Middle School Science & STEM

Sarah Johnson, Middle School Science
Science!  Science at the middle school level is a ton of fun as students learn about our world through labs, activities, and knowledge.  We go beyond the surface with every topic and connect it to our daily lives.  Both science labs and STEM activities are incorporated into CCA's science program.  We also extend our learning out of the classroom on science based field trips.  I have been teaching science at CCA since 2008 and love building positive relationships with my students.  In addition to science, I have a passion for theatre and music.  You will see me teaching middle school music and directing CCA's drama club, too.  Both science and the arts have such a huge impact on the world around us; I feel blessed to work at a school where I can teach both.  Thank you CCA!


7th grade students at Sand Dunes

2018 Dinosaur Ridge/Sand Dunes Trip




Middle School Supply Lists.pdf

​8th Grade Science!

8/20-8/23

Current Unit: Chemistry of Food and Respiration

Students will connect the dots between energy, cells, and human body systems.  They will also explore nutrients and conduct a lab testing different beverages for vitamins.  

Goal for the week: List the six nutrients and explain in general terms how our body processes energy using our cells.


Parent Tasks- Your child brought paperwork for you to read and sign.  All paperwork is due on Wednesday, August 21st.

7th Grade Science!

8/20-8/23

Current Unit: Erosion & Deposition

Students will discover how water shapes Earth's surface using erosion and deposition.  We will draw and model land surface features, while also testing chemical and mechanical weathering on pennies.

Goal for the week: Draw and describe 3 surface features made through weathering, erosion, or deposition.

Parent Tasks- Your child brought home paperwork for you to read and sign.  All paperwork is due on Wednesday, August 21st.

Sand Dunes!  The sand dunes trip is approaching in two weeks!  Make sure to return the letter that I will send home with your child.  

6th Grade Science!

8/20-8/23

Current Unit: Physical Properties & Measurements

Students will collect measurements for length, width, mass, volume, and density.  They will also apply math to better understand density and physical properties.  

Goal of the Week: Accurately measure an object with correct units and list physical properties.

Parent Tasks- Your child will be bringing home paperwork for you to read and sign.  All paperwork is due on Wednesday, August 21st.

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