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CMS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night

CMS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night. September 12, 2013. This Evening. In the Auditorium: Introductions Grade Book (Skyward) SMART Curriculum Overviews by Subject In the Classrooms: Meet with SMART Advisor Drop-In greeting/questions with Teachers. The Office. Clark Doten - Principal

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CMS 8 th Grade Curriculum Night

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  1. CMS 8th Grade Curriculum Night September 12, 2013

  2. This Evening • In the Auditorium: • Introductions • Grade Book (Skyward) • SMART • Curriculum Overviews by Subject • In the Classrooms: • Meet with SMART Advisor • Drop-In greeting/questionswith Teachers

  3. The Office Clark Doten - Principal Jennifer Berg- Associate Principal Rob Rimington- Dean Of Students Kendra Wenzel- Counselor Sandy Hricko- Social Worker Main Office Team (763-745-6000): Mary Arth Lauri Peterson Kristen Smith

  4. Purpose of Grading • To communicate with students, parents and others a measure of student achievement in regards to content standards • To provide feedback and guidance in regards to student learning

  5. The Purpose of Homework • To prepare for lessons (priming) • To practice or review content or skills • To formatively assess what students know or can do by applying, extending or integrating their understanding through projects or other assignments • Sometimes…..the “flipped classroom”

  6. The Grade Book: 3 Categories Formative= (F) Feedback for learning • Daily work • Homework • Activities • 0% of Final Grade

  7. The Grade Book Academic Responsibility (AR) = Feedback related to being responsible. • 0% of Final Grade

  8. The Grade Book Summative(S)= A measure of achievement • Assessments that occur at the end of a unit or learning target • More than just paper and pencil exams • 100% of Final Grade

  9. Summative Retakes

  10. Why • Increase the engagement of each and every8th grade student at CMS. How • Individual meetings with SMART Advisor • Academic goal setting • Peer Learning Networks (PLNs) • Parent-Teacher communication and support

  11. Important upcoming dates French Park field trip- September 30 Fall conferences 2013- October 8, 10, and 15 • Registration information will be coming out in the near future

  12. Language Arts - Austin (Thotland), Strey, Zylla Inquiry-based Reading and Writing Units: - The Giver, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Monster. - Persuasive Research paper, PRQs - Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry Self-pacing: - Moodle completion tracking Allows for differentiation and enrichment

  13. Language Arts MOODLE: - Calendar - Resources (handouts, lessons, assignments) - Paper/Project Submission

  14. Math - Elstad, Johnson, Lackas Math 8 Topics • Linear, exponential and inverse relationships • The Pythagorean Theorem • Solving equations, systems of equations and inequalities Curriculum/Learning Resources • CMP Textbooks • MOODLE • Khan Academy and Brain Genie

  15. Math Math 8 Topics • Units are broken apart by topics (i.e Geometry may be easier for some students than Algebra) • Level of difficulty throughout the year may vary due to students strengths within the math standards (Geometry, Algebra, etc.)

  16. Math Additional Support • After School Program • Math specific support is available • 8th grade math teachers • Before/after school • PLNs during SMART time

  17. Advanced Math - Johnson & Lackas Advanced Math 8 Topics • Patterns of Change • Patterns in Data • Linear Functions • Vertex-Edge Graphs • Exponential Functions • Patterns in Shape • Quadratic Functions Curriculum/Learning Resources • Core-Plus (Integrated 1X) Textbook • Khan Academy and Brain Genie

  18. Science - Bobek, Holz, Reinke QUARTER 3 Rocks and Minerals Rivers and Glaciers Erosion and Deposition QUARTER 4 Planetary Astronomy Stellar Astronomy Earth-Moon-Sun System QUARTER 1 Scientific Inquiry States of Matter Acids and Bases QUARTER 2 Water and the Atmosphere Weather Plate Tectonics Volcanoes and Earthquakes

  19. Science Technology Resources • iPads • Turning Technology clickers • Gizmos • Moodle • Online Textbook • BrainPop • Flipped Classroom

  20. 8th Grade Fall Testing • No MAP test in 8th Grade • Explore Test • Test day = Thursday October 24th • Assesses students’ academic strengths in English, Math, Reading, and Science and matches with their interests • Implications • 9th grade Honors Physical Science • Pre-req = Advanced Math • New: Double-up math option for those who qualified on explore, but not math. More info on this in the spring

  21. Quarter 2 3: CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY 4: POPULATION GEOGRAPHY Quarter 4 7: ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY / DEVELOPMENT 8: MIGRATION / URBAN GEOGRAPHY Global Studies - Bartels, Deeney, Nelson Quarter 1 1: MAP SKILLS 2: PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY Quarter 3 5: POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY 6: INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENTS

  22. Global Studies • Parts of Maps/Map Types • Latitude & Longitude • Physical Features • H.E.I. • Cultural traits and stereotypes • World Religions • Population Issues • Political Systems • Government Systems • Human Rights • Colonization • Independence Movements • Types of Economies • Why Nations Trade • Level of Development • Immigration

  23. Global Studies LOCATIONS TESTS: Weekly Formative assessments will help students prepare to be Summatively assessed on the names/locations of the U.N. recognized nations. Students must receive a passing grade on the formatives prior to attempting the summative. In order to re-take Locations tests students must fill out a study log with a parent signature.

  24. Health - Gimse (O’Neill), Padden Health Philosophy* positively affect the student's mental, social, emotional, and physical health* provide knowledge & skills to lead a healthy and active lifestyle*apply what they learn personally to their own lives Resources used for class: * Moodle Site *Various Ipad apps (CDC, Brainpop, Notability, Gomeals)* Textbook: "Decisions for Health" by Holt & Rinehart

  25. Health Units/Topics we will cover Mental/Emotional Health (Test)Stress/Mental Illness (Test)Nutrition/Eating Properly (Test)Circulatory/Respiratory Systems (Project) Communicable Disease (Presentation)Drugs/Alcohol (Test)Tobacco/Cancer (Project) Human Sexuality (Test) -Reproductive System, Pregnancy, Birth CPR/First Aid (Test)

  26. Communications - Matzke, Strey-Wells 4, 3, 2, 1... FOUR main learning objectives THREE ways you can help your child TWO websites to know ONE date to remember

  27. Communications FOUR main learning objectives: Writing Technology Vocabulary Speaking

  28. Communications THREE ways to help your child • Listen to & evaluate your child's presentations. (4 formal presentations) • View their writings and presentations on Moodle. • Help them review before tests.

  29. Communications TWO websites to know • Moodle • Google Docs

  30. Communications ONE day to remember: December 13this "COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE" (Friday afternoon) A. Volunteer to judge B. Come in to view presentations C. Donate D. All of the Above

  31. Teachers will be in their rooms • Brigid Austin (Beth Thotland) - C13 • Casey Zylla - C12 • Christina Strey- C15 • Brittani Matzke - C26 • Jill Holz - C25 • Dan Bobek - C14 • Michelle Reinke - C23 • Brian Deeney - C22 • Chad Bartels - C17 • Ross Nelson - C18 • Brent Lackas - C10 • Kristi Johnson - C16 • Kaylie Elstad - A410 • Sara Gimse (Steve O’Neill)- C07

  32. Head to the Classrooms In the Classrooms: • Meet with SMART advisor – 10 minutes • Drop-in for greetings/questions with teachers – 30 minute window Check posters at the entrance to identify your student’s SMART advisory

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