CMS 8th Grade Curriculum Night
September 12, 2013
This Evening
• In the Auditorium:
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Introductions
Grade Book (Skyward)
SMART
Curriculum Overviews by Subject
• In the Classrooms:
• Meet with SMART Advisor
• Drop-In greeting/questions with Teachers
The Office
Clark Doten - Principal
Jennifer Berg- Associate Principal
Rob Rimington- Dean Of Students
Kendra Wenzel- Counselor
Sandy Hricko- Social Worker
Main Office Team (763-745-6000):
Mary Arth
Lauri Peterson
Kristen Smith
Purpose of Grading
• To communicate with students, parents
and others a measure of student
achievement in regards to content
standards
• To provide feedback and guidance in
regards to student learning
The Purpose of Homework
• To prepare for lessons (priming)
• To practice or review content or skills
• To formatively assess what students know or
can do by applying, extending or integrating
their understanding through projects or other
assignments
• Sometimes…..the “flipped classroom”
The Grade Book: 3 Categories
Formative = (F) Feedback for learning
• Daily work
• Homework
• Activities
• 0% of Final Grade
The Grade Book
Academic Responsibility (AR) =
Feedback related to being responsible.
• 0% of Final Grade
The Grade Book
Summative (S)= A measure of
achievement
• Assessments that occur at the end of
a unit or learning target
• More than just paper and pencil
exams
• 100% of Final Grade
Summative Retakes
Why
• Increase the engagement of each and every
8th grade student at CMS.
How
• Individual meetings with SMART Advisor
• Academic goal setting
• Peer Learning Networks (PLNs)
• Parent-Teacher communication and support
Important upcoming dates
French Park field trip- September 30
Fall conferences 2013- October 8, 10, and 15
● Registration information will be coming out
in the near future
Language Arts - Austin (Thotland),
Strey, Zylla
Inquiry-based Reading and Writing Units:
- The Giver, To Kill a Mockingbird, and Monster.
- Persuasive Research paper, PRQs
- Fiction, Non-fiction, and Poetry
Self-pacing:
- Moodle completion tracking
Allows for differentiation and enrichment
Language Arts
MOODLE:
- Calendar
- Resources (handouts, lessons, assignments)
- Paper/Project Submission
Math - Elstad, Johnson, Lackas
Math 8 Topics
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Linear, exponential and inverse relationships
The Pythagorean Theorem
Solving equations, systems of equations and
inequalities
Curriculum/Learning Resources
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CMP Textbooks
MOODLE
Khan Academy and Brain Genie
Math
Math 8 Topics
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Units are broken apart by topics (i.e Geometry may be
easier for some students than Algebra)
● Level of difficulty throughout the year may vary due to
students strengths within the math standards
(Geometry, Algebra, etc.)
Math
Additional Support
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After School Program
o Math specific support is available
8th grade math teachers
o Before/after school
● PLNs during SMART time
Advanced Math - Johnson & Lackas
Advanced Math 8 Topics
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Patterns of Change
Patterns in Data
Linear Functions
Vertex-Edge Graphs
Exponential Functions
Patterns in Shape
Quadratic Functions
Curriculum/Learning Resources
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Core-Plus (Integrated 1X) Textbook
Khan Academy and Brain Genie
Science - Bobek, Holz, Reinke
QUARTER 1
Scientific Inquiry
States of Matter
Acids and Bases
QUARTER 2
Water and the Atmosphere
Weather
Plate Tectonics
Volcanoes and Earthquakes
QUARTER 3
Rocks and Minerals
Rivers and Glaciers
Erosion and Deposition
QUARTER 4
Planetary Astronomy
Stellar Astronomy
Earth-Moon-Sun System
Science
Technology Resources
iPads
Turning Technology clickers
Gizmos
Moodle
Online Textbook
BrainPop
Flipped Classroom
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8th Grade Fall Testing
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No MAP test in 8th Grade
Explore Test
o Test day = Thursday October 24th
o Assesses students’ academic strengths in
English, Math, Reading, and Science and
matches with their interests
o Implications
 9th grade Honors Physical Science
 Pre-req = Advanced Math
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New: Double-up math option for those who qualified on
explore, but not math. More info on this in the spring
Global Studies - Bartels, Deeney, Nelson
Quarter 1
1: MAP SKILLS
2: PHYSICAL
GEOGRAPHY
Quarter 3
5: POLITICAL
GEOGRAPHY
6: INDEPENDENCE
MOVEMENTS
Quarter 2
3: CULTURAL
GEOGRAPHY
4: POPULATION
GEOGRAPHY
Quarter 4
7: ECONOMIC
GEOGRAPHY /
DEVELOPMENT
8: MIGRATION / URBAN
GEOGRAPHY
Global Studies
★ Parts of Maps/Map Types
★ Government Systems
★ Latitude & Longitude
★ Human Rights
★ Physical Features
★ Colonization
★ H.E.I.
★ Independence
Movements
★ Cultural traits and
stereotypes
★ Types of Economies
★ World Religions
★ Why Nations Trade
★ Population Issues
★ Level of Development
★ Political Systems
★ Immigration
Global Studies
LOCATIONS TESTS:
Weekly Formative assessments will help students prepare
to be Summatively assessed on the names/locations of
the U.N. recognized nations.
Students must receive a passing grade on the formatives
prior to attempting the summative.
In order to re-take Locations tests students must fill out a
study log with a parent signature.
Health - Gimse (O’Neill), Padden
Health Philosophy
* positively affect the student's mental, social,
emotional, and physical health
* provide knowledge & skills to lead a healthy
and active lifestyle
*apply what they learn personally to their
own lives
Resources used for class:
* Moodle Site
*Various Ipad apps (CDC, Brainpop, Notability, Gomeals)
* Textbook: "Decisions for Health" by Holt & Rinehart
Health
Units/Topics we will cover
Mental/Emotional Health (Test)
Stress/Mental Illness (Test)
Nutrition/Eating Properly (Test)
Circulatory/Respiratory Systems (Project)
Communicable Disease (Presentation)
Drugs/Alcohol (Test)
Tobacco/Cancer (Project)
Human Sexuality (Test)
-Reproductive System, Pregnancy, Birth
CPR/First Aid (Test)
Communications - Matzke, StreyWells
4, 3, 2, 1...
FOUR main learning objectives
THREE ways you can help your child
TWO websites to know
ONE date to remember
Communications
FOUR main learning objectives:
Writing
Technology
Vocabulary
Speaking
Communications
THREE ways to help your child
1. Listen to & evaluate your child's
presentations. (4 formal presentations)
2. View their writings and presentations on
Moodle.
3. Help them review before tests.
Communications
TWO websites to know
1. Moodle
1. Google Docs
Communications
ONE day to remember:
December 13th is "COMMUNICATIONS APPRENTICE"
(Friday afternoon)
A. Volunteer to judge
B. Come in to view presentations
C. Donate
D. All of the Above
Teachers will be in their rooms
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Brigid Austin (Beth
Thotland) - C13
Casey Zylla - C12
Christina Strey- C15
Brittani Matzke - C26
Jill Holz - C25
Dan Bobek - C14
Michelle Reinke - C23
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Brian Deeney - C22
Chad Bartels - C17
Ross Nelson - C18
Brent Lackas - C10
Kristi Johnson - C16
Kaylie Elstad - A410
Sara Gimse (Steve
O’Neill)- C07
Head to the Classrooms
In the Classrooms:
• Meet with SMART advisor – 10 minutes
• Drop-in for greetings/questions with teachers –
30 minute window
Check posters at the entrance to identify your
student’s SMART advisory