Josh Conner, 6th grade (Orion) jconnerprt@olatheschools.com Website
Justin Howe, 6th grade (Pegasus) jhoweprt@olatheschools.com Website
Aaron Hunter, 7th grade (Tundra) ahunterprt@olatheschools.com Website Calendar
Jason Paepke, 7th grade (Glacier) jpaepkeprt@olatheschools.com Website
Cindy Hutchison, 8th grade (Liberty) chutchisonprt@olatheschools.com Website
Greg Pelligreen, 8th grade (Freedom) gpelligreenprt@olatheschools.com Website
Jeff Springer, 8th grade (Patriot) jspringerprt@olatheschools.com Website

 

Science Curriculum

6th Grade	7th Grade	8th Grade
Science 6 (1.0)	Science 7 (1.0)	Science 8 (1.0)

 

SCIENCE COURSES

Science 6- This course will introduce students to basic chemistr, along with an exploration of earth-space concepts and human body systems. Conducted in a lab setting, this course emphasizes investigative science and activity-based learning.

Science 7- This course will explore life processes and environmental studies. Conducted in a lab setting, this course emphasizes investigative science and activity-based learning.

Science 8- This course explores the science of the dynamic earth and the universe, along with an integration of basic chemistry. Conducted in a lab setting, this course emphasizes investigative science and activity-based learning.

 

Exciting things happening in the classroom...

In 7th Grade Life Science the students should start collecting insects and leaves for their upcoming Energy Pyramid project.  We have not given guidelines or a due date at this time, but the students should collect 10-15 different kinds of insects before the weather patterns change.