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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS...
What are we doing in class?
What's the homework?
I won't be here tomorrow...can I find out what I will be missing?
I lost my paper...can I get another?
Are there any extra credit opportunities?
*****YOU DO NOT HAVE TO GET BEHIND!!!!*****
To see what we are doing by week, click here: "Week at a Glance" . Be sure to look at the header information too!!!!!
(or on the navigation tab above, or on the link in Google Classroom)
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Where do I find my assignment scores and class grade?
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Check Google Classroom for assignments.
What will we be studying this year?
How does the class work?
What are the policies and expectations?
I can't wait to do my back-to-school shopping!
What do I need to be sucessful in this class?
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CLASS OVERVIEW
CLASS OVERVIEW
8th Grade Physical Science covers many topics, including Astronomy, Chemistry and Physics. But mostly, 8th Grade Physical Science is about...THINKING! This is what real scientists do.
My goal is for you to FIGURE OUT and deeply UNDERSTAND scientific phenomena rather than just memorize facts.
Sure, the "what" of science is important...but can you explain why and how you know what you know?
And guess what? "Figuring out" and "understanding" are much more powerful skills than memorizing...if you can figure things out, you won't NEED to memorize! You will also be able to look around you with a questioning mind that evaluates and analyzes information carefully, a valuable skill in today's world.
MY PHILOSOPHY
MY PHILOSOPHY
My goal is to create a classroom where students explore their world, explain and justify what they observe in scientific terms, and emerge with even more curiosity than when they entered.
Student-centered learning is a critical part of my teaching philosophy; as much as possible, I like to teach so that students learn through "hands-on" and "minds-on" learning and discovery. Discovering and learning by doing is not only effective and fun, but also leads to the “ah-hah” moment...in and of itself a powerful experience indeed!
Learning should be cooperative. When we work together, we learn more. I believe in cooperative and communicative partnerships between students, between students and teacher, and between students, teacher, and parents.
Together, we will have a wonderful year!
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