8^th Grade Physical Science Syllabus

Text: Prentice Hall Science Explorer: Physical Science

Course: Honor Science 8/Science 8

Telephone: 962-0228

Email: lsbarnett@okcps.org

Website: http://teacherweb.com/OK/ClassenSchoolofAdvancedStudies/LindaTaylorBarnett/

SCIENCE SKILLS

Graphing Skills/Style Book Portfolio for Investigation Guidelines

Lab Skills-Equipment/Scientific Method-Process Skills

Science Labs: Application of Content/Vocabulary

Introduction to Physical Science

Organizational Skills/Note taking

Science Project Guidelines/Power Point

Vocabulary Building-Continuous Improvement Learning-300 Facts

Physical Science-100 words

Earth and Life Science Review-200 words

Cooperative Learning

Oklahoma Criterion Reference Test Preparation/Earth, Life and Physical Science

Explore Learning/Interactive Science Gizmos

Critical Thinking

Tentative Schedule of Study

Life/Earth and Physical Science Standards

Process Standard 1: Observe and Measure

                            2: Classify

                            3: Experiment

                            4: Interpret and Communicate

                            5: Inquiry

Priority Academic Student Skills Topics

Properties and Chemical Changes in Matter

Motion and Forces

Diversity and Adaptations of Organisms

Structures and Forces of the Earth and Solar

System

Earth’s History

Introduction: Biology Vocabulary/300 Facts

Review/Vocabulary Building

Introduce /Review Skills for Biology/Earth and Physical

Science.

Semester Content Highlights

1^st Semester Science Skills/Content Applications

Science Project/Experimentation/Research

Unit: Chemical Building Blocks

What is Physical Science/Relationship to Life and Earth

Sciences?

Introduction To Matter

The study of Atoms, Elements/Periodic Table

Interaction of Matter

2^nd Semester: Science Research Presentation/Model Building/Science Skills

and Content Application Continuation

Unit: Motion, Forces, and Energy/Sound and Light

Laws of Motion

Speed/Direction

Force and Energy

Work and Machines

Energy In Action

Transfer of Energy

Characteristics of Light and Sound

Unit: Electricity and Magnetism

What is Electricity?

How electricity and magnetism relates to matter in

motion.

Projects: 1^st Semester

Scientists Research-Power Point

Science Project(s) Competitions

Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science (OJAS)-Optional

2^nd Semester

Science Model-Compound Machine

Visual and/or Electronic Presentations

Extra Credit: Monthly and/or Weekly Checks/Parent Signatures

Science Report (one per semester)

Oklahoma Junior Academy of Science (OJAS)

Continuous Improvement Graph (300 Facts)

Weekly Vocabulary Quiz

Review(Life, Earth and Physical Science Terminology)

Class Discussions

Grading: Scale: 90-100% A

89-80% B

79-70% C

69-60% D

59-0% F

50% Test/Quiz (Daily, Weekly and or Monthly)

20% Homework/Class work/Extra Credit/Bonus

20% Lab Notebook

10% Class Project

Classroom Rules: 1. Always be responsible, respectful and prepared for class each day.

2. Be in your assigned seat when the bell rings.

3. Do not chew gum; eat candy or other food in class.

4. Follow the teacher’s directions.

5. Follow the Flinn Safety Contract, the contract will require both student

and parent signature before participating in a science classroom lab.

Consequences of Failure to Follow Rules:

1. Verbal Warning

2. Student/Teacher Conference (Parent Notification)

3. Detention/Parent Notification

4. Counselor and or Administrator Conference

5. Referrals will be written depending on the severity of the action.

Rewards:

1. Bonus Points

2. Verbal Praise and Written Praise

3. The traditional "Mickey" and other

classroom stamps.

For example: Mickey Stamp 50 points

Signature Stamp 25 points

I Love Science 13 points

Wee One 5 points

Homework Late Submission Pass-One day only!

Oops I Forgot

Science Credit Card

Materials: Black/Red Pens

Binder (1 inch)

Subject Index Dividers (pkg of 5)

Book Cover (Nylon or Brown Grocery Bag)

Calculator

Calendar/Assignment Planner or Classen Planner ($5.00)

Colored Pencils

Folders (4) with pockets and fasteners

Highlighter

Index Cards (3 x 5)

Metric Ruler

Rubber Gloves (Household Cleaning)

Notebook Paper

(1) Lab Notebook-Office Depot, Staples and Avery Brand-Maximum Size

10 x 7/8 and Minimum Size 9 3/4 x 7 1/2

Quadrille Squares (any other type of equal size)

Other Policies

1. All assignments must be completed in black ink.

2. Make-up assignments will be graded when a student "is absent only".

3. Progress Reports will be sent home every quarter.

4. Tutoring and make-up assignments (lab, test, etc.,) must be arranged

with teacher.

Helpful Hints:

1. View the web page twice a week for any updates or assignment reminders etc. (Wednesday and Saturday). The announcement icon must be read first then start viewing other icons.
2. Daily entries must be placed in your planner and class journal.
3. Remember deadline dates for assignments.
4. Study vocabulary cards daily (30 minutes) and review the earth and life science vocabulary list frequently.
5. When you email please give your name and class period as the subject. Always check to see if the email was received on the next school day. Parents please give the student’s name and class period (subject) this prevents email deletions.
6. Organization is an excellent tool for enhancing academic excellence.
7. Frequently calculate and verify your grade average (email, after class, or after school).
8. Scan and review lab notebook guidelines and graphing skills.
9. Always review labs and their relationship to assigned textbook reading and lecture notes or class discussion.
10. Have A Great Year!