Parent+News+from+Ms.+Leader's+8th+grades

 Super Spring Science  Spring is here and the last marking period of the year! We are starting our science unit on Forces, Motion and Energy. You can access the textbook online through your parent net account or your child's student net account to see exactly what we are currently studying in science class.  We are starting off the last marking period with an exploration of basic motion concepts and Newton's Laws. We will be designing and building paper marble roller coasters! During this project based investigation we will learn about inertia, speed, acceleration and structural engineering. While we also launch marbles, experiment, compete and have fun! Check out what we are building and share any ideas with your student!  Next we will be moving on to a study of simple machines. You can explore simple machines with your student by playing The Compound Machine or Simple Machines.  As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns!  Ms. Leader