6th Grade Science 8th Grade Science Back to School Night Pulford 2017 Mission Statement:   The Neshaminy Community builds futures by empowering each child to become a productive citizen and a lifelong learner. Neshaminy: We build futures.

Sharon Pulford- Science Teacher This is my 21th year of teaching Degrees: From Bloomsburg University Secondary Education: Earth and Space Science Secondary Education: General Science From Temple University: Masters in Education: Educational Psychology

AMPLIFY- Science courseware We have implemented a new science curriculum program that was started in 6th and 7th grade last year. This year 8th grade will be added

AMPLIFY- Science courseware iPad/computer based program The students will be using their iPads/Chromebooks in class every day. Extremely important that they come to class with their own charged iPad/Chromebook.

AMPLIFY- Science courseware The curriculum is based on real-life science with real world applications It is based on the Next Generation Science Standards. It is a total change in thinking about science education.

AMPLIFY Teaching the WHY …not the WHAT

3D teaching and Learning SCIENCE Math and Engineering English Language Arts

AMPLIFY Teaching differently means we need to grade differently

6th Grade Curriculum Overview (tentative) Marking Period 1 Harnessing Human Energy Phase Change Marking Period 2 Phase Change Engineering Internship (continued into 2nd MP) Chemical Reactions  Marking Period 3 Magnetic Fields (continued into 3rd MP) Earth Moon and Sun  Marking Period 4 Populations and Resources Matter and Energy in Ecosystems

8th Grade Curriculum Overview (tentative) Marking Period 1 Geology on Mars Natural Selection Marking Period 2 Natural Selection Engineering Internship Evolutionary History Marking Period 3 Force and Motion Force and Motion Engineering Internship ***Thermal Energy Marking Period 4 Earth’s Changing Climate Earth’s Changing Climate Engineering Internship ***Light Waves

What will students need to bring to class? CHARGED iPAD or Chromebook 3 ring binder Pens/pencils Dividers (optional) Earbuds Most work will now be turned in digitally…we will use a notebook very infrequently

What do I do if My child is absent? Check my website or their lesson overview Have them try to do the lesson that is assigned for that day…if they can’t do it on their own, then we will have to make arrangements for them to do it with me during Win, Study Hall or before/ after school. Pulford Website

Call through the office 215-809-6210 How can you reach me? Email is the best way spulford@neshaminy.k12.pa.us Call through the office 215-809-6210

Amplify-in their own words Amplify Science - Approach and Pedagogy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkPJkF NCFiw&feature=youtu.be Seeing Amplify Science from the student’s perspective https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rvW2 g7cEow&feature=youtu.be

Next Generation Science Standards http://www.nextgenscience.org/