Welcome to Middle School Science & Social Studies!

Fall 2023

The 8th Grade has been busy the last few weeks!  We celebrated Halloween by dressing up, doing candy science and having a Boo Pop fundraiser.  We loved helping our Kindergarten buddies during their week to prepare Mass and while packing our Operation Christmas Child boxes.  Lastly, the day before Thanksgiving we were happy to welcome our grandparents and special friends to school and prepare Mass for our school community.

This Class of 2024 is awesome!

 

Second Trimester Science Updates

Grade 6

  • Learning about plate tectonics, earthquakes, and volcanoes
  • Exploring these topics by building earthquake resistant buildings and designing seismographs
  • Continuing to apply the scientific method through experimentation and presentation at the Science Fair (coming in January!)

Grade 7

  • Learning about genetics, the role of DNA, and genetic mutations 
  • Exploring theses topics by creating diagrams and composing research papers
  • Continuing to apply the scientific method through experimentation and presentation at the Science Fair (coming in January!)

Grade 8

  • Learning about how atoms bond, different types of chemical reactions, and the properties of acids and bases
  • Exploring these topics by making models, balancing chemical equations, and experimenting with acids and bases
  • Continue to apply the scientific method through experimentation and presentation at the Science Fair (coming in January!)

First Trimester Social Studies Updates

Grade 6

  • Learning about the civilizations of ancient India, the ancient Hebrews, ancient China, and ancient Greek
  • Learning about the origins of many world religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Confucianism, and Greek mythology

 

Grade 7

  • Learning about the American Revolution and the origins of our nation
  • Focusing on the Articles of Confederation, Republican Motherhood, the Constitution, and the Age of Jefferson

 

 

Grade 8

  • Learning about the end of the 19th century and the dawn of the 20th century
  • Focusing on topics such as Westward Expansion, Progressive Reforms, the Second Industrial Revolution, immigration, US imperialism, and the many social changes that eventually lead to World War I

 

I am a proud alumnus of St. Matthew School, St. Paul Catholic High School, and St. Anselm College!

During my time at St. Matthew School I've taught Science, History/Social Studies, Spanish, and Religion classes, volunteered as a cheerleading coach, and moderated the Student Council. 

I am a passionate advocate for Catholic schools and am so grateful for the opportunity to send my children to the same school that gave me a strong foundation in faith and learning.

 

Contact me!

Danielle Persichetti

dpersichetti@smsct.org