Thursday, August 18, 2011

Welcome to 8th Grade Science!

I am so happy to have all of you join me on this journey of discovery this year!
I believe that science is about learning through exploration to lead to new discoveries.  This year we will be doing lots of hands-on experiments to help us to better understand and explain concepts.
Each year is different, and you are a big part of what the year will be like.  I hope that you come to science class with enthusiasm and questions with the ability to listen to your classmates to understand new concepts.

Throughout the year, we will be trying out different forms of technology.
I want you to think about the forms of technology that we will be consistently using this year.
1) Class website- This is like your own dashboard or homepage for the science class.  You will find an outline of class assignments, links to important websites (like the wiki and blog), the twitter feed, and Ms. Bridge's email address if you have questions that did not get answered during class.
2) Blog - This is a place for you to get notes, tips, and reminders from me!  Think about it as your own look into my own personal lab notebook.
3) Wikisite- This is a place to collaborate with your classmates and to have your voice published on the internet.
4) Twitter - A place for reminders and recognition about what is happening during class.

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