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    Grade 7 Science & Technology

    Course Outline 2014/2015


    Larocque Public School
    Teacher: Adam McGregor
    Contact email: [email protected]

    Course Description: This year, students will aim to understand the basic
    concepts of science and technology by developing the skills, strategies, and
    habits required for scientific inquiry and technological problem solving.
    Through this development and understanding, students will begin to relate
    science and technology to the society and the environment.

    Introduction: This course aims to build a foundation from which students


    can understand the natural and human-designed world. This involves
    developing a sense of scientific and technological literacy, such as
    understanding what scientists, engineers, and technologists do as a
    community, how scientific knowledge is generated and validated, as well as
    the benefits, costs, and risks involved with gaining and using this knowledge.
    Furthermore, this course aims to teach how science interacts with
    technology, society, and the environment. This will be done by presenting
    major topics in units, complete with class work, assignments, a unit project
    as well as a unit test for each one respectively.

    By the end of this course, students will have a basic understanding of:
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    Ecosystems
    Mixtures
    Heat
    Structures
    The Earth`s Crust

    By the end of this course, students will have developed their:


    1.
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    5.

    Independent work skills


    Group work skills
    Note taking and summarizing
    Critical thinking
    Technological Skills and Internet Searching

    Major Assignments

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    Ecosystems: Design a mini Rainforest


    Mixtures: Liquid Races
    Heat: Modern Home Heat Saver
    Structures: Canadas Best Handyman-Bridge Edition
    Earths Crust: Volcano-scape

    Evaluation
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    Tests 5x9%
    Assignments 5x9%
    Anecdotal Notes 10%
    Lab Reports Formative

    Important Course Policies


    1. Refer to this guide for expectations for and requirements of the course.
    2. All assignments must be handed in.
    3. Students are expected to show up on time and with the necessary
    basic tools to participate in the lesson.
    4. Students must not harm other students.
    5. Zero tolerance for bullying.

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