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 2008 - 2009 School Year
7th Grade
In the 7th grade we will be exploring a variety of science in an integrated way. The year is divided into 4 main units, but the connections among science fields, mathematics and society are seen throughout our studies.  The units are:

➢    Properties of Matter: How can we identify different types of matter & use them for our    benefit?
➢    Ecology, Classification & the Human Environment: How are matter & energy distributed & cycled throughout the world? Are our resources unlimited?  How can we make the best use of what we have on the planet?
➢    Energy Machines & Motion: Are there predictable rules for how things move physically? What advantages do machines provide? How does energy get transferred through systems?
➢    Earth in Space: What causes day & night? Seasons? Tides? Phases of the moon? What’s up in the Solar System?

8th Grade Science & Honors Science
In the 8th grade we will be exploring a variety of science in an integrated way. The year is divided into 4 main units, but the connections among science fields, mathematics and society are seen throughout our studies.  The units are:
➢    Catastrophic Events 1: Weather - A look at the interactions in the Earth’s atmosphere and hydrosphere.
➢    Properties of Waves -t he study of the similarities and differences among waves forms.
➢    Catastrophic Events 2: Geology - the study of the interactions among Earth’s physical formations.
➢    Life and Survival - Change in living things, genetics and how living systems function. Biomaterials & other biotechnology topics.
➢    Science Fair - Individually designed investigation.
Expectations For Students in Honors Science

Although many of the activities offered in the Advanced Science 8 class may be similar to those in Integrated Science 8, you can expect the following differences:
•    Pacing may be faster
•    Increased minimum requirements to “Meet Standard” on assignments
•    Selection of literature or readings for class and homework
•    If opportunities become available, we may design student-directed applied learning projects

As a student in Advanced Science you are expected to:
•    Plan for and manage your time effectively, which includes needing minimal teacher   intervention in managing long-term projects and assignments
•    Demonstrate initiative and maturity in starting and maintaining class discussions
•    Produce polished, error-free final drafts for all writing assignments


Throughout the year the skills of lab technique & safety, accurate metric measurement, scientific inquiry, technical writing, modeling and analysis are developed.

Grades are based on: daily class work (seen in the Lab Journal & worksheets), journals (composition book), extended lab reports, projects, research reports, tests and homework (often found in the Lab Journal, sometimes on worksheets in the 3-ring binder).  See the Block Policies for the grading scale.

    The 5 main rules in this class are:  
  • Be RESPECTFUL.  
  • Be NICE!
  • Be SAFE.
  • Be on time & prepared  for class.
  • Be the BEST you can be!
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Discipline:

As a student in this classroom you should have high expectations for yourself and for others around you.  I do my best to set this tone and to provide a positive environment.  If it should become necessary to remind students of proper behavior I will try to do so respectfully and in a timely way.

If I am unable to see improvements after a reminder, especially if a student is being disrespectful or unsafe, I will say to them, "This is a warning."  By that I mean that I will have to take further disciplinary action if their behavior does not improve.  Disciplinary actions that may be appropriate are:

o    *talking with the student privately and a phone call home
o    *a detention
o    a "Time Out" if the behavior is out of control +/or unsafe



I also expect respectful and responsible behavior when a guest teacher is in the room due to my absence. If a guest teacher finds it necessary to discipline a student(s) and leaves me the name(s) of the insubordinate student(s) I will follow up on that by assigning a detention.