1. St. Joseph School Mrs. Bozek 6 th grade Science 7 th grade Science 8 th grade Science

2. Our Classroom Discovery Education Edmodo S.T.E.A.M. Projects Collaboration projects Virtual Labs Brain pop

3. 6 th grade Science The eighth grade curriculum covers a wide range of earth science topics including: Matter Minerals Rocks and the rock cycle Views of the Earth Weathering and soil Water erosion and deposition Plate tectonics Earthquakes Volcanoes Atmosphere Climate Space

4. 7 th grade Science The seventh grade curriculum covers a wide range of life science topics including: Living things Cells and cell theory Dichotomous keys Genetics DNA Evolution Ecology Body systems Human reproduction The environment

5. 8 th grade Science The eighth grade curriculum covers a wide range of physical science topics including: Matter and energy Motion, force and Newton’s Laws of Motion Physical and chemical changes Measurement Atomic structure, atoms and molecules energy The periodic table of elements Heating and cooling Electromagnetic spectrum Sound waves Magnetism Machines The 8th Grade NYS exam review.

6. Next Generation Science Standards What are the Next Generation Science Standards? The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide our children with a clear and consistent framework and fundamental skills to critically think and communicate with one another to compete in a global society. It will also help prepare our children for college and the workforce. Parent Map for the Next Generation Science Standards http://www.nextgenscience.org/

7. My Goals for Parents and Students My mission, as an educator, is to provide a positive learning environment, a place where students come to school eager to learn. Along with academic success, I plan to promote communication, critical thinking skills, intellectual, social, and physical growth within each student in the classroom.

8. “Don’t let Gravity get you down!!!” If you have any questions or concerns contact me any time! The connection between student, teacher, and parent(s) is an important bond that I intend to create. If any parent or student has any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. You can e-mail me at: vbozek5589@st-josephschool.com