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= Mrs. Rollins 7th Grade Science Class  = = =

= Welcome to 7th grade science! =

//This year we will be: //
 * reviewing safety expectations in science class and labs,
 * using the metric system for science measurements
 * exploring the discovery, structure and function and animal cells
 * exploring human body systems (skeletal, muscular, digestive, circulatory, and respiratory)
 * testing physics concepts of forces and motion, simple machines, energy
 * determining how the constructive and destructive forces have shaped Earth's surface
 * exploring different methods of food preservation

//Materials for class: //
 * Writing utensil (pencil or ball point pen - blue or black)
 * 1 1/2 in. binder with 5 dividers and lined paper
 * Homework
 * Planner

//Academic Expectations //
 * Students are expected to participate in classroom activities and discussions - this includes asking questions, listening to others, and doing his/her share of the work.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">During lab experiments, students are expected to follow all safety rules, treat materials carefully, and do only the approved procedures. Written work is expected to be neat and to have complete sentences with correct grammar and spelling.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">If work is taken home, students may type their work, and print it out or email it to Mrs. Rollins.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif; font-size: 12pt;">Late assignments will receive a reduction in grade, and assignments not turned in will be given a grade of a zero.