1. Welcome to Mr. Nichols’
8th Grade Science
class

2. About me Education Experience B.A. in Elementary Education
30 assorted Math/Science Units
Highly Qualified;
Middle Grades Science (6-8) and SEI endorsed
Teaching experience:
6th Grade Science
Arizona Youth University
Platformer Videogame Design, Modding for Minecraft
Mindstorm Robotics, Bioengineering
University of Notre Dame STEM Fellowship
Mesa Water Department
Cubic Tech – Material Engineering
Experience

9. Remind Period 1

10. Remind Period 3

11. Remind Period 5

12. Remind Period 7

13. Assessments Quizzes Tests Lab investigations and reports Projects
How to write a lab report for 8th graders
Projects
Famous Scientist
Science Fair Project
Science/Discovery-Based Projects
Extension Menus

14. Practice-work Class work Homework Pre-writing
Participation
Homework
Pre-writing
Thinking maps
Current Scientific Events Discussions

15. Notebook and Bellwork

16. Classroom Policies
Grading
80% Assessments
20% Practice-work (Class work and Homework)
Late work- Accepted for ½ credit, Projects lose 1 letter grade per day late
Extra-credit
TBD with Student Input

17. What do you need for class?
Science Notebook (2)
Composition Notebook
Most students end up going through 2 composition notebooks throughout the year
Science Fair 3-Ring Binder
1” binder with tabs for organizing brainstorming and each section of the project report
Lined paper, red pen, pencils, pencil sharpener, colored pencils, markers, highlighters, metric ruler, red pen, stapler, glue sticks/tape, and erasers.
(optional - flash drive)

18. Positive Behavior
Rewards to be
determined

19. Basic Classroom Rules Listen and follow directions
Respect yourself, others, and property
Keep hands and feet to yourself
Follow School Rules & Procedures
No food, gum, or drinks.
Water bottles are allowed if kept on the floor
Consequences include - Warning, Timeout, Parent Contact, ISI, Referral to administrator

20. How to Contact Me
Bnichols
@kyrene.org
Phone

21. Donations Needed Kleenex Copy Paper- White Paper 12 in rulers Pencils
Markers
Lined Paper
Pencil Sharpeners
Highlighters
Extra Composition Notebooks
Old books- in good condition for class library
Science magazines

22. Any Questions??