7th Grade Life Science 2014-2015
Mrs. Jacobson
tammi.jacobson@cobbk12.org
Welcome to Life Science! Here are some very important things you need to know.
Course Goal
Students will develop an awareness of the life processes shared by all organisms and of the unique structure and
techniques that allow each form of life to carry out those essential processes.
Materials
Students should bring each of the following to class everyday:
1. Covered textbooks
2. Agenda
3. 3 ring binder (1in or 1 ½ inch)
4. Pencils and pens
5. Colored pencils and/or markers
Primary Text: Holt Science & Technology: Life Science, Holt, Reinhart and Winston, 2008
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Course work:
The Science Georgia Performance Standards curriculum map for seventh grade is shown below. This document is part of a
framework that is designed to support the major concepts addressed in the seventh grade Science curriculum of the Georgia
Performance Standards through the process of inquiry. These units are written to be stand alone and may be taught in any
sequence.
Link to curriculum map below: https://picasso.cobbk12.org/Course/Edit/4d57e98a-9962-4685-8595-f8f66fec53a1
7th Grade Life Science Curriculum Map – Cobb County (2014-2015)
Unit 1 (S7L4)
Unit 2 (S7L4)
Unit 3
(S7L2)
Unit 4 (S7L2)
Unit 5 (S7L3)
Interdependence
of Life
Energy Flow &
Nutrient Cycling
Structure
and
Function of
Cells
Human Body
Systems
Genetics,
Heredity, and
Reproduction
5 weeks
5 weeks
6 weeks
4 Weeks
5 Weeks
Levels of
Organization
Characteristics
of Biomes
Factors
Influencing
Organism
Survival
Relationships and
Interdependence
between
Organisms
Transfer and
Recycling of
Matter and Energy
Cell
Structure
Levels of
Organization
Cell
Processes
Structure and
Function of
Body Systems
Sexual and
Asexual
Reproduction
Genes and
Chromosomes
Probability &
Punnett Squares
Selective Breeding
Unit 6 (S7L5)
Unit 7 (S7L1)
Unit 8
Evolution
Classification
End of Year
Project / 8th
Grade
Preview
4 Weeks
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
Evolution &
Natural
Selection
Evidence for
Evolution
Dichotomous
Keys
Six Kingdom
System
Final Projects
& Cumulative
Activities
Preview 8th
Grade
Grading Policy:
The course grade is derived from a series of grades (homework, class work, labs, quizzes, tests, and projects). The grades
are weighted according to the following breakdown:
Tests/ Projects: 40%
Quizzes/Labs: 25%
Classwork: 30%
Homework: 5%
Please keep up to date on grades / averages by using Synergy.
Grading Scale:
The grading scale is consistent with the Dickerson Middle School handbook and is as follows:
A= 100-90
B= 89-80
C= 79-74
D= 73-70
F= 69 and below
Late Work:
Assignments that are late will be penalized 10% for each day it is late. After 10 days the assignment will not be
accepted. Students will have the number of days absent plus one to make up work. Tests and quizzes must be made up
within a week of the absence. If a test or quiz is not made up within that time the student may receive a zero. Please
check the blog as it is updated daily to see what is happening in the class and what is being missed.
Classroom Rules:
1. Students will bring all supplies to class every day.
2. Be respectful while the teacher or other students are talking.
3. Raise your hand if you have something to offer to the class.
4. Students will remain in seat during class unless given permission to get up and move around the class.
5. Students will be respectful of others and conduct themselves in the proper manner at all times.
Safety Rules:
Ina science class safety is of the utmost importance! In addition to the classroom safety rules, the following lab rules
should be followed:
1. Follow ALL directions given by the teacher.
2. No horseplay during labs. If a student poses a threat to safety, they will not be allowed to participate in the lab and
they will receive a zero.
3. When in doubt of the safe handling of any equipment, ask the teacher.
Contact Information:
The fastest way to reach me is through email: tammi.jacobson@cobbk12.org
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Please send me an email with your student’s first and last name in the subject line. This will be helpful in our
communication process.
This syllabus is a guide and is subject to change for the accommodation of various classes.