Course Description

  1. What will my child be learning in 7th grade?
  2. How is science graded?
  3. Will homework be assigned every night?
  4. Extra credit?
  5. Science Fair?
  6. Does my child need to carry all those heavy texts?
  7. What supplies does my child need for science class



What will my child be learning in 7th grade?

Grade 7 science is interdisciplinary in nature; however, much of 
the content focus is on organisms and the environment.
TEKS Links:
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/rules/tac/chapter112/ch112b.html
District Links:
http://roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=2580
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How is science graded?

A - One World (scale 1-6)
B - Communication in Science (scale 1-6)
C - Knowledge and Understanding (scale 1-6)
D - Scientific Inquiry (scale 1-6)
E - Processing Data (scale 1-6)
F - Attitudes in Science (scale 1-6)
HW and Classwork (completion)
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Will homework be assigned every night?

No. Science will be assigned 1-2 times per week and usually not 
on Fridays.
Students are encouraged to turn in their work in a timely
manner. I do
realize that some of your children have very busy extracurricular
activities.
Students will have some flexibility the first 2 weeks of school.
After that, they will be expected to complete missing work during
my tutorial times. Zero is not option.
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Extra credit?

No.  Students have transitioned to middle school.  He/she is 
responsible for his/her completion of homework and laboratory
assignments and studying for quizzes and exams.
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Science Fair?

  TBD    Historically, participation in the science fair is optional.  TAG students are encouraged to participate.
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Does my child need to carry all those heavy texts?

No.  I have a classroom set for use on campus.  See link for 
online textbook. Students may also check out a Science Explorer
text that they may leave at home.
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What supplies does my child need for science class

�	Pen/Pencil
� Composition Book
� Pocket folder to keep loose papers
� Planner
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