Students
must register for their online textbook:
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Information was given in class on how to register along with a class
access code that must be used.
Eighth Grade
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Metrics Notes Build a Metric
Pyramid |
Game: Metrics Estimation |
Work on
worksheets *Metric
Weight/System Measurement Conversions *Metric
Capacity/Length Crossword DUE 5/8/08 |
30 Minutes to work
on worksheets *Metric
Weight/System Measurement Conversions *Metric
Capacity/Length Crossword |
Metrics
Measurement Practice |
Seventh Grade
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Ecology: Tigers of the
Snow Video Answer
worksheet questions Due 5/8/08 |
Fire Trap ***Bring dry
clothes |
Fire Trap ***Bring dry
clothes |
Interactions
Among Living Things Notes |
Good Buddies Symbiosis
Activity OR Biome Notes |
Science
Course Overview
The eighth grade curriculum introduces students to physics, chemistry, and
genetics. Students will start the year off
with genetics and learn how traits are inherited. Students will then jump into chemistry where they will gain an
understanding of the Periodic Table.
Towards the last half of the year, students will learn about physics;
the laws of motion and how forces affect motion.
The
seventh grade curriculum introduces students to geology, astronomy, and
environmental science. Students will
study the Earth’s surface and how it has changed over time. This will include earthquakes, volcanoes,
rocks and minerals, weathering, and topographic maps. Astronomy will cover the moon, sun, stars, constellations, and
galaxies. Towards that the end of the
year, students will study environmental science (ecosystems, endangered
species, habitats, and biomes).
Students
will be conducting hands-on activities as well as various science labs
throughout the year. Therefore, safety
will be a priority and will be enforced.
A lab safety contract will be reviewed in class with a copy sent home to
be signed and returned.
Students
will be expected to complete homework and study for exams throughout the school
year. All work needs to be complete and
turned in on time. Students, who turn
in work one day late, will receive 75% credit at most.
Each student will need the following class supplies: A 200-page college ruled spiral notebook (or several smaller sized notebooks), a one inch three-ring binder, erasers, pencils, and a basic five-function calculator (used for science and math).
As
a parent, you are encouraged to use the school’s online In-Touch grading
program to aid you in checking your child’s academic progress.