St. Joseph School

Mrs. Bozek6th grade

Science7th grade

Science8th grade

Science

Our Classroom

• Discovery Education• Edmodo• S.T.E.A.M. Projects• Collaboration projects• Virtual Labs• Brain pop

6th grade Science• The eighth grade curriculum covers a wide range

of earth science topics including:• Matter• Minerals• Rocks and the rock cycle• Views of the Earth• Weathering and soil• Water erosion and deposition• Plate tectonics• Earthquakes• Volcanoes• Atmosphere• Climate• Space

7th grade Science• The seventh grade curriculum covers a wide

range of life science topics including: • Living things• Cells and cell theory• Dichotomous keys• Genetics• DNA• Evolution• Ecology• Body systems• Human reproduction • The environment

8th grade Science• The eighth grade curriculum covers a wide

range of physical science topics including:• Matter and energy• Motion , force and Newton’s Laws of Motion• Physical and chemical changes• Measurement• Atomic structure, atoms and molecules energy• The periodic table of elements• Heating and cooling• Electromagnetic spectrum• Sound waves• Magnetism• Machines • The 8th Grade NYS exam review.

Next Generation Science Standards

• What are the Next Generation Science Standards?• The standards were developed in collaboration with

teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide our children with a clear and consistent framework and fundamental skills to critically think and communicate with one another to compete in a global society. It will also help prepare our children for college and the workforce.

• Parent Map for the Next Generation Science Standards• http://www.nextgenscience.org/

My Goals for Parents and Students

• My mission, as an educator, is to provide a positive learning environment, a place where students come to school eager to learn.

• Along with academic success, I plan to promote communication, critical thinking skills, intellectual, social, and physical growth within each student in the classroom.

“Don’t let Gravity get you down!!!”

If you have any questions or concerns contact me any time!

• The connection between student, teacher, and parent(s) is an important bond that I intend to create.

• If any parent or student has any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

• You can e-mail me at: • vbozek5589@st-josephschool.com