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Course: Grade 7 Science Teacher: Mr. Greg Perry Contact Info: gperry@asoy.org Course Description This year-long course covers several branches of science including units in space science, life science, chemistry and physical science. These are our unit topics:

• Astronomy • Plants, Animals, Soil, and Ecology, • Periodic Table and Chemical Bonds, and • Energy, Forces, and Electricity.

While this course gives you the opportunity to learn about the above units you will develop your:

• Thinking Skills • Communication Skills • Social Skills • Self-management skills • Research skills

Course Objectives You will practice the skill of being actively engaged with what you are learning. This means stating and writing questions, making predictions, seeking solutions, evaluating evidence, reflecting on your work, and more. In this course you will need to recall information so that you can do something with it. This means that successful students will:

1. Maintain a course notebook of notes, questions, hypotheses, data and observations. 2. Correctly use scientific equipment, conduct experiments, and report findings. 3. Collect and explain data 4. Use data to create visuals and explain visuals (models, diagrams, formulas, tables and graphs). 5. Read text and be able to state main points and summarize details. 6. Explain how one thing effects another 7. search specific topics for presentations and reports. 8. Present material accurately and appropriately in visual, oral, and written formats.

Required Student Supplies Students should have the following supplies for grade 6 science:

• Binder for holding all your work • Lined paper in a notebook • Writing utensils (pens, pencils, sharpener, eraser) • Metric ruler; and • Basic 4-function calculator

Course Materials & Resources

• Textbooks: Units from Pearson’s Science Explorer

ASOY Vision The vision of the American School of Yaoundé is to be an educational institution that is highly regarded for its focus on academic excellence,

innovative practice, community service and global citizenship.

ASOY Mission The mission of the American School of Yaoundé is to ensure that all students

achieve high academic success, demonstrate critical thinking skills, and become responsible and compassionate global citizens prepared for their next stage of life; gained through an enriched American curriculum and offered in

a challenging, secure, and diverse environment.

Course Syllabus 2015-2016

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Student Conduct Our learning areas must be a respectful and safe place for students to work, to experiment, and to learn. To achieve these goals, students are expected to:

• Come to class with needed materials, • Be respectful and to follow all safety guidelines, • Actively participate, and • Cooperate with others.

Students who do not follow these guidelines will be disciplined. In the case of repeat offenses, the administration and the parents will be informed. Academic Honesty In accordance with ASOY’s Academic Honesty Policy there are certain expectations for students in this course. Instances of collusion and plagiarism will be referred to administration and be subject to the consequences listed in the Academic Honesty Policy. Collaboration is encouraged in this course, because we know students learn best when given opportunities to work together. For certain assignments collaboration is not allowed, and I will do my best to inform you of this. It is important that you listen to/read directions to determine if collaboration is allowed. If you are uncertain it is your responsibility to ask! If you have further questions, please refer to the school’s Academic Honesty Policy. During the course of the class, you will work both in teams and individually. However, at all times, the work submitted should be your original work. Academic dishonesty and cheating are not acceptable and will lead to a failing grade and a meeting with parents and/or the administration. Late Work Homework, projects, reports and other assignments must be submitted on their due dates. Late work will be penalized one grade level per day. Parents will be contacted if work is habitually late, or if large assignments are late. Students will be required to stay after school to complete work that has not been submitted within 2 days of its original due date. Please see the full guidelines on pages 25-26 in the Student Parent Handbook. Student Assessment, Grading, and Reports: Assessment of student learning, grading, and reporting to parents are conducted in accordance with the ASOY Student Parent Handbook guidelines and this syllabus. Report Card Grades Breakdown of Quarter Grades Assessment of Student Learning Percentage of Grade Homework and Class Participation 20% Major Assessments (Such as Projects, Presentations, Lab Reports) 30% Tests and Quizzes 50% Each semester’s grade will be calculated based on the two quarters of the semester with each quarter contributing 50% toward the final grade.

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Please read the course syllabus, complete this form, and return it for a homework grade. We have read and understand the requirements, grading, and assessment policies for Grade 6 Science. August 2015. Parent Name: Parent Signature: Student Name: Student Signature: Date: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please read the course syllabus, complete this form, and return it for a homework grade. We have read and understand the requirements, grading, and assessment policies for Grade 6 Science. August 2015. Parent Name: Parent Signature: Student Name: Student Signature: Date: