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Welcome to Parkland!Parkland Magnet Middle School
for Aerospace Technology
Open House General Sessionwill begin at 7:00 p.m.
Parkland’s Advanced Band
Thank you for entertaining us.
Parkland’s MissionAt Parkland, we believe that every student regardless of socioeconomic status, ethnicity, past history and academic background will
have access to opportunities for success socially and academically in our unique whole-school magnet program. We will provide the
support necessary for every student to succeed.We believe…
“Every Student, Whatever it Takes!”
Parkland Is…
Open House Agenda• Science & Aerospace Curriculum
•Aerospace Electives Curriculum
•Mathematics Curriculum
•Core Academics and Electives
• Informational Breakout Sessions
Our Facility
39 Activclassrooms w/ Promethean Boards
Activotes
Activslates
Our Facility
•5 Aerospace Classrooms(16 computers each)
•1 Robotics Lab
(30 computers)
•4 PC Computer Labs(32 computers each)
•1 Language Lab(30 computers)
•3 Mobile Laptop Labs(16 computers each)
Parkland StudentsFidel Alvarez– 6th Grade
Kelsey Folley– 6th Grade
Ryan Bridges– 7th Grade
Hannah Duling– 7th Grade Joyce Chung– 8th Grade
Alexus Edwards – 8th Grade
Liam Gil– 8th Grade
Science & AerospaceCurriculum Overview
Jennifer WingateScience Department Resource Teacher
Our Unique Science &Aerospace Curriculum
• Accelerated curriculum so students have the potential to take Honors Physics in Grade 8 – a high school course
• Science courses follow magnet themes and include authentic investigations, visiting scientists, and special projects/events
• Emphasis on learning and using mathematics in context
• Use of technology infused in all classes• Yearly Milestone Project - independent research
project
6th Grade Science“Mission: Planet Earth”
• Life on Earth• Interactions of Living Things• Interactions of Living Things with their
Environment• Human Impact on Earth’s Environment
Topics include:What is life? What are the requirements for life? Where do we find life on Earth? What types of adaptations do extremophiles on Earth make? Where might we look for life in space? What type of technology will we need to find life in space?
6th Grade Aerospace“Comparative Planetology &
Orbital Mechanics”• The Solar System• Earth-Sun-Moon• Earth’s Structure• Forces and Motion
Topics include:Comparing distant planet features to Earth’s, Aeronautics, rocketry, design constraints, Newton’s Laws, deriving quantitative formulas, etc…
7th Grade Science“Human Space Exploration and Survival”
• Cell Biology• Structure and Function of
Living Things• Heredity
Topics include:variability of conditions for living organisms, chemical requirements for life, impacts of space travel on human body systems, etc…
7th Grade Science“Unmanned Space Exploration”
• Star Chemistry• Solar System Explorations• Sun-Earth Connections• Earth: Change Over Time
Topics include:states of matter, periodic table, atoms, physical/chemicals properties, matter, energy, electricity and magnetism, waves, electromagnetic spectrum
8th Grade Science & Aerospace
• Honors Physics*• Honors Geometry Co/Pre-requisite
• Investigations in Earth Space Systems
• “Aerospace Design & Technology” – a companion course that supports the physical science concepts learned in Honors Physics and Honors Investigations in Earth Space Systems
* high school credit
Astronomy Electives“Astronomy & Space Exploration” – Grade 6
“Research in Astronomy” – Grade 7 or 8Learn about various aspects of astronomy including:- Tools of the Astronomer- The Electromagnetic Spectrum- Our Solar System- Stars and Galaxies- The Expanding Universe
Principles of Flight 7th and 8th Grade Elective Course
STEM skills through…
• History of Flight • Balloons, Kites, and
Gliders • Airplanes and Helicopters • Flight in Society
Robotics Electives
• Introduction to Robotics Systems (6)• Applied Robotic Engineering (7)• Applied Robotic Programming (7)
Focus on:• Motion, Planning & Design• Problem Solving• Physical Science Principles• Programming, Mechanics, & Measurement
Introduction to Engineering Design*Elective Course – Grade 8
• Project Lead the Way® introductory course• Subsequent courses offered in some high schools, including the
complete program at Wheaton High School
• Systematic analysis of a problem to find a step by step solution• Development of three-dimensional solid models.• Computer Aided Design System (CAD)
* high school credit
Mathematics Courses Overview
Trish ThompsonMathematics Department
Resource Teacher
Mathematics• Math 6 –Grade 6
• Math 7 – Grade 6 or 7
• IM – Grade 6 or 7
• Pre-Algebra – Grade 8
• Algebra I* - Grade 6, 7, or 8
• Honors Geometry* - Grade 7 or 8
• Honors Algebra II with Analysis* - Grade 8
* high school credit
Core Academics• English – Accelerated English 8*
• ReadingOR
• Foreign Language – Chinese,* French * and Spanish*
• World Studies – Advanced World Studies 6 & 7, Advanced U.S. History 8
• Arts Electives – art, computers, instrumental music
• Physical Education – Health (1Q) and PE (3Qs)
* high school credit
Extra Curricular Activities• Civil Air Patrol
• Math Team
• Destination Imagination
• First Lego League Robotics Club
• STEM Club – Science Technology , Engineering, and Math Achievement
• Homework Club
• Builders Club
• Jazz Band
• Drama Club
• Student Government Association
• Spirit Squad
• Athletics – softball, cross country, basketball & Soccer (grades 7 & 8)
Partnerships
TransportationFor students who live outside walking distance of their assigned school, as designated by MCPS, and in the attendance areas of:
Argyle, Loiederman, and Parkland Yes - from neighborhood bus stops if they live beyond the MCPS designated walking distance
All other areas of Montgomery County No - parents provide transportation
Carpool Database Families share there address information in a database that is maintained by the Magnet Coordinator. The information is only shared with those within the database. Families make connections with one another.
TRAX – an afterschool enrichment provider is also available
SAMPLE
To participate in the Choice process, Grade 5 parents/students will complete a Choice form:
• Rank the three middle schools in order of preference.
• On the form, indicate if you would like your child to attend the same MSMC school that an older sibling will attend in 2013 - 2014
• Return the complete Choice form by Friday, November 2, 2012.
•Forms available NOW on the Parkland website as well as the MCPS website.
Note: MSMC in-Consortium students who do not submit a Choice form will be randomly assigned to an MSMC school.
Sample Choice Form for the MSMC
Parkland Magnet Middle School