Welcome to Middle School Science
Mrs. Estevez
2026 - 2027
We will be studying many disciplines within science throughout the year.
8th Grade;
Plate Tectonics, Earthquakes and Geologic Time
Unit 1 Change Over Time
Geologic Time
Natural Selection and Adaptations
Evidence of Evolution
Unit 2 Energy and Motion
Forces and Motion
Mechanical Energy
Electromagnetic Forces
Unit 3 Understanding Waves
Introduction to Waves
Light
Information Technologies
Unit 4 Humans and Their Place in the Universe
Earth and Human Activity
The Sun Earth Moon System
Exploring the Universe
Grading
- All grades are based on a point system.
- Tests will be assigned the highest points. There will be a test after each chapter.
- Quizzes will be assigned with smaller point values.
- Homework checks are 5 pts.(Usually)
- Quick search, labs, current events and other written work will be assigned point values depending on length.
- We will follow the middle school grading policy regarding late or missing work.
Goals for the year:
- Increase organizational and study habits
- Develop critical thinking skills.
- Learn through hands on activities.
- Cultivate good writing skills.
- High School next year!!
Extra Help
- During homeroom.
- Available during lunch and after school. Please let me know ahead of time.
Communication
- Please check our class website frequently.
Lafayette Township School District
- Please email me with any questions or concerns
Have a great year!!!!
Climate Change
http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/climate/
Meiosis Interactive Webquest:
http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/anisamples/majorsbiology/meiosis.html
Cell Review
Geologic Time Period
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/help/timeform.html
Geologic Time Journal.docx
Additional websites:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Geologictime.html
http://geology.com/time.htm