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Class overview
Our course of study includes Earth and Life Science for 7th Grade and Chemistry and Physical Science for 8th grade. All units will be taught in an integrated manner with connections between all science disciplines emphasized. All relevant Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will be incorporated within our units including disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts as well as science and engineering practices.
7.SCI BTSN 2025 SM.pdf8.SCI BTSN 2025 SM.pdfYearbook Ads.pdfBIG IDEAS FOR 7TH GRADE SCIENCE
Nature of Science
Formation of the Solar System
Earth and Life History
Genetics
Evolution
Ecosystems
Engineering Design
BIG IDEAS FOR 8TH GRADE SCIENCE
BIG IDEAS FOR 8TH GRADE SCIENCE
Nature of Science
Matter and Interactions
Motion and Stability
Energy
Waves and Their Application in Technology
Earth's Place in the Universe
Engineering Design Process
About me
A little about me as an educator:
This is my 19th year as a teacher. I have taught grades 2-12, in a variety of subjects and settings. My absolute favorite age is Junior High, so that is where I am staying. Why Junior High? Because they are the best. The kids are inquisitive, respectful, fun, and beginning to figure out who they are going to be in the world. I understand that Junior High is so much more than the academics they learn; it is a time of self-discovery, emotional, social, and physical change. I firmly believe that my role as an educator is to set high standards and expectations and to provide the tools, grace, and encouragement for students to reach them. I know that in order to learn, you have to get your hands dirty, and I am not afraid of the mess.
A little about me:
I have a BS in Biology and an MA in Education. I grew up in Southern California and married my best friend and childhood neighbor. We moved to Meadow Vista 25 years ago, where we have raised our 3 children, a variety of animals, and learned the joys of working outside. I had the extreme privilege of teaching all three of my children during their Junior High years, which gave me new insights and understanding as a teacher and a parent. As a family, we camp, ride quads and buggies, boat, hike, play board games, cook, and watch movies together.
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