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Team 7-2 Teachers and Assistants Teachers: Ms. Johnson – Team Leader Mrs. Bywater Ms. Richter Mrs. Orozco Mr. Verdun
Assistants: Mrs. Machek Mrs. Montgomery Mrs. Lindstrom
Is 7th grade different than 6th grade? No Homework Hotline: Use Edline Why Advisory instead of DLT (Differentiated
Learning Time) What are the rules for Technology / BYOT use? What should my child do if he/she is absent, our
family takes a vacation, or he/she misses work?
Are there any incentives besides grades?
Ms. Richter
Science Safety – safety test • Earth Science – rocks, minerals, volcanoes,
earthquakes (Forces Inside the Restless Earth)
• Physics – force, motion, Newton’s Law, energy, machines (Forces, Motion, Energy)
• Human Body – Research Project • Investigating groundwater
Science is a VERB !
Activity- based class – hands on activities
Working in groups of 2 – 4 students or independently Research on the human body – APA
form; individual presentation to class Guest speakers, demos…..fun!
Mrs. Orozco
Common Core 2nd year implementation of Common
Core Curriculum (7th and 8th grade math) Algebra Curriculum is new 2013 Common core increase the rigor in
critical thinking In addition to finding the right answer,
we are expecting students to explore how they came up with solutions
http://www.corestandards.org
Units of Study
Regular Math : 5 units of study Accelerated Math: 8 units of
study PA Math (Algebra): 6 units of
study
Textbooks
Textbooks will serve as a resource to students. Access to the books are available in the classroom during the school day and are available through Edline.
Edline
Grades
• Assessments (Tests, Quizzes) • Homework, Activities, Projects • Class Work, Exit Slips
Daily procedures:
1. Warm-Ups 2. Homework is reviewed, student
questions are answered 3. Lesson (instruction, notes, practice
activity) 4. Closure (clarify questions, begin
assignment)
Math Homework Checklist
Did the student: Do EVERY assigned problem? Use pencil? Show all work neatly? Use their notes given in class to
complete homework?
How to Study for a Math Test: Make sure you know the concepts needed to review Use problems from homework/notes, re-work
problems you missed; you should have correct answers since they were discussed in class.
Complete additional problems from each area of study. Odd numbered solutions are in the back of the book.
Course 3 Math and Pre-Algebra can use the website www.classzone.com .
Ask the teacher for help!
Mrs. Bywater, Ms. Johnson,
Mrs. Orozco, Ms. Richter, & Mr. Verdun
People, Places, and Change by
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston
Curriculum Overview
• Why Geography Matters • Exploring Our Physical World • Exploring Our Human World
• United States, Canada, and Mexico • Latin America • Europe • Africa, Antarctica, Asia, and Australia
Why Geography Matters
Students will be introduced to the elements of geography and discuss how and why geographers study the world.
Skills Making accurate maps following
The Rules of Cartography Using reading strategies to
better comprehend informative nonfiction texts
Analyzing graphs, maps, charts,
diagrams, tables, etc. to obtain information
Assessments
• Tests/ Quizzes • Vocabulary Logs • Maps • Projects and Presentations • Daily Work
Mrs. Bywater, Ms. Johnson
& Mr. Verdun
The 7th Grade Language Arts Curriculum :
focuses on academic and thematic essential questions & skills
incorporates multiple modes of writing and literary genres
integrates grammar, vocabulary, and word part instruction
includes personal reading or student-led book clubs
provides choice and differentiated instruction to students
reinforces the importance of research skills in a variety of settings
examines the effective use of technology for learning and communicating
assesses student mastery of essential skills through carefully designed performance tasks
Some of the essential questions we will be
focusing on within our units will be: • Which is more valuable, the individual or the community?
• Is it always necessary to be accepted?
• What purpose do masks serve in society and literature?
• How do characters and people persevere through adversity?
• What can we learn from the perseverance of literary
characters and historical figures to help us overcome our own adversity in today’s world?
Each quarter will include the following: At least 20 thematic vocabulary words Seven Greek and Latin word parts Grammar instruction A variety of fiction and nonfiction reading
opportunities Journal writing Personal Reading Argument, narrative, and informative
writing opportunities
Assessments and Grading
• Language Arts is based on a total points system.
• Daily work, group collaboration, reading responses, written work, book club participation, performance tasks, tests, and quizzes make up a student’s grade each quarter.
Thank you for attending and
supporting your child’s education!