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The
course objectives include understanding of the importance of science in
everyday life, and how science has developed to its present level by the
application of the scientific method of experimentation. General
activities include keeping and analyzing data, working with science
equipment, doing experiments, and problem solving. The inquiry approach
to teaching science will be highlighted to best prepare students for
the upcoming state assessment.
The
course content includes such topics as: Physics (electricity, magnetism,
and simple machines); Chemistry (atomic structure, phases of matter);
Earth Science (weather and astronomy); Biology (scientific method,
classification, plants and animals, and ecology).
Required work includes: Expo Project, science news reports, lab
reports, quizzes, and tests.
Required Text:
Science Interactions - Glencoe, 1998 |
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The content ot the Living Environment Regents Course is a study of the plants and animals that make up the living part of our Earth. The course objectives are to refine skills in observing, recording, and summarizing data and to develop higher order thinking skills which will be applied in making decisions and problem solving. Seventh grade students will complete half of this high school course and take the Living Environment Regents at the end of 8th Grade.
Required Reading Text:
Exploring Life Science - Prentice Hall, 1999 |
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Our goal in the 8th grade Living Environment curriculum is to challenge all middle school students to excel in science. The 8th grade program, together with the 7th grade Living Environment curriculum, is designed to achieve success for all students. Students will understand and apply scientific concepts, principles, and theories pertaining to the living environment and recognize the historical development of ideas in science. All students will be required to take the Living Environment Regents exam at the end of 8th grade.
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Our
goal is to help students develop an understanding of the world around
them through sound content and the practice of skills that will help
them reach that understanding. The focus will be to prepare students
for the New York State Assessment Test by continuing to spiral the
curriculum. The test will be administered in two parts at the end of
the eighth grade year.
Basic
concepts of Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and Earth Science will be
highlighted. Our approach emphasizes everyday applications of science
concepts. As students progress through the course, they will soon
realize that most of the technological advances they have taken for
granted are really applications of basic science principles.
Required work includes homework, lab reports, tests, and quizzes,
cumulative final.
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Note: Other readings may be required as dictated by the
curriculum involvement.
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