Welcome to Advanced ScienceMrs. Sechrist

Room 207

2017-2018

What Makes This Class Different?

•Problem/Project Based Learning

•Digital Learning Platform

•Flipped Classroom/Blended Teaching

Class Information

•What is problem/project based learning?• Start with a challenge• Learn along the way•Real world problem•Present solution with a project• Independent AND cooperative learning

Projects

7th Grade 8th Grade

I Blinded Them With Science Nifty Lifting Challenge

Not in MY Water Density Dilemma

I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet Roller Coaster Design Challenge

“Weather” or Not to Build As the Rotor Turns

Climate Change: Real or Fake? “Egg”ceptional Experiments

Here are some of your projects for next year!

Class Information

•What is a digital learning platform?•Access class information anywhere, anytime

• Textbook (Interactive, PDF)• Information (Project Requirements, Homework,

Class Work)• Resources (Worksheets, Presentations, Notes)

•Collaborate with other students and teachers•Organized and “in one place”

Digital Learning Platform

•Online classroom and Mrs. Sechrist’s Derry web page

• Find class information and assignments

• Stay on track when class is missed or not held in school (snow days, assemblies)

Class Information•What is a flipped classroom?•Read and learn at home.• Textbook•Vocabulary•Videos/Podcasts

•Practice and experiment at school.• Labs•Projects•Research

Flipped Classroom

• All readings and vocabulary tasks are done completed at home.

• Apply what you read in class.

• Personalize your homework for each chapter.

Textbooks (Interactive Science)

8th Grade 7th and 8th Grade 7th Grade

Expectations

• YOU will…•Be respectful.•Come to class prepared.• Follow directions the first time.•Complete all assignments

(at school and at home).•Ask if you “don’t know.”

Steps to Success!

•Review the course syllabus!

•Read the information on Mrs. Sechrist’sDerry web page.

•Come ready to learn and try new things!

One More Thing… BONUS!•Read, read, read!

• Summarize an article about a current event related to science in no less than 10 lines. Include a citation in MLA format.

OR• Complete a Science Headline Analysis (see Mrs.

Sechrist’s Derry web page for more information). Print the paper or copy/answer the questions.

• Turn in your work upon arriving to class on THE FIRST DAY for 10 bonus points.