Welcome to Parkland! Parkland Magnet Middle School for Aerospace Technology Open House General Session will begin at 7:00 p.m.

Parkland’s Advanced Band Thank you for entertaining us.

“Every Student, Whatever it Takes!” Parkland’s Mission At Parkland, we believe that every student regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, past history and academic background will have access to opportunities for success socially and academically in our unique whole-school magnet program. We will provide the support necessary for every student to succeed. We believe… “Every Student, Whatever it Takes!”

Parkland Is…

Open House Agenda Science & Aerospace Curriculum Aerospace Electives Curriculum Mathematics Curriculum Core Academics and Electives Informational Breakout Sessions

39 Activclassrooms w/ Promethean Boards Activotes Activslates Our Facility

Our Facility 5 Aerospace Classrooms 1 Robotics Lab (30 computers) (16 computers each) 1 Robotics Lab (30 computers) 4 PC Computer Labs (32 computers each) 1 Language Lab 3 Mobile Laptop Labs Our aerospace classrooms, including the robotics lab and the astronomy classroom, each contain 16 computers for student use. Our Facility

Parkland Students Fidel Alvarez– 6th Grade Kelsey Folley– 6th Grade Ryan Bridges– 7th Grade Hannah Duling– 7th Grade Joyce Chung– 8th Grade Alexus Edwards – 8th Grade Liam Gil– 8th Grade Introduce Students The students will tell why they chose Parkland and what they find exciting about their classes, the various learning opportunities and the possibilities of their future.

Science & Aerospace Curriculum Overview Jennifer Wingate Science Department Resource Teacher Introduce Jennifer

Our Unique Science & Aerospace Curriculum Accelerated curriculum so students have the potential to take Honors Physics in Grade 8 – a high school course Science courses follow magnet themes and include authentic investigations, visiting scientists, and special projects/events Emphasis on learning and using mathematics in context Use of technology infused in all classes Yearly Milestone Project - independent research project

6th Grade Science “Mission: Planet Earth” Life on Earth Interactions of Living Things Interactions of Living Things with their Environment Human Impact on Earth’s Environment Topics include: What is life? What are the requirements for life? Where do we find life on Earth? What types of adaptations do extremophiles on Earth make? Where might we look for life in space? What type of technology will we need to find life in space? As we search for new life forms on Earth and in the universe, it is important for students to have a basic understanding of the requirements for life here on earth. Students will gain an understanding of diversity and organism adaptations, energy flow, ecology and environmental issues including how humans impact local and global environments here on the Earth.

6th Grade Aerospace “Comparative Planetology & Orbital Mechanics” The Solar System Earth-Sun-Moon Earth’s Structure Forces and Motion Topics include: Comparing distant planet features to Earth’s, Aeronautics, rocketry, design constraints, Newton’s Laws, deriving quantitative formulas, etc… As we begin to study distant planets, it is important for us to understand the composition and structure of our own planet. Students will begin this study by first understanding Earth’s place within the Universe, the Milky Way Galaxy and the Solar System. Students will then learn to understand the processes that shape the planets and the physical laws that govern the Universe.

7th Grade Science “Human Space Exploration and Survival” Cell Biology Structure and Function of Living Things Heredity Topics include: variability of conditions for living organisms, chemical requirements for life, impacts of space travel on human body systems, etc… Humans have been pondering the wonders of the universe for hundreds of years. Only in the past five decades have humans been able to explore the outer space elements.. During this course, students will explore the general make-up of the human body from the simple animal cell to the complex systems of the human body. Along the way students will explore the effects of outer space on the body systems.

7th Grade Science “Unmanned Space Exploration” Star Chemistry Solar System Explorations Sun-Earth Connections Earth: Change Over Time Topics include: states of matter, periodic table, atoms, physical/chemicals properties, matter, energy, electricity and magnetism, waves, electromagnetic spectrum Space exploration is not always possible, safe or practical for human beings to conduct. Therefore space agencies around the world have explored space in unmanned space probes. During this course, students learn how early astronomers and more recent astronomers explore the heavens using the principles of physics. Students will explore how astronomers use the electromagnetic spectrum to analyze distance light sources.

