8TH GRADE SCIENCE – GREEN TEAM WITH MS. CAREY

Welcome to 8th grade science! Here are some answers to some of the questions you might have about this class.

WHAT ARE WE GOING TO STUDY?

Physics:

Force & motion

Geology:

The structure & geologic history of Earth

The forces that shape Earth’s surfaces

The Earth in space:

Earth, moon, and sun relationships

The Solar System

Space Exploration

WHAT KINDS OF THINGS WILL WE DO?

Experiments and activities investigating scientific principles and questions

Construct and use models

Use computer programs

Research in the media center and on the Internet

DO WE HAVE TO TAKE NOTES?

YES! Note taking is an important skill, keeps you focused in class, and helps you study.

Your science notebook is an extremely important tool – details to follow.

WHAT ABOUT HOMEWORK?

You’ll have an average of 20 minutes most nights, according to school policy. Assignments are usually given in advance, so you will be able to plan ahead.

Homework must be ready to hand in when the bell rings – this means it is neat, complete, has a full heading (follow the heading on this paper), and is stapled if necessary. Please use blue or black ink, or black pencil. Write neatly – if I can’t read it, I can’t grade it.

Late work will lose 25% credit each day it is late.

WHAT IF I MISS A CLASS?

Check the Class Log Book – it lists the assignments, what I collected, and what handouts were given for each day.

Assignments are posted on the Simsbury Schools website, under my name.

You’ll need to see me to make up all missed work as soon as possible.

Time extensions are given according to school policy, as stated in your handbook.

Borrow missed notes from a classmate (any Green Team science class).

MAKE SURE YOU CHECK GOOGLE CLASSROOM OFTEN!!!!!!!!!