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=Madison Middle School Earth and Physical Science= =Melly Holloway Room #601=

==**Welcome to Science Class! 7th Graders** ==

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--- **6th Graders--**

**I enjoy teaching science and I am very excited about the learning of each student.**
Science courses are designed to develop the student's ability to use scientific inquiry to investigate the natural world based on observations and science principals that includes proposing questions or hypotheses, developing procedures, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting accurate and relevant data to produce justifiable evidence -based explanations. For more information and see Oregon Department of Education, Standards by Design, and My Child's Future.org For Parents

An appreciation and use of lab skills for focus using technology to think, learn and work together is fostered.


 * **6th GradeEarth Science** || **7th Grade--Physical Science** ||
 * Objectives:

a. Describe and compare the properties and composition of the layers of the Earth. b. Describe the properties of objects in the solar system. Describe and compare the position of the sun within the solar system, galaxy, and universe c. Explain the water cycle and the relationship to landforms and weather d. Engineer Design: Identifying the needs, defining problems, developing solutions, and evaluating proposed solutions || Objectives:

a. Explain that all matter is made of atoms, elements are composed of a single kind of atom, and compounds are composed of two or more different elements b. Identify and describe types of motion and forces and relate forces qualitatively to the laws of motion and gravitation. c. Design, construct, and test possible solutions using appropriate tools and materials. Evaluate the proposed solutions to identify how design limits are addressed ||

Textbook: Prentice Hall Science Explorer Physical Science Other resources: SnapGrades and Class notes (also on SnapGrades)

This wiki is being developed for use as a student/parent resource with classroom topics, useful documents and forms.

Please feel free to contact at: Ms. Holloway : holloway_m@4j.lane.edu