Your child is a Howlin’ Wolf Welcome to Curriculum Night 2015 Your child is a Howlin’ Wolf Teachers: Language Arts: Miss Zittinger Science: Mr. Hudson Social Studies: Mrs. Jackson Math: Mrs. Lee

Materials Needed Wish List 4 binders - Tissues 4 notebooks - Tissues Paper - Tissues Pencil pouch - Tissues Pencils and pens - Tissues Pencil sharpener - Tissues

EXPLORE!! CREATE!! Math DISCOVER!! MASTER!!

Pre-Algebra/Math 8 Common Core Standards The Number System -Study rational and irrational numbers  Expressions and Equations -Work with square roots and exponents -Solve multi-step equations. -Solve systems of equations  Functions -Define, evaluate, and compare functions -Use functions (equations) to model real world problems  Geometry -Create transformations -Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem -Solve real-world problems involving volume of cylinder, cones, and spheres.  Statistics and Probability -Analyze scatterplots  

Math 1: · Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents · Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials · Create equations that describe numbers or relationships · Solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations · Understand, interpret, and analyze the concept of functions · Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems. · Solve and prove Pythagorean Theorem, distance, and midpoint formulas · Interpret and analyze data  

What you can do to help….. Check website for homework daily Encourage students to complete their homework and study 10-15 minutes a night Motivate them to work on ALEKS at home When your student is struggling, have them attend extra help Tuesdays until 4:45 Email erin.lee@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

8TH GRADE CURRICULUM

EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL CURRICULUM IN ADDITION TO THE 8TH GRADE CURRICULUM, WE WILL ALSO COVER WEATHER EARTH’S ROLE IN SPACE LITHOSPHERE

ELA Units of Study August: Agency and Independence September: Narrative Writing October: Developing Analytical Reading Practices November and December: Tackling Complex Texts January: Argumentative Writing February: Nonfiction Reading March: Informational Reading April: Informational Writing May: High School Reading Prep

Social Studies Units Unit 1: Settlement Unit 2: Revolution Unit 3: Systems of Government Unit 4: Expansion Unit 5: Civil Conflict Unit 6: Industrialization Unit 7: Global Conflict Unit 8: Civil Liberties Unit 9: Transformation in the New South

~Text: “A Journey Through NC” (ncjourneys ~Text: “A Journey Through NC” (ncjourneys.com login/password=rich Other online resources: Useful Links (last page): ~Geo Games ~ChannelOne News ~Online Flashcard Maker ~Quizlet.com (post vocab for each unit) ~Kahoot games (make public;students get free account)

~DC info: 1st payment of $70 due October 9th ~Lean & Green Day rescheduled for October 17th (Saturday) ~Be sure to have PowerSchool information to check grades weekly (app on phone) ~Remember: dress code, no gum, no cell phone

Goals Our Goals for our students: Prepare them for High School Encourage students to become thinkers and problems solvers. Inquiry based and Discovery Learning Cooperative & Resourceful Learners

We’re happy to have your child on our team We’re happy to have your child on our team. Let’s work together to have a successful and productive year! Thank you for coming.