Seventh Grade Science

Focus on Life Science

Comstock Middle School
INSTRUCTOR: Katheryne Stoural
EMAIL: kstoural@srcs.k12.ca.us
VOICE MAILBOX NUMBER: 528-5520 x 2114
TEXT: CPO Focus on Life Science

Course Description
Welcome to 7th Grade Science. It is a pleasure to have you in this class. This is a one year
introductory course that focuses on Life Science. We will study the California Next Generation
Science Standards for Seventh Grade Science through a variety of activities.

Units of Study

Investigation and Experimentation

o Class Introduction
o Lab Safety and Procedures
o Scientific Method
Cell Biology
o Structure and Function
o Mitochondria and Respiration
o Chloroplasts and
Photosynthesis
Structure and Function
in Living Systems
o Levels of Organization
o Organ Systems
o Reproductive Systems
Genetics
o Reproduction Methods
o DNA
o Heredity

Evolution
o Evolutionary Factors
o Charles Darwin and Natural
Selection
o Evidence
o Extinction
Earth and Life History
o Geologic Processes
o Rock Cycle
o Continental Plates and
Organism Distribution
o Extinction Events on Geologic
Time Scale
Physical Principles of Living Systems
o Electromagnetic Spectrum and
Visible Light
o Light and Lenses
o Structures of the Eye and Ear
o Physical Principles of Anatomy

Student Behavior Expectations

Your personal behavior is the key to the classroom.

Every student must come to class on time and be prepared.
Be in your seat when the bell rings.
Have your supplies out and ready to go: pen, pencil, paper, homework, handouts, etc.
You are expected to follow all school rules as well as our class and lab rules.
You are expected to come to class with an attitude that will allow you and others to learn.
Show respect for yourself, your classmates, your teacher, and the physical classroom.

Grades and Work Expectations

You will be graded on the assignments that you do and the understanding of the State
Standards that you demonstrate. All students are expected to participate in all learning
opportunities. Proper headings and general neatness are expected on every assignment.
Assignments that do not meet this expectation may not be graded.
Types of Learning Opportunities Include (but are not limited to the following ):

Labs and Activities

Projects and Reports

Class work

Presentations

Assessments

Homework

Notes
Assignments:
You are always welcome to redo any assignments that you are not happy with your grade
on. Simply come to me to discuss the specifics for that assignment.
Absent Students:
If you are absent it is your responsibility to COME TO ME the first day you get back to
pick up your missing work. If you dont, you will earn a zero on those assignments.

Parting Thoughts

Our individual success is within our control. We have the power to decide
whether we succeed or fail. In my 14 years of teaching I have never met a
student who was not capable of thriving and succeeding in my class. I am proud

to have the opportunity to work with you to fulfill your personal life and
educational goals. I believe that you matter and that your future is important.