1. 7th Grade Physical, Earth, & Biological Science Mr. Cantrell Alderwood Middle School Room 11 Welcome to Curriculum Night

2. Ron Cantrell Auburn University 1984 – B.S. Business Administration US Navy 1985 – 1989 – USS Nimitz (CVN-68) – Bridge Officer, OOD Seattle Pacific 1993 – Teaching Certification K-8 – General Science 4-12 City University 1996 – Masters in Technology Instruction 22 nd Year at Alderwood Bicycle team stops during MS Ride.

3. Personal File Marita, my wife of 23 years, is a registered nurse at NW Hospital. Two boys: – Lee, 19, is a sophomore at Whitworth this Fall. – Christopher, 17, is a Senior at Edmonds-Woodway HS. Some of the things that keep me out of trouble outside school are: cycling, photography, making sawdust, and … Some of the things that keep me out of trouble outside school are: cycling, photography, making sawdust, and DIY projects.

4. …Do It Yourself Projects Like Deck Rebuilding… I thought a good two weeks of work ought to do it. Year One >

5. Year 2 So…The project ended up taking a little longer.

6. 7 th Grade Science In the classroom, students will be learning science through model building, hands-on inquiry investigations, group discussions, and readings that will give them a better understanding of our complex world.

7. Central Question: What are the connections between the complex life on Earth and the environments in which they are found? Human Body to Cells Genetics Ecosystems The Nature of Earth’s Atmosphere and Oceans Change Over Time

8. Grading System: Summative Tests 75% Summative tests measure understanding on specific Washington State 7 th grade standards. Summative tests may be retaken during the two weeks following the test return and correction. A maximum score of 85% or “B” is possible. Retakes are usually taken in Study Club.

9. Grading System: Summative Test scores fall on a 10 point percentage scale from 100% to 50%. A = 90 – 100%B = 80 – 89% C = 70 – 79%D = 60 – 69% F = 50 – 59%*Lowest score 50% *Where the test is blank or answers borrowed, no credit is awarded.

10. Grading System: Performance: The other 25% Science journals, homework, and classroom work will be periodically be reviewed for completion and understanding.

11. What Standards? Science teachers across the state are transitioning from the 2009 K-12 Standards to the 2013 New Generation Science Standards. You may view both from my website Documents and Links, respectively. Students will be given multiple opportunities to work with the standards before summative testing.

12. What Standards? Go to: Alderwood Middle SchoolAlderwood Middle School Teacher Websites Cantrell Documents State Standards Go to: Alderwood Middle SchoolAlderwood Middle School Teacher Websites Cantrell Links New Gen Science Stds

13. Homework : Reading and… Students need to read for pleasure 30 minutes every day – library books are encouraged. E-Readers are also available in our library. Work not completed in class should be finished in study club or at home. Journals may go home. There will occasionally be written work sent home when practicing a new concept.

14. Which student would you expect to have a better vocabulary? Which student would you expect to be more successful in school…and in life? (Nagy & Herman, 1987)

15. Keep In Touch Teacher Website ““Links” to science textbooks SSimulators and games ““Daily Assignments” ““Documents” RResources for Success SState Standards ““Parent and Student Email Archive” SSKYWARD (All Classes) AAssignment grades & attendance CConnection to teacher e-mail

16. Keep In Touch Email: Science Updates Skyward Updates & Class News And of course… the telephone. (425) 431-4021 *A Language Line is Available The best time to call is after 2:30 PM. Leave a message anytime.

17. Study Club STUDY CLUB : Extra help available – Tuesday to 3:15 PM – Thursday to 3:15 PM Study Hall in the Cafeteria from 3:15-4:00 PM 4:00 PM bus or walk/ride home Students should sign up for the study club bus during lunch.

18. Parent Volunteer Opportunity Flexible schedule Rotate in before or after lunch Help needed reading with students – Test days – Reading strategies practice Everyday commitment not required – Email or telephone communication

19. Thank you for coming tonight! Go Mustangs!