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Class overview

I would like to welcome you and your son or daughter to this year’s science course! In middle school science we cover many interesting and exciting topics. By getting involved in your child’s instruction, you can not only help your son or daughter to succeed, but you may also enjoy learning new material yourself. The more we know about the world around us, the more fascinating it becomes.

My goal is to create a classroom environment that will help your son or daughter accomplish the following:

• build a solid science vocabulary

• gain a strong understanding of key scientific principles and topics

• learn how to use mathematics to tackle scientific problems

• find out about the latest technologies in the field of science

• see how science is related to other disciplines

• effectively prepare for standardized assessments

• develop thinking skills and the ability to challenge assumptions, think creatively, and solve real-life problems