In this unit we will get acquainted, establish expectations, and engage in science.
Scroll down for unit assignments and exemplary past work samples.
Weekly Plans:
Week 1 (Sep 1): We will have introductions, review rules and procedures, learn who we are as learners, and start thinking like scientists. The Point: Get acquainted and establish expectations.
Week 2 (Sep 6): We will focus on how we work in groups, revisit class expectations, get our science journals and files set up (please have students bring a 1-inch 3-ring binder) and prepare for our Ecosystems Unit. Parents/guardians, please fill out and return the signature page of our class syllabus. The Point: Review expectations and engage in science.
Assignments, notes and more resources are linked below.
New Student Checklist (for students who start late or miss days)
Class Syllabus with Lab Rules and Signature Page (8th Grade)
Go to Edulastic.com to take pre/post/retake tests; use pre test to study for post test.
Pre Test: Beginning of School Pre Test (not graded)
Post Test: Beginning of School Post Test (not graded)
Beginning of School Test Retake Ticket (Required before a retake)
Items used for 7th Grade Science:
Exemplary Past Work Samples:
Beginning of School Unit Journal Prompts - Journal Responses and Notes from Beginning of School Unit 2016-17