This past month, we have developed some good routines and expectations. With this grounding, we are ready to work hard!
One change to note: we are to have a grade 8 River trip - the date needs to change. I will give you the new date ASAP!
LANGUAGE: Grade 7/8 A
We are developing some year long projects. Namely, our READ 20 books project! I expect every person in my class to read 20 books at their reading level. They will have lots of time to read in class; however, I think to reach our goal of approximately 2 books a month, at-home reading will have to happen. Parents, I hope you can help us in this goal, by setting aside most nights, reading time. I will ask students to try and discover new genres, but am hoping I do not have to limit their choices. Up to two magazines/comics will be allowed in their 20 book count. When they finish a book, they are asked to fill in the Book Form on the Cloud. Any other questions, please just ask.
Grade 7 Science:
We will continue to explore Ecosystems. Here are the learning objectives:
1. Producer, Consumer (herbivores/carnivores/omnivores), Decomposers - Students demonstrate an understanding of the roles and interactions of producers, consumers, and decomposers within an ecosystem. Investigate Food Chains/Webs.
2. Predator-Prey Game – Explore the roles and interactions of producers, consumers, and decomposers. Students demonstrate an understanding of why an ecosystem is limited in the number of living things that it can support.
3. Transfer of Energy – Students demonstrate an understanding of the transfer of energy in a food chain and explain the effects of elimination of any part of the chain. Describe how matter is cycled within the environment and explain how it promotes sustainability.
3. Transfer of Energy – Students demonstrate an understanding of the transfer of energy in a food chain and explain the effects of elimination of any part of the chain. Describe how matter is cycled within the environment and explain how it promotes sustainability.
Grade 8 Science:
We will continue to explore Water Systems. Here are the learning objectives:
1. The various states of water on the earth’s surface, their distribution, circulation, and the conditions under which they exist.
2. Test water samples for a variety of chemical characteristics (e.g., pH, salinity, chlorine)
3. 2 demonstrate an understanding of the watershed as a fundamental geographic unit, and explain how it relates to water management and planning.
4. Use scientific inquiry/research skills to investigate local water issues.
5. Use appropriate science and technology vocabulary, including water table, aquifer,
polar ice-cap, and salinity, in oral and written communication.
polar ice-cap, and salinity, in oral and written communication.
