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8th Grade Curriculum Night February 2013

8th Grade Curriculum Night February 2013. West Morris Central Science. FRESHMAN BIOLOGY. Considerations: 8 th Grade Science Teacher’s Recommendation NJBCT(New Jersey Biology Competency Test) for all students taking a first year biology course- Given in May

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8th Grade Curriculum Night February 2013

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  1. 8th Grade Curriculum Night February 2013 West Morris Central Science FRESHMANBIOLOGY

  2. Considerations: • 8th Grade Science Teacher’s Recommendation • NJBCT(New Jersey Biology Competency Test) for all students taking a first year biology course- Given in May • State and District Science Lab Requirements for Graduation – 3 years • Rutgers Recommendation for Business and Science Majors: have a science core background( Biology, Chemistry and Physics) • IB/AP Demands

  3. BIOLOGY CHOICES • STUDIES • ACADEMIC • ADVANCED • HONORS

  4. LEVEL DESCRIPTION FOUND IN YOUR HANDOUT

  5. STUDIES • Holt Biology - • Teaches the fundamental aspects of biology • Constructivist approach • Lab inquiry focus • Highly structured • Close monitoring of student organization skills • Collaborative teacher support

  6. ACADEMIC BIOLOGY • HOLT BIOLOGY • CELLULAR & ORGANISM LEVEL APPROACH • BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISM • INQUIRY BASED/ LABS • MODERATE DEPTH OF CONTENT COVERAGE • SOME COLLABORATIVE SECTIONS

  7. ADVANCED BIOLOGY • HOLT BIOLOGY • MOLECULAR & CELLULAR LEVEL APPROACH • BASED ON CONSTRUCTIVISM • INQUIRY BASED/ LABS • DETAILED DEPTH OF CONTENT

  8. HONORS BIOLOGY • BSCS BLUE • INTENSIVE MOLECULAR APPROACH • INQUIRY BASED/ LABS • INDEPENDENT PROJECTS/ WRITING • ASSESSMENTS REQUIRE APPLICATION

  9. CONTACT • msheldon@wmrhsd.org • 908-879-5212 X3770

  10. Common Core Standards The Freshman Learning Experience • An Interdisciplinary Approach • Centered Around 3 Themes: • Systems, Inquiry, Evidence • Use of common rubrics for: • Writing, Participation, Presentation, and Research

  11. Approaches to Learning Focuses on: Listening for Understanding & Note-taking Organization Skills &Time Management Meta-Cognition & Self-Efficacy Assessment Preparation

  12. Work smarter not harder

  13. Reflective on Learning

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