1. Welcome to Curriculum Night 2015 Your child is a Howlin’ Wolf Teachers: Language Arts: Miss Zittinger Science: Mr. Hudson Social Studies: Mrs. Jackson Math: Mrs. Lee

2. Materials NeededWish List -4 binders- Tissues -4 notebooks- Tissues -Paper- Tissues -Pencil pouch- Tissues -Pencils and pens- Tissues -Pencil sharpener- Tissues

3. EXPLORE!! DISCOVER!! CREATE!! MASTER!! Math

4. Pre-Algebra/Math 8 Common Core Standards The Number System -Study rational and irrational numbers Expressions and Equations -Work with square roots and exponents -Solve multi-step equations. -Solve systems of equations Functions -Define, evaluate, and compare functions -Use functions (equations) to model real world problems Geometry -Create transformations -Understand and apply the Pythagorean Theorem -Solve real-world problems involving volume of cylinder, cones, and spheres. Statistics and Probability -Analyze scatterplots

5. Math 1: · Extend the properties of exponents to rational exponents · Perform arithmetic operations on polynomials · Create equations that describe numbers or relationships · Solve equations, inequalities, and systems of equations · Understand, interpret, and analyze the concept of functions · Construct and compare linear, quadratic, and exponential models and solve problems. · Solve and prove Pythagorean Theorem, distance, and midpoint formulas · Interpret and analyze data

6. What you can do to help….. -Check website for homework daily -Encourage students to complete their homework and study 10-15 minutes a night -Motivate them to work on ALEKS at home -When your student is struggling, have them attend extra help Tuesdays until 4:45 -Email erin.lee@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

7. 8 TH GRADE CURRICULUM

8. EARTH ENVIRONMENTAL CURRICULUM IN ADDITION TO THE 8 TH GRADE CURRICULUM, WE WILL ALSO COVER  WEATHER  EARTH’S ROLE IN SPACE  LITHOSPHERE

9. ELA Units of Study August: Agency and Independence September: Narrative Writing October: Developing Analytical Reading Practices November and December: Tackling Complex Texts January: Argumentative Writing February: Nonfiction Reading March: Informational Reading April: Informational Writing May: High School Reading Prep

10. Social Studies Units Unit 1: Settlement Unit 2: Revolution Unit 3: Systems of Government Unit 4: Expansion Unit 5: Civil Conflict Unit 6: Industrialization Unit 7: Global Conflict Unit 8: Civil Liberties Unit 9: Transformation in the New South

11. ~Text: “A Journey Through NC” (ncjourneys.com login/password=rich Other online resources: Useful Links (last page): ~Geo Games ~ChannelOne News ~Online Flashcard Maker ~Quizlet.com (post vocab for each unit) ~Kahoot games (make public;students get free account)

12. ~DC info: 1 st payment of $70 due October 9 th ~Lean & Green Day rescheduled for October 17 th (Saturday) ~Be sure to have PowerSchool information to check grades weekly (app on phone) ~Remember: dress code, no gum, no cell phone

13. Goals Our Goals for our students: -Prepare them for High School -Encourage students to become thinkers and problems solvers. -Inquiry based and Discovery Learning -Cooperative & Resourceful Learners

14. We’re happy to have your child on our team. Let’s work together to have a successful and productive year! Thank you for coming.