1. Welcome To 6 th & 8 th Grade Science With Mrs. Lowe

2. What to Bring on the 1 st Day Planner May be purchased in the office/school store/ commons area 1 Composition Book for Science Taped/solid binding type NOT the spiral type Loose Leaf Notebook Paper Keep in a 3-ring binder Pencil Bag with at least the following: Pens/Pencils

3. What to Bring Every Day Please pick up my newsletter for your grade level (6 th or 8 th ) located on the front counter that explains what to bring every day, as well as additional information about class.

4. What Will We Learn in 6 th or 8 th Grade Science? The primary science domain taught in my 6 th grade classes will be Life Science. The primary science domains taught in my 8 th grade classes will be Physical, Earth and Space Sciences. However, all domains (Life, Physical, Earth, Space & Engineering) will be integrated throughout both grade levels. There is a strong emphasis on writing. Concepts taught come from the Middle School Next Generation Science Standards adopted by the Washington State Legislature.

5. Science Fundamentals What Will We Learn in 6 th Grade Science?

6. Characteristics of Life Classification & Taxonomy

7. What Will We Learn in 6 th Grade Science? History of Life on Earth

8. What Will We Learn in 6 th Grade Science? Cell Form & Function Plant Form & Function

9. What Will We Learn in 6 th Grade Science? Ecosystem Interactions

10. What Will We Learn in 8th Grade Science? Review Science Fundamentals

11. What Will We Learn in 8th Grade Science? States of Matter Chemical Interactions

12. What Will We Learn in 8th Grade Science? Space Science

13. What Will We Learn in 8th Grade Science? Earth Science

14. What Will We Learn in 8th Grade Science? Review Concepts from 6 th & 7 th Grades

15. Where is Mrs. Lowe? She is most likely outside the classroom in the 6 th grade commons area with Mr. Galligan! Come outside the room and say hello!!! She’d love to meet you : ).