“learning science is something students do, not something that is done to them”. national...

“Learning science is something students do, not something that is

done to them”.

National Science Education Standards (NAS, 1996),

Mrs. LordStapley Jr. High

Welcome to Advanced 8th Science

Mrs. Peggy Lord 15 years nurse B.S. in Secondary Education,

History & Chemistry minor M.Ed. in STEM education SEI endorsement Gifted and Talented full

endorsement. CTE certificate

How can we all help your student have a successful

junior high experience?

Keys for Junior High Success

School:Teacher &

Administrative Communication

H Home:Parent/Guardian Involvement &

Parent Signature in Student Planner

ome:Parent/Guardian

Keep channels of communication open between school, student, and

parents!

Student:Student:

Daily Assignments in

Student PlannerDailyStudent:

Check the Parent Portal: Sign up in the office if you have not picked up an access code yet!Check my Stapley Web Page!

Contact me by e-mail: Probably the best way to get in touch with me! My e-mail address is:

pslord@mpsaz.org

Contact me by phone: You can always call and leave a message on my classroom phone:

(480) 472-2765

Additional Resources Available to Help Your Student:

First Semester Focus:Science Research Expo projectGenetics

Genetics CareersCheek Cell DNA

AdaptationsPhysics

Egg DropBungee BarbiePhysics Careers Roller Coasters

What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year?

Second Semester Focus:Chemistry

Chemistry CareersAIMSPersonal Career ProjectCrime Scene

Science FairFebruary 4th

District, February 19thState, April International May

What Curriculum Will We Be Studying This Year?

Grading Notebook Science Fair Homework vs. Projects Rigor

Questions?