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8th Grade Science Robyn Carstens Robyn Carstens 13th year at HMS, 20th in education Organic Gardening, Sustainable Living and recycling “nut” Son, 18, freshman at UTA studying electrical engineering Science Department Chair Bachelor of Science - Biology Daughter, 15, Sophomore at CHHS Will challenge your child explore, learn and grow in science Course Content On-Level and Pre-AP Science State recommended curriculum for 8th graders Digital Classroom Our classroom is part of the GCISD Digital Classroom Pilot Project Teaching and learning will look different Some assignments will be different Students need access to technology Arrangements need to be made to complete assignments during Stampede and/or before/after school if not access at home Communication and flexibility will be a key component for success Journaling Reflected in changes in the state curriculum Research shows that students are better prepared and achieve higher on standardized tests Journaling and reflection will be a large focus in science this year Website Please visit the class website for information If you have not filled out the online Laboratory Safety Agreement, Technology User Agreement and Technology survey please do so NO LATER THAN FRIDAY Communication I will email a Weekly Newsletter on Thursday or Friday each week Weekly lesson plans and homework on website as well Will update on website if I make changes Will also encorporate Edmodo and/or Project Share Communication Follow me on Twitter: @ rcarstens_gcisd Find me on Facebook: Robyn Carstens - Science Skyward Please check grades often An asterisk (*) does not mean the assignment is missing If it is missing there the grade will be a zero STAAR Test Wednesday, April 24, 2013 Very important that your child is present Benchmarks and tutorials in preparation Questions or Concerns? Please fill out a card and I will contact you Or send me an email I’m looking forward to a great year with your kids!