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Class dESCRIPTIONS

The following are outlines of the 7th and 8th grade science curriculum's  based on the 2014 Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) .  Instructional units are designed to increase the students interest and knowledge about a variety of scientific topics by incorporating presentations addressing the visual, the tactile, and the auditory learner.  The table below describes the specific units to be taught, unit contents as well as the science domain and the specific NGSS standards they address .

7th Grade General Science Curriculum  
                                                                            
            Unit Content                        Science Domain               NGSS Standards   
What is Science?                          Scientific Method              MS-ETS1-1
                                                       and Measuring
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Earth Systems, History, and         Earth and Space               MS-ESS2-1,2.3
     Human Impacts                               Sciences                       MS-ESS3-1,2

Interdependent Relationships       Life Sciences                   MS-LS2-1,2,3,4,5
       in Ecosystems                                                                       MS-LS1-6,7

Structure/Properties of Matter;     Physical Science              MS-PS1-1,2,3,4
        Chemical Reactions                                                           MS-PS1-5,6

Engineering, Technology and       Scientific Inquiry             MS-ETS1-1,2,3,4
   Applications to Science             Engineering Design

8th Grade General Science Curriculum

Space Systems, History, and          Earth and Space            MS-ESS1-1,2,3,4  
       Human Impacts                                 Sciences                   MS-ESS3-4 

Natural Selection and Adapt           Life Sciences                  MS-LS4-1,2,3,4,5,6
Growth, Development, and                                                        MS-LS3-1
Reproduction of Organisms

Forces and Interactions, Energy     Physical Sciences         MS-PS2-1,2,3,4,5
Waves and Electromagnetic                                                      MS-PS3-1,2
        Radiation                                                                               MS-PS4-1,2,3

Engineering, Technology and          Scientific Inquiry           MS-ETS1-1,2,3,4
   Applications to Science                Engineering Design

Science by Design Curriculum*
The Science by Design course will provide students with opportunities to investigate scientific concepts beyond the boundaries of a traditional middle school science class.  Students will develop a deeper understanding of several science domains and phenomenon while recording data and designing models.  

            First Grading Period:  "Can We Build It?" - Architectuaral Engineering  
            Second Grading Period:  "Life Goes On" - Embryology and Immunity
            Third Grading Period:  "Birds to Boeings" - Flight and Buoyancy
            Fourth Grading Period: "Weather Phenomenon" - Meteorology 


General Class Information
Science is an exploration into understanding how the universe works.  The only pre-requisite that students need to be successful in science class is an inquisitive mind and a willingness to make sense out of observations.   Asking questions and trying to figure out solutions is all scientists really do.   Therefore, the more students hypothesize and experiment, the easier it becomes to see and understand how everything fits together.  So that is what we do in class; make observations, hypothesize, experiment, and develop theories.   We learn to speak the language of science in order to make sense of how things work.  

This year we will continue using iPads in the science curriculum.  This is still a work in progress, however it is imperative that students bring their iPads to class every day and keep them charged.  

 

Please feel free to contact Mr. Poll by email (preferred) or phone whenever a question or concern arises during the school year.  

Contact Information :

Mr. Rob Poll – Room 109 EPMS                                                                                     Phone – 541-830-6045                                                                                                   Email – pollr@eaglepnt.k12.or.us


Class PROCEDURES AND ROUTINES

 During Class Time General Guidelines:
1.     Treat everyone, teacher and fellow students, with respect and kindness.
2.     Be respectful of property, both yours and others.
3.     Take pride in your actions and work.  BEST EFFORT!
4.     If it’s not yours, leave it alone!
5.     Help create a comfortable learning environment with low noise levels.. 

Turning in Assignments:
1.      Turn in assignments on time.  BEST EFFORT!
2.      Properly label assignments with first and last name, current date, and .                          the name of the assignment clearly written on the top of the page.
3.      Assignments are not considered late as long as they are turned in                                  before the teaching unit is complete. Assignments will be accepted up                          to one week after a teaching unit is finished
4.     There is a two-week “Grace Period” after each unit for late work to be                            turned in.  

Make-Up Assignments:
1.      If you miss a class period, it is your responsibility to complete any                                  assignments you missed during your absence. 
2.      Maintain and update a planner to record all class activities.   Check with                      another student or this webpage to monitor assignments.   
3.      If the missing assignment is a worksheet or graphic organizer, get a copy from            the milk-crate file box, located on side counter in the classroom, and complete            the missing work using available resources.  
4.      If you miss a Lab activity, it is the students responsibility to arrange for a time              to conduct the activity.  Mr. Poll is often available before school, at lunch, and              after school to supervise Lab makeups. 
5.      Turn in completed late/missing assignments directly to Mr. Poll..

Lab Day Procedures: 
1.       Work only with your assigned group at your assigned station.
2.       Follow all instructions, written and verbal, exactly.
3.       Before beginning, make sure your station has all of the necessary                                 equipment.  If something is missing or broken, notify the teacher immediately.
4.       Work safely!  Be aware of your surroundings, use safety gear/supplies, and               report unsafe conditions/behaviors immediately to the teacher.
5.       When finished with your lab work, carefully put equipment back where it                        belongs, clean up your work area thoroughly, and return to your desk. 

Grades:
1.     Proficiency grading (see General Classroom Information paragraph 4).   
2.     Formative assignments are worth a maximum score of 4 and are based on                  accuracy of responses, completeness of assignment, or alignment with project            rubrics.  These scores are not included in students overall course score.  
3.     Summative assignments are worth a maximum score of 4 and are based on                accuracy of responses,completeness of assignment, or alignment with project            rubrics.  These scores are included in the students overall course score.  
4.     Teaching units include formative assignments  and activities  designed to                     prepare each student for summative activities.  Summative  assessments can be         re-taken if a student wishes to improve their score only when all formative                   assignments are complete with a score no lower than a 3.  
4.     Employability Standards grades are determined separate of academic grades              and in accordance with JCSD9 standards.
5.     Authentic assessments (projects) will be utilized throughout the school year                 and should be neat and demonstrate student mastery of content.   

Materials:
All students will need a set of coloring pencils, and a section in their binders dedicated to Science to record class notes and collect returned papers.  

Fully charged and functional iPads are required in Science Class.  

Materials will be required periodically throughout the year for model-making projects. These projects are designed to incorporate low-cost materials and will be graded solely on meeting the expectations detailed in the scoring rubrics.    

​Students are expected to attend EVERY class with all necessary materials to actively participate in the activities.   Pencils and pens (black and blue ink only please) are required as well as college ruled binder paper and a 3-holed folder.  
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          “Every student receives excellent instruction in every class every day"​
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