Science 2019/2020 Edition

Grade 7 Room 227

Mrs. Brunner’s Schedule

What’s In Store This Year in

Science-Grade 7!
1st hour
2nd hour
Planning
Science-7
8:05 – 8:59
9:04 – 9:57
Welcome to 7 th grade and the This is an inquiry-driven course
amazing world of science! Science is that combines an array of methods
3rd hour Science-7 10:02 – 10:55 all around us, from the air we breathe used to explore these topics including
to the water that we drink. Using hands-on activities, demonstrations,
4th hour Science-7 11:00 – 11:53
science and engineering skills, we are discussion, and problem-
Lunch 11:53 – 12:27 able to learn about the world around solving tasks. Students will
and within us. I’m looking forward to have regular opportunities
TrojanTime 12:32 – 12:57
sharing a fun and memorable year with to collaboratively engage in the
5th hour Science-7 1:02 – 1:55 you! science and engineering practices
characteristic of “real-world”
6th hour Science-7 2:00-2:53
Seventh grade science is an scenarios, problems, and events.
integrated course that covers units in Instruction is aligned with the new
physical, life, and earth and space Michigan Science Standards which are
Materials Needed sciences. This year we will be covering reflective of the Next Generation
many areas of study including matter Science Standards (NGSS).
v Three-ring binder (set-up done in class))
and its interactions, energy, waves and
v Planner
their applications, Earth’s systems,
v Pencil or pen
v All work due that day Earth and human activity, and
structure and processes in organisms.
v Positive attitude
v Optional: calculator, colored
pencils, and/or ruler

Science and Engineering Practices Looking for Help?
After this course, students will be able to: Contacting Mrs. Brunner:
♦ Ask questions that lead to descriptions and explanations of how
Email: maranda.brunner@elps.us
the natural and designed world works
Phone: 517.333.7600
♦ Work collaboratively with others, plan and carry out investigations, Extra Help: After school by appointment
and produce data that must be analyzed in order to develop In Person Meetings: After school by appointment
models as representations of explanations Questions about Grades: Check PowerSchool; it is your
♦ Produce (and communicate clearly and persuasively) explanations responsibility as a student to discuss concerns about
grades with Mrs. Brunner
and design solutions using evidence, mathematics, and
computational thinking Class Website: brunnerscience.weebly.com
♦ Observe patterns, and decipher causal relationships and their On this webpage you can find this syllabus, a tentative
mechanisms yearly schedule, daily agendas, assignments to download,
a class calendar, and information about Mrs. Brunner/
♦ Within systems, recognize scale, keep track of energy and matter,
how to contact her.
relate structures to their functions, and identify
factors influencing stability and change

2019-
2020 Class Webpage: brunnerscience.weebly.com Science –Grade 7
 Daily Expectations Classwork Behavior
Classwork is due at the beginning of class Students will be collaboratively working to develop
Start-of-Class on the assigned due date, unless stated behavior expectations for our team and classroom. They
Before the bell rings, you should otherwise. During class, you are expected will be grounded in the MMS core values:
to participate and put forth full effort. You
♦ Have all materials needed for can show that you are putting forth your RESPECT
the day full effort by: RESPONSIBILITY
♦ Be seated in assigned seat RELATIONSHIPS
♦ Be at the required voice level ♦ Coming to class prepared
♦ Be working on the day’s warm-up ♦ Following all expectations Additionally all school policies will be followed.
Below are some general guidelines for our classroom:
♦ Showing curiosity by asking
Procedures S- Safety comes first
questions
Classroom procedures will be C- Come to class prepared
♦ Remaining interested and I- Integrity is important
posted in class and taught and focused
practiced during the first weeks E- Embrace everyone’s uniqueness; show respect
♦ Committing to the task; even if it N- No Distractions
of school. is difficult C- Challenge yourself
♦ E- Engage your mind

Making the Grade: How Do You Measure Up?

Grade Calculation Citizenship Grades Grading Scale
Grades will be based on a straight point system. MacDonald Middle School values respect,
responsibility, and relationships. A citizenship grade is A 93 – 100 %
Your percentage can be calculated by taking the total
A- 90 – 92%
number of points earned and dividing by the total rewarded based on the student’s ability to show B+ 87 – 89%
point available. Individual assignment grades are MacDonald’s core values in a course of study. B 83 – 86%
based on the percentage scale to the right. If you B- 80 – 82%
G- Good: Student is on time with materials, participates, and C+ 77 – 79%
genuinely attempt an entire an assignment, you
displays no disruptive behaviors C 73 – 76%
cannot earn less than a 50%. Grades will be posted
C- 70 – 72%
regularly on PowerSchool. Below you can find a table S- Satisfactory: Student is on time with material; little to no D+ 67 – 69%
that outlines behaviors typically exhibited by students disruptive behavior D 63 – 66%
who earn a given grade. D- 60 – 62%
U- Unsatisfactory: Student arrives to class late and/or E 59 or below
missing materials; disruptive behavior affects learning community

A, A- Student is prepared every day with all materials; student is organized; assignments turned in 100% complete and
on time; assignments are 90-100% accurate; assignments are detailed and provide many supportive details;
student is rarely absent; student consistently puts forth 100% effort; student consistently asks questions; student
contributes to all aspects of the course; student vigorously studies for exams, tests, and quizzes
B+, B, B- Student is prepared every day with all materials; assignments are almost always turned in 100% complete and on
time; assignments are detailed; student is occasionally absent; student puts forth effort; student occasionally asks
questions; student contributes to group and partner work, but rarely to group discussions; student studies for
exams, tests, and quizzes
C+, C, C- Student comes prepared most of the time; some assignments are missing and/or are turned in late; assignments
are mostly partially completed; student is occasionally absent; student occasionally contributes to aspects of the
course; student puts forth 70% effort; student studies a little for exams, tests, and quizzes
Ds & Es Student rarely comes prepared; student rarely contributes; many, if not most, assignments are missing; student is
oftentimes absent; student does not study; student is not organized
Zero Points Student plagiarized and/or cheated on an assignment or assessment; assignment or assessment missing

Additional Information
Absences
Your attendance is crucial to your success, but we understand that
absences may occur. In the event of an absence, you will have one week
to make up any missed work. Labs and tests MUST be made up outside of
school by making an appointment with Mrs. Brunner. You are responsible
for getting your missing work. It can also be downloaded from the class
website. If you are absent for a test you will be required to set up a date
to take the test outside of class time. If you are present when a test/quiz
is announced you are expected to take the test/quiz on the announced
day regardless if you are absent the day before.
2019-
2020 Class Webpage: brunnerscience.weebly.com
“I Forgot To Do My Work”
I encourage you to use your planner every day and to check
the class website for upcoming assignments. I do understand
that sometimes we simply forget, so you will have the
opportunity to complete a responsibility sheet as “insurance”.
A responsibility sheet will save you from a deduction of 25%
off your earned points on any assignment. The responsibility
sheets allows you 1-extra day to complete the assignment
without the deduction. You get 2 responsibility sheets per
quarter. Late work will be graded no later than 2 weeks past
the due date.
Science –Grade 7
 Homework
Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

First and Last Name of Student: ___________________________________________ Class Hour:____

Dear Parent/Guardian,

In order to better understand your child, please answer the following questions and return this syllabus
with your child no later than ____________________________________________. Your student will
earn 5 points credit for your participation.

1. After reviewing the content within this document, in which areas do you believe your child will excel?
Please explain.

2. After reviewing the content within this document, in which areas do you believe your child will
struggle? Please explain.

Thank you for your honest feedback! I look forward to working with you!

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