Mrs. Otto's Class Web Page      
7th Grade Life Science 2009-2010

CURRENT Class Room Log  

Date
Friday November 20, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the skeletal system and relate them to function.
Class Agenda
1. Assemble arm model
2. Complete activity questions
Homework
The arm model and completed questions are due next week. Periods 3,7, and 9 are Monday due Periods 4 and 8 are due Tuesday due to block scheduling of the half days.
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
None

GREETINGS!
This website is a way of communicating classroom reminders and homework assignments to parents and students. The most current information will be found at the top of the web page. Information from previous pages will be located at the bottom of the page. All information will be dated.

If you have any questions, please EMAIL me at jennifer_otto@hcpss.org. I look forward to an exciting school year with you!

A copy of the CLASS SYLLABUS that contains all class room policies and procedures (grading policies) is found at the bottom of the page. For a copy of the syllabus, please click Syllabus 2009-2010

Howard County also has eGuides to help you and your student best prepare for the school year. Check it out at
http://www.hcpsseduapps.org/eGuides/resources.php?c=28&q=1

Grading policy:
        25% Quizzes     25% Tests               10 % Homework           40% Class work
        Grades will be posted online through Teacherease- updates will be posted in red!

YEAR AT A GLANCE:
Quarter I                               Quarter 2                               Quarter 3                               Quarter 4
Lab Safety                              Skeletal system                         Immune system                   Evolution
Lab Equipment Review            Circulatory system              Endocrine system                Ecology
The Scientific Method           Digestive system                        Nervous system                  ChesapeakeBay Unit
The Microscope                  Respiratory system
The Cell                                Integumentary system
                                        Muscular system

PREVIOUS CLASSROOM LOGS
A new quarter started Monday November 9, 2009.

Date
Thursday November 19, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the skeletal system and relate them to function.
Class Agenda
1. Label skeleton- what's? what? and what do I need to know?
2. Start assembling arm model.
Homework
Skeletal system worksheet
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
None

Date
Tuesday November 17, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the skeletal system and relate them to function.
Class Agenda
1. Quiz on Notes #1 and Notes #2
2. Skeletal system powerpoint
3. Discussion of your bones
Homework
BRING IN CARDBOARD
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
None

Date
Wednesday November 18, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the skeletal system and relate them to function.
Class Agenda
1. Skeletal system powerpoint
2. Discussion of your bones
3. Measure arm bones
Homework
1. BRING IN CARDBOARD
2. Cut out the three arms bones mesured in class each 6 cm wide and the length of each bone.
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
None

Date
Monday November 16, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the integumentary system.
Class Agenda
1. Integumentary system notes completed
2. Skin picture continued
Homework
Study for Quiz tomorrow on Notes #1 and Notes #2
BRING IN CARDBOARD
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1 and Notes #2- levels of organization of the human body and the integumentary system on Tuesday 9/17/09. NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!

Date
Friday November 13, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the parts of the integumentary system.
Class Agenda
1. Integumentary system notes
2. Skin picture
Homework
Make 10 flash cards of Notes #1 and Notes #2
BRING IN CARDBOARD
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1 and Notes #2- levels of organization of the human body and the inteumentary system on Tuesday 9/17/09. NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!

Date
Thursday November 12, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to calculate the surface area of his own skin.
Class Agenda
1. Finish surface area of the skin activity
2. Start integumentary notes
Homework
1. Read 14.2 packet
2. Complete 14.2 outline
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1- levels of organization of the human body on Monday 9/16/09.

Date
Wednesday November 11, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to calculate the surface area of his own skin.
Class Agenda
1. Go over homework
2. Surface area of the skin activity
Homework
Enjoy your Wednesday!
Homework Time
All day
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1- levels of organization of the human body on Monday 9/16/09.

Date
Tuesday November 10, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to describe the levels of organization found in the human body.
Class Agenda
1. Get back cell cities
2. Finish Notes #1- Organization of the human body
3. Go over homework
Homework
Complete worksheet based on NOTES #1
Homework Time
20 minutes
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1- levels of organization of the human body on Monday 9/16/09.

