Science Syllabus
- 1. Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Science! Mrs. Sinclair: Room 810 E-mail: SinclairPhysicalScience@gmail.com WHAT TO BRING EACH DAY: ● Pen and/or Pencil ● Science 3-ring binder ● Dividers (at least 5) ● Loose-leaf paper ● Colored pencils ● Agenda ● Your 5-subject spiral-bound notebook will remain in the Science Lab OUR EXPECTATIONS: ● Be prepared for class. ● Respect the learning environment. ● Involve yourself in the learning process. ● Apply what was taught. WHAT WE WILL BE STUDYING (all dates are approximate): 8/13-10/12 Matter – The structure of matter, atoms, molecules, compounds, and mixtures, states of matter, physical and chemical properties and changes, the Periodic Table of the Elements, and the Law of Conservation of Matter. 10/15-11/30 Light and Sound – The characteristics of electromagnetic and mechanical waves, the concepts of reflection, refraction, diffraction, and absorption of light waves, how our eyes see light, and how our ears hear sound. 12/3-2/15 Electricity and Magnetism – The characteristics of the forms and transformations of energy, the advantages and disadvantages of series and parallel circuits and how they transfer energy, and the interconnectedness of electricity and magnetism, and the Law of Conservation of Energy. 2/19-5/23 Forces and Motion – The relationship between force, mass, and the motion of objects, the relationship between velocity and acceleration, and the Universal Laws of Motion. HOMEWORK POLICIES: ● Homework WILL be assigned in this class. Homework is not assignedas a punitive measure, but is given as a chance to practice learned skills or as a chance to preview reading for a successive class. ● All assignments should be turned in ON TIME. ● All assignments WILL be turned in. No excuses will be accepted. If an assignment is not completed in a timely manner, students will complete outstanding assignments during their lunch period. ● Excused Absence (note from parent) will allow extended time for Homework to be completed.
- 2. ● All assignments must include the following heading FULL NAME (FIRST AND LAST) DATE CLASS/BLOCK DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT GRADING: Students are graded on total overall points from homework, quizzes, tests, labs, activities, projects, notebook and participation (daily work) throughout the quarter/semester: A= 100-90 B= 89-80 C= 79-70 F= Below 70 All assigned work must be completed in a timely manner for the student to be considered for “Extra Credit” assignments. NOTEBOOKS: Notebooks will be checked for organization and content periodically. OFFICE HOURS: Planning Period: 1:55 - 3:15 pm We are available for help before and after school by appointment only and with a 24 hour advance notice. The reason for this advance notice is so you (the student) can inform an adult at home that you will be staying after school or be coming in early for extra help. SAFETY: Science is a laboratory oriented class. Safety is stressed at all times. All safety rules, as learned in class, must be followed at all times. Failure to follow the rules will result in removal from the class to conference with your teacher, a phone call home, a failing grade on the lab, and possible suspension from future lab experiences. Please see “Lab Safety Contract” if you have further questions. COMMUNICATION: Parents: Instructional time is cherished by both the teacher and students. If you need to reach one of us immediately, please use the e-mail address listed above or leave a message with the school operator. Thank you for your support! We are looking forward to having a great year. Through discovery and hands-on learning styles you will learn to unveil the amazing world of Science while having fun along the way! Sincerely, Mrs. Lauren Sinclair