Grade 8 Science
	Environmental Science
	“ It was a spring without voices” Rachel Carson
	Mrs. McEwen
	Lab room # 2162
	Office #2161
	972-239-8011 ext. 2302
	mmcewen@parishepiscopal.org
Trimester 1 Scientific processes Math, measurement, metrics Energy		Supplies: composition notebook, folder, pens/pencils Note cards, TI 84 graphing calculator (required for science and math)
Trimester 2 Ecology and Environmental Science, Bird Lab		Extra help is available during study hall or at 7:30AM on Tuesday / Thursday
Trimester 3 A Focus on Texas Ecological regions Trinity River and Blackland Prairie/ Post Oak Savannah study		Grading: 50 % labs 40% tests/projects 10 % HW
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Throughout the year, students will participate in two data collection research programs: Texas Stream Team and GLOBE. They will test and collect data from the Farmers Branch portion of the Trinity River watershed, and take some atmospheric readings and observations. Periodically, students will also participate in bird identification sessions. Please note- we ask students to wear a long sleeved shirt and long pants on days we will be outdoors by the creek bed. Students may also bring and use their own insect repellent if they wish.

Important Due Dates - Trimester 3

March

Research based persuasive essay Due Date: April 11 by 8am.

April

Texas Eco-regions Lab- Due date: May 9 B day or May 8 A day

May

Micro-habitat Lab Due Date: Friday May 16 8 am

Begin reviewing for final exam

Final exam- Lab practical 3- in class review on May 22