Ask questions. Investigate phenomena. Follow the evidence. Build explanations. Design solutions. Discover what's possible.
Students investigate phenomena, analyze evidence, interpret data, build models, construct explanations, and apply scientific thinking to authentic problems.
Science is more than remembering facts. Students learn by asking questions, identifying patterns, analyzing evidence, testing ideas, and figuring out how and why things happen.
Science instructional leadership and STEM coordination work together to strengthen classroom learning and create opportunities for students.
Ms. Clark leads science instruction, collaborative planning, student achievement, and department-wide instructional work.
Ms. Miley supports STEM programming and connects science, technology, engineering, mathematics, design, and real-world learning.
Choose a view, select a bar, and explore what the data tells us about Grade 8 science performance.
WMMS proficiency is 15%. Explore school comparisons, science domains, science practices, and recent performance.
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WMMS Grade 8 MISA proficiency is 15%.
Choose what you need. Review science content, practice MISA thinking skills, open official Maryland testing resources, or use the question routine before test day.
Use current WMMS standards data to focus your study time.
Focus on matter, chemical reactions, forces, motion, energy, and scientific models.
Review Earth systems, weather, climate, geoscience, resources, graphs, and models.
Continue strengthening genetics, heredity, adaptations, organisms, and biological systems.
MISA asks you to use science, not just remember it.
Identify variables, procedures, evidence, and the purpose of an investigation.
Connect evidence, models, patterns, and science concepts.
Interpret graphs, tables, diagrams, patterns, and trends.
Decide whether the available evidence actually supports a claim.
Use official Maryland assessment resources to become familiar with the test format, question types, and tools.
Slow down and make the evidence do the work.
Scientific understanding and science practices build progressively from Grade 6 through Grade 8.
Build foundational investigation, modeling, data-analysis, and scientific explanation skills.
Analyze systems, interpret models, use quantitative evidence, and construct scientific explanations.
Integrate science content and practices while preparing for high school science and Grade 8 MISA.
Select your student’s grade level to see the materials students should bring to class and the best ways for families to stay connected throughout the year.
Students should arrive prepared with the materials below and check Schoology regularly for assignments, resources, grades, and teacher messages.
A quick weekly check-in helps families stay informed about science learning, assignments, and opportunities.
A quick weekly check-in helps families stay informed about science learning, assignments, MISA preparation, and opportunities.
STEM connects classroom learning to authentic problems, innovation, technology, engineering, mathematics, and future opportunities.
Follow student projects, STEM challenges, events, activities, opportunities, and highlights from around WMMS.
Investigate phenomena and use evidence to understand the natural world.
Use digital tools to investigate, create, communicate, and solve problems.
Design solutions, test ideas, analyze results, and improve designs.
Use data, patterns, graphs, quantities, and measurement to support solutions.
Contact your student's science teacher regarding coursework, assignments, progress, or academic support.
Families should contact their student's science teacher regarding coursework, assignments, progress, or support. Department questions may be directed to Ms. Clark, while STEM opportunities and programming may be directed to Ms. Miley.