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Back-To-School-Night

Back-To-School-Night. Welcome 7 th and 8 th Grade Parents!. Faculty. Kimberly Brown – Science/Science Lab Bethany Moore – English/Spanish Kevin Prendergast – Math/Life Skills Camille Kavon – History/Humanities Elizabeth Greminger – 7 th Grade PE

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Back-To-School-Night

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  1. Back-To-School-Night Welcome 7th and 8th Grade Parents!

  2. Faculty • Kimberly Brown – Science/Science Lab • Bethany Moore – English/Spanish • Kevin Prendergast – Math/Life Skills • Camille Kavon – History/Humanities • Elizabeth Greminger– 7th Grade PE • Michelle Hellenbrand – 8th Grade PE

  3. Schedule

  4. Science Mrs. Brown "Equipped with his five senses, man explores the universe around him and calls the adventure Science.“-Edwin Hubble • The world has changed dramatically since I started teaching in 1994…We are now an information society in exponential times! • Goal is to foster critical THINKERS • Engage, Explore, Explain, Extend • Emphasis on the Scientific Method • Ignite inquiry, Encourage questions, Emphasis on interdependence locally and globally • Hands-on, Minds-on!

  5. New and Improved Science Lab!

  6. Science Overview 7th Grade – Life Science 8th Grade –Physical Science • Cell Structure and Function • Heredity / DNA • Theory of Evolution • Taxonomy / Classification • Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi • Plant Processes • Invertebrates / Vertebrates • Ecosystems / Environment • Human Body Systems • Properties / States of Matter • Force and Motion • Energy / Work / Machines • Atomic Theory • The Periodic Table • Chemistry: Bonds, Reactions • Electricity and Magnetism • Electronic Technology • Waves, Sound, Light

  7. Science Projects Field Trips • 3D Cell Models • Plant/Animal Dissections • Human Anatomy Research • Atomic/Molecular Models • Rube-Goldberg Machines • Roller Coaster Physics • Electrical Circuits • Spring Science Fair • CA Science Center • Museum of Tolerance • Medieval Times • Knott’s Berry Farm

  8. Communication • How to stay informed… • Check class website every weekend for announcements and upcoming assignments • Check online for grades and missing work • Check out The Brown Bulletin in the Wednesday folder monthly • Email Mrs. Brown- kim.brown@cape.k12.ca.us

  9. EnglishMiss Moore • Fifth year teaching at CAPE • Earned M.A. in Educational Leadership, May 2013 • Loves reading YA books • Avid learner • Enjoys spending time with family and friends • Getting married to Coach Connick in June 2015

  10. English/Technology Integration • 1:1 iPads • 1:1 wireless keyboards • Plagiarism Awareness • Jupiter– type and submit writing assignments online • Newsela– online reading comprehension of nonfiction text • IXL – online grammar practice

  11. Juno Docs

  12. English Overview 7th Grade 8th Grade • Reading Record • 400 pages monthly • Book Reports/Projects • Classroom discussions • Writing Genres • Fictional/Autobiographical Narrative • Argumentative • Informational/Explanatory • Literature Circles • Dialectical Journals • Small group discussions • Develop writing and critical analysis skills • Write responses and reflections • Develop vocabulary • Review writing conventions • Writing Portfolio

  13. English Extras 8th Grade Only Miscellaneous • Summer assignment due Tuesday, August 26th • Assignment was sent home with final report card at the end of last year with students • Questions/Concerns? Students should contact me by email. • Donations • Used young adult novels • Jr. Optimist Club • Thursdays 2:30-3:15 • Applications available next week • Year-long commitment

  14. Communication • Email • bethany.moore@cape.k12.ca.us • Phone • 805-384-1415 • New Blog!!! • http://cape7thgrade.wordpress.com • http://cape8thgrade.wordpress.com

  15. MathMr. Prendergast • This will be my second year at CAPE. • Worked in software development for 10 years+. • Lives in Camarillo and enjoy many different outdoor activities including soccer, hockey, gardening, and hiking. • Have two daughters enrolled in CAPE and a son who graduated ACHS. • I have taught junior high and high school PreAlgebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry. • Multiple Subject, and Single Subject Teaching Credentials in Mathematics and finished my Master’s degree in Education this past year.

  16. Advanced Math Overview (7th Grade) • Topics being covered include: • Equations • Geometry • Linear Equations • Functions • Pythagorean Theorem • Data Analysis • and more

  17. New Web-Based Resources- 7th Gradehttps://ca.bigideasmath.com/students/

  18. Integrated Math Overview (8th Grade) • Topics being covered include: • Relationships Between Quantities • Expressions • Equations and Inequalities • Linear Functions • Systems of Equations • Exponential Functions • and more

  19. New Web-Based Resources- 8th Gradehttp://my.hrw.com/

  20. Student Supplies • Agenda – Daily homework will be assigned • 200 page composition book – for daily notes • Pencil (mechanical suggested, with lead refill) • Paper (lined and graph) • Calculator • Protractor and Compass

  21. Contact Information • Email • kevin.prendergast@cape.k12.ca.us • Phone • 805-384-1415 x215 • Website • http://teacherweb.com/CA/CAPE/Prendergast/apt1.aspx • Linked directly from the CAPE faculty site

  22. Mrs. Kavon 8th Grade Homeroom Advisory 8th Grade American History 7th Grade World History 6-8 Humanities Elective

  23. History Overview • 7thGrade World History • The history and geography of civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times. (A.D./C.E. 500-1700s) • 8th Grade American History • Survey the ideas, issues, and events that occurred in America from1754 – 1900. • Study the geographic, political and economic developments that affect current events. • Develop writing and historical analysis skills critical to understanding and interpreting the past. Online resource  Documents, maps, interactive assignments, discussions

  24. Field Trips Special Opportunities

  25. Student Supplies All students will need the following: Ÿ Three ring binder with dividers Ÿ Loose-leaf notebook paper, college ruled Ÿ Pens, pencils, erasers Ÿ USB Flash Drive Ÿ An email address and home access to a computer, tablet or “smart” device. Please consider donating to our classroom: tissues, sanitizing wipes and markers. Thanks!

  26. Contact Information • Email: camille.kavon@cape.k12.ca.us • Teacher Web: http://teacherweb.com/CA/CAPE/Kavon/ • Online Grade book: Jupiter

  27. SPORTS TRY-OUTS • Flag Football (co-ed) • Wednesday, August 27th 2:30-4:00 • Thursday, August 28th 2:30-4:00 • Girls’ Volleyball • Thursday, August 28th2:30-4:00 • Friday, August 29th2:30-4:00

  28. Thank you parents! • Please proceed to yourchild’s homeroom to pick up the following: • First Day Packets • Locker Agreement • Technology Use Agreement • Pre-order school agenda for $5 (checks only please) • Volunteer sign-ups 7th Grade - Miss Moore: A1 Mrs. Brown: A4 8th Grade – Mr. Prendergast: A5 Mrs. Kavon: A6

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