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Mrs. Conley sets expectations for daily supplies, homework, and extra help availability. Explore the engaging 7th and 8th-grade science curriculum topics, resources, and grading details.
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Ms. Conley • 7th year at Bird Middle • 12th year of teaching • Worked in Cytogenetic lab at Brigham & Woman’s Hospital
My Expectations • Bring pencil, lined paper, science binder, textbook to class EVERDAY; demerit issued if not prepared • Complete Homework EVERYDAY; assigned 2 or 3 times a week
My Expectations Homework • 7th graders receive Working Lunch and less credit if turned in late • 8th graders receive Working Lunch and less credit if homework is turned in late.
Extra Help • I amavailable after school: • Monday(3:00) last 2 of the month • Tuesday(3:00) • Wednesday (3:00) • Thursday (3:00) • During Extension Blocks: Science Tutorial (7th and 8th grade)
7th Grade Curriculum • Scientific Method & Measurement • Force and Motion of Objects • Construction of Bridges • Astronomy • Classification of Organisms • Cells and The Human Body • Evolution and Biodiversity • Changes in the Ecosystem over Time
8th Grade Curriculum • Scientific Method • Metric Measurement • Chemistry • Earth’s History and Structure • Contour Maps of the Earth • Plant and Animal Cells • Energy in Living Things: Photosynthesis, Respiration
8th Grade Curriculum con’t • Genetics: DNA, Cell Reproduction & Heredity • Evolution and Biodiversity • MCAS Review
Resources • On-line textbook: • www.pearsonsuccessnet.com • On-line Gizmos: Interactive science modules • www.explorelearning.com • Ms. Conley’s Science Webpage • http://walpole.k12.ma.us/bms/directory • X2 Grading • emaillrowan@walpole.k12.ma.us • if you are having trouble accessing X2 grading
Team Meetings • The 7/8 team teachers are available for meetings during: • Day 2, Period 2: 10:09-11:01 • Day 5, Period 2: 1:25- 2:20 • Day 7, Period 2: 7:47-8:39 You may arrange a team meeting for concerns about your child’s progress by contacting the office or a team member directly. 7/8 team: Ms. Conley, Mr. McDonald, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Kelleher