8th Grade Science

with Mr. Estes

Course Outline

Topics of Study

  • Motion and Stability: Forces and Interations

  • Earth's Place in the Universe

  • Heredity: Inheritance and Variation of Traits

  • Biological Evolution: Unity and Diversity

  • Waves and their Applications in Technologies for Information transfer.

Class Basics

  • We use Google Classroom for daily communication and assignments

      • Ask your student to see their Google Classroom anytime

  • Other Educational Tech we use frequently:

      • BrainPop

      • Kahoot

      • Newsela

      • EdPuzzle

      • Discover Education

Contact Mr. Estes

email is the best: jason.estes@somers.k12.ct.us

Homework

  • Check for homework on the

8th Grade Team Blog



Other fun

  • Citizen Science

    • Raising and Tagging Monarch butterflies before the migrate to Mexico

    • Zooniverse: helping scientists around the world with their work

  • Mentos and Coke Experiment to practice your inquiry and analysis skills

  • Laughing and Learning every day

This disclaimer: Please note, these course outlines are meant as guides. Teachers may need to make adjustments as they are continually assessing student learning which can result in skill reinforcement and/or extra time on concepts.