Science Syllabus
7th Grade
Mrs. Chamberlain
Contact Information:
Laura.chamberlain@campbell.kyschools.us (best method)
(859) 635-6077 x 304
Website: http://www.campbellcountyschools.org/olc/teacher.aspx?s=1290
Course Description:
The following areas will be emphasized in 7th grade science to meet the
standards set by the Kentucky Core Content, Kentucky Program of Studies,
and the Campbell County School curriculum.
Scientific Inquiry
 Scientific method and
experimental design
 Metric measurement
Physical Science
 Motion and Forces
 Energy
Chemistry
 Structure & Transformation
of Matter
Life Science
 Cells
 Genes & Heredity
 Biological Changes
 Interdependence
Earth Science
 Earth’s Plate Tectonics
 Atmosphere, Weather, &
Climate
 Earth’s Changing Surface
Assessment:
Students will be assessed on science content following the Kentucky Common Core
Content through quizzes, class/individual discussions, hands-on experiments,
projects, open response questions, problem solving, lab reports, and tests. They
will also be assessed on literacy skills in reading and writing throughout the year in
science according to the literacy standards for Science. Assignments will be
scored according to point value with tests, quizzes and projects being weighed
heavier than class work and homework.
Grading procedures:
 All assignments, quizzes, and tests will be assessed by points.
 To determine final grades, add up total points and divide by available points.
 Some class assignments will only be checked for completion. Effort is what
is important! Errors are OK, as long as effort is shown. If a lack of effort
is shown, than a lack of credit will follow!
 Cheating on assignments, quizzes, or tests will not be tolerated and will
result in a zero. Talking to anyone but the teacher during a quiz or test will
be considered cheating!
Supplies:
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Composition book (hardback)
Pocket folder or binder
pencil or pen (blue or black)
Agenda
 Notebook paper
 Science books are available in
classroom and may be checked
out
Class procedures:
1. Students are to arrive in class with all necessary supplies, take their
seats, and begin the opening activity. (Students will not be permitted
to leave class for supplies – Be Prepared!)
2. Once the classroom door is shut, you are late for class!
3. Students will record the daily lesson in their agenda.
4. Students are responsible for getting any work that was missed due to
an absence from the “Been Absent?” area. This work will be due
according to days absent. (Ex: 1 day absent = 1 day to complete work.)
5. If a student misses a lab due to an absence, an alternate assignment
will be given.
6. If a student completes the assignment before class is over, he/she
should complete an anchor activity (see poster in class).
7. Late work will only be accepted 1 day late for a 10% reduction in
grade. All other late work will be accepted from the next scheduled
Monday Make-up for 80% credit.
Consequences for poor student behavior:
Students are expected to follow the classroom and school rules and
procedures as explained in student and team handbooks. In the event, this does
not occur, the following measures will be taken
*1st – 4th offense: Teacher documentation requiring parent signature
*5th offense:
Administration documentation
*Teacher may also use other appropriate discipline measures as deemed
necessary.