I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation with their families and their friends! Many thanks to all the well wishes and Christmas gifts! 

SCIENCE FAIR INFORMATION HAS BEEN COLLECTED AND PROJECTS WERE DISCUSSED. THE PROJECTS WERE EITHER APPROVED OR REDIRECTED FOR ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION. 

Students may use either the SCIENTIFIC METHOD or create a Prototype using the S.T.E.M. METHOD for their Science Fair Projects. Sciencebuddies.com (List of Science Fair Projects) is very helpful for over 1,200+ ideas complete with instructions.

The projects will be due for presentation Monday, February 3, 2020.

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ALL NYSTATE QUIZZES SHOULD BE SAVED IN A FOLDER TO PREPARE FOR THEIR END-OF-YEAR SCIENCE FINAL EXAM.
We have compled  NYSTATE Chapters 1, 2 , 4, 6, 7, 9.  

This year we will be focusing on Physical Science which includes topics such as:  Matter, States of Matter, the Periodic Table of Elements, Chemical Reactions, Acids & Bases, Motion, Forces, and Energy, as well as, Sound and Light. 

Our program allows us to explore with many different hands-on labs and experiments.

In addition, our eighth graders will be taking the New York State Intermediate Science Performance and Written Tests in June 2020.  The students have been given a review book and will be practicing as a class throughout the year.

Similar to the past few years, the students will be required to participate in St Christopher's Annual Science Fair. This will take place during the second trimester and there will be plenty of discusion to prepare them for this project.


CLASS RULES::

KINDNESS!!!!!!
One week's notice will be given before all tests.
Essays are given in advance to prepare and discuss before the the test. (Essays will not be permitted on the day of the test.)

Homework is due on the date it is assigned. If for some reason this is not possible, please have a parent send a note for one day's grace.

This promises to be an exciting NEW YEAR - 2020!!!!  

Mrs. Brandel    Please contact me at: bbrandel@stchris-school.org