Mrs. Baird
7th Grade
Science
Background Information
 This is my second year at North Hills Middle School
and my 6th year teaching. I graduated in 2009 from
Penn State University: University Park, with a
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Secondary Education:
Earth/Space Science. I live in North Huntingdon with
my husband.
Science Classroom Philosophy
 Concepts will be introduced first and then reinforced
through a variety of activities with an emphasis on
strengthening basic science skills.
 Our classroom structure will be centered around
problem based learning through collaboration.
Curriculum
Science Skills
 Graphing
 Measurement
 Scientific Method
Chemistry
Physics
 Matter in Motion
 Forces in Motion
 Laws of Motion
 Energy
Biology
 Properties of Matter
 Features of Life
 States of Matter
 Classification of Life
 Elements, Compounds
 Life Cycles and Processes
and Mixtures
 Cells and Heredity
Student Information Sheet should be completed by
Friday, August 29th for a 5 point grade!
Sign up for Remind 101 ASAP so that you can start
receiving the reminder texts.
Tutoring
 Tutoring is provided everyday during homeroom
period. Students must see me for a pass prior to
homeroom.
 Group study sessions will also be offered the day before
a test or quiz in homeroom.
Please urge your child to take advantage of these
opportunities!!!
Contact/Communication
 Course Webpage: Please use the class website for
homework updates, calendars, assignments and discussion
boards.
 Student’s Planners: Students should record the
assignment daily so please look for updates in their
planners every night. They also need planners for hall
passes.
 Progressbook: Progressbook grades are updated once a
week. Email Ms. Spingola with questions for log ins.
 Email: bairdm@nhsd.net
Organized Binder
Binders will be
checked for a 10
point grade on
Friday, August 29th!
3-ring binder: you
will receive a lot of
handouts which will
need to be secured in
your folder.
Things to Remember:
Every student has the ability to do very well in my class. We do a
variety of activities to cover the spectrum of every type of learner.
 3-ring binder: you will receive a lot of handouts which will need
to be secured in your folder.
 Planner: There should be something written in the planner
everyday.
 Stay Organized
 PREPARE: Students cannot wait until the night before to study
for a test.
Homeroom
 Homeroom is essentially our tenth period. Students should report to HR
on time just as they would for any other class.
 Clubs and Activities will begin in mid September – more info will be
disseminated through HR in early September.
 Planners will be distributed on the first day. Students should utilize
their planner to take down HW, important dates and upcoming
assessments. The planners will also serve as their hall pass throughout
the day.
 Students will report to HR when they return on opening day.
 On your way out tonight, please notice the three bus zones in front of
the middle school. Each of the three colors, white, back and red,
identifies one of our four bus zones. The Senior High itself is the
fourth zone. Students will be given a zone to report to in HR each
afternoon prior to dismissal. That zone will identify where they will
catch their departing bus until bus locations are finalized.