curriculum night 7 th & 8 th science ms. atchley
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Curriculum Night
7th & 8th ScienceMs. Atchley
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Teacher- Ms. Atchley
It has been a pleasure working with your children so far! I’m looking forward to an exciting school year together.
Visit the LPS website for more information.
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LPS Website Please visit the LPS website for
important science information! Lessons Assignments Calendar
www.LPSfrisco.com Our Staff Middle School Jessica Atchley
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Backpacks & Lunch Kits Backpacks
Brought to each class Students should not go to backpacks during class. Students are expected to have supplies at their
table and ready for instruction when class starts.
Lunch Kits Will go to 3rd or 7th period and remain there until
end of day Ensure names are on Lunch kits Eating and drinking the in science lab is
prohibited.
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Year at a Glance A-Day: Periods 1-4B-Day: Periods 5-8
7th Grade 8th Grade First 9 Weeks:
Science Safety Flow of Energy Force and Motion Earth Systems
Second 9 Weeks: Earth Systems (Cont.) Solar System Organisms and the Environment
Third 9 Weeks: Structure and Function of Cells Structure and Function of Living Systems
Fourth 9 Weeks: Structure and Function of Living Systems (Cont.) Changes in Digestion Homeostasis Genetics
First 9 Weeks: Science Safety Atoms Period Table Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions
Second 9 Weeks:
Force and Motion Newton’s Laws Forces that Change the Earth
Third 9 Weeks:
Climate Interactions Earth Cycles Light Years and Theories Characteristics of the Universe
Fourth 9 Weeks:
Interdependence of Living Systems Human Effects on Resources
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Our Curriculum We believe in a hands-on approach to
science!
We will use the StemScopes curriculum for instruction and experiments.
We will not have a science textbook!
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Lab Journal Scientists use journals to record
observations and data Must be neat and organized Will remain in class Graded based on:
Table of Contents Appearance Content
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Grades Breakdown:
Classwork/Homework: 50% Tests/Quizzes/Projects: 35% Participation & Lab Journal: 15%
Please take note: the 2nd and 4th Nine Weeks will be a little different. The midterm and final exams will affect the grades for those nine weeks.
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Class DojoThis is a really cool classroom
management and parent communication tool!
You will receive an invitation to join Class Dojo. This will allow you to keep track of your child’s daily conduct.
Each Friday, students may use their Class Dojo points to buy prizes!
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Conduct and Behavior Students are expected to:
Be respectful Be responsible Be proactive Be productive Be prepared
I will follow the procedures in the LPS Handbook.
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Calling ALL Parents! Servant leading- Leading yourself to serve
others with your time, talent and treasures to grow personally.
Step 1: Sign up to be a servant leader Step 2: Fill our servant leader packet Step 3: Get punch card Step 4: Get rewarded
Areas of Need Lunch duty
Take home projectsMake copies
Field trips