John T. Baker Middle School

Teachers: Mr. Pekar, Ms. Shipmon-Friedli, RT John T. Baker Middle SchoolInvestigate In Science 6

Identified relevant problem or projectContent is woven around the problem or project . . . to allow for learning of content and connection between concepts -- application.Investigations in Science

TechnologicalDesignProcess

Step 1: Identify the ProblemStep 2: Looking for IdeasStep 3: DevelopingSolutionsStep 4: Sharing Solutions with othersInvestigations in Science 6UnitsProjects1: Sudden Impact Design Bumper2: Butterfly Habitat Create a habitat for the Checkerspot Butterfly3: Going GreenCreating an environmentally friendly design that improves natural resource use in a MCPS facility4: Alternative Energy Developing an alternative source of energy for the state of Maryland

Science concepts studied in IS 6 are ecosystems, diversity and adaptation of organisms, forces and motion, energy, and light and sound.

AssessmentsCounty Designed:PreassessmentsPost Assessments

SpecialsOutdoor Education and SSL

More Information:http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/science/

Shelia_A_Shipmonfriedli@mcpsmd.org