8th Grade Science

Ms. Barbara Ferri

Green TeamPlease pick up one packet from the wire bin on the table as you come in the front door. This is your

homework .

My Website

• http://mail.bedford.k12.ma.us/~barbara_ferri/

Massachusetts Frameworks

• Earth’s History

• Earth’s Structure

• Heat Transfer in the Earth System

• Maps as Models of the Earth

• Earth in the Solar System

8th Grade Science Curriculum Geology

– Rocks– Minerals– Plate tectonics– Earthquakes– Volcanoes

Astronomy– Solar system– Seasons– Eclipses– Tides

Oceanography– Ocean currents

Meteorology– Weather

– Climate– Wind patterns

Genetics– Natural Selection– Inherited Traits

The Eight Practices of Science

1. Asking questions

2. Developing and using models

3. Planning and carrying out investigations

4. Analyzing and interpreting data

5. Using mathematics and computational thinking

6. Constructing explanations (for science) and designing

solutions (for engineering)

7. Engaging in argument from evidence

8. Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information

Grading

• 10% Homework Completion

• 30% Labs or Projects

• 40% Tests and Quizzes

• 20% Open Response Questions & Class Work

Email: barbara_ferri@bedford.k12.ma.us

Phone: 1-781-275-3201 ext.2115

Teaching Methods• Multi-dimensional approach

– Learning styles inventory

• PowerPoint lectures

• Google Classroom for HW

• Hands-on activities and labs

• Open Response Essays

• Videos

• Computer and technology based labs

Extracurricular Activities• Science Fair/Club (with Mrs. Scaltreto)

• ACE

• You Be the Chemist Challenge

• Boxtops for Education• School Musical• Courtyard Gardening Project