SCIENCE 7 COURSE OUTLINE 2014/15

Teacher
Angela Yedersberger, B. Ed, B. Comm
Room 131
Blog: http://msyedersberger.blogspot.ca/
Tutoring Hours: Any available noon hours & after school

Materials
Binder & paper OR Notebook
Pencils
Erasers
Ruler
Calculator
Textbook - SCHOOL PROVIDED

Student Expectations
Regularly attend class with a positive attitude.
Stay on task, refrain from disrupting others, complete all assigned
work and seek math help when needed.
Notify the teacher of absences in advance when possible.
It is the students responsibility to gather and review missed
material and/or reschedule missed exams promptly upon his or
her return.
Maintain a supply of required materials and bring to each class.
Use a planner (students preferred style) to record daily assignments
and upcoming assessments.
ALL personal electronic devices must be turned off before entering the
classroom. Violation in school policy may result in the following:
First Offence: The device will be confiscated until the end of the
class.
Second Offence: The device will be confiscated and the student
may pick up the device from the office.
Third Offence: The device will be confiscated and a
parent/guardian will be contacted, at which time arrangements
will be made for the device to be picked up.


Student Assessment
Prairie Spirit School Division requires that teachers develop clear and
understood assessment and evaluation purposes, targets and outcomes.

Student learning is assessed in three ways:

1. Assessment as Learning
Purpose: Encourage student self-assessment and reflection
Measures: Self Checks and Class discussions

2. Assessment for Learning (Formative)
Purpose: Check for student learning and adjust instruction
Measures: Homework, Assignments, Lab Reports and Quizzes

3. Assessment of Learning (Summative)
Purpose: Collect evidence of mastery of curricular outcomes
Measures: Midterm/Tests, Final - January and June


New Grade Scale Explanation

Grade Cutoff Percent Description
4 90 95
Demonstrates a
deep knowledge
and understanding


3 75 82
Demonstrates a
complete
knowledge and
understanding


2 60 68
Demonstrates a
basic knowledge
and understanding


1 50 55
Demonstrates a
partial knowledge
and understanding


ME 4 30
Missing Evidence

NT 1 0
Not reported at this
time





Order of Chapters/Outcomes (with approximate time guidelines)

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Science Processes and Skills
September
Unit 4 Earths Crust and Resources
February-April
Unit 2 Mixtures and Solutions
October/November
Midterm
Midterm Unit 1 Interactions with Ecosystems
May-June
Unit 3 Heat and Temperature
November-January
June Exam
January Exam