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!