Pepperdine WavesPepperdine Waves7D7D

Kellie Britt- ScienceKellie Britt- Science

Steve Smith- MathSteve Smith- Math

Jill Meador- Language ArtsJill Meador- Language Arts

Richard Cramer- Social StudiesRichard Cramer- Social Studies

Tonight’s Agenda

• Curriculum overview– Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies

• Important information– Infinite Campus, Late Work, Agenda Checks,

Tutoring, Team T-shirt orders & Scrips Fundraiser

Science

• 1st quarter– Tectonic Plates

– Earthquakes and Volcanoes

– Rocks and Minerals

– Scientific Method

• 2nd quarter– Solar System

– Planets, Constellations, Stars

– Moon: Tides, Eclipses, etc.

– Seasons

• 3rd quarter– Ecosystems:

environmental risks, benefits, and possible solutions

– Food chains: predator/prey, limiting factors

– Adaptations

• 4th quarter– Effects of Media and

Technology

– Adolescent Health Behaviors

– Decision Making Process

Language Arts• Full implementation of

Common Core Standards to include:

- Greek / Latin roots

– Functional text– Writing process– Analyze literature– Expository text– Research process– Persuasive text

– Elements of Literature– Historical & Cultural Aspects– Expressive writing– Literature vocabulary– Comprehension strategies– Plot mapping- Narrative writing

Ongoing: Vocabulary, Writing Traits,

Independent Reading Projects,

class reads and small literature groups

Mathematics

• Semester 1 (Big Ideas)– Integers– Real Number System– Making Sense of Rational Numbers– Rational Numbers in Contextual

Problem Solving– Expressions and Equations– Equations and Inequalities– Proportional Relationships– Data Analysis– Functions (7th honors only)

• Standards for Math Practice– Make sense of problems and

persevere in solving them.

– Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

– Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.

– Model with mathematics.

– Use appropriate tools strategically.

– Attend to precision.

– Look for and make use of structure.

– Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning.

Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practice

(7th math/7th honors math)

Social Studies1st Quarter:

• Slavery & Abolition• Civil War Causes• Reconstruction

2nd Quarter:• Human Migration• The Immigrant

Experience• Industrialization

3rd Quarter:• Imperialism• Factors leading to WWI• World War I

4th Quarter:• The Great Depression• Factors leading to WWII• Economics & Personal

Finance

Infinite Campus

• This site will be up and running soon!– This new program is a learning experience for us all

and assignments are still being entered by teachers.

• Once up and running, please have your student check their grades frequently (at least weekly).

• Infinite Campus will be able to be accessed from the 7D Team Page.

More Information To Come!

Make-Up Work and Late Work

• Students are responsible for obtaining make-up work (additional help is available during tutoring)

• One day is given for each day absent• Late Work Policy (per school policy)**

– One day late – 25% off– Two days late – 50% off– Three days late – ZERO credit

(assignments/projects cannot be made up)

**NOTE: The assignment will be graded and then the deduction will be taken.

Check Agendas

Please check your student’s agenda frequently for classwork (CW) and homework (HW)

Tutoring

• Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday• Begins August 13th @ 8:15AM

– Monday: Cramer– Wednesday: Smith– Thursday: Meador– Friday: Britt

• Tutoring is beneficial for students to catch up on missed work, get clarification of concepts, or have a quiet place to work on projects.

Team T-shirts!

• Order forms are in the back of the room.

• Only $12.00!• Please get order forms in to Mr.

Smith ASAP!• Due by Friday,

August 10th.

FRONT BACK

Scrips

• Santan Booster Club Fundraiser

• Gift Cards and Certificates– Same as those available in stores– Everyday purchases

• Before and After School in the Office– Cash or Check

Thank You For Joining Us!

• Have a wonderful evening!

• Please feel free to contact us via email if you have any questions or concerns!