Date
Monday November 9, 2009
Daily Performance Objective
Student will be able to organize science binders.
Class Agenda
1. Get back cell cities
2. Clean out science binders
3. Reset binders
4. Start human body organization notes
Homework
1. Read pages 391-394 in the textbook
2. Complete the worksheet
For a copy of the worksheet, click 15-1 questions
Homework Time
25 minutes
Reminders
There will be a quiz on Notes #1- levels of organization of the human body on Monday 9/16/09.





Mount View Middle School 2009-2010 School Year
7th Grade Life Sciences with Mrs. Otto

STUDENT SYLLABUS

Greetings! It is my hope that this document will be used as a reference guide for both parents and students throughout the school year. The following information outlines my expectations for you and what you can expect from me. This document and all other important information can be found at the class website: http://web.hcpss.org/~jennifer_otto/

1.      When you arrive at the beginning of class, please do the following:
a.      Get your binder
b.      Follow the instruction on the “Greetings” overhead
c.      Sit down quietly and quickly
d.      Write Homework in agenda.
e.      Dismissal = stand behind pushed in chair

2.      Classroom Demeanor:
a.      No chewing gum- if a problem = lunch detention
b.      Do not kick back your chair (or you will kneel)

3.      Pencil Sharpener:
a.      You may use the pencil sharpener in the back only when no one is talking
b.      You may never sharpen a pencil during a test.

4.      No Name Policy: Always put your name on everything!!
All No-name work will be in the NO NAME box- Check it!!!!

5.      Late work policy:
a.      Homework- up to 80% until the last day of the marking term
b.      4th quarter- no late work will be accepted. This is to prepare you for 8th grade.

6.      Other Work Policy:
a.      If you are doing work for another class in this class, I take it and you do not get it back. Same goes for notes…
b.      If you are copying someone else’s work, I take it and you both get zeroes for that assignment.

7.      Room Set-up = Each class has an IN box for turned in work and an OUT box for returned work.

8.      BINDERS
a.      You will be required to keep a binder for this class. It must be a 3-ring binder with pockets in the front and back.
b.      Section Dividers for each of the following sections must be included: Class Info, Notes, Class Work, Homework and Quizzes
c.      All papers should be clipped into the notebook (not just stuffed into it).
d.      Notebooks will be collected at the end of each marking period for a class work grade.


9.      Homework / Written assignments
a.      All answers to assigned questions must be written with complete sentences, restating the question in your answer.
Example:        Question: “What color is the cat?”
                Answer:   “The color of the cat is black and white.”
b.      Assignments must be done neatly. This includes handwriting, condition of the paper (does it look like the dog ate it?) If I cannot read it, I will not grade it. I will return it to you for a one-time recopy.
c.      Proper Heading format must be used- Upper right hand corner must look like this:                        
                                                        Name
Class Number
Date
Assignment Heading
d.      Homework is due at the BEGINNING of class
e.      Part of your homework grade is that you correct it with a CORRECTING UTENSIL

10.     If you are absent = when you come back
a.      Get your absent buddy sheet out of the absent bin
b.      Makeup policy for graded items=
1.      If you were absent for x-number of days= you have the same number of days that you were absent to complete all work.
2.      If you were absent for a test or quiz
YOU have to remember to come take it the next day.
11.     Grading Policy
a.      Homework        = 10%, Class work= 40%, Tests= 25%, Quizzes= 25%
                         Homework is graded for completion and then self-
                                correction in class. You must correct with a correcting
                                utensil to get full homework credit.
b.      I reserve the right to make a small (maximum 2%) adjustment upwards in your grade based on my own evaluation of such items as your attitude, effort, etc.
c.      Quizzes = All quizzes will be announced.
d.      Tests include three county assessments. These count as classroom tests and will be at the end of quarters 1,2 and 4.

12.     Arriving/ Departing any time other than regular time
a.      Bathroom logs must be used and the bathroom pass must be taken.
b.      If you must leave class at sign out the HALLWAY LOG on the door (with times!!)

13.     Consequences
a.      Last to leave
b.      MIR- two MIR’s = a lunch detention
c.      Write a note home or phone call home
d.      Office referral
I have read this syllabus and understand the requirements and provisions of this class. I take responsibility for my actions under these guidelines.

_____________________________________________________           _______________
Student’s signature                                                             Date

_____________________________________________________           ________________        
Guardian’s signature                                                            Date