Syllabus+7

**Instructor: Miss Kate Lyon ** Email: klyon@jfksberlin.org Office Room 204
 * 7th grade Biology Syllabus **

1. Two ringed binder 3. Lined paper 2. Blue/Black pens 4. Colored pencils
 * Class Materials: **

Materials will be brought to class everyday. The binder should reflect what has been discussed in class including all handouts, class notes, diagrams and labs. Your binder will be your study guide and lifeline in biology.


 * Class Expectations: **
 * 1) Attend class and be on time.
 * 2) Everyone is expected to treat others with __respect__ and courtesy at all times.
 * 3) Behave in a mature manner; put downs and vulgar or offensive language/actions will not be tolerated.
 * 4) Class will be dismissed by me, not the bell! Students are expected to stay seated until dismissed. Lining up at the door will not be allowed.
 * 5) If you are absent from class, YOU are required to get the class notes and homework that you missed. The assignment due on the first day of your absence is due the first day of your return. There will be no reminders from the teacher; you remember for yourself. If you miss class because of a school-related reason, you must hand in work due before the end of the day or no credit will be given. Any notes and homework missed that day will be due the following day. __Being absent the day before a test/quiz is not a viable reason not to take a quiz!__ Students must have their lab partners phone number for information exchange.


 * Grading: **
 * % ||  100  ||  99-95  ||  94-91  ||  90-87  ||  86-83  ||  82-80  ||  79-75  ||  74-70  ||  69-65  ||  64-60  ||  59-55  ||  54-50  ||  49-40  ||  39-30  ||  29-20  ||  19-0  ||
 * # ||  15  ||  14  ||  13  ||  12  ||  11  ||  10  ||  9  ||  8  ||  7  ||  6  ||  5  ||  4  ||  3  ||  2  ||  1  ||  0  ||
 * # ||  1+  ||  1  ||  1-  ||  2+  ||  2  ||  2-  ||  3+  ||  3  ||  3-  ||  4+  ||  4  ||  4-  ||  5+  ||  5  ||  5-  ||  6  ||

The JFKS grading scales applies. Grades are based on a point system and are broken down into three categories as follows: -66.7% General Part 33.4% Written: (Homework / Classwork / Quizzes / Projects / Labs) 33.3% Oral (prepared for class, contribution to class discussions, curiosity, group collaboration, respectful to classmates, mature attitude when addressing instructor) -33.3% Exams


 * Tests/Quizzes: **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Tests are announced in advance and quizzes may or may not be. If you are absent the day of an assessment, you must take the test the day you return.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Homework: **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Homework will be turned in ON TIME. All homework will be due at the beginning of the period. If it is not turned in at the beginning of class it is considered late. A late assignment can only be handed in the day after it is due for half credit. Any day after that will be calculated as a zero. There will be no reminders of what you need to hand in. You may not make up any work unless it is planned with the teacher previously.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Miscellaneous: **
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">CLEAN lab tables, desks and floor before leaving the classroom. How you come in is how it will be when you leave. If the classroom is left a mess, points will be taken off assignments. The teacher does not need to warn you about losing points for your mess.
 * 2) <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Eating and drinking (except water) is PROHIBITED in the science classroom. Science classes involve many chemicals, animals, etc. on the lab benches and are, therefore, unsafe to eat or drink. Repercussions will be administered accordingly.


 * <span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Extra Help: **<span style="font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; font-size: 15px;">Extra help is __always__ available before, during or after school. It is your responsibility to get help when necessary. If you are having trouble, do not be shy or suffer in silence! In the morning and after school I can usually be found in room 212 or in my office.


 * Course Description: **

Semester 1 I. **Nutrition and Digestion** (We will explore the food we eat and the way we process it and use it) II. **Respiration** (Have you ever wondered why we breathe?) III. **Blood and Circulation** (Blood circulation works very closely with respiration. You’ll learn how) Semester 2 IV. **Organisms are made of cells** (Yes, every single one of them. It sounds like cells are rather important. They are!) V. **Addictions and Drugs** (Scary and very important to know about various types of drugs and their affect on your body) VI. **Puberty and Sexuality** (We will explore some areas pertaining to your changing body)

<span style="display: block; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: center;">Have a great year!