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Climate Change

In eighth grade in Georgia we study Physical Science. In Physical Science we have standards for light and energy which apply to the study of climate change. We will explore climate change while covering these standards. We will then collaborate with Ms. Reighard's classes to create a comprehensive lab report. This will help the eighth grade students to understand what they will be expected to do in high school while they are learning the required standards.

Update: We decided a lab report was not what the students needed to do right now. Instead, we arranged a SKYPE conference between the classes, and then started a discussion on Edmodo. Students were able to discuss climate and weather differences as well as some cultural differences. It was also interesting for them to see the differences between the schools based on grade level, geographical distance and STEM school versus regular public middle school. We started a great discussion, and the students are now a lot more excited about communicating with each other. SKYPE with Ohio