Welcome to Back to School Night 8th Grade Science Thomas Brown Science Teacher/Department Chairman/Coach

Classroom Routine Copy homework in agenda book. Update Table of Contents Identify new vocabulary to be put into Quizlet Lessons include activities such as reading, writing, problem solving, investigations, demonstrations, models, games, web based activities and simulations.

Amplify Science Program Aligned with Next Generation Science Standards and developed by the Lawrence Hall of Science Change in thinking about science education/learning Students will learn the WHY …not just the WHAT of science

Next Generation Science Standards 3 Dimensional Learning/Teaching Core Ideas Science and Engineering Practices Crosscutting Concepts

Amplify Units of Study Geology on Mars Natural Selection Natural Selection Engineering Internship Evolutionary History Force and Motion Force and Motion Internship Thermal Energy Earth’s Changing Climate Earth’s Changing Climate Internship

What students should bring to class Agenda book Charged Chromebook 3 ring binder Loose leaf paper Pen/Pencil Most work will be turned in digitally!

Online Information on Canvas Homework assignment will be posted daily on calendar Key Concepts which will be assessed (Study Guide) Unit Assignment Checklists Email Link This site is provided to help students who are absent and parents that want to check on daily homework assignments. http://www.neshaminy.org

Grades 50% Assignments 50% Assessments Assignment grades are posted by chapter on Home Access Assignments can be checked daily in Amplify: My Work 50% Assessments

How can you reach me? Email works best tbrown@neshaminy.org Call through the office 215-809-6210

Thanks for Coming Your student and I appreciate that you are interested in their education.

Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs) are the key ideas in science that have broad importance within or across multiple science or engineering disciplines.

Crosscutting Concepts Crosscutting Concepts help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.

Science and Engineering Practices Science and Engineering Practices describe what scientists do to investigate the natural world and what engineers do to design and build systems.

Science and Engineering Practices 1. Asking questions (for science) and defining problems (for engineering) 2. Developing and using models 3. Planning and carrying out investigations 4. Analyzing and interpreting data 5. Using mathematics and computational thinking 6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing solutions (for engineering) 7. Engaging in argument from evidence 8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

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