Hello everyone!

I hope everyone had a wonderful spring break and enjoyed their time. We have 8 weeks left of the school year and then it will be summer break :)


**********AIMS WEEK 4/12- 4/16****************

Parents we will be testing for AIMS next week.

Helpful Hints

• Please make sure your child gets a good nights sleep before testing
• A good balanced breakfast will help your child to stay focused throughout the day
• Keep a calm environment
  
• Be available to help your child if they have questions, concerns, or worries

Some children experience a lot of stress and/or anxiety prior to taking standardized testing. Please encourage them to talk about any fear or stress. They will all do great! A little positive encouragement can go a long way to help :)

I am including a few example questions from the 8th grade Science AIMS test so that you can get an idea of what your child will be tested on.

1. Bromine (Br) is a liquid at room temperature. Oxygen (O) is a gas at room temperature. Room temperature is 25 degrees C.

Which of the following statements is true?
A. The boiling point of oxygen is colder than room temperature.
B. The boiling point of bromine is colder than room temperature
C. The melting point of oxygen is warmer than room temperature
D. The melting point of bromine is warmer than room temperature

Correct answer: A

2. How did the work of Gregor Mendel change the scientific explanation about how traits were inherited?
A. Mendel showed that every trait is controlled by two inherited elements.
B. Mendel showed that an organism contains miniature forms of its future offspring
C. Mendel showed that traits skip a generation and are inherited grandparent to grandchild.
D. Mendel showed that tiny particles from every part of the body of each parent became blended and produced an individual with the characteristics of both

Correct answer: A

Hope everyone has a great weekend and gets lots of rest for AIMS next week!

A. Duerr