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saisd blue logo.png Beltran 8th Grade Science 20-21

Instructor: Christine Beltran
Phone: (210) 816-0694
Email: cbeltran1@saisd.net
Room: 300 hallway
Conference Hours: 10:30-11:10

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              I am a mother of 3 boys and a I have three grandchildren, two boys and a granddaughter that was born this summer. My 2 chihuahua's, (also fittingly, the name of the baseball team in my hometown of El Paso) have kept me busy this summer.  I love to read non-fiction science books but my favorite fiction books are still Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings & Game of Thrones. I love chile peppers and ristras, the desert southwest, the beach, teeny tiny things, and all things science. I'd love to meet astrophysicist, Neil Degrasse Tyson and theoretical physicist Michio Kaku.  These days I thoroughly enjoy hanging out with my family, babysitting the grand babies, traveling ( locally now) and watching my youngest son, who is a senior this year, golf. Unfortunately, there is still no football this fall...yet, so he's focusing on golf and getting into a good college. This year I am teaching 8th grade science at Rogers Middle School. I have 21 Years of experience in education- teaching Middle School Science, (occasionally Humanities, ELAR & History.) I am also in my second year of graduate school at OLLU, getting my masters degree in Curriculum and Development with a focus on Integrated Science. I recently became a certified high school science teacher as well. I am excited about this school year, focusing on our students & making sure their eighth grade year at RMS is one that they love, get the help and education they deserve and graduate as 21st century learners with a bag of tools that will help them in high school and beyond. 

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Course Overview & Objectives

Overview of 8th grade Science.

Our objectives are:

  1. Students are expected to participate in class synchronously and asynchronously on their assigned day

  2. Work collaboratively with other students, virtually or face to face.

  3. Complete all assignments with attention to quality

  4. Be prepared to learn:

    Process

    Process Standards - Tools to Know/Stimulus and Ways to Show/Thinking for Grade 8 Science

    Properties of Atoms

    • Structure of Atoms

    • Periodic Table

    Chemical Formulas, Equations, and Reactions

    • Chemical Formulas

    • Chemical Reactions

    • Density

    Force, Motion, and Energy

    • Force

    • Motion

    • Energy

    Sun, Earth, and Moon

    • Earth's Movement

    • Lunar Cycle

    • Tides

    Characteristics of the Universe

    • Characteristics of the Universe

    • Theories of Origins of the Universe

    Impact of Natural Events

    • Plate Tectonics

    • Topographic Maps

    Climatic Interactions

    • Atmospheric Movement and Weather

    • Role of Oceans in Weather

    Interdependence of Living Systems

    • Interdependence

    • Environmental Changes

    • Dependence on Ocean Systems

    • Genetics and Heredity

    • Structure and Function
        
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Materials

Materials, textbooks & digital resources are in this section.

SAISD Classlink SSO

*Mrs. Beltran's Classroom Codes.xlsx

Zoom instructions for students

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Classroom Expectations

Classroom Expectations and norms are also included in Classroom Procedures.

SAISD Student Bill of Rights | Code of Conduct

*For Students PBIS 20-21 V.L.pptx

*Digital Citizenship

 

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Syllabus and Grading Policy
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Non-discrimination statement

It is the policy of San Antonio ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or disability in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and SAISD's board policies DIA, FFH, and FFI. 

Es norma del distrito de San Antonio no discriminar por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, identidad de género, expresión de género, orientación sexual o discapacidad, en sus programas, servicios o actividades vocacionales, tal como lo requieren el Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964, según enmienda; el Título IX de las Enmiendas en la Educación, de 1972, la Sección 504 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973, según enmienda, y las pólizas DIA, FFH, y FFI de la mesa directiva de SAISD.

 

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