
Have a good evening!
December 21, 2012
Have a great HOLIDAY
and
A Happy and Healthy New Year!
January 2, 2013
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
1. REVIEW Periodic Table and Atoms
2. RE-READ Pages 64 - 71
January 3, 2013
1. Complete Directed Reading
pages 64 - 71
2. Review Chemical Changes
and Compounds
January 4, 2013
REVIEW: elements, compounds,
mixtures, atoms, and the Periodic Table.
January 7, 2013
1. PowerSchool Form
DUE WEDNESDAY
If you need a print copy I MUST know
on TUESDAY!
2. REVIEW Chapters 3, 4, and 5
January 8, 2013
1. PowerSchool Form
DUE TOMORROW
2. REVIEW Chapters 3, 4, and 5
January 9, 2013
1. FINAL COPY of the Chromatography Lab
DUE FRIDAY
2. REVIEW Chapters 3, 4, and 5
January 10, 2013
1. FINAL COPY of the Chromatography Lab
DUE TOMORROW
SEE YOUR RUBRIC!!!
2. REVIEW Chapters 3, 4, and 5
January 11, 2013
TEST Tuesday, January 22, 2013
See your: study guide,
Vocabulary List, and
Practice Questions
Complete the first set of vocabulary terms!
January 14, 2013
TEST Tuesday, January 22, 2013
See your: study guide,
Vocabulary List, and
Practice Questions
Complete the SECOND set of vocabulary
terms!
January 15, 2013
TEST Tuesday, January 22, 2013
See your: study guide,
Vocabulary List, and
Practice Questions
Complete the THIRD set of vocabulary
terms!
January 16, 2013
Test Tuesday, January 22, 2013
See your study guide,
vocabulary list, and
practice questions
Complete the fourth set of vocabulary terms
January 17, 2013
Test Tuesday, January 22, 2013
See your study guide,
vocabulary list, and
practice questions.
Complete the practice test for tomorrow.
January 18, 2013
TEST TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2013
See your study guide,
vocabulary list, and
practice questions
REMEMBER: Bring your study guide--It will
be collected!
You may write information on the back to
use during the test!!!
Bring your textbook to be collected!
January 22, 2013
BRING IN: an OLD binder OR
a two pocket folder OR
2 large "Ziplock Bags" OR
2 large manila envelopes
for science binder re-organization
January 23, 2013
HAVE A GOOD EVENING!
January 24, 2013
REVIEW the parts and functions
of the microscope.
Use your class notes.
January 25, 2013
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!
January 28, 2013
QUIZ Microscope and the Cell
Parts and Functions
on
January 31, 2013
January 29, 2013
QUIZ THURSDAY
Microscope/Cell
Parts and Functions
January 30, 2013
QUIZ TOMORROW!!!
Microscope/Cell
Parts and Functions
January 31, 2013
Introduction to Food Safety
DUE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4th
February 1, 2013
Introduction to Food Safety
DUE MONDAY
Have a good weekend!
February 4, 2013
Have a GOOD EVENING!
February 5, 2013
REVIEW pH information for the
lab tomorrow!
February 6, 2012
Share your lab experience today with
your family!
February 7, 2013
Have a good evening!
February 8, 11, 2013
SNOW DAYS!
February 12, 2013
Have a good evening!
February 13, 2013
REVIEW Food Preservation Packet
AND
BrainPop - Bacteria
February 14, 2013
REVIEW ALL NOTES ON BACTERIA and
FOOD SAFETY
February 15, 2013
ENJOY THE LONG WEEKEND!
February 20, 2013
COMPLETE the BAC Catcher
Rough Draft Sheet
February 21, 2013
Internet Safety Presentation
TONIGHT 7 p.m.
February 22, 2013
HAVE A GOOD WEEKEND!
February 25, 2013
REVIEW ALL FOOD SAFETY NOTES!
February 26, 2013
Have a good evening!
February 27, 2013
1. Review Food Safety!
2. Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!!!
February 28, 2013
1. Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
2. Have a good evening!
March 1, 2013
1. Science FUNDRAISER due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
2. Bring a "Ziploc" bag for class Monday!
3. Have a Good Weekend!
March 4, 2013
Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
March 5, 2013
Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
March 6, 2013
Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
March 7, 2013
Science Fundraiser due 3/15/13
Thank you for your support!
March 8, 11, 2013
No School
March 12, 2013
1. Science Fundraiser due FRIDAY!
Thank you for your support!
