Welcome to 8th Grade Science!
Ms. Whiteman's After School Hours:
Mondays and Thursdays, 3:00 - 3:30 (or by appointment)
kwhiteman@arlington.k12.ma.us
Course overview
This year we will be studying:
⭒ Earth and Space Science ⭒ Life Science ⭒ Physical Science
Gravity, Orbits and Seasons Reproduction Elements and Compounds
Tides and Oceans Genetics Physical/Chemical Changes
Weather and Climate DNA Properties of Matter
Climate Change Natural Selection Chemical Reactions
Evolution Forces and Motion
The structure of the class will vary daily, and may include hands-on activities, individual and group projects, presentations, writing exercises, reading and vocabulary, and some mini-lectures.