Mrs. Maria Tam-Gunter
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ALL ASSIGNMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE TEACHER. PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE MAY BE CASES WHERE ASSIGNMENTS BEGIN IN CLASS AND ARE TO BE COMPLETED FOR HOMEWORK. THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THOSE LISTED ON THIS WEB PAGE. DUE DATES FOR THESE ASSIGNMENTS ARE ON THE HOMEWORK PAGE OF THE CLASS NOTES.
Check out these cool websites:
Science Channel's -- Be The Future
Popular Science
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Exploratorium (List of MANY cool sites!)
Science and Computer - Grade 6
GETTING READY FOR 7TH GRADE
I want to give you some information that will help your child in his/her transition 7th Grade Science.
7th grade science is the study of living things. Topics will include the smallest component of any living thing – cells, to the largest – how these cells play a part in our body systems.
The textbook we use is Prentice Hall Science Explorer Life Science, ISBN 0-13-062643-0. If you choose to purchase a home copy, there are a variety of sources (copy and paste into your browser):
• http://www.valorebooks.com/Search.DefineSearch.do
• http://uber-bot.bigwords.com/search/?z=easysearch&searchtype=ISBN&searchstring=0-13-062643-0&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=search%21
• http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0130626430&sts=t&x=53&y=13
Here are some of the areas we’ll cover each quarter:
First Quarter:
• Cells and Cells Processes
• Photosynthesis and Respiration
• Cell Division
• Genetics
Second Quarter:
• Genetic Disorders
• Darwin
• Bones, Muscles, and Skin
• Food and Digestion
Third Quarter:
• Circulation
• Respiration and Excretion
• Fighting Disease
Fourth Quarter:
• The Nervous System
• Endocrine and Reproduction
I look forward to an exciting year!
COMPUTER 6
Science and Computer - Grade 7
GETTING READY FOR 8TH GRADE...
I want to give you some information that will help your child in his/her transition to 8th Grade Science.
8th grade science is the study of how changes in matter and energy affect their world, and how to make use of these changes.
The textbook we use is Prentice Hall Science Explorer Physical Science, ISBN 0-13-062645-7. If you choose to purchase a home copy, there are a variety of sources (copy and paste into your browser):
• http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0130626457&sts=t&x=35&y=4
• http://www.valorebooks.com/Search.DefineSearch.do
• http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?binding=&mtype=&keyword=0-13-062645-7&hs.x=14&hs.y=9&hs=Submit
Here are some of the areas we’ll cover each quarter:
First Quarter:
• Matter
• States of Matter
• Atoms and the Periodic Table
• Chemical Bonds
• Chemical Reactions
Second Quarter:
• Acids, Bases, and Solutions
• Carbon Chemistry
• Polymers and Composites
Third Quarter:
• Motion
• Forces
• Forces and Fluids
Fourth Quarter:
• Work and Machines
I look forward to an exciting year!
I want to give you some information that will help your child in his/her transition to 8th Grade Science.
8th grade science is the study of how changes in matter and energy affect their world, and how to make use of these changes.
The textbook we use is Prentice Hall Science Explorer Physical Science, ISBN 0-13-062645-7. If you choose to purchase a home copy, there are a variety of sources (copy and paste into your browser):
• http://www.abebooks.com/servlet/SearchResults?isbn=0130626457&sts=t&x=35&y=4
• http://www.valorebooks.com/Search.DefineSearch.do
• http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?binding=&mtype=&keyword=0-13-062645-7&hs.x=14&hs.y=9&hs=Submit
Here are some of the areas we’ll cover each quarter:
First Quarter:
• Matter
• States of Matter
• Atoms and the Periodic Table
• Chemical Bonds
• Chemical Reactions
Second Quarter:
• Acids, Bases, and Solutions
• Carbon Chemistry
• Polymers and Composites
Third Quarter:
• Motion
• Forces
• Forces and Fluids
Fourth Quarter:
• Work and Machines
I look forward to an exciting year!
COMPUTER 7
Fall Oral presentations:
Click here to see grading rubric.
Click here for tips on writing your script.
Spring Computer Project
Your project will be produced using iMovie.
Select topic (your choice -- you may, however, use the same topic from your research paper) for PowerPoint presentation. Submit topic and a short paragraph justifying your choice for Mrs. Gunter for approval. (2/1)
Spring Presentations:
Science and Computer - Grade 8
COMPUTER 8
Fall Oral presentations:
Click here to see grading rubric.
Spring Computer Project
Your project will be produced using iMovie.
Select topic (your choice -- you may, however, use the same topic from your research paper) for PowerPoint presentation. Submit topic and a short paragraph justifying your choice for Mrs. Gunter for approval. (1/14)
Spring Presentations:
Fall Oral presentations:
Click here to see grading rubric.
Spring Computer Project
Your project will be produced using iMovie.
Select topic (your choice -- you may, however, use the same topic from your research paper) for PowerPoint presentation. Submit topic and a short paragraph justifying your choice for Mrs. Gunter for approval. (1/14)
Spring Presentations: