Life Science
Landstown Middle School
Dear Parents/Guardians
Please remind students to charge Chromebooks nightly! Part of the supplies needed each day are a charged Chromebook and headphones.
Supply Check
Once again, we ask that you please take a few minutes this week to go over the supply lists for each class. Many students have run out of pencils, paper, and other necessary supplies.
As teachers, we will always do our best to supply students with necessary materials, but we would love any donations to help our cause! Donations of pencils, notebook paper, etc will always be appreciated!
Monitor Your Child's Online Activity With Securly
To request the link it only takes a couple of steps:
- Use this link to go to Securly
- Enter the email address the school system has on file and tap the blue button labeled ‘Send me a link’ to get started. The link will be sent to the email address registered with your child’s school.
- Select the link to open the SecurlyHOME App. Your account is ready to go! You will start receiving weekly email updates about your child’s online activity. (You can opt out of these emails anytime but can continue to check their online activity)
I Can Statements
Finish Unit 3
- I can describe how changes in the environment can bring about changes in species (adaptation, extinction) through natural selection
- I can explain evidence for evolution from a variety of sources of scientific data
Begin Unit 4
- I can explain the distinguishing characteristics of the Domains of Organisms
- I can arrange organisms according to similarities and differences in features
- I can categorize examples of organisms as representatives of the kingdoms
Advanced
Continue Unit 3
- I can interpret data from simulations that demonstrate selection for a trait belonging to species in various environments
- I can describe how changes in the environment can bring about changes in species (adaptation, extinction) through natural selection
- I can explain evidence for evolution from a variety of sources of scientific data
- I can explain the distinguishing characteristics of the Domains of Organisms
- I can arrange organisms according to similarities and differences in features
- I can explain the distinguishing characteristics of kingdoms of organisms
Upcoming Important Dates
February 28 & March 1
- Core ends Unit 3 by creating a One-Pager as their unit assessment (There is no Unit Test for Unit 3)
March 1
- Progress Reports
March 4 & 5
- Advanced ends the Evolution section of Unit 3 by creating a One-Pager as their assessment (No multiple choice test for this part of Unit 3)
- Core Kingdoms of Life Research Project
March 29
- No school for students
- Staff Day
Thanks for asking your child what they learned in school each day!
Thank you for asking your child about what they learned in school each day. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions and/or concerns.
Mrs. Frederick (Jamie.Frederick@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Hofacker (Gina.Hofacker@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Nagel (Alyssa.Nagel@vbschools.com)
Mrs. Wade (Sara.Wade@vbschools.com)
Website: landstownms.vbschools.com
Location: Landstown Middle School, Recreation Drive, Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Phone: 757-648-4750