welcome to advanced science - derry area school …...projects 7 thgrade 8 grade i blinded them with...
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Welcome to Advanced ScienceMrs. Sechrist
Room 207
2017-2018
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What Makes This Class Different?
•Problem/Project Based Learning
•Digital Learning Platform
•Flipped Classroom/Blended Teaching
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Class Information
•What is problem/project based learning?• Start with a challenge• Learn along the way•Real world problem•Present solution with a project• Independent AND cooperative learning
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Projects
7th Grade 8th Grade
I Blinded Them With Science Nifty Lifting Challenge
Not in MY Water Density Dilemma
I Feel the Earth Move Under My Feet Roller Coaster Design Challenge
“Weather” or Not to Build As the Rotor Turns
Climate Change: Real or Fake? “Egg”ceptional Experiments
Here are some of your projects for next year!
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Class Information
•What is a digital learning platform?•Access class information anywhere, anytime
• Textbook (Interactive, PDF)• Information (Project Requirements, Homework,
Class Work)• Resources (Worksheets, Presentations, Notes)
•Collaborate with other students and teachers•Organized and “in one place”
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Digital Learning Platform
•Online classroom and Mrs. Sechrist’s Derry web page
• Find class information and assignments
• Stay on track when class is missed or not held in school (snow days, assemblies)
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Class Information•What is a flipped classroom?•Read and learn at home.• Textbook•Vocabulary•Videos/Podcasts
•Practice and experiment at school.• Labs•Projects•Research
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Flipped Classroom
• All readings and vocabulary tasks are done completed at home.
• Apply what you read in class.
• Personalize your homework for each chapter.
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Textbooks (Interactive Science)
8th Grade 7th and 8th Grade 7th Grade
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Expectations
• YOU will…•Be respectful.•Come to class prepared.• Follow directions the first time.•Complete all assignments
(at school and at home).•Ask if you “don’t know.”
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Steps to Success!
•Review the course syllabus!
•Read the information on Mrs. Sechrist’sDerry web page.
•Come ready to learn and try new things!
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One More Thing… BONUS!•Read, read, read!
• Summarize an article about a current event related to science in no less than 10 lines. Include a citation in MLA format.
OR• Complete a Science Headline Analysis (see Mrs.
Sechrist’s Derry web page for more information). Print the paper or copy/answer the questions.
• Turn in your work upon arriving to class on THE FIRST DAY for 10 bonus points.