BTSN UAS 2015
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Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 ScienceBack to School NightWelcome Parents!!!
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
THE ESOL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Mr. Hall
Bachelor of Arts, BiologyUniversity of Colorado, Boulder
International Teaching CertificateEuropean Council of International Schools (ECIS)
Master of Science, Environmental StudiesGreen Mountain College, Vermont
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Mr. Hall
Previously Taught for 3 Years at Shanghai American School
Founded Million Solar Stars, an Educational Solar Power Initiative Endorsed by Dr. Jane Goodall
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Mr. Hall’s Family
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Scope and Sequence
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Utilizing MacBooks for Research:
• Google Classroom• Word• Pages• PowerPoint / Keynote• iMovie
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
Traditional Science Notebooks
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
• CLAIM
• EVIDENCE
• REASONING
SCIENTIFIC ARGUMENTS
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
EXAMPLE DRIVING QUESTION:Are plants and ecosystems affected by the shape and size of their environments?
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
CLAIM
Does your claim answer the probe question?
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
EVIDENCE
Did you report investigations in school or use scientific resources that provide data and information you could use as evidence?
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UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
EVIDENCE
Is there enough evidence to support the claim?
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
REASONING
Is the reasoning clearly communicated?
Did you explain why your evidence supports the claim?
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
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Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
REASONING
Is there a scientific principle you can use to support your reasoning?
Are there concepts or ideas you learned in science that support your reasoning?
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Grade 8 Science
• CLAIM
• EVIDENCE
• REASONING
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Mr. Hall’s Blog
http://sites.uasdubai.ae/ahall/
Please visit the Grade 8 Science blog for general information:
Universal American SchoolDriven by Knowledge. Inspired by Success.
www.uasdubai.ae
Al Badia, Dubai Festival CityPO Box 79133, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Tel: +9714 2325222Fax: +9714 2325545E: [email protected]
UNIVERSALAMERICANSCHOOL
Contact Information
Thank you,
Mr. Adam [email protected]