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Science 7/8 Home
Jim Carvalho
Welcome to Orangevale 7/8 science! The following should help you get acquainted with the science class and keep students up-to-date.
Overview of the Year: 2009/2010
Theme: Structure and Function
Scheduled Units of Study
Aug. - Sept.: Cell Biology and Microscopy
October: Cell Biology
Nov. - Dec: Structure and Function in Living Systems
December: Physical Science: Chemistry
January: Chemistry of Living Systems
February: Physical Principals in Living Systems
March: Force & Motion: Lego Dacta
April: Earth & Life History
May: Density & Buoyancy
Focus: The Scientific Process
Field Trips: TBD
Strategies: Labs and experiments, Investigations, Research, Reading and Journal Entries, Questioning Strategies
Science Standards The curriculum is based on the district and State Standards for seventh and eighth grade science. See the Science Resources page for links to the California State Science Standards.
Tools of the TradeAll students are required to have a spiral bound, narrow rule notebook, designated as their "Science Journal," with them in science class each school day. This journal will contain notes and drafts of daily work and serve as a permanent place to keep teacher handouts for assignments, projects, standards and expectations.
Orangevale 7/8 Science
San Juan Unified School District
5630 Illinois Avenue
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-867-2067
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