Grade 7 Science

Secondary 1 Science

Course Syllabus

2012-2013

Teacher: Miss E.A. Kim

Extra help hours: By appointment

Email: eun-ji.kim@prepinternational.com

Website: http://misskimcollegeprep.blogspot.ca/

In this science course, we will be exploring how our body works, and the interaction among different plants and animals. The following subjects will be covered over the duration of this school year in the terms indicated:

Term 1 (September- January) Life’s Structure and Function: Exploring and Classifying Life, Cells, Heredity, Evolution

Term 2 (January- June). Ecology: learning about ecosystems, conservation biology

Assessment Types:    May include the following:  announced quizzes, surprise quizzes, tests, exams, and projects.  There will be two exams: one midterm (in January) and a final exam at the end of the year. Both will be weighted equally in terms of grading. Exam weighting is TBA. On a daily basis, students should prepare as if they expect a surprise quiz over either the material just covered or the next lesson before it is covered in class.  Online tests and quizzes may be offered for you may take on a school computer or elsewhere.

Term 1		Term 2
Unit Tests	15%	Unit Tests	15%
Quizzes and Home works	5%	Quizzes and Home works	5%
Science Project and Class participation	5%	Science Project and Class Participation	5%
Mid-Exam	25%	Final-Exam	25%

Grading Scale and Policy:

Points shall be awarded for homework, cooperative leaning (group work), quizzes, tests, exams, and participation.  Points earned shall be divided by points possible and then multiplied by 100 for each grading period. 

Materials: notebook and a folder, pen or pencil, papers, color crayons. You will need your textbook, notebook and folder every day.

Classroom Procedures:

I have very few explicit rules in my class, except to say that we all must respect one another. My foremost request is that you do not talk while I am speaking. If you have questions, please wait till I am done speaking. It is terribly rude and makes the class long and difficult if I have to stop and ask everyone to be quiet all the time.

I do permit you to bring water to drink, but no Food or any other liquids in the classroom.

As well, you must hand in all assignments on time.

Textbooks must remain as it was found in the beginning of the class (NO HIGHLIGHTS, NOTES PLEASE). Mr.Z, the science department head and I will be checking the textbooks throughout and at the end of the year.

MAKE-UP WORK:  It is the responsibility of the student to manage his or her make-up work.  You must get the assignments, take the make-up tests etc.  Do not expect your teachers to automatically inform you and schedule your make-up work.  You will be expected to use the course website and other tools to avoid falling behind. 

Contact Information:    

 This syllabus is a tenative outline of this course and may be changed as deemed necessary by the instructor.