Why Care about Learning Science?
Science is a subject that uses evidence to explain why things happen. Learning the basics of science can help you be a critical thinker so you can apply science to solve everyday problems. Who knows you may be the key to the next big discovery or invention and what is cooler than that?
Our Class
Learning occurs in depth when you ask questions to seek answers. Science is all about thinking, questioning and taking action. In 8th grade science you will be asked to work in collaborative groups and as an individual to learn concepts and principles in science. The over arching theme in Science this year is Patterns and Predictions. Students will make connections to these themes through studying Astronomy, Forces, Energy, Weather and Genetics.
What is the "Flipped Classroom"?
A reversed teaching model that delivers instruction at home through interactive, teacher-created videos, textbook readings or other activities that introduce science concepts. This creates “homework” to introducing concepts were the student should be organizing their thinking into notes of main ideas and asking questions. Moving lectures outside of the classroom allows teachers to spend more 1:1 time with each student. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work through problems with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their peers - creating a collaborative learning environment.
To learn a little more about the Flipped Classroom Model watch this video:
Science is a subject that uses evidence to explain why things happen. Learning the basics of science can help you be a critical thinker so you can apply science to solve everyday problems. Who knows you may be the key to the next big discovery or invention and what is cooler than that?
Our Class
Learning occurs in depth when you ask questions to seek answers. Science is all about thinking, questioning and taking action. In 8th grade science you will be asked to work in collaborative groups and as an individual to learn concepts and principles in science. The over arching theme in Science this year is Patterns and Predictions. Students will make connections to these themes through studying Astronomy, Forces, Energy, Weather and Genetics.
What is the "Flipped Classroom"?
A reversed teaching model that delivers instruction at home through interactive, teacher-created videos, textbook readings or other activities that introduce science concepts. This creates “homework” to introducing concepts were the student should be organizing their thinking into notes of main ideas and asking questions. Moving lectures outside of the classroom allows teachers to spend more 1:1 time with each student. Students have the opportunity to ask questions and work through problems with the guidance of their teachers and the support of their peers - creating a collaborative learning environment.
To learn a little more about the Flipped Classroom Model watch this video: