Mr. Yarbrough's Science Class
"We are learners, we are thinkers, we are leaders"
USA testprep (opportunity lab)
this link will take you to the log in for USA test prep. Students will need to complete certain assignments in the opportunity lab through USA test prep before they will be allowed to retake an assessment or redo an assignment
About me
My name is Troy Yarbrough and I am excited to be your 7th grade science teacher! This is my 4 th year teaching and my 2nd year teaching science. I am a graduate of Mississippi State University and a current graduate student at Lipscomb University. My classroom motto is "we are learners, we are thinkers, and we are leaders"!
Schedule
1st Purpose 8:00 - 8:42
2nd Period 8:46 - 9:36
3rd Period 9:40 - 10:30
4th Period 10:34 - 11:24
5th Period 11:28 - 12:18
6th Period 12:22 - 1:12
7th Period 1:16 - 2:06 (planning)
8th Period 2:10 - 3:00
About my class
We will cover various aspects of the scientific world this year ranging from cells to the rock cycle! CFAs(tests) will usually be given on Wednesdays, while quizzes will be given tentatively. If you need to contact me please feel free to do so at any time.
Grading Scale
Tests- 40%
Classwork, homework, labs- 60%
Materials Needed
1. An open mind
2. Science binder
3. Writing Utensils
4. dividers
contact info
Email: yarbrought@rcschools.net
Website: lms.rcschools.net
Phone: 6159043877
Parent Portal
This is a link to I-now
Scope and Sequence
This link will give you a detailed guide of everything we will cover this year. It also features powerpoints, quizzes, and videos for each standard!
Back to LMS
this link will take you back to the LMS homepage
Student Stuff!
Hawk Masteries
This link will take you to all of the hawk masteries, feel free to print and turn in
Osmosis/Diffusion
osmosis and diffusion
Dependent Variables Practice link
This is a link to a dependent variables practice test
Independent Variables practice Link
This is a link to a practice test on independent variables
Controls Practice link
This is a link to a practice test on controls
Variables ppt and song
this is a simple powerpoint and song covering variables
Independent Variable, Dependent Variable, Constants, and Control
Bias and Error Blendspace
This link will take you to the powerpoint on bias and error
Earth's Layers
This is a link to the powerpoint and materials on Earth's layers
Rock Cycle
this is a link to the rock cycle powerpoints
Cell cycle/mitosis notes and homework
notes and homework
Interactive Cell model
this is a link to an interactive model of a plant and animal cell. You will be required to label parts of the cell on your test
Organization of life/ organ systems/ Study guide
**STUDY GUIDE IS POSTED IN THIS LINK**
All About minerals!
This is a link to our powerpoints on mineral properties and identification
Prototype testing & Engineer Design Process
this is a link to a few powerpoints and videos
Punnett Square game
This button will take you to an interactive Punnett Square game!
Genetics/Heredity
genetics/ heredity blendspace
Rock Cycle
Motion/ Newtons laws
notes on motion, Newton's Laws, and equations