2. Review FOOD SAFETY notes
March 13, 2013
1. Science Fundraiser due FRIDAY!
Thank you for your support!
2. Review FOOD SAFETY notes
March 14, 2013
1. Science Fundraiser due TOMORROW!
Thank you for your support!
2. Review FOOD SAFETY
notes/information
March 15, 2013
1. LAST CALL
FOR SCIENCE FUNDRAISERS!!!
2. REVIEW ALL FOOD SAFETY NOTES
March 18, 2013
1. Food Safety Vocabulary due Wednesday!
2. Food Safety Quiz Thursday!
March 19, 2013
1. Food Safety Vocabulary due TOMORROW!
2. Food Safety Quiz Thursday!
March 20, 2013
1. Food Safety QUIZ TOMORROW!
2. HAPPY VERNAL EQUINOX!
March 21, 2013
TEST--Food Safety and Preservation
Thursday, March 28, 2013
See your Study Guide and Vocabulary sheet
March 22, 2013
1. TEST--Food Safety and Preservation
Thursday, March 28, 2013
See your Study Guide and Vocabulary sheet
2.Properly Cover your textbook!
3. EXPLORE the on-line textbook!
See the parent letter sent home with the
website, username, and password.
March 25, 2013
1. Test Thursday--See your study guide!
2. Complete your vocabularysheet for
TOMORROW!
March 26, 2013
Test Thursday, March 28th
DON'T FORGET TO FINISH YOUR
STUDY GUIDE!
March 27, 2013
TEST TOMORROW!
BRING YOUR COMPLETED STUDY GUIDE
AND TWO PENS!
March 28, 2013
Have a Happy Easter!
April 1, 2013
Complete Writing in Science
Page 11
6-8 good quality sentences
April 2, 2013
Complete the AT HOME ACTIVITY
on page 65 of your textbook
April 3, 2013
REVIEW pages 60 - 65
April 4, 2013
REVIEW pages 60 - 71
Complete any class work as needed!
April 5, 2013
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!
THINK DIGESTION!
April 8, 2013
REVIEW PAGES 60 - 71
April 9, 2013
1. REVIEW Pages 60 - 71
2. PowerSchool Form due Thursday!
April 10, 2013
1. POWERSCHOOL FORM DUE
TOMORROW!
2. REVIEW PAGES 60 - 71
April 11, 2013
REVIEW pages 60 - 71
April 12, 2013
HAVE A RESTFUL WEEK!
THINK DIGESTION!
April 22, 2013
READ pages 78 - 84
April 23, 2013
READ pages 85 - 89
REVIEW pages 78 - 84
April 24, 2013
READ pages 112 - 120
REVIEW pages 78 - 89
April 25, 2013
1. Feel the Beat Practice Lab
DUE MONDAY, April 29th
2. REVIEW pages 78 - 89 AND 112 - 120
April 26, 2013
1. Feel the Beat Practice Lab
DUE MONDAY, April 29th
2. REVIEW pages 78 - 89 AND 112 - 120
April 29, 2013
Brain POP assignments and diagrams
DUE Wednesday!
April 30, 2013
Brain POP assignments and diagrams
DUE TOMORROW!!!
May 1, 2013
1. BRING A WATCH OR CELL PHONE!
2. REVIEW Circulatory and Respiratory
information!
May 2, 2013
1. BRING a watch or cell phone!
2. DO NOT WEAR SANDALS!!!
3. REVIEW circulatory and respiratory
information!
May 3, 2013
Have a SUPER Weekend!
Bring your textbook to class Monday!!!
May 6, 2013
FINISH class work from today.
Work DUE by Wednesday!!!
Bring money tomorrow for the plant sale!
May 7, 2013
All class work due by TOMORROW!!!
May 8, 2013
READ pages 12 - 19
May 9, 2013
READ pages 24 - 28
May 10, 2013
REVIEW Skeletal and Muscular Systems
HAVE A WONDERFUL WEEKEND!
Reminder: Basket Raffle 7th grade-SPORTS
May 13, 2013
Page 14 Go on-line to view the ACTIVE ART.
The website and code are in your textbook!
May 14, 2013
Begin REVIEWING all the body systems:
Digestive
Circulatory
Respiratory
Skeletal
Muscular
May 15, 2013
Continue reviewing the five body systems!
May 16, 2013
Continue reviewing the five body systems!
May 17, 2013
MAY 30th Body Systems Assessments
START YOUR STUDY GUIDE!
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