welcome to 8 th grade science!
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Welcome to 8 th Grade Science!. Ms. Dedrick Room B9 CHMS. Areas of Study:. 1 st Quarter = Earth Science Plate Tectonics Fossils Earth’s Geologic Time Scale Adaptations & Natural Selection Satellite Imagery. Areas of Study:. 2 nd Quarter = Chemistry Atomic Structure Periodic Table - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to 8th Grade Science!
Ms. DedrickRoom B9
CHMS
Areas of Study:1st Quarter = Earth Science
Plate TectonicsFossilsEarth’s Geologic Time ScaleAdaptations & Natural SelectionSatellite Imagery
Areas of Study:2nd Quarter = Chemistry
Atomic StructurePeriodic TablePhysical & Chemical ReactionsToxicology
Areas of Study:3rd Quarter = Hydrology
Unique Properties of WaterFresh Water DistributionMarine EcosystemsWater Pollution & TreatmentFood Webs
Areas of Study:4th Quarter = Microbiology
Cell StructureProtistsBacteria, Viruses, ParasitesInfectious Diseases
END OF GRADE TEST!!In 8th grade, Science is a state tested subject.
In order to be promoted to high school, students must: pass the EOG in Math, Reading, & Science
pass their 4 core subjects, Health/PE, and one elective for the year
5-Day Vocabulary CycleDay 1 = Define 15 vocab words in spiral index
card notebookDay 2 = Creative Day- sketches to depict
meaning of words, OR Google imagesDay 3 = 5-7 Relationship sentences using 2-3
words per sentenceDay 4 = STUDY for quiz & create practice quiz
for classmate to completeDay 5 = Take QUIZ in class
Classroom ExpectationsEnter class & copy assignment from board into agendaPlace homework & agenda out on corner of desk to be
checked (10% grades unless otherwise specified, each assignment counts separately)
Begin warm-up (in Interactive Notebook)Take all notes that teacher writesParticipate productively in whole class discussions &
collaborative groupsKeep Interactive Notebook up to date – all pages
labeled appropriately with correct classwork on eachNotebook will count for 45% grade at end of each
quarter!!
Late WorkLate homework receives a 0 initiallyTo turn in late work that has been completed,
student will show me during HW check time at the beginning of next class OR put work in “IN” tray at back of classroom
It will be entered into NCWise as a 60 & placed back in “OUT” tray to be picked up
Late work will “snowball”, so complete assignments nightly! There will ALWAYS be science homework, many times with multiple parts!!
AbsencesIf a student is absent, please check my website
to see posted assignments and complete anything that can be done from home.
Student should get worksheets/notes sheets upon return. There will be a running list of what belongs on each page of the Interactive Notebook kept in classroom.
Science only meets every other day & there is a great deal of content to cover, so good attendance is key!
What you can do to help your child be successful…Check your child’s agenda nightly and
make them physically show you the completed homework
Check wiki site for info on nightly homework assignments & upcoming tests/quizzes
Utilize Parent Assist & let your child view their assignments/grades as well
Contact Ms. Dedrick via email with any questions on assignments, grades, child’s progress, etc.
