Ms. Conley 7 th & 8 th Grade Science

Ms. Conley 7th year at Bird Middle 12 th year of teaching Worked in Cytogenetic lab at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital

My Expectations Bring pencil, lined paper, science binder, textbook to class EVERDAY; demerit issued if not prepared Complete Homework EVERYDAY; assigned 2 or 3 times a week

My Expectations Homework 7 th graders receive Working Lunch and less credit if turned in late 8 th graders receive Working Lunch and less credit if homework is turned in late.

Extra Help I am available after school: Monday(3:00) last 2 of the month Tuesday(3:00) Wednesday (3:00) Thursday (3:00) During Extension Blocks: Science Tutorial (7 th and 8 th grade)

7 th Grade Curriculum Scientific Method & Measurement Force and Motion of Objects Construction of Bridges Astronomy Classification of Organisms Cells and The Human Body Evolution and Biodiversity Changes in the Ecosystem over Time

8 th Grade Curriculum Scientific Method Metric Measurement Chemistry Earth’s History and Structure Contour Maps of the Earth Plant and Animal Cells Energy in Living Things: Photosynthesis, Respiration

8 th Grade Curriculum con’t Genetics: DNA, Cell Reproduction & Heredity Evolution and Biodiversity MCAS Review

Resources On-line textbook: On-line Gizmos: Interactive science modules Ms. Conley’s Science Webpage X2 Grading if you are having trouble accessing X2 grading

Team Meetings The 7/8 team teachers are available for meetings during: Day 2, Period 2: 10:09-11:01 Day 5, Period 2: 1:25- 2:20 Day 7, Period 2: 7:47-8:39 You may arrange a team meeting for concerns about your child’s progress by contacting the office or a team member directly. 7/8 team: Ms. Conley, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Kelleher