Ms. Lanza - 7th Grade Science - Team 7-1 - Soehl Middle School
Welcome to 7th Grade Science Class!
2021-2022 is going to be a great school year! Are you ready?!
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Hubble Image of the Week
Frosty Leo Nebula
The Frosty Leo Nebula got its name because it has lots of water in the form of ice grain and because it lies in the constellation of Leo.
Radiation from the star within will make the nebula’s gas light up brightly. These types of nebulas are rare. By astronomical standards, the Frosty Leo Nebula will have a short lifespan. Astronomers are studying this nebula to have a greater understanding of the life, death, and evolution of stars.
Frosty Leo Nebula is approximately 3,000 light-years from Earth.
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~ This Week in Science ~
Current Unit: Planetary Science
Focus Question: Where did the Solar System come from?
This weeks' W.A.L.T.:
- Analyze the theory of the formation of the Solar System
- Identify eviefnce of the theory based on evidence that can still be found in the Solar System
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~ Science Class Outline ~
Unit 1: Plantary Science Unit 2: Electromagnetic Force Unit 3: Gravity & Kinetic Energy Unit 4: Populations & Ecosystems
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~ Are you ready for science class? ~
✔ Pencils & eraser
✔ Science Notebook
✔ Folder
✔ Your CHARGED iPad
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~ Grading Information & Late Work ~
40% -- Test & Quizzes
30% -- Labs & Focus Questions
20% -- Participation, Classwork & Science Journal (notebook)
10% -- Homework
All missing assignments will be a zero until it is handed in (Nothing hurts your grade more than a zero!) You are welcome to hand your late/missing work in. It is ALWAYS better to hand something in late than to never hand it in a all!! All work must be handed before the end of each marking period. Any missing/late assignments will receive an automatic 10% reduction.
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~ Contact Information ~
Email: rlanza@lindenps.org
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~ Class Links ~
Remind: https://www.remind.com/join/hkc6c64 Twitter: https://twitter.com/LanzaMs
Virtual Classoom (Webex): https://lindenps.webex.com/meet/rlanza
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~ Foss Web Online Access Information ~
We will be using Foss online tools and resources for our Science class. Every student will receive their own individual login. You must login to Foss to access the online textbook, simulations, and other tools to help you learn.
Foss Website Login Page (You MUST use this website to correctly login): https://www.fossweb.com/district/363254
Once you go to this link, make sure to login with your personal information.
- Your Username: Your Foss username is your personal Linden ID number ONLY (NOT your email address)
- Your Password: 12345678
For example, if your ID# is 12345, your username would be 12345 and your password would be 12345678
* If at any time you forget your password or if you get locked out, please send Ms. Lanza a message through Canvas or via email. I can reset your password.
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~ About Me ~
My name is Ms. Lanza and I am excited to open your mind to the wonderful phenomena of Science! I have loved learning about Science since I was in middle school many years ago. I have found that the more I learn about science, the more I love it. There are endless natural wonders and beauty to explore.