WELCOME TO MRS. HABENICHT

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WELCOME TO MRS. HABENICHTSOPEN HOUSE
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Curriculum Map

• The Broward County Science Department provides
  an Instructional Focus Calendar to cover the
  mandated curriculum for each grade level.
• As in the past, these guidelines will be used
  throughout the year.

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7th Grade Life Science Units of Study

• Unit 1 Nature of Science
• Unit 2 The Cell
• Unit 3 Human Body Systems
• Unit 4 Immunitiy, Diseases, Disorders
• Unit 5 Life over Time
• Unit 6 Reproduction Heredity
• Unit 7 DNA Modern Genetics
• Unit 8 Ecology
• Unit 9 Cycling of Matter Energy
• Sex Ed Unit

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7th Grade Fusion 2015 Life Science Curriculum Map
(Instructional Focus Calendar)
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Students in advanced science will be required to
complete a science research paper. This will be
an important part of their 1st and 2nd quarter
grades.
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Science Research Paper

• The research paper will be completed in
  chunksaccording to a timeline posted on the
  research webpage. This page also contains
  helpful guidelines to use throughout the process.
  
• BE SURE TO SIGN AND RETURN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP.

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• The problem statement is due September 15.
  Students have submitted 5 project ideas in which
  they could conduct an experiment. One idea will
  be chosen. See the Research Paper weblink for
  helpful assistance throughout the research
  process.

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• The background research must include TEN (10)
  different sources using either 3x5 index cards
  for note taking or printed sources with desired
  information highlighted. These bibliography
  sources must eventually be properly formatted.

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• Please be sure to visit the Research Paper
  website link for helpful tips and guidelines
  regarding each chunk of the research process.

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• The final paper is due
• December 1,2015

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Extra Credit

• Check the Contests and Extra Credit webpages
  regularly for ongoing postings of student
  opportunities. Past winners have included Red
  Ribbon Week Ipod3, Broward Air Quality Control
  calendar/prizes, and prizes for P3Eco
  environmental challenge. Others attended the
  RASMUS Marine Science Workshop at UM!

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Contact Information

• All parent conferences MUST be scheduled via Ms
  Cole, 7th grade counselor
  mariann.cole_at_browardschools.com
• ESE michelle.sauer_at_browardschools.com
• Phone [phone]
• jerilyn.habenicht_at_browardschools.com
• Phone [phone] x 5635

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• There is a new login to access student grades on
  Pinnacle gradebook
• User Name student_at_my.browardschools.com
• Password
• PMM/DD/YYYY (capital P plus birthday)

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• Last year Pioneer Middle was rated an A school
  for the 14th year in a row!
• With many years of teaching experience at
  Pioneer, your child is in very good hands.

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• WORKING TOGETHER, WE CAN HELP TO MAKE YOUR CHILD
  THE BEST S/HE CAN BE!
• (and I sincerely appreciate your support if an
  issue ever arises!)

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• It was wonderful to meet you tonight, and I look
  forward to a successful and memorable year with
  your children.

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• In closing, I would like to let you in on a well
  kept secret. Cooper City will host its annual
• Tree Plant Care Workshop on Saturday, September
  19, free of charge at City Hall from
• 900 am 300 pm. In addition to the wonderful,
  informative presentations on wildlife,
  irrigation, fertilizer and landscape
  sustainability, a delicious free lunch will be
  served. Fliers are on the tables be sure to
  register in advance at 954-434-2300 ( also listed
  on the flier.)

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• On the tables please find
• Mrs. Habenichts Wish List
• (if you are in a position to help)
• Facial tissues
• Glue sticks
• Calculators
• Science themed stickers
• Masking tape 2 width
• Ziplock plastic bags
• White board cleaning solution
• White glue
• Colored pencils
• Colored markers