Junior High Science

Hello and welcome to the Saints Peter and Paul 2009/2010 Science program. I want to open your thoughts and minds to wonders of our world and how we have the responsibility of being her custodian. There exists a challenge of discovery to be uncovered. We will do this with mind provoking discussion and hands on experiments. The world of science is there for us to journey through together. It is important to have fun working in teams and understand the difference between socialization and interaction.

The class text is Glencoe Science level blue for the 8th grades and Glencoe Science level green for the 7th grades. These texts will be used extensively through out both semesters. Much emphasis will be place on critical thinking from the assigned reading. Homework will be posted on a website as well on the home board in the science and homeroom class.

7th Grade
7th grade focus is on science inquiry that demonstrates the ability to apply scientific method to research the wonderful world around us. We will discuss and study the disciplines by quarter listed below.

1st Quarter = Basis of Life

2nd Quarter = Human Body Systems (no human reproduction)

3rd Quarter = Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond. Earth Materials

4th Quarter = Interdependence of Life. Introduction into Matter and Energy

We are planning fields trips to various societies and institutions that will complement are studies.

8th Grade
The 8th grade will enjoy their annual trip to Santa Catalina Island of the coast of California at the end of the year. There we will incorporate the success of completing the academic requirements to graduate to high school and learn about marine biology, oceanography and Catalina’s geology. The 8th grade science inquiry is listed below.

1st Quarter = Electromagnetism. Chemistry of Matter. Physical Interactions.

2nd Quarter = Earth’s Places in the Universe. Earth’s Changes over time.

3rs Quarter = Human Heredity. Ecology.

4th Quarter = Motion, Interdependency Theory. Marine Studies.

All of the topic and subjects are Dioceses regulated and provide the necessary prerequisites for the High School Sciences.

This is always an exciting time in a young person’s life. Science is catalysis to our imagination and gives us a thrill to understand what a wonderful world we live in.

Thanks

Paul Schatz - Junior High Science
Room 16