8TH GRADE - PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS
INSTRUCTOR:Mark Michail
ROOM:218
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TEXT:Physical Science by Holt, Rinehart, & Winston, 2007
SUPPLIES: - Textbook
- Spiral bound 3 or 5 subject notebook with folders
- Loose leaf paper
- Pencils and erasers
- Pens (blue/black)
- Colored pens
- Scissors
- Lab notebook
OPTIONAL- (1) Box of non-latex gloves Or (1) box of tissues OR (1) container of disinfecting wipes
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is an introductory course to both chemistry and physics. We will cover topics such as motion, forces, work, power, electricity, energy, chemical composition and reactions. Students will have the opportunity to develop problem solving skills, gain scientific knowledge and skills through lectures, class discussions, and laboratory investigations.
Students are required to read the text, take notes, participate in class discussions, give written and oral answers to questions, and write reports on experiments.
EVALUATION:Grades at the end of each semesterare based on exam scores, homework / classwork assignments, class participation and lab work. Approximate grade breakdown is as follows:
Exams40%
Quizzes10%
Lab work / projects20%
Homework20%
Class Participation / Behavior10%
HOMEWORK: Assignments may be assigned several times per week. Homework may be a reading assignment, a worksheet, review questions, a take home activity or unfinished classwork.
LATE / MAKEUP WORK: Late work for reduced credit will be accepted unless the assignment was graded in class or the answers were given out. Late work penalties:
Same day = - 10%
1-7days = - 30%
Over a week =- 50%
EXAMS: Chapter exams will be administered after every chapter. The Final exam is cumulative and may include all chapters covered in the semester. If you are absent the day of an exam, you will be responsible for setting up a time to take a makeup exam on the first day you return to class.
CLASS PARTICIPATION / BEHAVIOR: Each student will receive 10 points per class day.
Behavior =2-10 points
Tardiness =2 points
Materials =2 points per item
Participation grades will be entered periodically. If a student is disruptive and has lost all possible points for the day, they could then lose points for the next day and if they are not behaved will receive a referral.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:Any copied assignment will result in all parties receiving a zero for the assignment. That includes the student who may have done their work but allowed someone else to copy. Any cheating on exams will result in a zero for the exam and a referral.
Any information stated here may change per instructor discretion. Please sign & return as agreement to these terms.
8th Physical Science
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TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Tentative Schedule
Unit 1 Introduction to Matter
Chapter 1 The World of Physical Science
Chapter 2 The Properties of Matter
Chapter 3 States of Matter
Chapter 4 Elements, Compounds, & Mixtures
Unit 2 Motion & Forces
Chapter 5 Matter in Motion
Chapter 6 Forces & Motion
Chapter 7Forces in Fluid
Unit 4 The Atom
Chapter 11 Introduction to Atoms
Chapter 12 The Periodic Table
Unit 5 Interactions of Matter
Chapter 13 Chemical Bonding
Chapter 14 Chemical Reactions
Chapter 15 Chemical Compounds
Chapter 16 Atomic Energy