Welcome

  • The eighth-grade physical science course is designed to give students the necessary skills for a smooth transition from middle school to high school using the state standards from Georgia Department of Education.   The course provides an overview of common strands in physical science including, but not limited to, the nature of matter, laws of energy, matter, motion and forces, and energy transformation.  The eighth-grade physical science students work conceptually to develop an understanding of the concepts of conservation of matter, conservation of energy, physical change, chemical change, motion, forces, and energy transformation.  Eighth-grade students keep records of observations and analyze the data they collect.  They describe observations and show information in graphical form.  When analyzing data eighth-graders can recognize relationships in simple charts and graphs and find more than one way to interpret their findings. Successful completion of the course will earn one high school credit of required Physical Science on their high school transcript.

Teachers

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Jennifer Chunn

Room: 2207

Email: jchunn@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Hello Lakeside!

My name is Jennifer Chunn. I am currently teaching 8th grade and the science department chair for our school.  This is my 18th year teaching science in the middle school setting. The last 10 years, I have been teaching High School Physical Science here at Lakeside. I love science and I love teaching my students to love science.

 

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Nathan Kistler

Room: 2231

Email: f39356@forsyth.k12.ga.us

“My name is Nathan Kistler, I am an 8th grade science teacher as well as a football coach here at Lakeside. I am a graduate from Georgia Southern University with a degree in Middle Grades Education.  I am also a Forsyth County Schools alum. I am happy to be back in Forsyth County working as an educator! Creating a positive learning environment is my goal every day in class. Let’s have a great year!”

 

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Amy Miller

Room: 2215

Email: f28438@forsyth.k12.ga.us

My name is Amy Miller, and I am an enthusiast of science and of working with students! I have taught various science courses for 14 years and am excited to teach physical science at Lakeside. I majored in biology while competing as an athlete at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; I also have a master’s degree in science education from the University of Georgia. You are likely to find me on a trail, carrying out chemistry in the kitchen (cooking), and exploring with my husband and three children. I look forward to getting to know my students and journeying together as life-long learners!

Phone:

Email:

Degrees and Certifications:

Jessica Strader

Room: 2241

Email: jstrader@forsyth.k12.ga.us

This will be my 14th year in Forsyth County.   I have previously taught at Piney Grove and helped to open both Desana and Hendricks Middle School.  I have 2 daughters, one who attends Mashburn and my oldest is joining Lakeside this year. 

Quick Links