Open House Letter 2009

Hello Students and Parents!

Welcome to 7th grade math and science! We are so excited to get to know you this year as we continue to explore exciting concepts in math and science. We have wonderful activities planned such as science laboratory activities, data collection and analysis in various scientific contexts, hands-on math learning experiences, and integrated explorations (just to name a few!).

As we examine the interconnectedness of math and science this year, we will embark on a study of energy and sustainability in our Green Home Project. The artifact created will be a 3-dimensional scale model of a green home. The following math and science concepts will be addressed during this unit:

Renewable and nonrenewable energy
Sustainable energy
Global warming and the Greenhouse Effect
Practical applications of energy efficient materials
Scale drawings and proportionality
Surface area calculations and conversions
Measurement
Unit rates and pricing

Subsequent units of study will include:

Force and Motion
Algebra and equations
Characteristics of Living Things
Data analysis and display
Body Systems
Geometry
Genetics and Heredity
Measurement
Further information will be provided during September’s Curriculum Night.

In our math/science class this year class work will be compiled in a Math/Science binder that will travel back and forth from school to home. You will also be developing portfolios and working on projects and laboratories in order to highlight your work as scientists and mathematicians. Through frequent team newsletters and emails we will continue to provide information about our exciting math and science work. Your agenda will be used as a communication tool between home and school and to keep track of weekly assignments. Please feel free to contact us by email, phone, or note anytime.

Kim Smith ksmith@csdnc.org 704-947-0646
Juli VonCanon jcvoncanon@csdnc.org 704-437-0837
Danica Alter dalter@csdnc.org 704-880-0404

The ideas we will explore this year in math and science affect you everyday. Our goal is to help you develop a life-long appreciation for math and science! We look forward to getting to know you this year as “the great adventure continues!”
Sincerely,

Kim Smith (Science), Juli VonCanon (Math), and Danica Alter(Inclusion)