ScienceScience in 7th grade is taught through an inquiry based learning format. Students will be able to practice concepts learned in the classroom through hands on activities. We are looking forward to an inquisitive and exciting year.
Topics to cover include: * Scientific method and metric system * Cells and processes * Human body and functions * Genetics * Astronomy *Science Practices |
We use the term “practices” instead of a term such as “skills” to emphasize that engaging in scientific investigation requires not only skill but also knowledge that is specific to each practice. (NRC Framework, 2012, p. 30)
The eight practices of science and engineering that the Framework identifies as essential for all students to learn and describes in detail are listed below:
The eight practices of science and engineering that the Framework identifies as essential for all students to learn and describes in detail are listed below:
- Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering)
- Developing and using models
- Planning and carrying out investigations
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Using mathematics and computational thinking
- Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering)
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
Science Apps and Links to Use:
*Science World Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzscience5
*Action Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzela5
*Scope Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzscope5
*Portaportal.com
Guest Access: hfazzina
*That Quiz
*Science World Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzscience5
*Action Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzela5
*Scope Scholastic Magazine
Password: fazzscope5
*Portaportal.com
Guest Access: hfazzina
*That Quiz
English Language Arts
In seventh grade English, we will be working on the writing process through Writers' Workshop. The majority of writing will be completed in school as we use Write Traits, Writer's Workshop, and Lucy Calkins programs to help us write engaging, thoughtful, and coherent pieces. Throughout the year, we will also be perfecting our spelling skills using daily warm-ups. It is crucial that everyone comes prepared to class with all of their materials and a positive attitude so they may gain the most out of each lesson!
Our reading class this year will be focused on Reading Workshop. This approach requires students to choose books from different genres and to meet weekly reading goals. We will also cover book studies including The Outsiders, as well as a historical fiction novel. Mini-lessons will teach reading strategies and skills.
Our reading class this year will be focused on Reading Workshop. This approach requires students to choose books from different genres and to meet weekly reading goals. We will also cover book studies including The Outsiders, as well as a historical fiction novel. Mini-lessons will teach reading strategies and skills.
ELA Links
Journal Prompt 9/29
My Brother Sam is Dead
The Giver-Book http://catherinelucy.org/Documents/TeacherFiles/GiverFULLTEXT-1_11_20_2014_8_43_12_AM.pdf
Portaportal.com
Guest Access: hfazzina
Membean.com-
Membean provides guided, engaging, multimodal vocabulary instruction while our Adaptive Reinforcement Engine helps students retain what they learn.
Journal Prompt 9/29
My Brother Sam is Dead
The Giver-Book http://catherinelucy.org/Documents/TeacherFiles/GiverFULLTEXT-1_11_20_2014_8_43_12_AM.pdf
Portaportal.com
Guest Access: hfazzina
Membean.com-
Membean provides guided, engaging, multimodal vocabulary instruction while our Adaptive Reinforcement Engine helps students retain what they learn.