CMS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night September 12, 2013

This Evening In the Auditorium: Introductions Grade Book (Skyward) SMART Curriculum Overviews by Subject In the Classrooms: Meet with SMART Advisor Drop-In greeting/questions with Teachers

The Office Clark Doten - Principal Jennifer Berg- Associate Principal Rob Rimington- Dean Of Students Kendra Wenzel- Counselor Sandy Hricko- Social Worker Main Office Team ( ): Mary Arth Lauri Peterson Kristen Smith

Purpose of Grading To communicate with students, parents and others a measure of student achievement in regards to content standards To provide feedback and guidance in regards to student learning

The Purpose of Homework To prepare for lessons (priming) To practice or review content or skills To formatively assess what students know or can do by applying, extending or integrating their understanding through projects or other assignments Sometimes…..the “flipped classroom”

The Grade Book: 3 Categories Formative = (F) Feedback for learning Daily work Homework Activities 0% of Final Grade

The Grade Book Academic Responsibility (AR) = Feedback related to being responsible. 0% of Final Grade

The Grade Book Summative (S)= A measure of achievement Assessments that occur at the end of a unit or learning target More than just paper and pencil exams 100% of Final Grade

Summative Retakes

Why Increase the engagement of each and every 8th grade student at CMS. How Individual meetings with SMART Advisor Academic goal setting Peer Learning Networks (PLNs) Parent-Teacher communication and support

Important upcoming dates French Park field trip- September 30 Fall conferences October 8, 10, and 15 ●Registration information will be coming out in the near future

Language Arts - Austin (Thotland), Strey, Zylla Inquiry-based Reading and Writing Units: - The Giver, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Monster. - Persuasive Research paper, PRQs - Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry Self-pacing: - Moodle completion tracking Allows for differentiation and enrichment

Language Arts MOODLE: - Calendar - Resources (handouts, lessons, assignments) - Paper/Project Submission

Math - Elstad, Johnson, Lackas Math 8 Topics Linear, exponential and inverse relationships The Pythagorean Theorem Solving equations, systems of equations and inequalities Curriculum/Learning Resources CMP Textbooks MOODLE Khan Academy and Brain Genie

Math Math 8 Topics Units are broken apart by topics (i.e Geometry may be easier for some students than Algebra) ●Level of difficulty throughout the year may vary due to students strengths within the math standards (Geometry, Algebra, etc.)

Math Additional Support After School Program o Math specific support is available 8th grade math teachers o Before/after school ●PLNs during SMART time

Advanced Math - Johnson & Lackas Advanced Math 8 Topics Patterns of Change Patterns in Data Linear Functions Vertex-Edge Graphs Exponential Functions Patterns in Shape Quadratic Functions Curriculum/Learning Resources Core-Plus (Integrated 1X) Textbook Khan Academy and Brain Genie

Science - Bobek, Holz, Reinke QUARTER 1 Scientific Inquiry States of Matter Acids and Bases QUARTER 2 Water and the Atmosphere Weather Plate Tectonics Volcanoes and Earthquakes QUARTER 3 Rocks and Minerals Rivers and Glaciers Erosion and Deposition QUARTER 4 Planetary Astronomy Stellar Astronomy Earth-Moon-Sun System

Science Technology Resources iPads Turning Technology clickers Gizmos Moodle Online Textbook BrainPop Flipped Classroom

8th Grade Fall Testing No MAP test in 8th Grade Explore Test o Test day = Thursday October 24th o Assesses students’ academic strengths in English, Math, Reading, and Science and matches with their interests o Implications  9th grade Honors Physical Science  Pre-req = Advanced Math New: Double-up math option for those who qualified on explore, but not math. More info on this in the spring

Global Studies - Bartels, Deeney, Nelson Quarter 1 1: MAP SKILLS 2: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Quarter 3 5: POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 6: INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS Quarter 2 3: CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 4: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY Quarter 4 7: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY / DEVELOPMENT 8: MIGRATION / URBAN GEOGRAPHY

Global Studies ★ Parts of Maps/Map Types ★ Latitude & Longitude ★ Physical Features ★ H.E.I. ★ Cultural traits and stereotypes ★ World Religions ★ Population Issues ★ Political Systems ★ Government Systems ★ Human Rights ★ Colonization ★ Independence Movements ★ Types of Economies ★ Why Nations Trade ★ Level of Development ★ Immigration

Global Studies LOCATIONS TESTS: Weekly Formative assessments will help students prepare to be Summatively assessed on the names/locations of the U.N. recognized nations. Students must receive a passing grade on the formatives prior to attempting the summative. In order to re-take Locations tests students must fill out a study log with a parent signature.

Health - Gimse (O’Neill), Padden Health Philosophy * positively affect the student's mental, social, emotional, and physical health * provide knowledge & skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle *apply what they learn personally to their own lives Resources used for class: * Moodle Site *Various Ipad apps (CDC, Brainpop, Notability, Gomeals) * Textbook: "Decisions for Health" by Holt & Rinehart

Health Units/Topics we will cover Mental/Emotional Health (Test) Stress/Mental Illness (Test) Nutrition/Eating Properly (Test) Circulatory/Respiratory Systems (Project) Communicable Disease (Presentation) Drugs/Alcohol (Test) Tobacco/Cancer (Project) Human Sexuality (Test) -Reproductive System, Pregnancy, Birth CPR/First Aid (Test)

Communications - Matzke, Strey- Wells 4, 3, 2, 1... FOUR main learning objectives THREE ways you can help your child TWO websites to know ONE date to remember

FOUR main learning objectives: Writing Technology Vocabulary Speaking Communications

THREE ways to help your child 1.Listen to & evaluate your child's presentations. (4 formal presentations) 2.View their writings and presentations on Moodle. 3.Help them review before tests. Communications

TWO websites to know 1.Moodle 1.Google Docs Communications

ONE day to remember: December 13th is "COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE" (Friday afternoon) A. Volunteer to judge B. Come in to view presentations C. Donate D. All of the Above Communications

Teachers will be in their rooms Brigid Austin (Beth Thotland) - C13 Casey Zylla - C12 Christina Strey- C15 Brittani Matzke - C26 Jill Holz - C25 Dan Bobek - C14 Michelle Reinke - C23 Brian Deeney - C22 Chad Bartels - C17 Ross Nelson - C18 Brent Lackas - C10 Kristi Johnson - C16 Kaylie Elstad - A410 Sara Gimse (Steve O’Neill)- C07

Head to the Classrooms In the Classrooms: Meet with SMART advisor – 10 minutes Drop-in for greetings/questions with teachers – 30 minute window Check posters at the entrance to identify your student’s SMART advisory