Transcript Language Arts Beth Hamilton

Pepperdine Waves
7D
Kellie Britt- Science
Steve Smith- Math
Jill Meador- Language Arts
Beth Hamilton- Social Studies
Tonight’s Agenda
• Curriculum overview
– Science, Math, Language Arts, Social Studies
• Important information
– STI, Late Work, Agenda Checks, Tutoring,
Twitter, Team T-shirt orders & Scrips
Fundraiser
Science
• 1st quarter
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Tectonic Plates
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Rocks and Minerals
Scientific Method
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Solar System
Planets, Constellations, Stars
Moon: Tides, Eclipses, etc.
Seasons
• 3rd quarter
– Ecosystems: environmental
risks, benefits, and possible
solutions
– Food chains: predator/prey,
limiting factors
– Adaptations
• 4th quarter
– Effects of Media and
Technology
– Adolescent Health Behaviors
– Decision Making Process
Language Arts
• Full implementation of
Common Core Standards
to include:
- Greek / Latin roots
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Functional text
Writing process
Analyze literature
Expository text
Research process
Persuasive text
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Elements of Literature
Historical & Cultural Aspects
Expressive writing
Literature vocabulary
Comprehension strategies
Plot mapping
Narrative writing
Ongoing: Vocabulary, Writing Traits,
Independent Reading Projects,
class reads and small literature groups
Mathematics
7th grade Mathematics Strands (7th math/7th honors math)
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Strand 1: Number Sense and
Operations
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Number Sense
Numerical Operations
Estimation
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Patterns
Functions and Relationships
Algebraic Representations
Analysis of Change
Strand 2: Data Analysis,
Probability and Discrete Math
Data Analysis (Statistics)
Probability
Discrete Math
Systematic Listing and Counting
Vertex Edge Graphs (networks)
Strand 3: Patterns, Algebra and
Functions
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Strand 4: Geometry and Measurement
Geometric Properties
Transformations of Shapes
Coordinate Geometry
Measurement
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Strand 5: Logic and Structure
Algorithms and Algorithmic Thinking
Logic, Reasoning, Arguments, and
Mathematical Proof
Social Studies
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1st Quarter:
Slavery & Abolition
Civil War Causes
Reconstruction
2nd Quarter:
Human Migration
The Immigrant
Experience
Industrialization
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3rd Quarter:
Imperialism
Factors leading to WWI
World War I
4th Quarter:
The Great Depression
Factors leading to WWII
Economics & Personal
Finance
STI
• This site will be updated frequently with
your student’s grades.
• Please check STI with your student on a
regular basis (weekly) to ensure a
successful year in 7th grade.
• Can be accessed from the 7D Team Page
Make-Up Work and Late Work
• Students are responsible for obtaining make-up
work (additional help is available during tutoring)
• One day is given for each day absent
• Late Work Policy (per school policy)**
– One day late – 25% off
– Two days late – 50% off
– Three days late – ZERO credit
(assignments/projects cannot be made up)
**NOTE: The assignment will be graded and then the
deduction will be taken.
Check Agendas
Please check your
student’s agenda for
classwork (CW) and
homework (HW)
Every Monday, a 7D teacher
will do an agenda check of
the preceding week for
points
Tutoring
• Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
• Begins August 16th @ 8:15AM
– Monday: Smith
– Wednesday: Hamilton
– Friday: Britt & Meador
• Tutoring is beneficial for students to catch up on
missed work, get clarification of concepts, or
have a quiet place to work on projects.
Team T-shirts!
• Order forms are in the back of the
room.
• Only $12.00!
• Please get order forms in to Mr.
Smith ASAP!
Scrips
• Santan Booster Club Fundraiser
• Gift Cards and Certificates
– Same as those available in stores
– Everyday purchases
• Before and After School in the Office
– Cash or Check
Twitter
• You can now get updates for Santan
Athletics and other news bulletins by
following us @santanstorm !
Thank You For Joining Us!
• Have a wonderful evening!
• Please feel free to contact us via email if
you have any questions or concerns!