Hello!!!! I am Coach Wilder and welcome to Cleveland Central Middle School 8th Grade Science. 

I have been teaching middle science in the Cleveland School district for 15 years.  I have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science with a Masters Degree in Elementary Education and I am working on my Specialist Degree in School Leadership and Curriculum.

We will be learning about the world around us and identifying how science applies to our everyday lives.  I have many activities planned for us this school year. My philosophy has always been to inspire learning through exciting inquiry lessons and cooperative learning groups. In addition to our classwork, we will be conducting many experiments throughout the year.

Fundamental Goals There is so much to the vast area of science, from the microscopic workings of cells to the mysterious places in deep space within our astonishing universe. As a model and guide we will follow the Mississippi Science Curriculum Framework, Kirkland Pacing Guide and Grade Level Descriptors which requires examinations covering life science, physical science, as well as Earth and space science. The class textbook does a fine job covering all areas required under the framework; however, supplemental materials will be included in weekly lessons throughout the year per my discretion.

My goal as a classroom instructor is to see to it that each child is exposed to the required curriculum as well as construct a productive, healthy, and energetic classroom environment. It is each student's responsibility to do nothing to keep me from teaching, to do nothing to keep them from learning, or to do nothing to keep others from learning. If they can follow those simple rules, we will have a perfect school year.