8th Grade Science
Homework help on Mondays from 3:15-4 :00
Syllabus
8th Grade Physical Science
Teacher: Andre Murillo E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://mrmurillosclass.weebly.com
Course Statement
Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Science! This year we will expand our knowledge of the world around us through the close examination of our Earth and universe. After reading this together with your parent(s), please fill-out and sign the bottom slip and return it to class on Monday, August 21st.
This year we will be focusing on Physical Science- the study of the interactions between chemistry and physics with our universe.
The following is a summary of our objectives:
Matter: students will understand the structure of matter and its characteristics, including chemical and physical changes, elements, mixtures, and pure substances.
Meteorology:students will understand the patterns of change in the Earth’s atmosphere and climate, including composition and structure, wind systems and ocean currents, energy transfer, moisture content, weather patterns and predictions.
Geology: students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions between the Earth’s layers, tectonic plates, weathering and erosion of landforms, minerals, and rocks.
Physics: Students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions between speed, mass, velocity, and distance as they relate to the four forces of creation.
Astrophysics: students will engage in a further understanding of our solar system as it interacts with Earth.
Textbook:
Exploring Creation Through Physical Science published by Apologia, Inc. 2007.
MUST COVER TEXTBOOK by MONDAY, AUGUST 21st -Worth 5 points
5 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT if done by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th
Materials:
1” three-ring green notebook (or white with green insert in cover)
5 notebook dividers
Loose-leaf lined notebook paper
HEAVY PAPER book cover (Must cover textbook!!!)
2 Black or traditional blue ballpoint pens
1 Red pen
Colored pencils (12 or more, sharpened)
Yellow highlighter
1 black and white composition notebook- no spiral (lab notebook)
*Please always bring your pens, notebook, and textbook.
Course policies
Participation: 5 points per class period. Points are based attendance, being on time, and bringing correct materials.
Seatwork: This will be collected and counted for points
Lesson/Activity/Labs: Students will be graded daily on their participation and completion of notes and/or activity.
Homework: 10% will be deducted from assignments for every day it is late. If you are absent, you will have two days per absent day to make up the work. After that period of time, 10% will be deducted per day.
Plagiarism: Students should have integrity in everything they do and maintain it throughout the year. This includes not copying from other student’s papers or copying anything online. If this is found out, the student/all students who were involved will receive a zero on the assignment, and the parents and administration will be notified.
Course Procedures:
Quiet entry: Students will be allowed inside once they are quietly lined up outside.
Seatwork: Students will have 5-8 minutes to complete the seatwork for that day, on your own. This is time for the student to assess your knowledge of the previous information taught. We will review answers together as a class.
Lesson/Activity/Labs: The students will be participating in many in-class activities/labs this year.
Homework: Students are expected to daily review their notes for 5-10 minutes daily. This is a great way to personally assess understanding. Students will have various homework assignments including: reading and note-taking, questions and lab conclusions/write-ups. Students will receive a grade penalty for late homework.
TESTS: Tests will be given approximately every 2-3 weeks, depending on the unit of study. Quizzes will be given as planned and at random. Any “pop quizzes” will be on the information from the previous day. Planned quizzes will be announced on school dynamics and in-class. All planned quizzes will include material covered over several days of teaching. There will be 2 final exams: December and May.
Notebooks:
Notebook checks will be done randomly approximately 1-2 times a quarter. Please follow this guideline to keep your notebook organized:
Notes- Blank paper and notes for current unit
Handouts- handouts for current unit
Notes Archives- Notes from earlier in the quarter
Handout Archives-Handouts from past units
Graded work- Tests, quizzes, homework and lab reports
Contact:
Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. Communication is a key component to the success of every student. I have homework help on Mondays from 3:15-4 :00.
The best way to reach me is email: [email protected]
Thank you!
Mr. Murillo
602-992-8140, ext. 2921
Teacher: Andre Murillo E-Mail: [email protected] Website: http://mrmurillosclass.weebly.com
Course Statement
Welcome to 8th Grade Physical Science! This year we will expand our knowledge of the world around us through the close examination of our Earth and universe. After reading this together with your parent(s), please fill-out and sign the bottom slip and return it to class on Monday, August 21st.
This year we will be focusing on Physical Science- the study of the interactions between chemistry and physics with our universe.
The following is a summary of our objectives:
Matter: students will understand the structure of matter and its characteristics, including chemical and physical changes, elements, mixtures, and pure substances.
Meteorology:students will understand the patterns of change in the Earth’s atmosphere and climate, including composition and structure, wind systems and ocean currents, energy transfer, moisture content, weather patterns and predictions.
Geology: students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions between the Earth’s layers, tectonic plates, weathering and erosion of landforms, minerals, and rocks.
Physics: Students will demonstrate understanding of the interactions between speed, mass, velocity, and distance as they relate to the four forces of creation.
Astrophysics: students will engage in a further understanding of our solar system as it interacts with Earth.
Textbook:
Exploring Creation Through Physical Science published by Apologia, Inc. 2007.
MUST COVER TEXTBOOK by MONDAY, AUGUST 21st -Worth 5 points
5 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT if done by WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16th
Materials:
1” three-ring green notebook (or white with green insert in cover)
5 notebook dividers
Loose-leaf lined notebook paper
HEAVY PAPER book cover (Must cover textbook!!!)
2 Black or traditional blue ballpoint pens
1 Red pen
Colored pencils (12 or more, sharpened)
Yellow highlighter
1 black and white composition notebook- no spiral (lab notebook)
*Please always bring your pens, notebook, and textbook.
Course policies
Participation: 5 points per class period. Points are based attendance, being on time, and bringing correct materials.
Seatwork: This will be collected and counted for points
Lesson/Activity/Labs: Students will be graded daily on their participation and completion of notes and/or activity.
Homework: 10% will be deducted from assignments for every day it is late. If you are absent, you will have two days per absent day to make up the work. After that period of time, 10% will be deducted per day.
Plagiarism: Students should have integrity in everything they do and maintain it throughout the year. This includes not copying from other student’s papers or copying anything online. If this is found out, the student/all students who were involved will receive a zero on the assignment, and the parents and administration will be notified.
Course Procedures:
Quiet entry: Students will be allowed inside once they are quietly lined up outside.
Seatwork: Students will have 5-8 minutes to complete the seatwork for that day, on your own. This is time for the student to assess your knowledge of the previous information taught. We will review answers together as a class.
Lesson/Activity/Labs: The students will be participating in many in-class activities/labs this year.
Homework: Students are expected to daily review their notes for 5-10 minutes daily. This is a great way to personally assess understanding. Students will have various homework assignments including: reading and note-taking, questions and lab conclusions/write-ups. Students will receive a grade penalty for late homework.
TESTS: Tests will be given approximately every 2-3 weeks, depending on the unit of study. Quizzes will be given as planned and at random. Any “pop quizzes” will be on the information from the previous day. Planned quizzes will be announced on school dynamics and in-class. All planned quizzes will include material covered over several days of teaching. There will be 2 final exams: December and May.
Notebooks:
Notebook checks will be done randomly approximately 1-2 times a quarter. Please follow this guideline to keep your notebook organized:
Notes- Blank paper and notes for current unit
Handouts- handouts for current unit
Notes Archives- Notes from earlier in the quarter
Handout Archives-Handouts from past units
Graded work- Tests, quizzes, homework and lab reports
Contact:
Please feel free to contact me any time with questions or concerns. Communication is a key component to the success of every student. I have homework help on Mondays from 3:15-4 :00.
The best way to reach me is email: [email protected]
Thank you!
Mr. Murillo
602-992-8140, ext. 2921