Ms. da Silva's Science Classes

Welcome, students and families, to my science classes for the 2022 - 2023 school year!

You can contact Ms. da Silva by e-mail at ashley.dasilva@lebanon.k12.or.us,

by phone at 541-451-8416 x1809, or at room 138 of Seven Oak MS.

If you are looking for daily assignments, please log in to Canvas and navigate to the correct course (6th Grade Science, 8th Grade Science, or 8th Advanced Science).

Here are some things that are important for all students at Seven Oak Middle School.

I enjoy giving advice to students about how to do better in science class. Besides checking the syllabus, read these tips below.

IDEAS FOR WORD WALL:

  • You can print the vocabulary list and highlight important words

  • You can write words and draw pictures about what they mean. You could also find pictures online.

  • You can read the definitions out loud to your friends or family

  • You can brainstorm examples and non-examples for the words

IDEAS FOR NOTES:

  • You can choose a notes format that works for you from these choices

  • You can print the notes and highlight important words

  • You can shorten the notes by writing down one thing per slide

  • On Thursdays, you should summarize, highlight, and annotate your notes to review

IDEAS FOR LABS:

  • You can use your notes to help build reasons for your hypothesis

  • You can draw and label what your lab will look like to check your steps and scientific variables

  • You can design data-collection tools like tables before hands-on work

  • If you are absent for a lab, you can complete it on Thursdays

IDEAS FOR WRITING:

  • You can practice writing a paragraph about a study guide topic

  • You can begin with the scenario on the test or with words you know

  • You can complete a few sentences and I'll suggest what to write next

  • If you are absent for a writing task, you can complete it on Thursdays

  • Retake these for higher scores

If you aren't sure which of these things might work best for you, it's a good idea to talk to your family, case manager, or Ms. da Silva.