1. Welcome to 8th Grade Science!!!
Mrs. Whitney Dove
Room 405

2. About me… Graduated from Austin College in Sherman
Grew up in Levelland
2nd year at KMS
Taught in Sherman ISD for 3 years before coming here
LOVE teaching!

3. About Ms. Brandon 5th year teaching Been in Kingwood for 30 years
2 wonderful boys! One is an Eagle Scout and is serving in the U.S. Navy and the youngest is a freshman at Sam Houston State University.
I decided to teach because a teacher at KMS made an impact on my kids, and I wanted to do the same

4. What to expect??? Rigorous curriculum
High expectations of our students
Frequent communication

5. Rigorous Curriculum Using Cornell Notes to improve processing skills
Data driven strategies and interventions
Homework at least once a week
Quizzes at least once a week
At least three test or project grades per six week grading period.
8th Grade will take the Science TAKS in April

6. Scope and Sequence 1st Semester 2nd Semester 1st six weeks
Lab Safety
Life Science (ecological interactions, environmental changes
2nd six weeks
Structure of Atoms
Periodic Table of the Elements
Chemical Reactions
3rd six weeks
Force and Motion
2nd Semester
4th six weeks
Newton’s Laws of Motion
Weather; Weather Maps
The Sun, The Oceans
Satellite Images, Topography
Plate Tectonics
5th six weeks
Relationships between Earth, Sun, and Moon
The Universe
TAKS Review
6th six weeks
Experimental Design
Taxonomy
Kingdoms and Ecology

7. High Expectations for our students
Adult Signature Page
Interactive Notebooks (Spirals)
Safety Standards
Late Work Policy (Daily Work)
KMS Binder

8. Frequent Communication
reminders/updates
is the BEST way to get in touch with me as I check that frequently throughout the school day and on weekends.
Parent Conference Times
Mon/Wed from 11:17-12:43
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday from 11:32-12:58
Parent Conferences can be scheduled through the counseling office

9. Website Linked through KMS Website Mrs. Dove's Website
If you have any ideas/suggestions for website improvement, please send them my way! I am always looking to make this tool more powerful for both parents and students.

10. How to get help…. Reference website for homework information
Tutoring is available on Wednesdays from 8:00-8:25 and 3:55-4:30.
By appointment

11. Reminders
Tonight is not a good time to discuss individual student concerns; please me to set up a phone or face-to-face conference if you feel there is something we need to address together
It is critically important that each student maintain an organized notebook and KMS binder. Those things will be routinely checked and counted as a grade.
Please make sure students are equipped to do their best each day by having their supplies.

12. Thank you for coming! I am so blessed to be a part of the lives of your kids! I know this year will be awesome!