WELCOME TO

MRS. LEE’S 7TH GRADE

LIFE SCIENCE

INTRODUCTIONS•About the Teacher•Soohee Lee•B.S. in Biological Sciences, UCI•UCI Dept. of Ed. Credentialed in Biological Science, General Science, Chemistry

•Teaching for 16 years

MY FAMILY

Life Science•About 7th Grade Life Science

Life Science

Principles of Living Systems Cellular Energy, Cell Theory, Types of Cells

Genetics Plant Reproduction, Traits,

Mitosis and Meiosis, Mendel, Modern Genetics,

Dominant & Recessive Traits, Genetic Crosses,

DNA

Structure and Functions of

Living Systems Human Body Systems, Plant classification and

reproduction

Cell Biology Microscopes, Cells, Photosynthesis, Cell

Respiration, Cell Division, Cell Cycle,

Cellular Transport Evolution Natural Selection, Evidence of Evolution, Fossils, Cladograms

Earth and Life History Early Life, Geologic Time Scale

Scientific Investigation and Investigation

Writing a Research Project, Metric System,

Measurements, Scientific Method

What Skills Will the Students Learn?•Critical thinking•Problem solving•Laboratory investigations through inquiry

•Team work•Communication Skills

My ROLE is to ensure ALL students learn and grow. I believe, when given the guidance and opportunity, ALL students CAN & WILL succeed.

Growth Mind Set Philosophy

CLASSROOM ATMOSPHERE•MUTUAL RESPECT•Hands-on, Inquiry Based•HIGH EXPECTATIONS

• Believe in YOURSELF!• Excellence & Effort• Actively participate in all activities• Cooperate & learn as a TEAM• Develop STRONG work habits• Prepared and organized

1. Check Haiku for assignments and student work submissions.

2. Check grades online regularly.

3. Talk about science – ask them what they learned?

4. Encourage ownership of their education/future. Encourage self advocacy. Praise them for their effort and hard work rather than grades

4 Ways to Help Your Child Be Successful

Public (no log-in required)http://tusd.haikulearning.com/splee/mrs.leeswebsite

•Daily Agenda•Homework

Haiku (Class Website)

Student/Private (log-in required)http://tusd.haikulearning.com/splee/

7thgradelifescience15-16• Daily Agenda• Homework• All course documents, assignments,

powerpoints, videos, projects, helpful weblinks, practice quizzes, etc.

• Submission of Homework/Projects• To find/make-up absent work

Haiku (Class Website)

•https://aeriesnet.tustin.k12.ca.us

•Check Student Work in Google Drive Folder for Science

Check Grades Regularly

How Will the Students be Graded?

•5% Participation•Actively engaging in all classroom discussions, activities, labs, assignments

•Working collaboratively and cooperatively with others, encouraging a safe learning environment

•Daily attendance, coming to class prepared and on time (iPads charged)

How Will the Students be Graded?•40% Tests and Quizzes

•Unit exams at the end of each unit•Announced and pop quizzes periodically within a unit

•40% Assignments•All classwork, homework, labs, journals, activities and group work

How Will the Students be Graded?•15% Projects

•Science fair project, other research-based projects such as a mini cell research project, a mini geologic time scale project, digital genetics project, etc.

•Test scores below 70% are eligible for retesting.

• Come in for tutoring(before/after school; nutrition; lunch) and to correct the original test. • Take the retest, within a week of receiving the original test grade• Student will receive the higher of the two scores with a maximum score of 70%.

Retesting Policy

STAYING CONNECTED•Haiku

•Daily Agenda, Homework, Classwork, Powerpoints, Notes, Handouts, Helpful Links and Resources, Practice Quizzes

•Google Drive •To see student work

•Aeries •Grades

•Email: splee@tustin.k12.ca.us (best way)

•Phone: 714-430-2078 x 78532

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