Instructor Mrs. Huseth
Phone 507-263-6800 ext 3320
E-mail huseth.melissa@cannonfallsschools.com
Web Page
http://www.teacherweb.com/MN/CannonFallsAreaSchools/Grade7LifeScience/
Course Description:
The first semester of life science is designed to develop the scientific
process of investigation while exploring the study of life. Concepts that
will be covered include, lab safety, scientific measurement, cell structure
and function, the transfer of energy between biologic organisms, and
cellular growth & division. The second semester continues with plant
biology, genetics, heredity, biotechnology, evolutionary theory, and
concludes by examining and dissecting organisms from some of the different
kingdoms and their comparative anatomy. The curriculum will focus on
inquiry based investigations via modeling, graphic organizers, experiments &
projects.
Course Materials:
Textbook - Holt Science and Technology: Life Science
Holt, Rinehart, and Winston – Copyright 2005
Notebooks, Folders, Agenda Book
Writing Utensils
Most lab equipment is furnished.
You are financially responsible for equipment broken or damaged due to
misuse or carelessness.
Assignment Policies
Assignments: All assignments are posted daily at
http://teacherweb.com/MN/CannonFallsAreaSchools/Grade7/h1.stm.
Students are expected to keep track of due dates and turn their work in on
time.
The due date (DD) is the date the assignment must be turned in to receive
full credit. Worked turned in after the requested time will be considered
late.
The last day (LD) that late work will be accepted will be 5 school days
after the original due date.
All late work will be penalized 50 %.
Students with excused absences are able to make up and turn in missed
assignments in a time frame proportional to the number of days missed
without penalty.
Students with unexcused absences must make up missed work, but the
assignment grades will be penalized 50%
Extra Credit Work: Extra credit work is periodically offered to the entire
class on certain assignments in one of the following forms.
Reteach/Retest
Bonus points on class work.
Reviews of selected scientific articles (science in the news).
Additional EC can be requested if a student if they have completed and
turned in all of their class work.
Students missing assignments will not be eligible to take on additional
extra credit work.
Grading Scale
A = 100-90
B = 89-80
C = 79-70
D = 69-60
Classroom Webpage
Parents/Guardians – if you want to use a tool to be better informed use the
classroom webpage.
Use the webpage address at the top of this sheet to keep current on
classroom activities and assignments. It will also contain some links to
various suggested sites for additional help. Click on the 7th grade
homework page for what is happening that day.
Passes
Students may leave the classroom three times during the quarter to go to the
bathroom, locker, etc. This may be done at the student’s discretion with
the instructor’s approval. If there are extenuating circumstances please
see me before it becomes a problem. After hall passes are used up leaving
the classroom will be treated as an unexcused tardy.
Behavior Expectations
Respect Yourself: Always give your best effort!
Respect Others: Everyone deserves their own rights and opinions.
Respect Property: Your own as well as others.
Keeping materials and assignments organized throughout the unit.
Be seated and ready to go when the bell rings, beginning with
the assignment.
Stay in your assigned seats until dismissed. Do not line up at
the door.
No roughhousing and loud talking, raise your hand to contribute
or ask a question.
Follow lab safety guidelines.
You are responsible for lab equipment, cleanup, etc. Do not
leave class until cleanup is complete!
Absences
It is the student’s responsibility to obtain information and assignments
when absent. The class web page, fellow classmates and instructor are all
sources where assignments and information can be obtained. Assignment due
dates when unexpectedly absent is generally the following day. See me for
due dates with extended absences. When a student has a known, prescheduled
absence they need to have assignments completed prior to absence, or ready
to hand in the day of their return.
Tardies
Three unexcused tardies will equal an unexcused absence. Twenty
minutes of before or after school detention in the classroom will be
assigned after the third tardy and each subsequent tardy thereafter.
Complete and return lower portion
I, ___________________________, have read and understand the information
that is included in this handout.
Student Signature _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Names _______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature _______________________________
Address ______________________________________
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Phone numbers (Home/work) ______________________________
Parent’s Email address ______________________________________
Do you plan on attending Parent/Student/Teacher conferences on October
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Did you sign up for Biology Newsflash on discussed on the previous
page? YES NO