1. Welcome to Mrs. P’s 8th Grade Science Class
Rm. C21

2. Introduction to Mrs. P
I was born and raised in Detroit Michigan. There, I’ve earned an AA in Psychology. Shortly after, I decided I needed a change. So I moved across the country and began/continued my education at ASU.
I graduated with a BS in Secondary Education with a concentration in Earth and Space Exploration.
I absolutely love adventure! I love animals (except spiders) like to play games, be outdoors, go camping, travel…
But what takes my heart and breath away are my 2 beautiful daughters. My oldest is 3 and just started taking gymnastics (cutest thing ever!) and my youngest is 1. She loves to “run” and she just said her first word, “kitty.”
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3. Communication: We are a TEAM!
What is the best way to get in touch with me?
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4. Curriculum Overview – 8th
Semester 1
Semester 2
Science and Engineering Practices
History and Nature of Science & Engineering
Personal and Social Perspectives in Science
Energy
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Physics
Chemistry
LIFE SCIENCE
Heredity/Genetics
Health
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5. Curriculum
8th Science is aligned not only with the National Science Education Standards, Arizona State Science Standards, and CUSD Science Standards.
In Science, we strive for inquiry-based learning, using modeling, hands-on techniques.

6. Example of a Classroom Activity:
Ernie's Exit

7. Tutoring Schedule Science Tutoring Schedule
(In addition to Conference Period on Block Days)
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8. Science – the COLT WAY!
COURAGE: working in teams and sharing ideas – WRONG IDEAS are LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!!!
CHARACTER: being kind, honest and contributing
COMMITMENT: building relationships and having a GROWTH MINDSET (“I just don’t know that ….. yet!)

9. School Remind Messages

10. Science Expectations
Attendance: You can’t be successful if you’re not here! This is one of the most important aspects of your child’s education.
Absences: Utilize Conference Periods and Tutoring!!!!!!! You have as many days absent to make up work.
Daily Routine: Complete warm-up upon entering the room.
Classwork and Homework: Iterates and practices newly learned concepts
Composition book/Binder- Used for their warm-ups, lab work, and classroom notes. EVERYTHING should be stapled/attached (no lost papers! )

11. Donations
TAX CREDIT:
$400 maximum donation if filing JOINTLY. $200 maximum donation if filing SINGLE.
You receive your donation amount as a TAX CREDIT on your Arizona State taxes. This is NOT a deduction!!!
Can designate to Classrooms (SCIENCE) and/or Clubs (SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FAIR), Etc. and by student
Thank you for considering a donation!
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12. Classroom Donations – ALWAYS APPRECIATED!!!!
Kleenex
Dry Erase Markers
Copy Paper
Home Depot Cards (experiments, white boards, engineering/building supplies)
Office Supplies / Gift Cards
(Dry Erase Markers, Pencils, Crayons, Colored Pencils)

13. Questions ?