Miss Ozorio's
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seventh Grade
Room 29
About Miss Ozorio
I am so excited to be the 7th Grade Math & Science teacher this year! I had previously taught 2nd and 4th grade in San Bruno Park School District. I absolutely love teaching here at Sandpiper. I started here teaching 2nd grade, then taught 3rd grade, and back to 2nd. Now it's time for 7th grade!
I am a big fan of the Harry Potter books and movies. I love to read and hope to share that love with my students. I also enjoy spending time with my dog, Kuma.
I am looking forward to getting to know you all and to a memorable and wonderful year!
Math
We will be using Desmos and Delta Math in 7th grade.
Students will utilize a combination of written notes and online practice to learn and move toward an understanding of skills and concepts.
Desmos Units:
- Scale Drawings
- Introducing Proportional Relationships
- Measuring Circles
- Proportional Relationships and Percentages
- Rational Number Arithmetic
- Expressions, Equations, and Inequalities
- Angles, Triangles, and Prisms
- Probability and Sampling
Delta Math:
Students will use this program to individually work on skills and concepts that we are currently learning. This program will also be used to help prepare students for next year.
Science
We will be using STEMScopes as our science curriculum.
physical Science
- Structure of Matter
- Changes in Energy on the Molecular Level
- Heat and Matter
- Characteristics of Chemical Reactions
- Physical and Chemical Properties
- Modeling Conservation of Mass
- Thermal Energy in Chemical Reactions
- Synthetic Materials
life
Science
- Competition in Ecosystems
- Organism Interactions in Ecosystems
- Introduction to Photosynthesis
- Energy Flow in Organisms
- Relationships in Ecosystems
- Flow of Energy in Ecosystems
- Dynamic Nature of Ecosystems
- Ecosystem Biodiversity
Earth &
Space Science
- Human Dependence on Natural Resources
- Earth Materials
- Plate Tectonics
- Seafloor Spreading
- Geoscience Processes
- Weathering and Erosion
- Natural Hazard Predictions
Quest Time
What is Quest Time?
What are you passionate about?
- What do you do for fun?
- What are you curious about?
- What have you always wanted to make, create, or do?
A journey of questions, discovery, and explorations.
Quest Time is a chance for you to:
- Make
- Create
- Teach, or
- Do Something
You get to decide, but put a lot of thought into it as you will be working on it for weeks at at time.
Ask questions, do research, and CREATE!
Journalism - elective
JOURNALISM (1st & 2nd Trimesters)
Students will learn the basics of journalism, including how to write news articles, conduct interviews, and report on events. Students will learn how to gather information, fact-check sources, and write in a clear, concise style that is appropriate for news reporting. We will learn about the history of journalism and the role that journalists play in society. Through creating a digital newspaper, students will develop their skills in research, writing, and critical thinking, while gaining an understanding of the importance of accurate and ethical journalism.
BROADCAST JOURNALISM (3rd Trimester)
Students will learn about journalism as it applies to television and other forms of electronic media. Students will learn how to create news stories that are suitable for broadcast, including writing scripts, conducting interviews, and using video and audio equipment. We may also learn about the different formats used in broadcast journalism, such as news packages, live reports, and studio interviews. Students will develop their skills in camera work, video editing, and on-camera presentation.
Expectations & Policies
Homework/Classwork Policy
- Any homework assigned, or classwork not completed is expected to be turned in the following class meeting unless otherwise stated.
- Students are required to come to school with their homework completed.
- Most, but not all homework will be posted on Google Classroom.
Late Policy
- Late homework receives 75% credit.
- For every 3 missing assignments, a letter will be sent home, if it becomes a pattern, a conference will be scheduled.
- Late projects will be graded as the following: 1 day late for 75% credit and 2 days later for 50% credit.
Absence Policy
- Students have 2 days to make up absent work, tests & quizzes included, for every 1 day of absence. Work turned in after this period will be marked as late.
- Make-up tests and quizzes must be taken by appointment either before/after school or during ALL Time/Genius Hour
Grading Scale:
Classwork: 25%
Homework: 20%
Tests/Quizzes: 25%
Projects: 20%
Participation: 10%
ALWAYS check Google Classroom for updates.
Weekly Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
period 1 8:25 - 8:40 | homeroom | homeroom | homeroom | homeroom | homeroom |
Period 2 8:40 - 10:30 | Math b | math a | genius hour | math b | math a |
Break | |||||
period 3 10:40 - 12:30 | science b | science a | all time 12:15 Dismissal | science b | science a |
Lunch | |||||
period 4 1:10 - 3:00 | p.E. | Journalism | p.e. | journalism |
calendar
STEM fair
District Judging
Mid-
Break
STEM fair/NHD
Practice Presentation
