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8th Grade TeachersMath SS Lit/LA Science Resource
Kerry Conrad
Jim Multra
Joel Alvarado
Marcia Day
Kim Klipstein
Mike Heine
Jaime Trischan
Jason Arneson
Kim Milligan
Michelle Obsuszt
Brian Hefferan
Paige Shaffer
Alba Pollak
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Expectations Class expectations ensure a positive learning environment for all students. Our expectations are as follows:
1. Be responsible 2. Be respectful 3. Show effective effort 4. Stay focused 5. Persevere
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Materials
The following items must be with you at all times:
1. iPad fully Charged 2. Wired earbuds with microphone3. Binder with notebook paper/
Spiral notebook (as requested by teacher)4. Literature Novels and Library Books5. Pencils, Pens, Highlighters, Colored Pencils,
Post-Its6. Homework
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Effective Effort Combination of working hard and applying effective strategies to “get smarter”.
Hard work is:
❖ Time – One needs to use time efficiently. ❖ Focus – Concentrate only on the work. ❖ Resourcefulness – Use resources wisely. ❖ Use of feedback – Reflect on the work you have done
and are doing. ❖ Commitment & Persistence – Be determined to finish
work and strive to achieve great things. ❖ Pride – A feeling of happiness you get when you do
something good. ❖ Creative – Be you and let you shine in your work.
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Organization Keeping organized will help you be successful in middle school. We encourage you to:
❖ Know your schedule- post it where you can see it!❖ Keep your workspace organized❖ Keep iPad organized with subject folders and put
documents in the correct section ❖ Keep track of homework using one of the following;
assignment notebook, assignment page, a homework app/To Do list (Color Code when applicable)
❖ Check Canvas daily and Home Access regularly❖ Work with your parent(s) and teacher(s) if you need
help with organization
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CommunicationTeachers emails are on their Canvas Homepage. Please allow teachers to respond to emails in a 24-hour period.
Students are encouraged to email their teachers and CC parents on the email.
Home Access and Canvas are important ways that we communicate with you and you should check them daily.
Home Access is used to look up passwords and to check official grades.
Canvas is only used to find class information for each subject and to get feedback on work. The grade in Canvas is NOT official.
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Quarter GradesCheck course syllabus for specifics within each content area
Calculated by weighted categories
Assessments: 80%
● Projects, Essays, Performance-Based Tasks, Unit assessments, Quizzes
Practice: 20%
● Formative Assessments : Daily Practice
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Home Access● Verify due dates on Canvas calendars in each content area● Canvas contains WHAT students are learning and doing
while Home Access shows HOW students are doing
M E Zero (0) Blank
0 points, but subject to change if a student submits the assignment by
a deadline communicated by
the teacher
It is excluded from the student’s overall grade calculation; it has no effect on the
student’s grade
0 points it currently has no effect on the
student’s grade
What are the symbols and how are they calculated in Home Access?
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CanvasAll 8th Grade Teachers have a universal Canvas landing page for 8th Grade Students to access.
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MathematicsFor detailed course overview, please refer to the math teacher syllabus Canvas page.
Pre-Algebra
● Curriculum resource: Illustrative Mathematics ● Problem-based approach to learning● A typical lesson has four phases:
1. A warm-up2. One or more instructional activities3. The lesson synthesis4. A cool-down
● Key Topics: Linear Relationships, Functions, Exponents
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MathematicsAlgebra
● Aligned to Lake Zurich High School Algebra curriculum● Essential Question: How do algebraic structures help in
modeling and solving real world scenarios?● Enduring Understanding: Algebraic Systems provide a
structure of problem solving.● Broken down into 4 major domains
→ Seeing Structure in Expressions → Arithmetic with Polynomials & Rational Expressions→ Creating Equations → Reasoning with Equations & Inequalities
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MathematicsGeometry
● Aligned to Lake Zurich High School Geometry curriculum● Formalize and extend students’ geometric and algebraic
experiences from earlier grades● 6 critical areas
○ Congruence, proof, and constructions○ Similarity and right triangles○ Measurement and volume○ Coordinate geometry○ Circle geometry○ Probability
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Science ContentFor detailed course overview, please refer to the science teacher syllabus canvas page.
