Science Department

Subject:

Science

Meet the Science Teachers

Jody Coffman-6th - Department Chair
Jessica Draper-6th
Mikala Weingarten-6th
Genevieve O’Bryan-7th
Tina Mott-7th
Joe Sabol-7th
Christy Dawson-8th
Travis Cornwell-8th
Ryan Bauer-8th

Science at Northglenn Middle School

District 12 science is following the Next Generation Science Standards. The units of study are:

8th Grade
- Energy
- Forces and Space
- Weather and Climate
- Chemistry
7th
- Geologic Time
- Cells
- Human Body Systems
- Genetics
- Natural and Artificial Selection
- Changes in life over time
6th
- Matter and Water
- Earth’s Structures and Natural Processes
- Environmental Interactions
Energy and Human Activities are embedded in all grade level content.

Our science techbook in on like: Discovery Techbook. The link is below:

http://www.discoveryeducation.com//what-we-offer/techbook-digital-textbooks/index.cfm

Understanding Science Grades

Rubrics

Score -Description - What it means for your student:
4 - Advanced Understanding - Your student has mastered the expected standard AND has shown a deeper understanding of the concept.
3 - Meets Standard - This is where we want to see all students scoring.
2 - Approaching Standard - Your student is making progress to learning the expected standard.
1 - Does Not Meet Standard - Your student needs more time and extra help to understand the standard.
/ - Not Assessed