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Nichollss Syllabus 8th Grade Science Required Daily Supplies: Please label each item with your name! o o o o o o o Continuous supply of #2 pencils (Pens may not be used on assignments) Continuous supply of notebook paper (spiral or loose, for some class work) 2 composition notebooks (One per semester) Colored pencils Graphing paper (loose or a pad) Simple calculator (Wal-Mart and Dollar-Tree have them for $1.00, but if you already have a scientific calculator for math it will be fine also!) Optional: colored markers, pencil pouch, ruler

Grading Policy: o o o o o First 5 Activities-Class will begin with a 5 minute activity that will vary. The daily activities will be graded for participation on most Fridays. This grade will be worth 10% of the students grade. Assignments-Daily assignments will vary and will be worth 20% of the students grade. Lab Notes, Lab Work, and Lab Reports-These assignments will be worth 30% of the students grade. Notebooks will be collected at various announced timed for grading. Quizzes-Quizzes over Greek and Latin prefixes and suffixes, 5 Fundamentals, and current curricula will be given often. These will never be pop and will be worth 10%. Tests-Posttests will be given for each unit covered. These tests will be worth 30% of the students grade. 100%-90%=A Curriculum Schedule: o First Quarter Topics- Nature of Science: Scientific Method, Measurement, Units, Greek and Latin Prefixes and Suffixes, Dimensional Analysis, Graphing Techniques, Lab Safety; Life Science: Classification of Organisms, Diversity and Adaptations among Organisms, Fossil Record Second Quarter Topics- Physical Science: Motions and Forces, Speed, Velocity, Acceleration, Inertia; Earth Science: Landform Formation, Weathering and Erosion, Taking Care of our Earth Third Quarter Topics- Physical Science: Physical and Chemical Change, Chemical Properties, Conservation of Mass and Energy, Atomic Structure, Naming of Compounds and Molecules, Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions, Density, Measurements Fourth Quarter Topics- Earth Science: Earths Composition and Structure; Physical Science: Objects in Motion, Constant Velocity, Review of topics 89%-80%=B 79%-70%=C 69%-60=D 59%-0%=F

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Code of Conduct we will adhere to: Value each other as unique and special individuals. Be respectful of mistakes, realizing that they are avenues to learning. Eliminate the use of sarcasm and put-downs. Use good manners, saying please, thank you, and excuse me and allow others to go first. Cheer each other to success. Help one another whenever possible. Recognize every effort and applaud it. Encourage each other to do our best. Practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. Life Principles we will practice: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Responsibility Respect Self-Discipline Honesty Integrity Courage Compassion Perseverance Loyalty Effort Friendship Cooperation Common Sense Flexibility Initiative Curiosity Patience Problem Solving Justice Commitment Esprit de Corps Citizenship Service Fortitude Optimism 26. Humanitarianism 27. Propriety 28. Courtesy 29. Temperance 30. Dedication 31. Humility 32. Empathy 33. Forgiveness 34. Sincerity 35. Patriotism 36. Resiliency