- Lakeside Middle
- Science
Welcome
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The middle school earth science course is designed to give all students an overview of common strands in earth science including, but not limited to, meteorology, geology, astronomy, oceanography, resources, and human impact on the earth. Sixth-grade students observe and explain how an aspect of weather can affect a weather system. They use different models to represent systems such as the solar system and the sun/moon/earth system. They use what they observe about the earth’s materials to infer the processes and timelines that formed them. Sixth graders write instructions, describe observations, keep and analyze the data they collect and show information in graphical form. When analyzing the data they collect, sixth graders can recognize relationships in simple charts and graphs and find more than one way to interpret their findings. The students replicate investigations and compare results to find similarities and differences.
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Please find the attached Curriculum Night materials for the 22-23 school year below.
Teachers

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Kyra Finkelstein
Room: 1112
Email: f40819@forsyth.k12.ga.us
My name is Kyra Finkelstein and I graduated from the University of North Georgia in the Spring of 2022 with a degree in Middle Grades Education. It has been my dream since I was little to be a teacher and I am thrilled to have my dream come true! Teaching is my passion and I am excited to share that passion with my students! I am a Forsyth County Schools alum. I am happy to be back in Forsyth working as an educator!

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Darin Hintz
Room: 1128
Email: f38221@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mr. Hintz is a 6th grade Earth science teacher and is in his 5th year of teaching. He first taught 8th grade physical science for two years in Forsyth County. He was also a student teacher at Lakeside teaching Earth science, and is very excited to be back to help Lakeside students learn about Earth science! He is also certified to teach math and geography. Mr. Hintz was an environmental consultant for approximately 20 years prior to becoming a teacher. Mr. Hintz attended Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio and received his teaching certification from the University of North Georgia in 2019. He is married and has two boys, one girl, and one dog. In his spare time, he likes traveling to new places, play tennis, read travel books, and spend time with his family.

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Liz Ramsbottom
Room: 1106
Email: f40283@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Liz Ramsbottom is a 6th grade science teacher. Liz holds a BA from Benedictine University and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Olivet Nazarene University and started teaching in Illinois as a middle school science, language arts, and social science teacher before her family relocated to Georgia. She is married to Mr. Ramsbottom, who also works at Lakeside. Together they have three children and one dog. In her spare time, she loves to read and explore all that the area has to offer with her family.