Transcript Civics - Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School

Welcome to Team 8 -White
..
. where team work
and collaboration
between students,
teachers and parents is
the key to student
success!
Civics
8th Grade
Curriculum
Overview
Room 228
Mrs. Cully Fleming
[email protected]
OBJECTIVES
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To understand how the United States Government
operates and our civic rights and responsibilities.
To continue to develop study and research skills by
using maps, interpreting graphs and charts and
promote critical thinking skills.
To give students a healthy forum in which they can
openly debate/discuss issues they feel are
pertinent to our study of government and history.
Focus of Study
Chronological development in Government
from the past to present
 Foundations of American Citizenship
 Blueprints of Our Nation
 Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities
 Functions of National, State and Local
Government
 The United States Economic System
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Grades
To be determined by:
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Weekly quizzes
Notebooks
Portfolios
Participation, classwork & homework
Please Note: Parents can refer to the
student portfolio to see their child’s
performance and content of work in class.
English Language Arts
Mr. Carmine Giarrusso
[email protected]
Room 230
Goals
The goal of the ELA curriculum is to
prepare students to be effective readers
and writers who communicate well and think
analytically.
We will use both the GLE’S and
Common Core Standards to meet our goals.
We will focus on writing, literature study,
vocabulary building, grammar and oral
communications.
Expectations
Assignments are expected on time.
 Preparation is a key to success.
 Students will work toward increased
independence.
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Grades
Will commensurate with their
abilities and effort in
maximizing those abilities.
Supplies Needed
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Three- 1 subject notebooks
Two composition notebooks
One 2 pocket folder
Pens [blue or black ink only]
Pencils
One three ring binder[ at least 3 inches]
Other supplies will be needed according to
the project
Content
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Meet the ELA standards by keeping a journal,
completing all Common Tasks (2 a year) and a
variety of written assignments;
Improve grammar and expand vocabulary
base;
First half of year focuses on writing, while
second half reading is integrated into the
curriculum and becomes vehicle for literary
analysis.
Maintain a binder and follow teacher’s lead in
creating a high school English resource
Eight White Algebra I
Chris Lamb
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Textbook:
Holt Algebra I Concepts and Skills
Class Goals
Students will:
 develop a conceptual
understanding of algebra while
simultaneously acquiring the
necessary skills to solve
problems in algebra
 engage in mathematical inquiry
and benefit from direct
teaching strategies in their
pursuit of mastering the Rhode
Island GLEs for algebra
 demonstrate their growth
through class participation,
computing, problems of the day,
homework, tests, quizzes, and
projects.
Materials
Each day students
need to bring the
following to class:
 1 subject notebook
 Textbook
 Pencils (2)
 Pen
 Agenda
 Homework
 Folder
HoMeWoRk PoLiCy
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Points are deducted
for late and missing
homework.
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Should be done in pencil
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Heading
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All work shown
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Write the question for
problem when unsure.
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Problems labeled.
Expectations
 Success comes from hard work and dedication.
Encourage your children to accept responsibility for their learning
and to ask for help when needed.
 If we work as a team, they can succeed and be prepared to meet the
challenges they will face in high school and beyond.
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Grade 8 Science
Mrs. Karen Saul
http://saulscience.wikispaces.com
[email protected]
233-1930 ext 2779
Room 231
Teaching and Learning
Resources
Text: Prentice Hall Science Explore Apple Mac Book Learning Lab and
Series with online access and support other Content Specific Technology
materials found at
Support Materials
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com.
Young Scientists
All students will
practice the skill
of INQUIRY as
they act as
young scientists
developing and
analyzing ideas
and concepts
about the world
around them.
Content Topics of Discussion
and Examination
Thinking Like a Scientist – All Year Long
Geology (Quarter 1-2):
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Earth’s Interior & Plate Tectonics
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Rocks and Minerals
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Earth Processes ~ Weathering, Erosion Deposition
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Natural Disasters – Volcanic Eruptions,
Astronomy (Quarter 3):
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Universe
Earth-Sun- Moon System
Technology and Advances in Science
Physical Science (Quarter 3):
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Force and Motion
Energy
Life Science (4th quarter )
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Human Body Systems
Earthquakes, and Tsunamis
Grading Policy
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Tests and quizzes
Lab reports, and other written assignments
Common Tasks ~ on demand labs
Projects ~
Class Participation and Effort
Homework!
Resource Support
Ms. Linda Cafferty
Room 227
[email protected]
Ms. Patti Delvecchio
Room 225B
[email protected]
Goals
 Stay
focused, have structure
and develop organization.
 Preparation for transition to
high school (and beyond)
“…Life is a little more do-able with the
right organizational skills…”