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Welcome to another wonderful school year at Tequesta Trace Middle School. I look forward to an exciting year of Science study and want to share some information and expectations with you. The 36 week Science curriculum for 7th grade includes topics such as: 1. The Nature of Science 2. Representing Data 3. Science and Society 4. Characteristics of Cells 5. Cell Structure and Function 6. Classification of Organisms 7. Various Body Systems 8. Function and Structure of DNA 9. Biotechnology 10. Introduction to Ecology 11. Florida's Ecosystems 12. Interactions in Communities 13. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration 14. Energy and Matter in Ecosystems Science classes will use the Holt McDougal Science Fusion Florida edition textbook. The textbook and supporting material can be viewed online at www.thinkcentral.com. We will follow the Florida Sunshine State Standards and prepare students for the mini assessments and benchmark exams that are administered during the year. Science Class Expectations:Good reading, note-taking and laboratory skills are the foundations for a proper science education. Students are required to complete reading assignments, take notes, complete classwork and homework, participate in class discussions, pass exams, and perform laboratory experiments and lab write-ups.Read and follow the Code of Student Conduct, attend class, practice all safety rules and come to class prepared each day. All assignments will be posted in advance on the www.schoolnotes.com website. Bookmark it! Assignments will also be posted in the classroom. Students are responsible for writing the assignments into their agenda. If an assignment is missed or unclear, please check with your classmates first, then check schoolnotes.com, and then see me if you are still having difficulty. Students are responsible for completing and turning in assignments ON TIME to receive credit. Science Class Assignments and Homework:
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