Welcome to Mr. McMaster

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Welcome to Mr. McMasters 7th Grade Science Class
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About Mr. McMaster

• This is technically my second year teaching
• Taught 7th grade science the last half of the
  year at Centennial.
• Student taught 7th grade science at Akimel the
  first half of last year.
• ASU and BYU-Hawaii Alum
• Bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science
  with a minor in Health and Wellness.
• Masters degree is in Elementary Education.

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About Mr. McMaster

• My wife, Caitlin, and I have been married for
  three years.
• We have a baby girl, Margaret, whom we call
  Maggie. She is now 11 months old.
• I love being outside, either playing sports or
  camping with my fishing pole.
• My dad and myself have been camping every summer
  for 22 years.
• I have played in leagues and made money for
  ultimate frisbee and dodgeball.
• I had a full ride scholarship to run cross
  country at BYU-Hawaii.

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7th Grade Curriculum
Microbiology Scientific Method/ lab safety
review How to convert within the metric
system Germ Theory Virus vs. Bacteria
Characteristics, structure and function of
micro-organisms Ecology Food chains, food webs,
predator/prey relationships Limiting factors
and carrying capacity Human interaction in the
environment Invasive Species Astronomy Moon
phases, moon tides Lunar and solar
eclipses Seasons, major constellations Structu
re of the sun and universe

• Geology (Rocks and Minerals)
• Properties of rocks and minerals and rock
  cycle
• Layers of the Earth
• Rock and Fossil Record
• Lithospheric movement due to convection
• Earth landforms mountains, volcanoes, valleys
• Earthquake detection and measurement

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How We Learn the 7th Grade Curriculum

• Hands-on Activities and Labs
• Group Work, Partner Work, Individual Work, Class
  Collaboration
• Science Notebook
• Interdisciplinary Work (math, social studies,
  language arts, etc)
• Writing and Reading Across the Curriculum
• Reading Skills from researching throughout the
  year.
• Writing Skills from lab write ups and essays.

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Materials Needed

• 2 composition books/notebooks (2 should cover
  entire year)
• And/or 1 binder with plenty of loose leaf
  notebook paper
• Writing instruments (many pencils colorful pens)
  
• Colored highlighters (yellow, pink, blue, green)
• Coloring utensils (colored pencils, crayons,
  markers)
• Scissors (optional)
• glue sticks (optional)

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My Goal and Expectations

• My goal is to have all students increase their
  appreciation and knowledge of science through
  hands-on learning, the way science is supposed to
  be learned.
• Expectations of students
• Students are expected to be on time
• Students are expected to be prepared for class.
• Students are expected to master all objectives.
• Students are expected to turn in assignments on
  time and are expected to be prepared for tests.
• Students are expected to follow all class and
  school policies outlined in the student handbook.

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Grades

• A 90-100
• B 80-89
• C 70-79
• D 60-69
• F 50-59
• LA Late
• AB Absent
• MI Missing

• Assessment (tests, quizzes, projects, labs) 80
• Classwork/practice work 20

Grade Weight
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Practice Work (Homework)

• Practice work includes reviewing concepts, notes,
  and objectives
• Practice work load will vary from week to week,
  which could mean it is on one night or multiple
  nights.

Late Work

• Students may turn in assignments late for full
  credit, but it will be through the school policy
  of the lunch homework club.
• Practice work that is not turned in by the test,
  will be counted as 50 and missing.

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Absences

• Participation is essential in science.
• Students cannot take lab materials home with
  them, therefore missed labs may require
  alternative assessment or complete on their own
  time.
• Students are given an equal number of days to
  their absences to complete make-up work.
• It is the students responsibility to obtain
  make-up work from the website, a classmate, or
  the calendar and folder in class.

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Classroom Wish List

• Straws
• Clorox Wipes
• Plastic baggies (quart or gallon)
• Glue sticks
• Colored pencils or markers
• Composition notebooks
• Colored sticky notes
• Scissors
• Graphing paper

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Contact Information
bmcmaster_at_kyrene.org [phone]
Thank you!