Course Syllabus
Welcome to 7th Grade Science (or) 7th Grade MAP Science with Mrs. Derden!
Course Description: Welcome to 7th grade Science. Science is a fun and exciting class, full of labs, activities, discussions, projects and assignments. We cover a range of topics including Interdependence in Ecosystems, Natural and Human Impact on Ecosystems, Biodiversity in Ecosystems, Structures and Functions of Living Organisms, the Human Body Systems and our Biosphere and Beyond! You will be responsible for the use and care of lab equipment and an interactive notebook (INB). You are expected to be on time for class with all of your supplies, participate in discussions, and complete all assignments and projects given.
Map Students ONLY- You have already covered part of 8th grade science in your 6th grade year and we will complete the rest of 8th grade science this year along with all of 7th grade! Be ready to dive deep and stay on your toes! Accelerated classes are challenging and worth every minute of it! You will be responsible for the use and care of lab equipment and an interactive notebook (INB). You are expected to be on time for class with all of your supplies, participate in discussions, and complete all assignments and projects given.
Attendance: Students who are absent are responsible for making up their missed assignments and labs. Students are encouraged to spend tutorial time completing missing assignments. If a student misses a lab they will be given an alternative virtual lab (gizmo) or they may come during tutorials to do the lab (pending type of lab and supplies).
Behavioral Expectations: It is imperative in a science classroom for students to be on task and focus on preventing accidents. Learning is the ultimate goal and I will structure my classroom to promote a climate of acceptance and collaboration where students feel safe and engaged in the content! I will follow the Harby Hawk Behavior Chart outlined in the campus discipline plan and below. My classroom will promote mutual respect and inclusion of all.
level 1- Teacher warning and document
level 2- Teacher detention (30 minutes), parent contact and document
Level 3- Teacher detention (30 minutes), Parent conference and document
Level 4- Office referral, Parent Contact, Principal Assigned ECO (1 hour)
Level 5- Office referral, Parent Conference, Principal assigned elevated consequences (SAC, ISS, etc.)
Major classroom Infraction= Removal from classroom and referral to administration
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices: Cell phones and other devices (including ear buds and air pods) are not allowed unless specifically used at the teacher’s direction within the classroom. The school has adopted a “not seen, not heard, not taken” policy. If a student’s cell phone or devices are seen or heard at ANY time during school hours, the device will be taken up immediately and taken to the office.The parents must then pay a $15 fine to retrieve the device(s).
Supplies: Each student is required to have their own supplies for classwork this year. Supplies for science will include a composition notebook, pencils, colored pencils, gluesticks, scissors and a ruler.
Grading: Daily grades-20%, Labs-40%, Major Grades-40%
Contact Information: Please contact me with any questions.
Mderden@alvinisd.net
My conference- 2nd period 9:33-10:23
Text me- I strongly advise parents to sign up for the Remind 101 communication system using their cell phone- You can sign up with the code listed below. There is a code for each class period. Be sure to sign up for your student’s class period!
Directions-To sign up please send your code in a text message to the phone number 81010
1st period -8344cgg
3rd period- 3rdmapsc
4th period -f6c4f9
5th period -3f6eag
6th period- h9f2ak
GOOGLE CLASS CODES-
1st Period Science code- sjfmxkk
3rd period MAP science code- hw99xrb
4th period science code- zt6qb5w
5th period science code-6ubavyj
6th period science code-duc2foi
HOMEROOM 8th- zypchkn
