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Class Description:
1st nine weeks
2nd nine weeks
3rd nine weeks
4th nine weeks
Foundations Lessons: Scientific Inquiry, data analysis, graphing, dimensional analysis, standard/metric conversion, significant digits
Earth Science:
Fossils, types of heat transfer, energy, variables that impact the environment and science in the news.
Chemistry:
Physical and chemical properties, chemistry laws, atomic structure and theory, radioactive decay, electrons, oxidation and bonding, chemical equations, solutions and mixtures, acids and bases
 
Physical Science:
Speed and acceleration, laws of motion, forces in fluids, potential and kinetic energy, work and power.
Life Science:  
Characteristics of living things, classification, levels of organization, DNA, genetics and heredity, changes over time, interactions among living things

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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Students will be formatively assessed daily to check understanding of the content. At the beginning of each unit students will be given a set of learning targets that should be mastered by the end of the unit. Throughout the unit students will be given “Learning Target Quizzes”. A final summative test will be given at then end of each unit. The target quizzes and the summative tests will be the only grades taken in class, so it is vital that each day is taken seriously as each day is a learning experience that will help students master the content. All other lessons will be learning activities and should be completed in class or outside of class. It is essential that class work and homework be completed to ensure mastery of the targets. 
 
Textbook:
Prentice Hall: Science Explorer

Science Classroom Expectations:
All Science students are expected to:
?         Follow ALL classroom procedures.
?         Be Responsible - arrive on time with all your materials (notebook, pencil).
?         Be Respectful - treat EVERYONE including yourself with respect.
?         Group Cooperation - follow group work procedures.
?         Follow All Rules - school rules, classroom rules, lab safety rules.
?         Consistent Effort - always try your best.
?         You will do nothing that will prevent the teacher from teaching or other students from learning.
?         Homework - have homework and other assignments completed on time (late work will be penalized).
?         Lab Equipment - you must have an adult’s permission before using equipment. The cost of ANY broken lab equipment must be paid for by the student(s) responsible for breaking it.

 
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  • Interactive Texbook Available!!!!
    The Pearson interactive textbook is on my website.  You can access it under Class Files / Links. 

    The website is called Pearson SuccessNet.
  • Biology Learning Targets 6 - 9 Test 04/26/2013

    Biology Learning Targets 6-9 test is tomorrow.  The study guide and answer key is located in study guides folder in class links and files. 

  • Week 39 Objectives: May 13 - 17, 2013

    LAST WEEK YAY!

    This week's objectives are:

    • Describe how the structures of the frog function
    • Describe how the physiology of the frog compares to the physiology of a human being

    Monday 05/13 - Review and complet frog dissection packets

    • You can look in classroom links in the biology folder, in the frog dissection folder to find a frog dissection guide with vocabulary.   I also have the virtual frog dissection available for viewing if you need to review structure locations. 

    Tuesday 05/14 - Final Examination in Science

    Wednesday 05/15 - Frog anatomy and Human anatomy writing activity

    Thursday 05/16 - 8th Grade Breakfast, Locker Clean Out, 8th Grade Awards Assembly and Shrinky Dinks activity with my homeroom.

    Friday 05/17 - Field Day!! 

    Have a safe and wonderful summer vacation!!! - Ms. Braman

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