1. WELCOME TO Ms. Adam’s 8TH GRADE ADVANCED SCIENCE CLASS

2. Christine Adam -Science
Born in Cleveland, Ohio
Grew up in Simi Valley, California
Graduated UC Irvine with B.A. (2010)
Graduated ASU with a M. in Secondary Education w/ an emphasis in science curriculum (2012)
8th year teaching Middle School Science, 2nd year at AMS
Love to swim, hike & travel
Play the bassoon

3. How I can be reached E-mail cadam@kyrene.org Phone 480-541-6148
Website: check classroom website for assignments and deadlines:
Or kyrene webpage- schools- Altadena- classrooms- Christine Adam

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5. The 8th Grade Science Curriculum
The KSD Science curriculum is aligned with both Arizona State and National Science Standards for middle school students

6. What is the difference between general & advanced science?
Students cover topics in life and physical sciences using an inquiry-based approach to learning. Emphasis will be placed on planning and conducting controlled investigations through project-based learning.
Students will complete one major project per UNIT- 7-9 projects instead of 4

7. Inquiry Program
Engages students in the investigative nature of science
Students answer questions generated by teachers
Students explore questions on their own
Students experience what scientists do

8. Scientific Method 8th Grade Curriculum
Review the basics of the scientific method including, variables, hypotheses, testable questions, graphing, etc.
These principles will be used in all other projects throughout the course of the year
Unit PBL- Create your own Investigation using the scientific method

9. 8th Grade Curriculum Matter Chemistry
Assess properties of matter and their physical properties such as density, boiling points, melting points, and solubility
Matter PBL: Unit Project: Forensic Mystery Powders Identification
Chemistry
Identify and classify different types of matter based on chemical properties such as pH and reactivity;
Unit Project: Adopt an Element- Student Choice Project

10. 8th Grade Curriculum Ecology Speed & Motion Graphs
Diversity, Adaptation and Behavior
Identify Plant and Animal Adaptations
Science in Personal and Social Perspective
Ecology PBL: Build a Beast
Speed & Motion Graphs
Relationship Between Force and Motion
Speed and Motion Graph PBL: School Zone Speed Lab

11. Work & Machines 8th Grade Curriculum Newton’s Laws
Apply concepts of physics with an understanding of the relationship between force and motion using Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton’s Laws PBL: Balloon Rockets
Work & Machines
Simple machines and how they help to do work
Work and Machines PBL: Building a Classroom Arcade

12. Genetics 8th Grade Curriculum Newton’s Laws
Apply concepts of physics with an understanding of the relationship between force and motion using Newton’s Laws of Motion
Newton’s Laws PBL: Balloon Rockets
Genetics
Meiosis and Mitosis
Basic Principals of Heredity- Punnett Squares
Genetic Engineering PBL: Genetic Engineering Debate

13. Student Choice-Student Led Experiments:
8th Grade Curriculum
Student Choice-Student Led Experiments:
Scientist Wanted Posters
STEM Challenges
Enrichment

14. Extras
Homework: 4-5 nights a week (whatever students do not finish in class)
At home projects: 1 per UNIT! (9 major projects!)
Quizzes/Tests/labs/Projects: at least twice per unit- minimum 1 test & 1 project per unit
Grading:
80% assessments: quizzes, tests, labs, projects
20%: participation: (warm-up, practice classwork, notebook checks and homework)
Sometimes graded for accuracy, sometimes just completion
***Students required to keep science notebook***
No text books for home - information needed will be in Science notebook

15. What is an interactive notebook?
A place to record information
Enables the student to process ideas and make connections
Culmination of student work throughout the year
Demonstrates content learned and reflective knowledge by the student

16. Does this sound familiar??
I can’t find my notes…. homework… quizzes
I can’ remember what we did yesterday in class…..
I was absent last week and can’t find my notes…..

17. Interactive Notebook & classroom calendar on website!
Here is the answer…
Interactive Notebook & classroom calendar on website!

18. Website
Check classroom website for all assignments, notes, warm-ups, classwork/homework assignments and deadlines
Students are responsible for getting work from here - Including notes & warm-ups- when they are absent
Or kyrene webpage- schools- Altadena- classrooms- Christine Adam

19. Requirements for Success

20. ATTENDANCE WORK COMPLETION
It is important for students to be in class on time everyday.
Lab work can not be made up, but alternate assignments will be given at the teachers discretion (this does not include unit PBLs- these can be done at home.
It is the student’s responsibility to find out what was missed- check the website or ask a classmate.
WORK COMPLETION
Student work must be turned in on time. If homework is turned in late, 10 % will be deducted for every day an assignment is late including for a project or lab write-up!
Late work will always be given some credit.

21. My Goals as an Educator
Influence my students to prepare themselves to become successful, self confident, self sufficient citizens.
Teach them to be life long learners.

22. How do I connect these goals to learning science?
Engage students in the process of learning science
Encourage students to use scientific evidence to make decisions
Help educate tomorrow's citizens about the application of science in everyday life.

23. Lets work together to achieve our common goals