8th Science
Course Overview
Welcome to Physical Science for 8th graders at St. Jane DeChantal. This year we will be covering a variety of topics including positioning, Newton's Laws, motion and forces, energy and matter, the makeup of an atom, the periodic table, properties of matter, interactions of matter, and electromagnetic waves.
Expectations
Come prepared to learn. This class will move at a steady pace, and it is important not to fall behind.
Keep in mind that physics is math heavy. There are a number of equations that we will encounter as the year goes on.
Class time will be dedicated to going over homework, learning new material, and assessing material learned.
I LOVE open discussions. Please speak up and ask questions. Everybody learns this way and it challenges us to think deeper.
Grading
Tests- 30%- 1 test per chapter
Quizzes- 20%- 1-2 quizzes per chapter
Homework-20%- 3 homework assignments per chapter
Participation-20%- engagement during class (i.e. pay attention, take notes, ask questions, etc.)
Labs- 10%- We will be working in tandem with Mrs. Ramsayer in our STEM lab!
No Extra Credit At This Time!
Classroom Essentials
A notebook with loose-leaf paper (composition or ringed) in order to take notes and complete homework.
A three ringed binder or a folder to hold onto papers
Textbooks and Chromebooks are provided
Bring something to write with, please!!
Calculators are provided
NO CHEATING
Your name. Your work. No excuses. Enough said.
