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Learning Science on the edge of the future.
Karen Bostic
WEST ROWAN MIDDLE
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Mrs. Bostic
West Rowan Middle School
5925 Statesville Blvd.
Salisbury, NC 28147
(704) 633-4775
voicemail ext. 247
Homework Hotline for WindjammerTeam
(704)633-4775 Ref. Code 8100
Welcome Windjammers!

 Last year, I was chosen as a Rowan-Salisbury School 21st century model classroom teacher.  My classroom is equipped with laptops, i-pods, promethean board and active votes.  My students enjoy the technology in our classroom.  Most of our lessons are interactive and revolve around this technology.  

Don't forget to click on my wiki and blog page for up to date information, homework and classwork.

3rd quarter focus 

Objective 5.01-5.05- Earth's History
We will interpret ways in which rocks, fossils and ice cores record Earth's geologic history and the evolution of life including: geologic time scale, law of superposition, index fossils, unconformities, evidence for climate change, extinction of species and catastrophic events. 
Correlate evolutionary theories and processes.
Examine evidence that the geologic evolution has had significant global impact and including:  distribution of living things, major geological events, mechanical and chemical weathering.
Analyze satellite imagery as a method to monitor Earth from space.
Use maps, ground truthing and remote sensing to make predictions regarding:  changes over time, land use, urban sprawl, and resource management
 
Key features of my Science Class.

Daily problems of the day and reading focus.
Hands on Lab Investigations.
Guided and independent inquiry.
Developing concepts through hands-on activities.
Learning and implementing the Scientific Method.
Developing the main idea through details.
Curriculum integration with Math, Reading, Writing, Social Studies, Art, Technology and Health.
North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

Welcome to 8th grade science.  I am so excited about this coming year!  I hope you are as well. I am looking forward to many exciting adventures and new challenges this school year.  I hope that you come to school this year as thrilled as I am and I hope that this is the best year you could ever imagine.  I am excited about the opportunity to get to know you.  You are the most important part of my classroom.  I am counting on your ideas and participation as we explore the hydrosphere, travel through geologic time and experiment with chemistry.  These are just a few of the adventures we will take. 

Supplies needed for science this year.  

A composition book

A 3 ring binder and loose leaf paper

Pencils

4 oz. of elmers glue


Wish list

paper towels

ziplock bags

a ream of copy paper

a box of kleenex


Mrs. Bostic


If you have any questions or concerns regarding your student please feel free to call 704-644-4775 ext. 247
or e-mail me @
bosticka@rss.k12.nc.us.

Homework hotline #(704) 633-4775 or

(704) 633-9496 Windjammer Code 8100.