8th - Science

Welcome to the 2024-2025 8th Grade Science Class Page! Below you will find our biographies, course syllabus, followed by useful links and resources for the year.

See the list below for the Science Homework assignments to date:

Course Information

Ms. Alexander

ealexander@prospectschools.org

Period 1, Period 2, Period 5, Period 7 Sci 8 Office Hours: Monday Recess Rm: 502

Hi! I'm Ms Alexander ( or Ms. Alex), your 8th grade Living Environment teacher. I have a Masters in Science education from Brooklyn College and a BA in Film and Anthropology from Bennington College. I'm a lifelong science lover and have been teaching for over a decade. I began my career as documentary filmmaker and love to bring creativity and curiosity into every lesson! I love to have a dynamic classroom and help my scholars succeed and instill passion for science. Come by to visit our class pet, a leopard gecko!

Ms. Jones

jacquelinejones@prospectschools.org

Hello students and families! My name is Ms. Jones and I am very excited to be the 8th Science Learning Specialist!! I graduated with a B.A. in Art & Economics from Hartwick College , Oneonta. I received my M.S. in Childhood Education & Special Education from Mercy College. I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with my family!

Period 2 & 5 Sci 8 Office Hours: Friday Recess Room: 502

Course Description

The course focuses on relationships, processes, mechanisms, and application of concepts of the living environment. Students will develop IB-level skills through mathematical data analysis, scientific inquiry and engineering design. The Regents exam assesses students' ability to explain, analyze, and interpret biological processes and phenomena more than students' ability to recall specific facts. Major content covered in the course includes cell theory, genetics, evolution, reproduction, homeostasis & immunity, ecosystems and human impact on the physical and living environment.