Develop models to describe the atomic composition of simple molecules and extended structures.
Analyze and interpret data on the properties of substances before and after the substances interact to determine if a chemical reaction has occurred. 
Develop and use a model to describe how the total number of atoms does not change in a chemical reaction and thus mass is conserved.
Undertake a design project to construct, test, and modify a device that either releases or absorbs thermal energy by chemical processes. 
Evaluate competing design solutions using a systematic process to determine how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Analyze data from tests to determine similarities and differences among several design solutions to identify the best characteristics of each that can be combined into a new solution to better meet the criteria for success.
Develop a model to generate data for iterative testing and modification of a proposed object, tool, or process so that an optimal design can be achieved.

I have a masters in Earth Science science and I have taught integrated science at the middle school level as well as high school Biology, Wildlife Biology, and Zoology.
During the last two years, I have worked as a Science Specialist for a large school district in Utah, supporting teachers and administration in science education. 

0 - 1 horas semanales fuera de clase
Tareas
Frecuencia: 1-2 durante toda la clase
Comentario: según sea necesario
Detalles: Students may be required to complete 20-30 minutes of assignments, reading, activities, etc. per each live lesson depending on the flow of the class. 
Evaluación
Frecuencia: 3-6 durante toda la clase
Detalles: Assessments will be given as an indication of how well a student is learning the content and skills for the class and to help me continuously develop a better curriculum. Students will be assigned a number on a proficiency scale* that lets the student, parent, and teacher know how the student is doing. Each assignment will have a rubric attached to it letting the student, parent, and teacher know the expectations for the assessment. 

Assessments may be multiple choice, free response, modeling, or many other types. Most assessments will be taken in class, but some may be at-home projects. 

Assessment retakes and/or revisions will be provided and encouraged. 

*See Grading Policy for our Proficiency Scale
Calificación
Frecuencia: 1 después de finalizar la clase
Detalles: Grades will be provided by default to all learners. If students do not want their student graded or to not have access to their grades, please let me know.

Grades allow students, parents, and myself to understand where the student is at in their learning. 

Classwork will be graded using the outline below: 
0 - The students understanding is incomplete, incorrect, or missing. 
1 - The students understanding is complete and correct. 

Assessments will be graded using the outline below: 
0 - The student demonstrates no evidence of learning.
1 - The student demonstrates a minimal understanding of the concept.
2 - The student demonstrates a partial understanding of the concept.
3 - The student demonstrates a complete understanding of the concept.
4 - The student demonstrates an understanding of the concept and can apply it to a new situation. 

Students will be able and encouraged to retake assessments and redo classwork throughout this class. 

I will be referencing the OpenSciEd as well as the Utah Science Curriculum Consortium's SEEd Storylines and Jordan School District's (Utah) open-source curriculum. All are created by certified expert teachers and curriculum designers. 
If you would like more information please see
https://www.openscied.org/
https://www.seedstorylines.org/
https://middlescience.jordandistrict.org/7th-8th-grade-exemplary-units/