Mr. Grieco

bgrieco@mtsd.us

609-466-7603

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I teach 8th grade Physical Science:

Students will discover and describe interactions between matter and energy. This course addresses the content and process of science learning aligned with the NGSS (Next Generation Science Standards).  Students will blend the Core Concepts of energy, matter and interactions, chemical reactions, forces and interactions, with 6 Cross-cutting Scientific Concepts and 8 Scientific and Engineering Practices to bridge disciplinary boundaries and unite core ideas to explain phenomena in the world of Physical Science. In the first three units students will explore and study Chemistry. Students will explore the properties of matter like mass, volume, and density in order to develop a working model of how particles determine large-scale behavior. In the remaining two units students will study and explore Physics. Students will develop models to represent the motion of objects, and the forces that determine this motion. By the conclusion of the course, all students will develop necessary problem-solving, decision-making and inquiry skills in physical science. In the spring, students are assessed with an assessment developed by the NJ Dept. of Education.