TEXTBOOKS
Students were assigned their physical science textbooks during class last week. Textbooks will be kept safely in class so students have access to them during lessons, but students are encouraged to take their books home as needed. Each student is responsible for the care of their textbook. It is up to the student and their family to replace any lost or damaged books. These books are only a few years old, so it is essential that we take good care of them to ensure they last for many more years! The books are a great resource for studying and practicing new material. They will be used frequently in class and will also be needed to finish homework assignments.
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
Back to School Night is this Wednesday, August 31st! Classrooms will be open from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm to allow families to rotate through their student's schedule. See the school website or the handout that was sent home with your student for more information. I look forward to seeing everyone there!
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/29): Safety Contracts due; Was Goldilocks a Scientist?
Tuesday (8/30): Hilarious Hypotheses and Observations & Inferences
Wednesday (8/31): None
Thursday (9/1): None
Friday (9/2): Graphing HW
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Week of 8/22/11 - 8/26/11
We successfully completed our first week of school and are off to a great start! During the second week, we will be setting up our science binders, learning about malleable intelligence, setting class and personal goals for the year, and observing safe science lab practices.
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/22): Scienceography (due Wednesday)
Tuesday (8/23): Scienceography
Wednesday (8/24): None
Thursday (8/25): None
Friday (8/26): Parents and students read, sign, & return Safety Contract for Monday
HOMEWORK
Monday (8/22): Scienceography (due Wednesday)
Tuesday (8/23): Scienceography
Wednesday (8/24): None
Thursday (8/25): None
Friday (8/26): Parents and students read, sign, & return Safety Contract for Monday
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Week of 8/15/11 - 8/19/11
Homework for this week is as follows:
Monday (8/15): Scientific Summer (2 paragraphs)
Tuesday (8/16): Parents and students review and sign course syllabus (green sheet)
Wednesday (8/17): Read CA State Standards (Period 3 only)
Thursday (8/18): Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey
Friday (8/19): Student Survey (due Monday)
*All homework assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated.
*Don't forget about the required class supplies that are due Monday 8/22!
Monday (8/15): Scientific Summer (2 paragraphs)
Tuesday (8/16): Parents and students review and sign course syllabus (green sheet)
Wednesday (8/17): Read CA State Standards (Period 3 only)
Thursday (8/18): Parent/Guardian Letter & Survey
Friday (8/19): Student Survey (due Monday)
*All homework assignments are due the following day unless otherwise stated.
*Don't forget about the required class supplies that are due Monday 8/22!
Welcome!
Welcome to 8th grade physical science!
The science curriculum in grade eight emphasizes the study of physical science. The standards in grade eight present many of the foundations of physics and chemistry, including motions, forces, structure of matter, reactions, and the periodic table. Although these topics may seem challenging, we will learn how each one relates to daily life. Students will have an opportunity to apply what we have learned by participating in relevant hands-on activities, making observations, and asking questions.
The science curriculum in grade eight emphasizes the study of physical science. The standards in grade eight present many of the foundations of physics and chemistry, including motions, forces, structure of matter, reactions, and the periodic table. Although these topics may seem challenging, we will learn how each one relates to daily life. Students will have an opportunity to apply what we have learned by participating in relevant hands-on activities, making observations, and asking questions.
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