8th Grade Class Syllabus and Information

8th Grade Syllabus

Science and Safety

Cosmos

Electromagnetic Spectrum

Sun, Earth, and Moon

Atmospheric Systems

Ecology

Plate Tectonics

Motion

Forces

Chemistry

STAAR Preparation & Test

Human Sexuality

Class Rules

1. Be Punctual.

2. Be Prepared.

3. Be Productive.

4. Be Polite.

Materials

• Composition Book

• #2 Pencils

• Glue Sticks

• Colored Pencils or Markers

Grading

40% Summative Assessments – Tests and Projects

35% Relevant Applications – Lab Investigations and Simulations

25% Checking for Understanding – Class Assignments and Quizzes