8th Grade Science & Aerospace Honors Physics* Honors Geometry Co/Pre-requisite Investigations in Earth Space Systems “Aerospace Design & Technology” – a companion course that supports the physical science concepts learned in Honors Physics and Honors Investigations in Earth Space Systems * high school credit

Astronomy Electives “Astronomy & Space Exploration” – Grade 6 “Research in Astronomy” – Grade 7 or 8 Learn about various aspects of astronomy including: Tools of the Astronomer The Electromagnetic Spectrum Our Solar System Stars and Galaxies The Expanding Universe

Principles of Flight 7th and 8th Grade Elective Course STEM skills through… History of Flight Balloons, Kites, and Gliders Airplanes and Helicopters Flight in Society Students will explore the principles of flight through the designing and building of morel aircraft and the use of flight simulator software. Students will study the history of flight, types of aircraft, and aircraft design.

Robotics Electives Introduction to Robotics Systems (6) Applied Robotic Engineering (7) Applied Robotic Programming (7) Focus on: Motion, Planning & Design Problem Solving Physical Science Principles Programming, Mechanics, & Measurement

Introduction to Engineering Design* Elective Course – Grade 8 Project Lead the Way® introductory course Subsequent courses offered in some high schools, including the complete program at Wheaton High School Systematic analysis of a problem to find a step by step solution Development of three-dimensional solid models. Computer Aided Design System (CAD) * high school credit

Mathematics Courses Overview Trish Thompson Mathematics Department Resource Teacher Introduce Trish

Mathematics Math 6 –Grade 6 Math 7 – Grade 6 or 7 IM – Grade 6 or 7 Pre-Algebra – Grade 8 Algebra I* - Grade 6, 7, or 8 Honors Geometry* - Grade 7 or 8 Honors Algebra II with Analysis* - Grade 8 * high school credit

Core Academics English – Accelerated English 8* Reading Foreign Language – Chinese,* French * and Spanish* World Studies – Advanced World Studies 6 & 7, Advanced U.S. History 8 Arts Electives – art, computers, instrumental music Physical Education – Health (1Q) and PE (3Qs) * high school credit Our core academic representatives for Math, English, Reading, World Studies, and ESOL will be in the cafeteria for you to ask questions. Mr. Ron Schwartz, our 8th grade Counselor, who will be next year’s 6th grade counselor, will also be in the media center with the student panel. He may also answer any of your questions.

Extra Curricular Activities Civil Air Patrol Math Team Destination Imagination First Lego League Robotics Club STEM Club – Science Technology , Engineering, and Math Achievement Homework Club Builders Club Jazz Band Drama Club Student Government Association Spirit Squad Athletics – softball, cross country, basketball & Soccer (grades 7 & 8) Mr. Michnewich will be in the cafeteria to answer any questions you may have about our extra curricular activities. Mr. Michnewich is our after-school coordinator.

Partnerships In the Cafeteria our partners will be available to answer your questions.

Transportation For students who live outside walking distance of their assigned school, as designated by MCPS, and in the attendance areas of: Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland Yes - from neighborhood bus stops if they live beyond the MCPS designated walking distance All other areas of Montgomery County No - parents provide transportation Carpool Database Families share there address information in a database that is maintained by the Magnet Coordinator. The information is only shared with those within the database. Families make connections with one another. TRAX – an afterschool enrichment provider is also available

Sample Choice Form for the MSMC To participate in the Choice process, Grade 5 parents/students will complete a Choice form: Rank the three middle schools in order of preference. On the form, indicate if you would like your child to attend the same MSMC school that an older sibling will attend in 2013 - 2014 Return the complete Choice form by Friday, November 2, 2012. Forms available NOW on the Parkland website as well as the MCPS website. Note: MSMC in-Consortium students who do not submit a Choice form will be randomly assigned to an MSMC school. SAMPLE

Parkland Magnet Middle School One colorful schedule per family. If you happen to have multiple schedules, please follow only one color. Please keep all family members with you. There is a map of the building on the back. Take time now to locate the classrooms. The red highlighted rooms on the PowerPoint map indicate the rooms that are active this evening. Orient the audience Thank you for attending our Open House this here at Parkland. We look forward to working with your students in the future.