Mary Jo Scoville - 6, 7, 8 Science 4 years at Holy Family - 29 years teaching experience Room 202 Ext.220 scovillem@archmil.org
Philosophy of Education
My goal is to provide a climate within the whole school that values and enhances the education of all children, and to engage students in a challenging hands-on curriculum where they can understand and reach their greatest potential. I want to peak students' interests and instill excitement for science by bringing creativity and diversity to the curriculum. The classroom should be a place for laughter, respect, safety, and discovery. Each student is unique and should have the opportunity to highlight their talents within the learning experience. By working closely with the community, teachers, and parents we can offer the most to our students.
Curriculum Summary
Science
The middle school science program covers material from two nationally-recognized science curricula: Full Option Science System (FOSS) and Science and Technology Concepts for Middle School (STC-MS). These curricula are highly regarded because of their alignment with the National Science Education Standards for best practices in science instruction and assessment at the secondary school level. Six modules are taught over grades 6-8, each requiring 14-16 weeks of instruction time. In sixth grade, students focus on biological diversity and chemistry. The emphasis in seventh grade is on earth science and the human body. Physics and astronomy are the central themes covered in the eighth grade curriculum.