What will we study?

Scientific Method & Measurement Introduction to Chemistry Atomic structure, balancing chemical equations Basic Physics Laws & principals of motion, force, gravity Astronomy Chemical composition and physics of solar system, stars and galaxies
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Next Steps After

th 8

Grade

To qualify for high school biology in 9th grade

students must: Earn minimum grade of 90% in Science 8 AND 80% in algebra 1, algebra 1A, or geometry. Students who dont meet this requirement are recommended to take Earth Science next year and Biology the following year.
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How Students Will Learn

Project Based Learning
Cornell Notes

Labs and Activities

Skills Practice

Class Discussions
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Grade Book Categories

50 % Practice:
- Classwork / homework 25% - Quizzes / Labs 25%

50% Mastery (projects, tests):

- Content 20% - Critical Thinking 15% - Communication 10% - Collaboration 5%
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Class Website
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Aeries: updated at least every 2 weeks, link on website

Organized Binder
Section A Stamp Sheet
Instant grade tracking sheet check often Section B Binder Organization Check Section C Academic Toolkit Section D Table of Contents Numbered pages
Assignments graded with student in class on Section A Stamp Sheet
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Homework
Extension of learning in the

classroom Not assigned every night

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Teacher Contact
Email is the best method

I will respond within 1 school day (if you email on a Friday, I will respond by Monday)

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Interested in Helping Out?

Look for emails and updates on website, including sign-up-genius invites for class activities Sign up sheet
Dissections

Other area of expertise I might like to

know about?
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General Classroom Rules Be respectful Be responsible

College units = fun school activities (school reward system for positive behavior)
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If Students Miss Class

When they return, they check the

What Did I Miss? bin Excused Absences: one day for every day absent to submit missing work It is the students responsibility to make an appointment with me to earn credit for absent work, or late work.
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Late Work
Lose 10% for each day late.
Over 3 days late can earn up to 60%

on assignment (assuming it is all done perfectly) Late work may be submitted up until the Friday before the final week of the semester.
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Thank you! Please contact me if you have any questions.

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