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.htmlDistrict Links:http://roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=2580Back to Top
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.htmlDistrict Links:http://roundrockisd.org/index.aspx?page=2580
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)Back to Top
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)
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.Back to Top
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.
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.Back to Top
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.
Science Fair?
TBD Historically, participation in the science fair is optional. TAG students are encouraged to participate.Back to Top
TBD Historically, participation in the science fair is optional. TAG students are encouraged to participate.
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.Back to Top
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.
What supplies does my child need for science class
� Pen/Pencil� Composition Book� Pocket folder to keep loose papers� PlannerBack to Top
� Pen/Pencil� Composition Book� Pocket folder to keep loose papers� Planner