“Learning science is something students do, not something that is done to them”. National Science Education Standards (NAS, 1996),

Welcome to Advanced 8th Science Mrs. Lord Stapley Jr. High

Mrs. Peggy Lord 15 years nurse B.S. in Secondary Education, History & Chemistry minor M.Ed. in STEM education SEI endorsement Gifted and Talented full endorsement. CTE certificate

Keys for Junior High Success How can we all help your student have a successful junior high experience?

How can you help your student have a successful junior high experience? Keep channels of communication open between school, student, and parents! School: Teacher & Administrative Communication H Home: Parent/Guardian Involvement & Parent Signature in Student Planner ome: Parent/Guardian Student:Student: Daily Assignments in Student Planner DailyStudent:

Additional Resources Available to Help Your Student: Check the Parent Portal: Sign up in the office if you have not picked up an access code yet! Check my Stapley Web Page! Contact me by e-mail: Probably the best way to get in touch with me! My e-mail address is: pslord@mpsaz.org Contact me by phone: You can always call and leave a message on my classroom phone: (480) 472-2765

What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year? First Semester Focus: Science Research Expo project Genetics Genetics Careers Cheek Cell DNA Adaptations Physics Egg Drop Bungee Barbie Physics Careers Roller Coasters

What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year? Second Semester Focus: Chemistry Chemistry Careers AIMS Personal Career Project Crime Scene Science Fair February 7th District, late February State, April International May

Grading Notebook/ Labs 30% Science Fair/ Career projects 30% Test/ Quizzes/ Exit tickets/ B/W-Closure 30% Homework 10%

Questions?