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WELCOME Mrs. mccallum

WELCOME Mrs. mccallum. Wish list 1 st Period: Kleenex 2 nd Period: Paper Towels 4 th Period: Sandwich Baggies 5 th Period: Gallon-Size Baggies 7 th Period: Hand Sanitizer 8 th Period: Paper Towels. 8 th Grade Science & IPC. Please grab a BLUE handout

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WELCOME Mrs. mccallum

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  1. WELCOMEMrs. mccallum Wish list 1st Period: Kleenex 2nd Period: Paper Towels 4th Period: Sandwich Baggies 5th Period: Gallon-Size Baggies 7th Period: Hand Sanitizer 8th Period: Paper Towels 8th Grade Science & IPC Please grab a BLUE handout And sign in at your table 

  2. About me Graduated from Texas A&M (Biology Major, Minor in Chemistry & Education—Science Composite) I am married with 2 daughters—ages 10 & 14 This is my 17th year teaching Always taught at the 8th grade level—I love it!  Was in FBISD until this year when we moved to Magnolia House flooded in Harvey , so the home life is CrAzY right now, but I promise that will not affect your kiddos in any way!!

  3. communication My email: heathermccallum@tomballisd.net My phone number: 281-357-3030 ext. 1255 Feel free to contact me with whichever method is best for you, but please know that you will get a quicker response via email than phone.

  4. expectations What do I expect? Students to arrive to class, on time and ready to learn, with the appropriate supplies—a 1 to 1½” binder, writing utensils, and paper every day Textbooks will be used to supplement learning (rarely, if ever, used in class) Students to be respectful—to everyone in the room—at all times Students to work hard and follow all classroom rules/procedures on a daily basis without repeated reminders

  5. expectations What can you expect from me? Students will be held to a high standard academically and behaviorally in my classroom. I have Open and Frequent Communication I update my website weekly (at least) Will elaborate on the next slide If I ever have a concern, I will reach out to you Please know that your child has received multiple warnings if I ask for your assistance in a disciplinary issue, but I like to touch base about positive matters too (those are much more fun)!  Know that I genuinely care about the success of your child and will do everything I can to help them be and feel successful.

  6. tutorials My tutorials are anytime my students need help withpriornotice. If tutorials are needed, students should: talk to me to arrange a day/time that works for both of us. come to tutorials with necessary materials (homework, notes, quizzes, tests, lab, etc.)

  7. My WEBSITE • Please subscribe! • Go to the WWJH home page off of: http://www.tomballisd.net/ • Select “About Us” • Then select “Staff Directory” • Then select “Heather McCallum” • Click on your child’s class • Either IPC or 8th Grade Science • Select Subscribe 

  8. 2nd Semester: Characteristics of the Universe Atomic Structure Periodic Table Chemical Formulas, Chemical Change, & Compounds Living Systems & The Environment 8th grade science year at a glance 1st Semester: Intro to Science Force & Motion Plate Tectonics Topographic Maps Oceans & Weather Earth, Moon, & Sun

  9. Ipcyear at a glance 1st Semester: Science Basics Periodic Table/Atomic Structure/Valence Electrons/Isotopes Covalent & Ionic Bonds Chemical Formulas/Equations/Reactions Conservation of Mass States of Matter Physical Properties of Water Dissolving Rate & Solubility Properties of Acids & Bases Density

  10. 2nd Semester: Electromagnetic Spectrum/Waves Energy—Heat/Heat Transfer Temperature Energy Resources & Global Weather Nuclear Chemistry/Decay/Half-life/Isotopes Kinematics (Motion in 1 Dimension) Vector/Scalar Quantities Distance/Displacement/Speed/ Velocity/Acceleration Motion Graphs Free Fall Projectile Motion

  11. 2nd Semester Cont’d: • Newton’s Laws of Motion • Balanced/Unbalanced Forces • Free Body Diagrams • Friction • Work/Power/Energy • Types of Energy Including Kinetic & Potential • Waves-Characteristics • Wave Interference • Harmonic Motion/Standing Waves/Resonance • Astronomy

  12. Thank you for coming!

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