Mr. Lyles

    2023 - 2024 Syllabus

 

Anderson-Shiro Junior High School

7th and 8th grade Science

Email: clyles@ascisd.net

 

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS & PARENTS!

Below is my class syllabus containing class expectations, procedures, and policies. Please read over it carefully. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions. I look forward to growing your child’s science knowledge this year! 

 

Supplies

 

It is extremely important that all students bring the necessary supplies to class every day, and that each student has their supplies by the end of the first week of school.  

• Pencils (keep with them)

• 1 - pack of loose-leaf notebook paper  

• 1 – 1 or 1½ Binder

• 3 – Single Dividers (Can split this pack with math)

• 1 – Box of Tissues (if possible)

• 1- Clorox Wipes (if possible)

• Glue/Glue Stick

• Scissors (Can keep in class if needed)

• 1 - Composition Notebook (8th grade only)

**Note: Binders and Composition Notebooks will be used to complete homework, study for tests and required for class daily.

 

Rules

 

In this science class, students are required to arrive to class on time each day, ready to give their best effort, with all necessary supplies.  Students must always be ready and willing to listen and communicate with me as well as their classmates. Lastly, students must always respect everyone who they work with in the classroom. Students will also abide by all other rules in the student handbook. As a class we will write our own classroom “norms” that we will follow.

 

Cell Phone Policy

 

As a policy, students are to have their cell phones off and out of sight. They are to be listening and engaged every class period without distractions. If they are off and put away, they are less tempted to be on them and distracted. This was an issue last year. Phones will be put in the holder before class everyday and will be picked up when the bell rings.

 

Discipline

 

Student disruption/disrespect will be handled as follows:

1st offense: verbal warning

2nd offense: Detention/parent contact (detention can be before or after school)

3rd offense: Office referral/parent contact 

All discipline matters will strictly follow the rules and procedures as outlined in the student handbook.

 

Grading Policy

 

Please see student handbook for updated grading policy and specific guidelines.   As stated in the ASCISD handbook, 9-week grades will be determined as follows:

 

• 60% Major Grades (Tests, projects, labs, etc.)

• 40% Minor Grades (homework, warm-ups, journals, etc.)

 

****  If your child fails to complete their homework, expect a phone call from your child during the class period, asking for permission to stay after school to complete the missing assignment.

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Tutoring Times 

• Monday –Thursday 3:28 – 4:00 p.m.

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 7:30-7:55 a.m.

• Additional times may be arranged with Mr. Lyles. Please do this at least one day prior to the day you plan to attend.

 

7th Grade Year at a Glance: 

 Following are a list of units that we will cover throughout the year:

 

• 1st Nine Weeks

• Investigating Cell Structure and Function

• Organization in Plants and Animals

• Plant and Animal Cell Organelles

• Cell Theory

• Investigating Body Systems and Homeostasis

• Physical and Chemical Changes

• Organism Force and Motion

• External and Internal Stimuli

 

• 2nd Nine Weeks

• Investigating Plant Systems and Homeostasis

• Investigating Genetics

• Heredity

• Reproduction

 

• 3rd Nine Weeks

• Investigating Adaptations in Plants and Animals

• Identification of Organisms

• Adaptations of Species

• Investigating Organisms and Their Environments

• Ecosystems and Environments

 

• 4th Nine Weeks

• Investigating Factors Affecting Earth’s Systems

• Catastrophic Events

• Changes to Texas Land

• Watershed

• Investigating Characteristics of the Solar System

• Characteristics of the Solar System

• Accommodations for Space Explorations

 

8th Grade Year at a Glance:

 

• 1st Nine Weeks

• Investigating Atoms and The Periodic Table

• Atoms

• Protons and Electrons

• Periodic Table

• Investigating Chemical Formulas and Reactions

• Chemical Formulas

• Chemical Reactions

 

• 2nd Nine Weeks

• Investigating Force and Motion

• Unbalanced Forces

• Speed, Velocity, Acceleration

• Laws of Force and Motion

• Investigating Global Weather Patterns

• The Sun’s Energy

• Weather Maps

• Oceans and Weather

 

• 3rd Nine Weeks

• Investigating Forces that Change the Earth

• Plate Tectonic Theory

• Erosional Features

• Investigating the Earth, Sun, and Moon

• Rotation and Revolution

• Lunar Cycle

• Ocean Tides

 

• 4th Nine Weeks

• Investigating Characteristics of the Universe

• Components of the Universe

• The Sun

• Electromagnetic Spectrum

• Origins of the Universe

• Investigating Interdependence Among Living Systems

• Interdependence

• Environmental Changes

• Human Effect on Resources

• Student -Designed Investigations

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