Matter, atomic structure, and the Periodic Table of Elements

Chemical Reactions, Force, and Newton's Laws of Motion

Robiotics

all of the above are concepts we will study this year

How do I think and behave like a scientist?

How do atoms interact to construct matter?

How are characteristics of one generation passed to the next generation?

How does physics play a role in our daily lives?

Oakland

San Francisco

Chicago

St. Louis

Pair-Share and Direct Instruction

Inquiry-Based Learning

Design Thinking and the Engineering Design Process

Differentiation and Collaboration

All of the above are instructional strategies that will be used in Physical Science

Coloring scenes of nature

Cooking soul food

Conducting research on the city named after my family in Mississippi (Stampley Mississippi)

All of the above are a hobby for me

Engaging students in active learning

Individualizing student support through differentiation

Encouraging creativity and critical thinking

One size fits all - no differentiation

Email

Schoology

Telephone

all of the above

Review Schoology to be aware of weekly objectives, assignments, projects, and assessments

Encourage yoru child to proofread all assignments

Review content/concepts with your child

Encourage your child to ask clarifying questions during class discussions

All of the above actions may be taken at home by you

2011

1992

1987

This is my first year teaching

Cooking

Walking around Lake Merritt

Taking long naps in the afternoon

Teaching

Spent time in South Beach Florida

Got married

Experienced New York for the first time in 3o years

Enjoyed relaxing

All of the above