Welcome to the Wonderful World of Science through the Earth Science Course for eighth grade. This course is widely described as a journey through Planet Earth and beyond our atmospheric boundaries. Students will study basic principles of Earth Science and will continue to use science tools, expand and build on their knowledge base, and work on their ability to comprehend science reading and to write clearly and coherently in the context of science.
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
January 31- February 4
Dear Students:
This week we continue to work in Chapter 14: Ocean Zones. We will continue to work in our Chapter Projects in class, as well as completing our learning process through lectures, videos and class discussions We will also be solving concept Maps and the rest of the Work Pack.
This week I would like you to focus on how to use your time. Time is the most valuable resource a student has. It is also one of the most wasted of resources. The schedule you develop should guide you in how to allocate the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough. It is only up to you to have the discipline to follow the schedule you prepared. A good deal of your success in high school depends on this simple truth. I would really like you to succeed in the future, so let’s make the best out of the time we have.
Some of the grades you already find posted in Power School are:
Chapter 13 Content Test
Chapter 13 Key Terms Test
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 14 Test February 2
Chapter 14 Work Pack February 2
Our Chapter Project is due this week the day we meet for our Block Period.
This week we continue to work in Chapter 14: Ocean Zones. We will continue to work in our Chapter Projects in class, as well as completing our learning process through lectures, videos and class discussions We will also be solving concept Maps and the rest of the Work Pack.
This week I would like you to focus on how to use your time. Time is the most valuable resource a student has. It is also one of the most wasted of resources. The schedule you develop should guide you in how to allocate the available time in the most productive manner. Sticking to your schedule can be tough. It is only up to you to have the discipline to follow the schedule you prepared. A good deal of your success in high school depends on this simple truth. I would really like you to succeed in the future, so let’s make the best out of the time we have.
Some of the grades you already find posted in Power School are:
Chapter 13 Content Test
Chapter 13 Key Terms Test
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 14 Test February 2
Chapter 14 Work Pack February 2
Our Chapter Project is due this week the day we meet for our Block Period.
Friday, January 21, 2011
January 24-28
Dear Students:
This week we will begin Chapter 14, right after the evaluation for Chapter 13. This chapter is a continuation of the same topic: Oceans.
We will be covering important details about Ocean Zones, like:
• Exploring the Ocean
• Ocean habitats
• Resources from the Ocean
We will also be choosing our next project. For this chapter, you have several projects to choose from. All projects will then be shared with the class so we learn from other peoples work.
I would like you to focus on critical reading through our science content. Critical reading is the ability to draw useful information from a book or other source of material useful for the course. You should be applying two very important steps:
The first part —what to look for— involves recognizing those aspects that control the meaning.
The second part —how to think about what you find— involves the processes of inference, the interpretation of data from within the text.
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Key Terms Chapter 14 January 26
Chapter 14 Test February 2
Chapter 14 Work Pack February 2
This week we will begin Chapter 14, right after the evaluation for Chapter 13. This chapter is a continuation of the same topic: Oceans.
We will be covering important details about Ocean Zones, like:
• Exploring the Ocean
• Ocean habitats
• Resources from the Ocean
We will also be choosing our next project. For this chapter, you have several projects to choose from. All projects will then be shared with the class so we learn from other peoples work.
I would like you to focus on critical reading through our science content. Critical reading is the ability to draw useful information from a book or other source of material useful for the course. You should be applying two very important steps:
The first part —what to look for— involves recognizing those aspects that control the meaning.
The second part —how to think about what you find— involves the processes of inference, the interpretation of data from within the text.
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Key Terms Chapter 14 January 26
Chapter 14 Test February 2
Chapter 14 Work Pack February 2
Friday, January 14, 2011
January 17-21
Dear Students:
This week we continue to cover Chapter 13: Ocean Motions. We have been seeing videos, listening to lectures, working on experiments, doing Key Terms and working on our Work Packs. The test for this Chapter will be Wednesday, January 19. You need to focus on important facts and terms as well as reading the Chapter completely to get a clear view of the content for the test.
Thursday, we will begin Chapter 14: Ocean Zones. This chapter continues to give us information about our Oceans. Some topics to be covered are:
Exploring the Ocean
Ocean Habitats
Resources from the Ocean
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 13 Test January 19
Chapter 13 Work Pack January 19
Introduction to Chapter 14 January 20
This week we continue to cover Chapter 13: Ocean Motions. We have been seeing videos, listening to lectures, working on experiments, doing Key Terms and working on our Work Packs. The test for this Chapter will be Wednesday, January 19. You need to focus on important facts and terms as well as reading the Chapter completely to get a clear view of the content for the test.
Thursday, we will begin Chapter 14: Ocean Zones. This chapter continues to give us information about our Oceans. Some topics to be covered are:
Exploring the Ocean
Ocean Habitats
Resources from the Ocean
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 13 Test January 19
Chapter 13 Work Pack January 19
Introduction to Chapter 14 January 20
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Welcome Back!!! 2011
Dear Students:
Welcome Back! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas break and that you are ready to begin the Third Quarter.
We will begin this Third Quarter with Chapter 13. Some important topics we will be covering are:
Wave Action
Tides
Ocean Water Chemistry
Currents and Climate
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 13 Key Terms January 12
Chapter 13 Test January 19
Chapter 13 Work Pack January 19
Welcome Back! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas break and that you are ready to begin the Third Quarter.
We will begin this Third Quarter with Chapter 13. Some important topics we will be covering are:
Wave Action
Tides
Ocean Water Chemistry
Currents and Climate
Important Dates to keep in mind:
Chapter 13 Key Terms January 12
Chapter 13 Test January 19
Chapter 13 Work Pack January 19
Friday, December 10, 2010
December 13-17
Dear Students:
This is the last week before the Second Quarter ends. It has been a quarter with a lot of work, marvelous projects and infinite activities.
Now that we have come to the end of the second quarter, it is a good time to look back at your progress. An ongoing goal for teachers should be to develop a constant process of evaluation to improve student skills. I am asking you to identify areas of improvement and areas you need to work on throughout the rest of the year. Then use the questions below to guide your thoughts.
• What areas/ skills did you focus on this quarter?
• Did you show improvement in these areas/ skills?
• What can you do to continue to improve in Science?
• What is your strength in Science class?
• How can you use your strength to help you in other areas?
We've worked tirelessly to not only teach skills and objectives, but establish relationships. Reflection is the mirror into which we can be honest with ourselves, with our triumphs and defeats and continually strive to be truly outstanding.
This week will still be full of activities and deadlines. Your Alternative Energy Resources’ Project should be ready by Tuesday, December 14, as well as your Work Pack. Your Test on Chapter 11 is Wednesday, December 15. Finally your diagrams are due Thursday, December 16.
It has been a pleasure working with you, a group of talented and energized individuals. I look forward to continue in this learning journey in our Second Semester.
Enjoy the Holidays!!!!
This is the last week before the Second Quarter ends. It has been a quarter with a lot of work, marvelous projects and infinite activities.
Now that we have come to the end of the second quarter, it is a good time to look back at your progress. An ongoing goal for teachers should be to develop a constant process of evaluation to improve student skills. I am asking you to identify areas of improvement and areas you need to work on throughout the rest of the year. Then use the questions below to guide your thoughts.
• What areas/ skills did you focus on this quarter?
• Did you show improvement in these areas/ skills?
• What can you do to continue to improve in Science?
• What is your strength in Science class?
• How can you use your strength to help you in other areas?
We've worked tirelessly to not only teach skills and objectives, but establish relationships. Reflection is the mirror into which we can be honest with ourselves, with our triumphs and defeats and continually strive to be truly outstanding.
This week will still be full of activities and deadlines. Your Alternative Energy Resources’ Project should be ready by Tuesday, December 14, as well as your Work Pack. Your Test on Chapter 11 is Wednesday, December 15. Finally your diagrams are due Thursday, December 16.
It has been a pleasure working with you, a group of talented and energized individuals. I look forward to continue in this learning journey in our Second Semester.
Enjoy the Holidays!!!!
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