As we begin the second half of the year, we'll be focusing on AIMS review in 8th grade, which means that in addition to the new material on chemical bonding and genetics, we'll be looking back at our physics and periodic table facts. In 7th grade we're starting out with volcanoes, moving on to rocks and minerals, touching on environmental science, and ending with biology; even though there isn't a 7th grade AIMS exam, I still expect students to retain information from past units, and will be assessing them accordingly.
In January and February homework assignments will be minimal to allow students to keep up with their Science Fair projects. Please refer to the handouts students received before break for due dates, instructions and expectations.
