7th Grade Science 2008-2009

 

 

Mrs. Tamara Kincaid                                              Room:   19

                                                                                    Email:    tgkincaid@okcps.org

                                                                                    Work #: 843-0888

                                                                                   

Course Study:  This class will provide the student with the research and inquiry skills needed to face real world situations associated with science and technology.  Experimentation, data analysis, lecture, and cooperative group work will be used to accomplish this goal.

 

Topics: Nature of Science, Weather, & Earth in Space, Classification, Cells, Genetics, Adaptation & Earth History, Matter and Energy, Human Body, Plants, Ecology & Conserving Resources

 

Supplies: Students should have their agenda, pencils, calculator and binder EVERY class.  Students should also have a composition notebook that will remain in the classroom.

 

Grading System

1.  Homework - Labs, class work and homework                                                             40%

2. Tests - Quizzes, Tests, Presentations and Research Papers                                        60%

3.  Bonus Opportunities – Come and speak with me personally

 

Attendance:  It is extremely important that you come to class.  We will be doing labs almost every class and these cannot be made up.  Missing class will get you behind and cause frustration for you, your group, and me.  So, come to school.  We miss you when you’re gone!

 

 Late Work: If you choose not to turn in your assignments on time you will have the option of going to study hall before or after school.  If you choose not to attend, you will receive a mark and the assignment will not be counted.

 

 Makeup Work: If you are absent, YOU are responsible for collecting any missed assignments/notes.  They will be filed according to the day(s) you missed.  I follow the school’s policy for due dates.

 

 Tutoring:  I will usually (not always) be at school by 7:30 – 7:45 a.m.  If you need extra help with any assignments or help before tests, make sure to let me know ahead of time so I can plan on spending that time with you.  Don’t be afraid to ask for help!  That’s my job! ☺

 

100 Facts

 

1.  mass

2.  weight

3.  density

4.  volume

5.  matter

6.  energy

7.  science

8.  technology

10.  observation

11.  hypothesis

12.  independent variable

13.  dependent variable

14.  constant

15.  control

16.  rock cycle

17.  igneous rock

18.  sedimentary rock

19.  metamorphic rock

20.  Age of the Earth

21.  weather

22.  water cycle

23.  climate

24.  greenhouse effect

25.  global warming

26.  season

27.  rotation

28. revolution

29. axis

30.  heat

31. temperature

32.  radiation

33.  conduction

34.  convection

35.  moon phase

36.  tide

37.  homeostasis

38.  cell

39.  cell theory

40.  virus

41.  tissue

42.  organ

43.  enzyme

44.  metabolism

45.  mitosis

46.  meiosis

47.  chromosome

48.  gene

49.  DNA

50.  mutation

51.  protein

52.  sexual reproduction

53.  asexual reproduction

54.  allele

55.  genetics

56.  dominant

57.  recessive

58.  genotype

59.  phenotype

60.  evolution

61.  species

62. adaptation

63.  natural selection

64.  genetic engineering

65.  fossil

66.  Charles Darwin

67.  Gregor Mendel

68.  James Watson and Francis Crick

69.  Dmitri Mendeleev

70.  AIDS

71.  testes

72.  fertilization

73.  ovary

74.  hormone

75.  antibody

76.  amino acid

77.  tendon

78.  ligament

79.  menstrual cycle

80.  renewable resource

81.  nonrenewable resource

82.  natural resource

83.  fossil fuel 

84.  physical change

85.  chemical change

86.  mixture

87.  solution

88.  atom

89.  element

90.  compound

91.  Law of Conservation of Mass

92.  atomic number

93.  atomic mass

94.  proton

95.  neutron

96.  electron

97.  isotope

98.  reaction

99.  alloy

100.  reaction