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Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.

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UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL

Grade 8 ScienceBack to School NightWelcome Parents!!!


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THE ESOL EDUCATION SCHOOLS


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Grade 8 Science

Mr. Hall

Bachelor of Arts, BiologyUniversity of Colorado, Boulder

International Teaching CertificateEuropean Council of International Schools (ECIS)

Master of Science, Environmental StudiesGreen Mountain College, Vermont


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Grade 8 Science

Mr. Hall

Previously Taught for 3 Years at Shanghai American School

Founded Million Solar Stars, an Educational Solar Power Initiative Endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall


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Grade 8 Science

Mr. Hall’s Family


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Grade 8 Science

Scope and Sequence


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Grade 8 Science

Utilizing MacBooks for Research:

• Google Classroom• Word• Pages• PowerPoint / Keynote• iMovie


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Grade 8 Science

Traditional Science Notebooks


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Grade 8 Science

• CLAIM

• EVIDENCE

• REASONING

SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTS


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Grade 8 Science

EXAMPLE DRIVING QUESTION:Are plants and ecosystems affected by the shape and size of their environments?


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Grade 8 Science

CLAIM

Does your claim answer the probe question?


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Grade 8 Science

EVIDENCE

Did you report investigations in school or use scientific resources that provide data and information you could use as evidence?


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Grade 8 Science

EVIDENCE

Is there enough evidence to support the claim?


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Grade 8 Science

REASONING

Is the reasoning clearly communicated?

Did you explain why your evidence supports the claim?


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Grade 8 Science

REASONING

Is there a scientific principle you can use to support your reasoning?

Are there concepts or ideas you learned in science that support your reasoning?


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Grade 8 Science

• CLAIM

• EVIDENCE

• REASONING


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Mr. Hall’s Blog

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Please visit the Grade 8 Science blog for general information:


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Contact Information

Thank you,

Mr. Adam [email protected]