CURRICULUM NIGHTCynthia Herren
Accelerated/Gifted Math and Science
About Mrs. Herren
Team Schedule: Monday/FridayHomeroom: 8:55-9:20
1st Academic: 9:20-10:20
2nd Academic/RR: 10:20-11:50
Lunch: 10:51-11:16
Connection A: 11:50-12:40
Connection B: 12:40-1:30
Lockers/Bulldog Pride 1:30-2:05
3rd Academic: 2:05-3:00
4th Academic: 3:00-4:00
Lockers/Dismissal: 4:00
Team Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday
Homeroom: 8:55-9:20
1st Academic: 9:20-10:27
2nd Academic/RR: 10:27-12:05
Lunch: 10:51-11:16
Connection A: 12:05-12:55
Connection B: 12:55-1:45
Lockers/3rd Academic: 1:45-2:54
4th Academic: 2:54-4:00
Lockers/Dismissal: 4:00
Important Information:
Grading Scale A=> 90-100 B=> 80-89 C=> 74-79 D=> 70-73 U=> 69 or less
Grading Policy45% Summative Assessments35% Formative Assessments5% Homework5% Interim (October, March)10% Final (Jan., May)
Reteach/Retake Policy
Students must attend scheduled reteach/retake sessions, which will be posted on my website and in class, when each unit test is given. Students must attend the reteach in order to retake a test.
Additional tutoring opportunities will be offered each week. In order to come in early, students must have a pass signed in the Agenda Book.
Resources
OnMyCalendar – syllabi, calendar of events and assignments, tutoring information
Herren's Information Page – resource websites, Power Points, handouts
Twiducate – closed and secure blog for students to collaborate
Online M/Sc Textbooks Username: cherren21Password: onlinetb
Email: [email protected]
Math CurriculumFirst Semester
• Number Theory • Order of Operations• Square Roots• Scientific Notation• Integers (all operations)• Probability• Analyzing Data• Fractions (all operations)• Ratios and Proportions• Rational Numbers (all
operations)• Rules for patterns and
sequences• Solving Equations whole
numbers, decimals, and fractions
• Evaluate expressions• Direct Variation
Second Semester
• Fractions, decimals, and percents
• Tax, tip, discounts, etc.• Using proportions• Scale drawing• Scale factor• Line and rotational symmetry• Three dimensional figures• Similar and congruent• Using formulas to find
perimeter, area, volume, and surface area of three dimension
• Measurement Customary and Metric
• 7th and 8th grade AKS on data and probability
Science CurriculumFirst Semester
(40% of the CRCT)
Geology • Rocks and Minerals• Earth’s Structure• Paleontology (geologic
time, fossils, etc.)• Plate Tectonics
(deformations, earthquakes, continental drift, etc.)
• Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and Soil
Ecology• Pollution• Conservation• Energy resources
Second Semester(60% of the CRCT)
Hydrology and Meteorology (40% of CRCT)
• Water distribution• Freshwater• Saltwater (properties,
movements, etc.)• Atmosphere• Weather and Climate
Astronomy (20% of CRCT)• Earth, Moon, Sun System• Solar System • Formation Theories• Galaxies• Celestial Objects• Universe
Tiered AssignmentsIgneous Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Tier 1 (Choose 1)
o Take notes on igneous rock websites (on class website).
o Create flashcards to use f or test review.
Tier 1 (Choose 1) o Complete vocabulary cards
that include definitions and examples.
o Complete the Metamorphic Rock chart.
Tier 1 (Choose 1) o Take notes f rom the
sedimentary power point (on class website).
o Complete the concept map.
Tier 2 (Choose 1) o Create a f oldable to
communicate your understanding.
o Compare and contrast intrusive and extrusive rocks.
*Required Lab: Dichotomous Key *Quiz Monday, 8/22: rocks and minerals characteristics, igneous rocks
Tier 2 (Choose 1) o Create a crossword puzzle, answer key and separate clues page. o Write a newspaper/ magazine article about metamorphic and
sedimentary rocks. *Quiz Tuesday, 8/30: metamorphic and sedimentary rocks
Rocks and Rock Cycle Tier 3 (Choose 1)
o Teaching Poster – include images, definitions and examples f rom this rock unit. o Rockography/ Obituary – include all events in the rock cycle. o Use a Web 2.0 tool (such as Museum Box, Prezi, or Xtranormal) to communicate rock inf ormaiton.
*Required Lab: Rock Cycle *Rocks Test Friday, 9/2: mineral characteristics and uses, rock characteristics and uses, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and rock cycle (see outline from 8/16)
Field Trips…