April 5, 2020
Dear Parents, The 7th and 8th grade team wanted to communicate our schedules and policies for this period of remote learning. As you know, the state has issued some guidelines for learning in this unique situation. We anticipate your child spending about half the time on task as he or she usually would in the classroom setting. This averages about 30 minutes a day per subject. A few brief notes about our policies going forward:
We, as teachers, know that this is a stressful time for families. We are trying to lessen that by creating this structure and schedule of availability. If there is anything in particular your child needs, please email us. We are happy to reach out and help!
Sincerely,
7th /8th grade team
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| 7th Grade |
Schofield
ELA 12:00-12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Leal/Forrester
Math 12:00-12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Bradley/Forrester ELL 1:00 - 2:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Schofield
ELA 12:00-12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Bradley ELL 1:00 - 2:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Leal/Forrester
Math 12:00-12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Partridge Literacy 1:00 - 2:30 Bradley ELL 1:00 - 2:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Schofield
Homeroom 10:30 - 11:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
| 8th Grade |
Schofield
ELA 11:00-11:30 Fitzgerald SS 12:00 - 12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Leal/Forrester
Math 11:00-11:30 Adamo Science 12:00 - 12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Bradley/Forrester ELL 1:00 - 2:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Schofield
ELA 11:00-11:30 Fitzgerald SS 12:00 - 12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Bradley ELL 1:00 - 2:00 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Leal/Forrester
Math 11:00-11:30 Adamo Science 12:00 - 12:30 Resource Room 12:30 - 2:30 Bradley ELL 1:00 - 2:30 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Leal
Homeroom 11:00 - 11:30 Adamo Homeroom 11:30 - 12:00 Partridge Literacy (Office Hours) 12:30 - 2:30 Creato Guidance By Appointment |
Social Norms for Online Classes
Disclaimer for all Zoom/Google Hangout Classes
We are now going to begin a remote learning opportunity through the use of video communication. It is important that we continue to respect the privacy and intellectual property rights of our school community-our teachers and our students. By participating in remote learning today, you agree that you may not save, record, share or post this session or any photos from this session. You also agree that you will not save, record, share or post future sessions or any photos from future sessions. The rules in school apply to the remote classroom experience. Students must treat each other with respect during our time together and must obey school rules. If you or your parents do not agree to these rules, please disconnect from the session and contact the teacher to receive an alternative learning packet.
Curriculum When Attending Tisbury School Builiding
Welcome to 7th grade Science! It is primarily a life science curriculum. We begin the year with a study of life functions and cells, utilizing microscopes and looking at both living and non-living specimen. Our studies continue through the kingdoms, covering everything from microscopic bacteria to plants and animals. Another special unit for the 7th grade involves looking at watersheds, specifically in our neighborhoods.
Because we do quite a bit of lab work with partners, it will be extremely important for your child to practice safe lab procedures. This will maximize both learning and fun as we explore different concepts.
This year, Mrs. Leal, Mrs. Forrester and I decided that the students would utilize one binder for both math and science classes. We will issue one larger binder to be separated into sections. Hopefully, this will be easier for the kids to organize, maintain and carry! I do not need your child to come to school with any additional supplies for science.
I will assign homework on an as-needed basis. It is generally due the next day. All homework counts toward your child's quarter grade. I will post homework (and class activities) daily on the homework website. I will be assigning science IXLs as well, but not each week. Late assignments (homework and all others) lose 10 points per day. If your child is absent, he or she should check the website for work missed and see me upon returning to school.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concern. The best method is definitely email (sadamo@mvyps.org). If you would rather speak to me directly, please email me and I can call you after school or during a non-teaching period.
Bem-vindos à 7ª série Science! É primariamente um currículo de Cincias da vida. Nós começamos o ano com um estudo das funções e das pilhas da vida, utilizando microscópios e olhando o espécime vivo e non-living. Nossos estudos continuam através dos reinos, cobrindo tudo, desde bactérias microscápicas até plantas e animais. Outra unidade especial para a 7ª série envolve olhar para as bacias hidrográficas, especificamente em nossos bairros.
Porque nós fazemos um pouco de trabalho de laboratório com parceiros, será extremamente importante para o seu filho a prática de procedimentos de laboratrio seguro. Isso irá maximizar a aprendizagem e diversão como nós exploramos conceitos diferentes.
Este ano, a Sra. Leal, a Sra. Forrester e eu decidimos que os alunos usariam um fichário para as aulas de matemática e Ciências. Nós emitiremos um fichário maior para ser separado em seções. Esperançosamente, isto será mais fácil para que os miúdos organizem, mantenham e carreg! Não preciso que seu filho venha à escola com suprimentos adicionais para a ciência.
Vou atribuir lição de casa em uma base como necessërio. É geralmente devido no dia seguinte. Todos os trabalhos de casa contam para o quarto grau do seu filho. Vou postar lião de casa (e atividades de classe) diariamente no site Homework. Eu vou estar atribuindo ciência IXLs também, mas não a cada semana. Tarefas tardias (trabalhos de casa e todos os outros) perdem 10 pontos por dia. Se o seu filho está ausente, ele ou ela deve verificar o site para o trabalho perdido e me ver ao retornar à escola.
Sinta por favor livre contatar-me com todas as perguntas ou interesses. O melhor método é definitivamente e-mail (sadamo@mvyps.org). Se você preferir falar comigo diretamente, por favor me e-mail e eu posso chamá-lo depois da escola ou durante um período de não-ensino.
The 8th grade curriculum has a wider focus encompassing genetics, astronomy, chemistry, physics, geology and meteorology. Starting the 8h grade year with genetics ties the 7th grade curriculum with the 8th. After examining the role of genetics in the creation of life we then search for where life came from, hence the birth of our planet. Astronomy is then linked with chemistry as we explore the origin of our planet and the composition of it. Linked with the study of physics we examine planetary motion as well. Geology is then introduced as we explore the structure of the earth which entails in depth learning about minerals and rocks, the rock cycle, continental drift, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanism, weathering and erosion and soil formation.
Each year we utilize our garden plot. In early 7th grade our focus is on preparing the soil. We begin in the fall planting a cover crop which will help to hold our soil in place and add nitrogen to the soil. We begin a worm bin in the classroom to show how organic material enhances the nutrient levels of the soil. The biotic and abiotic factors involved in a garden soil then become apparent. In the spring we plant potato seed and keep an eye on the garden as the summer progresses. In the fall of 8th grade we harvest our crop and enjoy home fries while discussing the chemistry of nutrition and the genetic variation between ancient potato crops compared to what we have in todays super markets.
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