What is Life Science?

Life Science is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and life processes.  This year, we will investigate and study the scientific method, ecology, cell parts and processes, genetics, characteristics and classification of living things, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals, and the human body.  You will be conducting experiments, researching, making models, and working on group projects throughout the year.  One of my favorite projects is the edible cell!  Yum!

Are you ready for an adventure?

We are going to explore Asia, Africa, and the Middle East in social studies this year.  We will learn about the geography, people, animals, culture, and religion of each region.  You will be given opportunities to participate in classroom debates, sample ethnic foods, and discuss current events.   You will also take part in two on-line adventures called AfricaQuest and Asia Quest.  During AfricaQuest, you will follow along with a team of experts as they travel through the Great Rift Valley searching for the remains of our earliest ancestors and investigating why so many of Africa's great mammals are disappearing.  During AsiaQuest, you will retrace Marco Polo's route along the Silk Road.  Are you ready to go?

Important dates to remember!

December 19       F        End of second nine weeks/End of first semester Dec. 22-Jan. 2    M-F    Winter break (schools)

Second Semester and Last Two Nine-Week Grading Periods January 5           M         Student and Teacher Holiday (190 and 200-day staff holiday) January 6            T         Teacher Planning/Staff Development (Student Holiday) January 7             W         Begin third nine weeks/begin second semester January 8             Th        Progress reports January 19         M         Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Holiday (Systemwide Holiday) January 27            T         P.T.A. Meeting (Curriculum Night)

My mission is to motivate, empower, and challenge my students each day.  I will encourage them to be creative, explore new ideas, and to think outside of the box.  I will help my students develop good communication and critical thinking skills.  I will focus on the positives, not the negatives, in my classroom each day.  I will treat each student with respect, compassion, and understanding and expect the same in return from them.  I want my students to leave my class each day with smiles on their faces and positive attitudes towards learning.

Ms. Edelberg, Seventh-Grade Science & Social Studies Teacher

9:00 - 9:20 Homeroom

9:20 - 10:00 Academic Enrichment

10:00 - 10:50  1st Academic

10:50 - 12:27  2nd Academic

** 11:34 - 11:54  Lunch**

12:27 - 1:50  Connections 

1:50 - 1:55   locker break

1:55 - 2:55   3rd Academic

2:55 - 3:55   4th Academic

3:55 - 4:00   locker break / dismissal