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8th Grade Science
Robyn Carstens
Robyn Carstens
13th year at HMS, 20th in education
Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living and
recycling “nut” Son, 18, freshman at
UTA studying electrical
engineering
Science Department
Chair
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Daughter, 15, Sophomore at
CHHS
Will challenge your child
explore, learn and grow in
science
Course Content
On-Level and Pre-AP Science
– State recommended curriculum for 8th graders
Digital Classroom• Our classroom is part of the GCISD
Digital Classroom Pilot Project
• Teaching and learning will look different– Some assignments will be different– Students need access to technology
• Arrangements need to be made to complete assignments during Stampede and/or before/after school if not access at home
• Communication and flexibility will be a key component for success
Journaling
• Reflected in changes in the state curriculum
• Research shows that students are better prepared and achieve higher on standardized tests
• Journaling and reflection will be a large focus in science this year
Website
• Please visit the class website for information
• If you have not filled out the online Laboratory Safety Agreement, Technology User Agreement and Technology survey please do so NO LATER THAN FRIDAY
Communication
• I will email a Weekly Newsletter on Thursday or Friday each week
• Weekly lesson plans and homework on website as well– Will update on website if I make changes– Will also encorporate Edmodo and/or Project
Share
Communication
• Follow me on Twitter:
@ rcarstens_gcisd
• Find me on Facebook:
Robyn Carstens - Science
Skyward
• Please check grades often
• An asterisk (*) does not mean the assignment is missing– If it is missing there the grade will be a
zero
STAAR Test
• Wednesday, April 24, 2013
• Very important that your child is present
• Benchmarks and tutorials in preparation
Questions or Concerns?
• Please fill out a card and I will contact you
• Or send me an email
• I’m looking forward to a great year with your kids!