1. 8 th Grade Earth Science Ms. Barbara Ferri Green Team Please pick up one paper from each of the wire bins on the table as you come in the front door. This is your homework.

2. My Website http://mail.bedford.k12.ma.us/~barbara_ferri/

3. Massachusetts Frameworks Earth’s History Earth’s Structure Heat Transfer in the Earth System Maps as Models of the Earth Earth in the Solar System

4. Earth Science Curriculum Geology –Rocks –Minerals –Plate tectonics –Earthquakes –Volcanoes Astronomy –Solar system –Seasons –Eclipses –Tides Oceanography –Ocean currents Meteorology –Climate –Wind patterns

5. Teaching Methods Multi-dimensional approach –Learning styles inventory Online text PowerPoint lectures Hands-on activities and labs Open Response Essays Videos Computer and technology based labs

6. Grades 45% Tests and Quizzes 25% Projects and Labs 15% Open Response Essay Questions 15% Homework Completion Email: barbara_ferri@bedford.k12.ma.us Phone: 1-781-275-3201 ext.2115

7. Extracurricular Activities Science Fair/Club (with Mrs. Scaltreto) ACE You Be the Chemist Challenge Boxtops for Education School Musical