Welcome to Mrs. Oliva's science class for the 2009-2010 school year. Click here for a copy of the syllabus.
Quarter 3
I have placed some FCAT science vocabulary practice tests on Study Island. You can get extra credit by
completing any of the activities at level 70% or above.
For a list of words, see the vocabulary page.
Quarter 2
3rd Period Gifted students click here for rules and regulations of the ecybermission program:
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For general information on the program click here:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest
Students can win a four year tuition paid scholarship to the Florida university of his/her choice. For rules and forms, click here.
Quarter 1
Science Projects are due November 23, 2009.
Students will be expected to complete Phase 1 and 2 by the end of Quarter 1 . Phase 1 includes brainstorming topics, writing two investigative questions for each topic, consulting with parents and teachers, choosing a suitable topic and forming a hypothesis. All of the above should be recorded in a science project journal, a composition book purchased for the science project. Project journals are required of all students this year. Phase I must be completed by Sept 25.
Click here for science fair guides for parents and students.
Science Fair Guide for Students
Science Fair guide for Parents
You will need an Adobe Reader to open these which you can
Here are some websites for science fair ideas:
Agricultural Ideas for Science Fair Projects
Get rules and forms here:
ISEF Forms and Document Library
Students will be given a progress report which must be
completed and turned in at the end of each phase. A science
fair guide, and instructions for each phase will also be given.
Online Text
Help Get Funding for the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act. Click here for a sample letter, and contact information for your senators and state representative.
Safe surfing
Here are some websites with more information for students and parents:
I have added to the vocabulary page a list of FCAT
vocabulary words from the entire 8th grade text. If you wish to prepare for the FCAT you might start with this list. As always, study for understanding and
