1. “Learning science is something students do, not something that is done to them”. National Science Education Standards (NAS, 1996),

2. Mrs. Lord Stapley Jr. High

3. Mrs. Peggy Lord  15 years nurse  B.S. in Secondary Education, History & Chemistry minor  M.Ed. in STEM education  SEI endorsement  Gifted and Talented full endorsement.  CTE certificate

4. How can we all help your student have a successful junior high experience?

5. School: Teacher & Administrative Communication H Home: Parent/Guardian Involvement & Parent Signature in Student Planner ome: Parent/Guardian How can you help your student have a successful junior high experience? Keep channels of communication open between school, student, and parents! Student: Daily Assignments in Student Planner DailyStudent:

6. Check the Parent Portal: Sign up in the office if you have not picked up an access code yet! Check my Stapley Web Page! Contact me by e-mail: Probably the best way to get in touch with me! My e-mail address is: pslord@mpsaz.org Contact me by phone: You can always call and leave a message on my classroom phone: (480) 472-2765

7. First Semester Focus: Science Research Expo project Genetics Genetics Careers Cheek Cell DNA Adaptations Physics Egg Drop Bungee Barbie Physics Careers Roller Coasters

8. Second Semester Focus: Chemistry Chemistry Careers AIMS Personal Career Project Crime Scene Science Fair February 4 th District, February 19th State, April International May

10. Questions?