1. Welcome to Middle School Science !
Mrs. Ellinger
Mrs. Strawn
Mr. Foster
Ms. Burn
Ms. Fox

2. Middle School Science Philosophy
Bring everyone to a common understanding of basic science skills
Lay the foundation for further high school science work

3. What will we study? 7th Grade 8th Grade Earth Science Physical Science
Life Science
8th Grade
Physical Science
Chemistry
YES –
we do frog dissection

4. Parent Info

5. Parent Info

6. WCAS = new state science test

7. Materials & Expectations
We expect students to…
keep an organized notebook
Turn in all/most assignments
Use their time in class for getting work done and finish at home when not finished in class.
Bring materials to class each day (including charged laptop)
Use laptops appropriately
Be able to follow safety guidelines
Ask for help when needed
Purchase a composition notebook
Earbuds or headphones
Binder with 1 section for science
Pencil/pens
Glue sticks

8. Computers
We use the computers almost daily in science class! Plan to bring yours CHARGED EVERYDAY!
We do interactive quizzes, unit tests, Gizmos, simulations, etc

9. CANVAS = our online classroom

10. Student Voice Favorite part of middle science?
Advice for incoming 6th graders…?
Keys to success in middle school…?