Space Systems Sun, Earth
Moon Relationships
History of the Earth and Earth
Systems
Weather & Climate
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EXPOSITORY TEXT
Note TakingAnnotations
Graphic OrganizerFrayer Model Vocabulary
Text-Dependent Questions
Scientific Writing
MODELINGCreating & Interpreting
ANALYZING & INTERPRETING
DATA Different Media
Connecting with Claim &
EvidenceConstructing Explanations
Designing SolutionsReasoning
ASSESSMENT TAKING
Learning ObjectivesApplication
Extended ResponseHow to study
SELF REFLECTION
Monitoring LearningSelf Assessing
Goal Setting
Science Skills
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Social Studies Content*
ImperialismThe
1920’s- 30’sAfter the
War
Losing
Control
America in
the 21st
Century
Introduction
UnitWorld War I World War II
A Time of
Change
A New
Direction
Quarter 1 Quarter 2 Quarter 3 Quarter 4
*Current events will be discussed throughout the year
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Social Studies Goals💡 LEARN: Learn the content & develop historical thinking skills 🔗 CONNECT: Find relevance in the world and to your life today ACADEMICS: Acquire academic skills, such as reading informational text, taking notes, critical thinking, and completing guided research📰 CIVICS: Develop a sense of what it means to be a civically responsible citizen
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Language Arts Content● 6 Traits of Writing
● Expository/Research
Writing
● Literary Analysis
● Argument Writing
● Narrative Writing
● Public Speaking
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Language Arts Goals● Developing strong communication skills● Building critical thinking and analytical
skills● Growing mastery of multiple styles of
writing● Continually refining grammar and
mechanical skills
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Literature Content ● Graphic Novel● Classic
Literature● Dystopian
Fiction● Memoir● Immigration
Narratives● Modern
Fiction
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Literature Goals
● Building Text Analysis Skills
● Practicing Critical Thinking and Evaluation of
Author’s Craft
● Identifying and Discussing Meaning and
Themes in Text
● Developing a Habit of Independent Reading
8th Grade FAA Welcome! In 8th Grade FAA, your child has 3 FAA courses. Each course lasts a trimester (12 weeks). This allows for a deeper dive into the course for more complex and in depth study. In 8th Grade we are proud to offer seven different elective courses: Computer Tech: 8th Grade: EPIC Impact -Core Objectives: I can define and describe the stages of design thinking. I can apply design thinking to an authentic issue. I can draw conclusions from a virtual interview with an expert. ART -This year in art we will be focusing on creative exploration through photography, drawing, watercolor and sculpture. We will also review Copyright Law and various business-related topics to help guide those who wish to pursue art as a career option in the future. In addition, students may apply to create “Passion Projects” by submitting a portfolio of their artwork. The Passion Projects will allow those who are interested in developing their own creative “voice” to work in-depth on projects of their choosing with teacher approval.
CATD (Formerly FACS) -8th Grade Culinary and Textile Design – Students will be hand sewing a felt coffee cozy and cartoon pillow of their own design. They will also expand their kitchen safety and cooking knowledge by experiencing an assortment of recipes.
Applied Tech is designed to introduce students to the world of Manufacturing and Construction. Technical Illustration concepts and techniques (The Language of Industry) will be expanded upon. Students will be able to draft the types of drawings utilized in a complete set of Production/Working drawings utilized to create an object or structure. 3D Pictorial Drawings: Isometric, Oblique and Perspectives. 2D Multi-view Orthographic Projections. The Alphabet of line type symbols and designations. Dimensioning technique: location and criteria. Shading technique, Scaling and Renderings.
Music -This year in 8th grade music students will continue to create unique compositions using GarageBand using advanced composition techniques. Learn to play a variety of chord progressions and songs using ukuleles .
Drama: We continue to explore how to communicate meaning by: Making short film scenes focusing on the impact camera angles have on communication. Studying Situation Comedy and examining how television is a reflection of society and our values. Students will craft and create their own pilot episode of an original situation comedy.
STEAM - STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathmatics) is a self-driven, problem based curriculum where students explore their passions and interests research ways to better the world. Integration is key as students discover how their knowledge in multiple areas connect. The course culminates with a multi -media project.
Now I’ll share about the Band, Orchestra and Chorus programs here at MSN. Sometimes referred to as BOC. We have a long history of excellent music performing ensembles here. Trophies and plaques from competitions and contests are visible in all of the BOC rooms, and students work hard to achieve excellent ratings when they share their music. While this year will be different in many ways, that excellence is still the goal and the standard for all that the BOC does. Here are some specifics about each ensemble.
Choir- In 7th and 8th grade choir, we will continue developing individual and group singing. We will build upon music literacy skills introduced in previous years in choir. This year we will work on innovative ways to present a performance in a virtual concert.
Band & Orchestra- In 7th and 8th grade band, the objective is a continuation of 6th grade. We seek to read and express music better every day. By building on foundational skills established in previous years, students learn to be more independent musicians, exploring elements of music theory and composition, experiencing stylistic differences, and working on their own understanding and enjoyment of music which is so much a part of all of our surroundings. Reading and expressing music better every day is achieved through large and small group performances and through concentrated individual practice. Along the way, significant relationships are built, students foster connections with one another, and experience the feeling full side of life that is often not touched on in other subjects. Music is unique. Here at MSN, band students seek to read and express its importance every day.