CURRICULUM NIGHTCynthia Herren

Accelerated/Gifted Math and Science

About Mrs. Herren

Team Schedule: Monday/FridayHomeroom: 8:55-9:20

1st Academic: 9:20-10:20

2nd Academic/RR: 10:20-11:50

Lunch: 10:51-11:16

Connection A: 11:50-12:40

Connection B: 12:40-1:30

Lockers/Bulldog Pride 1:30-2:05

3rd Academic: 2:05-3:00

4th Academic: 3:00-4:00

Lockers/Dismissal: 4:00

Team Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday

Homeroom: 8:55-9:20

1st Academic: 9:20-10:27

2nd Academic/RR: 10:27-12:05

Lunch: 10:51-11:16

Connection A: 12:05-12:55

Connection B: 12:55-1:45

Lockers/3rd Academic: 1:45-2:54

4th Academic: 2:54-4:00

Lockers/Dismissal: 4:00

Important Information:

Grading Scale A=> 90-100 B=> 80-89 C=> 74-79 D=> 70-73 U=> 69 or less

Grading Policy45% Summative Assessments35% Formative Assessments5% Homework5% Interim (October, March)10% Final (Jan., May)

Reteach/Retake Policy

Students must attend scheduled reteach/retake sessions, which will be posted on my website and in class, when each unit test is given. Students must attend the reteach in order to retake a test.

Additional tutoring opportunities will be offered each week. In order to come in early, students must have a pass signed in the Agenda Book.

Resources

OnMyCalendar – syllabi, calendar of events and assignments, tutoring information

Herren's Information Page – resource websites, Power Points, handouts

Twiducate – closed and secure blog for students to collaborate

Online M/Sc Textbooks Username: cherren21Password: onlinetb

Email: cynthia_herren@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

Math CurriculumFirst Semester

• Number Theory • Order of Operations• Square Roots• Scientific Notation• Integers (all operations)• Probability• Analyzing Data• Fractions (all operations)• Ratios and Proportions• Rational Numbers (all

operations)• Rules for patterns and

sequences• Solving Equations whole

numbers, decimals, and fractions

• Evaluate expressions• Direct Variation

Second Semester

• Fractions, decimals, and percents

• Tax, tip, discounts, etc.• Using proportions• Scale drawing• Scale factor• Line and rotational symmetry• Three dimensional figures• Similar and congruent• Using formulas to find

perimeter, area, volume, and surface area of three dimension

• Measurement Customary and Metric

• 7th and 8th grade AKS on data and probability

Science CurriculumFirst Semester

(40% of the CRCT)

Geology • Rocks and Minerals• Earth’s Structure• Paleontology (geologic

time, fossils, etc.)• Plate Tectonics

(deformations, earthquakes, continental drift, etc.)

• Weathering, Erosion, Deposition and Soil

Ecology• Pollution• Conservation• Energy resources

Second Semester(60% of the CRCT)

Hydrology and Meteorology (40% of CRCT)

• Water distribution• Freshwater• Saltwater (properties,

movements, etc.)• Atmosphere• Weather and Climate

Astronomy (20% of CRCT)• Earth, Moon, Sun System• Solar System • Formation Theories• Galaxies• Celestial Objects• Universe

Tiered AssignmentsIgneous Rocks Metamorphic Rocks Sedimentary Rocks Tier 1 (Choose 1)

o Take notes on igneous rock websites (on class website).

o Create flashcards to use f or test review.

Tier 1 (Choose 1) o Complete vocabulary cards

that include definitions and examples.

o Complete the Metamorphic Rock chart.

Tier 1 (Choose 1) o Take notes f rom the

sedimentary power point (on class website).

o Complete the concept map.

Tier 2 (Choose 1) o Create a f oldable to

communicate your understanding.

o Compare and contrast intrusive and extrusive rocks.

*Required Lab: Dichotomous Key *Quiz Monday, 8/22: rocks and minerals characteristics, igneous rocks

Tier 2 (Choose 1) o Create a crossword puzzle, answer key and separate clues page. o Write a newspaper/ magazine article about metamorphic and

sedimentary rocks. *Quiz Tuesday, 8/30: metamorphic and sedimentary rocks

Rocks and Rock Cycle Tier 3 (Choose 1)

o Teaching Poster – include images, definitions and examples f rom this rock unit. o Rockography/ Obituary – include all events in the rock cycle. o Use a Web 2.0 tool (such as Museum Box, Prezi, or Xtranormal) to communicate rock inf ormaiton.

*Required Lab: Rock Cycle *Rocks Test Friday, 9/2: mineral characteristics and uses, rock characteristics and uses, igneous, metamorphic, sedimentary, and rock cycle (see outline from 8/16)

Field Trips…