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Vincent Dionisio Supervisor of Science, K-12

Eighth Grade Parent Orientation. Vincent Dionisio Supervisor of Science, K-12. What do you remember most about High School Biology?. A. Nothing … not memorable B. It was boring C. Dissecting a Frog D. It was thought provoking E. It changed my life.

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Vincent Dionisio Supervisor of Science, K-12

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  1. Eighth Grade Parent Orientation Vincent DionisioSupervisor of Science, K-12

  2. What do you remember most about High School Biology? • A. Nothing … not memorable • B. It was boring • C. Dissecting a Frog • D. It was thought provoking • E. It changed my life http://www.online-stopwatch.com/eggtimer-countdown/full-screen/

  3. Objectives • Expectations for science in 9th grade and beyond • Placement Process • Course offerings • New Jersey Biology Competency Test (NJBCT)

  4. Department Objectives • Bring inquiry to the forefront of student learning. • Stress comprehension & application of scientific ideas. • Provide an atmosphere where students share ideas, discuss, and defend their findings with their peers. • Prepare young people for an ever increasing technological and scientific 21st Century.

  5. What we want your CHILD’s experience to be … • Thought provoking & challenging • Analytical – Use of critical thinking skills; Lab based; Use of Technology (MacBooks, Vernier Labquests) • Relevant – Tasks, activities and assessments related to student experiences • Involved – Hands-on activities; Projects; Clubs and Competitions

  6. 9th Grade Science Placement Process • Recommendation of 8th Grade Teacher. • Scoring on Learning Characteristics Rubric • Grade 7 Science Grades (MP 3 & 4) • Grade 8 Science Grades (MP 1 & 2) • Standardized Test Scores in Mathematics and Language Arts Note: Placement is pending NJ ASK 8 Scores

  7. Course Offerings Core Courses • Biology – Accelerated, Academic, Standard • Chemistry – Accelerated, Academic, Standard • Physics – Accelerated, Academic • Electives • Anatomy & Physiology • Astronomy • Forensics Chemistry • Nutrition Science • Zoology & Animal Behavior • Research in Science • AP • Biology • Chemistry • Physics

  8. Who must take the New Jersey Biology Competency Test? All New Jersey public high school students, regardless of grade level, who are enrolled in a first-year biology course any time … must take the NJBCT. The following course titles are included as exemplars: • Resource Center Biology • ESL Biology • General Biology • Life Science • Foundations in Biology • College Prep Biology • Honors Biology • Accelerated Biology

  9. What does the NJBCT look like and what does cover? Topics • Characteristics of Life • Cell Structure & Function • Energy Transfer (Photosynthesis & Cellular Respiration) • Cell Division (Mitosis & Meiosis) • Molecular Biology • Genetics • Evolution • Microorganisms • Ecology • Format • Administered over 2 days in the middle of May • Multiple choice • Performance assessment

  10. Thank you for coming. Contact Information: (908) 889 – 8600 ext 3307 Or e-mail @ vdionisio@spfk12.org

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