LANCASTERMIDDLE SCHOOL

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT SYLLABUS

2011-2012

Teacher:

8th Grade Science Room: Email:

Genelda Bedolla

Paula Johnson

Phillip

7th Grade Science

Whitney

Shenika

Anthony Thornhill 214anthonythornhill @lancasterisd.org

Inclusion

Norma

Phone: (972) 218-1660

Conference Hours:9:25-10:15 (Monday and Thursday)

8th Grade Science Overview7th Grade Science Overview

Unit 1: Science Safety and Procedures Science Safety and Procedures

Unit 2: Atoms Flow of Energy

Unit 3: Periodic Table Changes in Digestion

Unit 4: Chemical Formulas-Equations- ReactionsForce and Motion

Unit 5: Force and Motion Factors Impacting Earth Systems

Unit 6: Newton’s Laws Components of the Solar System

Unit 7: Forces that Change the Earth Organisms and the Environment

Unit 8: Climatic Interactions Structure and Function of Cells

Unit 9: Earth Cycles Homeostasis

Unit 10: Light Years and Theories Genetics

Unit 11: Characteristics of the Universe Genetic Variations and Adaptation

Unit 12: Interdependence Among Living Systems

Important Dates

  • Science Contract Due (9/1/2011)
  • Science Fair (TBD)
  • Science/Math Night (TBD)

Grading Rubric

Test 40%

Daily40%

Homework20%

Academic Misconduct

A student who enhances their educational performance through any dishonest means shall be given a zero.

The Science Classroom

Daily assignments/homework – Grades are taken according to that day’s lesson either in general science or laboratory.

**** Information is subject to change. ****

Science Signature Page

Please read, sign, and return this entire page to the science teacher.

My signature below acknowledges I have read and agree to the expectations of the Lancaster Middle School Science Department.

Student Name (PLEASE PRINT)______Period______

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent's/Guardian's Signature(s): ______Date: ______

______Date: ______

Best Parent Contact Phone Number: ______

Parent’s/Guardian’s e-mail (PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY): ______

Please indicate any information the science teacher should be aware of to best help your student succeed.

(Information will be kept confidential)

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VOLUNTEERS FOR SCIENCE

Volunteer Name ______Student Name______

I am willing to volunteer time

 In the classroom working with students

 Prepping labs and activities in science

 Science Fair Help

 Chaperone for field trips

I am available: ______Best number to contact me is: ______

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MEDIA RELEASE

I give permission for my student’s, ______, picture to be placed on theteacher webpage. Names will NOT appear on the webpage at any time. Pictures will be used to illustratewhat is happening in science. Parents and Students can enjoy the photo gallery to share the science classroom at home.

Parent Signature______DATE______

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COMPUTER ACCESS

The following pieces of equipment are NOT required. This survey is to help me better meet the needs of my students. Students will have access to technology in the classroom.

At home, my student has access to the following technology:

 Computer (word processing)

 Printer (That works )

 Internet access

 Flash Drive (memory stick to move files between home and school