Dear Parents/Guardians:
Your son's or daughter's science class will be exploring the chapter entitled Science, Technology, and Society. In this chapter, students will learn about the relationships between science and technology, and the role of science and technology in society. By the end of the chapter, students should demonstrate a clear understanding of the chapters main ideas and be able to discuss the following topics:
1. The nature of technology as applied science (Section 1)
2. Types of technology (Section 1)
3. How science and technology each help advance the other (Section 2)
4. The use of computers in science and technology (Section 2)
5. the role of models in science and technology (Section 2)
6. How society drives, and benefits from, technological development (Section 3)
7. Ethical considerations in the use of technology (Section 3)
Questions to Ask Along the Way:
You can help your child learn about these topics by asking interesting questions as he or she progresses through the chapter. For example, you may wish to ask your son or daughter the following questions:
· What main type of technology has been in use for millions of years?
· How are computers used to process scientific data?
· How are models useful in science?
· What primarily drives technological development?
Homework:
1. Students should complete a VIS chart of Chapter 3.
2. Students should identify a problem for ecybermission by Friday October 16.
Other Information:
To become a parent volunteer by following the steps below:
1. Complete the volunteer application online at: www.getinvolvedineducation.com
2. Check the status of your application.
Wait one week and contact the school to assure that your application has been approved by calling Ms. Carol Dominguez at (754) 323-4613.
3. Get a volunteer badge.
When your application is approved, visit the school with your official identification card. The school will check your ID and issue a volunteer badge to you. You may use your badge to sign-in and sign-out for volunteer activities at any Broward County Public School location (except charter schools) for the entire year.
Thank you for your continued support.
Grading Scale for 2009-2010 for GRADES 6-12
90-100 = A
87-89 = B+
80-86 = B
77-79 = C+
70-76 = C
67-69 = D+
60-66 = D
59 or below = F
Incomplete = I
For Questions about grades or to view individual grades:
Go to: www.gladesmiddle.org
Click on "Pinnacle"
Read the instructions very carefully. You may sign-up to receive daily attendance and grade reports.
Suggested materials for science are:
Marbled composition notebook or 1 subject notebook
Pencils
Blue and black ink pens
1 to 1 1/2 binder
Loose leaf notebook paper
Mechanical Pencil sharpener (non electrical nor battery operated)
Scissors
Colored pencils
Wish List
Copy paper 8 1/2 X 11
Lined notebook papers
Plastic sheet protectors
Color pencils
Dry erase markers
Board Eraser
Red, black, purple,blue and green ink pens
Baby wipes
Tissues
Hand sanitizer
Construction paper
Glue sticks
Novels for classroom library
Arts and craft materials
VERY IMPORTANT:
Please Bring a novel to school every Wednesday for SURF, a school-wide silent reading time.
It is a pleasure working with you and your children.
Thank you,
Mrs. Marguencie Franck-Bernard
Glades Middle School, an A+ School
Team 8F, The Bisons
(754) 323-4603 ext 3107
