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Page 1: Welcome! Dr. Chavez 8th grade Physical Science Room 7108 chavezw@svusd.org

Welcome! Welcome!

Dr. Chavez8th grade

Physical ScienceRoom 7108

[email protected]

Page 2: Welcome! Dr. Chavez 8th grade Physical Science Room 7108 chavezw@svusd.org

About me…

10 years in TexasHigh school AP biology, physical science, regular Biology

12 years in CaliforniaBiology and Physical science high school,

physical science middle school, and life science middle school.

Prior to that– Dentist for 10 years.

Page 3: Welcome! Dr. Chavez 8th grade Physical Science Room 7108 chavezw@svusd.org

8th grade sciencePhysics

Motion and ForcesFriction and GravityFluids and pressureMatter and Energy

ChemistryAtomic structurePeriodic TableElements, compounds and MixturesReactions

AstronomySolar system

Space explorationLife of a star

Galaxies

Page 4: Welcome! Dr. Chavez 8th grade Physical Science Room 7108 chavezw@svusd.org

Class MissionTo stimulate an interest in ScienceTo foster an appreciation for science in

our livesTo develop critical thinking and problem

solving skillsTo prepare you for high school and

beyond

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Thanks for the contribution!!!

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Every paper we do is included.Some papers are downloaded from

internet.Keep the chapter/unit of study we are

doing in your notebook, then place at home in another notebook when we start another chapter. Keep everything for the semester.

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Absences?

Look on line. Call a study buddy!Get two. Get number and put in

notebook.If longer than 3 days, phone the

school and request homework.

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Teacher Expectations I don’t expect everyone to love science, but

I do expect everyone to participate and come prepared!

I expect that we all will be respectful! I expect we will all be responsible!I expect we will be resourceful! (ready)

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Homework

Homework is assigned 2-3 times per week.

Homework is usually due within the next two days unless otherwise indicated.

1a penalty grade reduction if turned in after the due date.

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Expectations for You Make sure you come to school prepared!

(supplies) Check the planner and website daily! Stay on top of problems. Don’t wait until

report cards! Look up grades!Allow yourself to become independent, but

be responsible.

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Special Events

Dry Ice-October Silly Putty- January Balloon Powered Cars- March Bottle Rockets-May Roller Coasters- June

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Let’s work together to have a great school year!