1. Welcome to Payne Junior High School Mr. Nedow’s Integrated Science Room B9 http://www.mychandlerschools.org/pjhs-nedow TEAM PIRATE

2. Who is Mr. Nedow? Native to Michigan Graduated from Central Michigan University & Northern Arizona Univ. Working in District since 2005 Have a wife (Angie) son (Cole) and daughter (Corrine) Coach Girls and Boys Basketball Teams Coach Lego Robotics Team

3. Student Expectations and Grading Materials (2 Notebooks, Pencils and Flash Drive) Grading: Classes will be graded by a total point system. Extreme Science Extra Credit

4. 7 th Grade Science Curriculum (Earth Science) Scientist Research Project Scientific Method Introduction Layers of the Earth Plate Tectonics Rock Cycle Earth Quakes/Volcanoes Identification of Rocks/Minerals 1 st Quarter

5. 7 th Grade Science Curriculum (Health) Media Influence 3 rd World Country Health Services Developing Lifelong skills Fitness and Nutrition Diseases and Disorders 2 nd Quarter

6. 7 th Grade Science Curriculum (Space Science) Phases of the Moon Tides and Seasons Eclipses of the Moon Identification of Constellations Relationships of Common Objects in space 3 rd Quarter

7. 7 th Grade Science Curriculum (Ecology/Environmental Science) Analyze Environmental Risks (Landfill, Recycling, Climate Change etc.) Analyze the relationship among various organisms Biomes Food Webs, Food Chains & Energy Pyramid Endangered Species 4 th Quarter

8. Science Fair Begins in 2 nd Quarter and ends before holiday break. Choose Topic Related to Curriculum Develop Lab Report Perform Experiment Create Visual (Tri-Fold Board) HISEF Competition (Hamilton) 2 nd Quarter

9. QUESTIONS? Have A Wonderful Evening And Thank You For Coming To The PJHS Curriculum Night!! DON’T FORGET Tax Credit Forms and APPLES FOR TEACHERS ON DOOR!!