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Welcome to 8th Grade Science Class of 2020
The Correia Middle School 8th Grade Science class is based on California State Standards. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for High School science courses as well as the CST science exam students will be taking at the end of the year.
The class will consist of of 5 major Units:
Unit 1: Scientific Experimentation
Unit 2: Motion and Forces
Unit 3: Density and Buoyancy
Unit 4: Astronomy
Unit 5: Chemistry
In each unit students will be required to take cornell notes along with conducting several hands on experiments. Students will be given a weekly Friday quiz throughout the course of each unit. At the end of the Unit students will be assessed by taking a Unit test and completing an in class group project. All projects and labs will be written up using google documents. Students will showcase their work by posting it on their very own google website.
Technology will be an integral part of this class. This website contains all the class material that will be needed throughout the course of the school year. Students will be visiting the site on a daily basis in class and are encouraged to use it as a study tool and homework guide outside the classroom as well.
About Ms. D......
I'm excited to be starting my 9th year of teaching. I have always loved science and hope that my enthusiasm for the subject rubs off on my students. I graduated from Marysville High School in Ohio and earned my Geology and Teaching undergrad degree from Alfred University in Alfred, New York. Later I earned a Master's in Education from the University of San Diego.
Like most students I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also like to stay active. I played soccer in college and continue to play for fun today. I also enjoy running and even finished the rock n roll marathon this past June.
