Science

Welcome to the Science Department Home Page

Introducing our Science Staff:

Joel Brener: 7th grade Health, Integrated Science, 8th grade Integrated Science
Michael Valdivia: 7th grade Health, Integrated Science, 8th grade Integrated Science (Magnet)
Sierra Miranda: 6th grade Integrated Science
Ms. Alicia Reyes: Robotics and MESA

Our Philosophy:

Students at Webster Middle School take on the role of scientists by using the phenomena based practices of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students use inquiry to build their knowledge of the natural world and to build the skills necessary for science literacy.

Overall NGSS Science and Engineering Practices Learning Targets (6-8th grades)

SEP 1: Asking Questions and Defining Problems
SEP 2: Developing and Using Models
SEP 3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations
SEP 4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data
SEP 6: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions
SEP 7: Engaging in Argument from Evidence
SEP 8: Obtaining, Evaluating and Communicating Information

6th Grade Amplify Units:

Microbiome
Metabolism
Traits and Reproduction
Thermal Energy
Ocean, Atmosphere, and Climate
Weather Patterns
Earth's Changing Climate
Engineering Internships
AMGEN DNA and Biotechnology

7th Grade Amplify Units:

Geology on Mars
Plate Motion
Rock Transformations
Phase Change
Chemical Reactions
Populations and Resources
Matter and Energy in Ecosystems
Engineering Internships
AMGEN DNA and Biotechnology

8th Grade Amplify Units

Harnessing Human Energy
Force and Motion
Magnetic Fields
Light Waves
Earth, Moon, Sun
Natural Selection
Evolutionary History
Engineering Internships
AMGEN DNA and Biotechnology

7th Grade Health - 7th graders take one semester of health and one semester of science

Introduction to health - Mental/Emotional, Social, Physical
Personal and Community Health
Nutrition and Physical Activity
Injury Prevention and Safety
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
Growth, Development, and Sexual Health