The Basics
The name of the teacher for Science 8.
Who is Mrs. Cornelius?
This theme involves the study of fluid properties and mechanical advantage.
What is Hydraulics and Pneumatics?
This percentage of the final grade is determined by term work.
What is 70%?
This is the event where students present their independent research findings to the community.
What is the Science Fair?
You can find the teacher for help during these specific times on Day 3 and Day 7.
What are office hours from 12:20-12:50?
This theme focuses on human health and uses case study methodologies
What is Healthy Cells, Healthy Systems?
This is the percentage weight of the final evaluation, which includes projects and a final exam.
What is 30%?
These are the two types of competitions that selected Science Fair projects might advance to.
What are regional and provincial competitions?
This is the online platform used to manage course work, assignments, and assessment deadlines.
What is Brightspace?
Kinetic molecular theory and the greenhouse effect are key concepts in this theme.
What is Climate Change?
Students can find detailed assessment information in this specific location on Brightspace.
What is the Gradebook?
This is the number of main themes that structure the Science 8 course.
What is three?
In addition to something to write with, this is the main piece of equipment students must bring to class fully.
What is a laptop or similar device?
This Mi’kmaw perspective is specifically included as part of the Climate Change curriculum outcomes.
What is the evaluation of oceanographic and other evidence of climate change?
According to the outline, this is the expected frequency and volume of homework assignments.
What is regularly in moderate amounts?
Beyond just doing experiments, this skill involves selecting appropriate tools and refining/designing for a purpose.
What is using technology to solve a problem?
Besides writing tools and a charged laptop, these are requested of all students upon entering the classroom.
What are an open mind and a positive attitude?
This is the primary goal of the "Healthy Cells, Healthy Systems" theme regarding bodily function.
What is learning about cell structures and functions in relation to medical disorders?
Besides projects and tests, these quick, informal tools are used for checks for understanding.
What are entrance/exit tickets?
These are the three groups to whom students present their Science Fair findings at the conclusion of their project.
Who are peers, teachers, and the community?