Middle School Science
Butler Lab
School
(Mrs.) Mary Jo Wright
2017-2018
Curriculum:
The Butler
Lab School Middle School curriculum is a rich and diverse science
curriculum based on the frameworks of Science for All Americans, Benchmarks for Science Literacy Project 2061, and
Indiana Content Standards. Instruction will provide experience-based
opportunities, integrate technology, differentiate instruction, and present
lessons in a variety of formats to suit all learning styles.
1ST
QUARTER
EARTH SCIENCE
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2NDQUARTER
PHYSIACAL SCIENCE
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3RD
QUARTER
ENGINEERING/
STEAM
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4TH
QUARTER
LIFE
SCIENCE
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SIXTH GRADE EARTH SCIENCE Shadow Lab and
Projects
3 Weeks
Eclipse-Webquest-Cereal Box Viewer
Famous Scientist
2 weeks
Scientific Process
2 weeks
Gravity and Inertia
Earth’s rotation, revolution and tilt
Season and tides
2 weeks
Toilet paper solar system
Adopt a planet
Comets and asteroids webquest
SEVENTH GRADE EARTH SCIENCE
3 weeks
Eclipse-Webquest-
Cereal Box Viewer
Famous Scientist
2 weeks
Scientific Process
1 week
Properties of Minerals
Mohs Hardness Lab
Rocks and Minerals
Fossils
Cycles in Nature
1 week
Scale-Geological Timeline
2 weeks
Continental Drift Theory
Layers of the Earth
Topography and Glaciation of Indiana
SEVENTH GRADE EARTH SCIENCE CON’T.
1 week
Renewable and Nonrenewable resources
Synthetic Materials
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SIXTH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE
4 weeks
Potential and Kinetic Energy-Roller
Coaster Science
2 weeks
Properties of waves-wave labs
3 weeks
Distinguish between position, distance,
displacement, speed and velocity
SEVENTH GRADE PHYSICAL SCIENCE
2 weeks
Atoms, elements, molecules and
compounds
2 weeks
Properties of Matter
Oobleck
1 week
Law of Conservation
4 weeks
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Three types of heat transfer
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SIXTH GRADE ENGINEERING/STEAM
11 weeks
RUBE GOLDBERG Machine Design
Mousetrap Lab
Design process
Genies Hour-Fridays
SEVENTH GRADE ENGINEERING
STEAM
11 weeks
RUBE for one week
Motion and Design
Genius Hour-Friday
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SIXTH GRADE LIFE SCIENCE
1 week
Biotic and Abiotic Factors
Homeostasis
1 week
Photosynthesis
Flow of energy through a food chain,
energy pyramid, and food webs.
4 weeks
Biome Ball:
Feeding
relationships: predator/prey,
consumer/producer,
parasite/host.
Symbiotic
relationships
Patterns of
organisms in an
ecosystem
3 weeks
Invasive species and their impact on
ecosystem:
UNWANTED POSTER
SEVENTH GRADE LIFE SCIENCE
3 weeks
MICROSCOPES:
Anatomy of a
microscope
Parts and functions
Care of the
Scope-Mini
Project
How to focus
Microscope Festival-Parent Volunteers
6 weeks
Cells:
Cell Theory
All living
organisms are
made of cells
Prokaryotic and
eukaryotic
cells
Characteristics
of living
Things
Function of cells
Organelles
3D Cell
Model
Cell City
Cell
Classroom
Differentiation:
Mitosis and
Meiosis
Relate to
cancer-guest
Speaker-oncologist
Cells to Systems-Comparative Anatomy
Dissections:
Cow eye
Cow heart
Shark
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Course Needs:
Students are required to bring
the following supplies to class every day:
- Butler Binder
- Pencils,
pens, highlighter, etc.
- Student planner
Absentee Policy:
When a student is absent, an
“Absent Buddy” will complete a “While You Were Out” form that details the
missed work. The Buddy will also staple
any worksheets or handouts to the back.
The packet will then be placed in a designated area. It is
the student’s responsibility, not the teacher’s, to collect this work and see
that it is handed in. It is also
recommended that the student check in with Mrs. Wright to ask any questions
about the missed work and make sure that there are no other missing
assignments. Students have one day for every day that they were out plus one extra
day to make up the work. Missed tests and quizzes must be made up within five
school days.
Homework Policy:
There will be no formally assigned homework
this year. Research has been unable to prove that homework improves student
performance. Rather, I ask that you spend your evenings doing things that are
proven to correlate with student success. Eating dinner as a family, read
together, play outside, and get your child to bed early. (Copied from Mrs.
Brenda Young)
Extra Help:
Students may get extra help
during daily SRT time. If additional
help is needed, students may stay after school by appointment only and with a
signed note or e-mail from a parent indicating their permission. Students will
need to arrange for their own transportation home.
Grading Policy:
This year the grading scale is as follows:
Exemplary (E): The student is working significantly
above the target standard, the students could teach the standard to someone
else.
Strong (S): The student is working above the
target standard.
Proficient (P): The student has achieved the target
standard.
Developing (D): The students is still working on the
target standard.
Not Evident (NT): The student is either not ready for
the target standard or not showing any evidence of the target standard meaning
they are significantly below grade level in target standard area.
Not Applicable (NA): This standard has not been taught
during this quarter.
Retake Policy:
If a student has concerns about
their grade, they should discuss with Mrs. Wright the reason(s) behind their
current average and the necessary steps to take. I encourage my students to
retake tests or quizzes to indicate improved mastery of the subject
matter. Only the higher grade will be
recorded. So, if you fail a test or quiz you
can retake it for a better grade!!! Note: It’s much easier to do well on a test or quiz
the first time around because in addition to preparing for a retake, you still
need to keep up and do the current work in all of your other classes!
Classroom Agreements:
We will be prompt to class
We will be peaceful when teacher starts class
We will be prepared for class
We will respect our fellow students
We will respect teacher in science class
We will respect all materials in class
We will follow first time directions
Respect
Self---Respect Others---Respect Property
Lab Activities:
A good portion of the science curriculum
involves experienced-based lab activities.
Students and parents are required to read, sign, and return the attached
Laboratory Safety Contract. ANY
inappropriate behavior will NOT be tolerated for the safety of everyone in the
room. Students who cannot conduct themselves in a safe and responsible manner
during lab activities will be asked to leave and conference with Mrs. Wright to
help the student come up with a plan for successful completion of lab
activities. It is my goal for all students to be in class. J
Class Web Site:
Students and parents are encouraged to visit this site regularly for helpful
websites other cool science information.
Bookmark (or add to Favorites) the page below the first time you go to
it:
Contact Information:
Mary Jo Wright
Butler Lab School
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