Ms. Plassmann

VanWyck JHS

Science 8

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Here are the Course Guidelines for Science 8

Physical with Earth Science

Course S241

Ms. Plassmann’s

Course Guidelines

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

Welcome back from your summer slumber! I hope you are as excited for the new school year as I am. The text we will be using are Reviewing Intermediate Level Science by AMSCO publications.

This year’s science course is very different from the science that you studied last year. It will be a combination of Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, as well as Biology Review. Chemistry is the study of matter and its characteristic properties. Physics is the relationship that exists between matter and energy. Earth Science includes all processes that affect Earth’s land, air and water. All of these subjects include the study of matter and its relationship to different forms of energy.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at any time throughout the school year at the school (227-1700 ext 20151) or email me anytime at Colette.Plassmann@wcsdny.org which is the preferred method of communication. I look forward to working with you and your student this year. Science Rocks!!

Sincerely,

Colette Plassmann

Course Outline

Unit 1 – Metric System and Measurements and Density

Unit 2 – Earth Science:

- Earth’s Surface

- Forces that Change Earth’s Surface

- Weather and Climate

- Astronomy

Unit 3 – Chemistry

- Matter

Unit 4– Physics:

- Heat

- Magnetism and Electricity

- Energy

- Motion and Machines

Unit 5 – ILS Exam Review

Unit 6 – Extension Project

Grading

Tests and Quizzes (may be unannounced) 25%

Class/homework Assignments 25%

Graded Labs 25%

Class Participation and Contribution to Learning Environment 25%

Student Responsibilities

Be in class on time. You are late if you are not in your seat with your notebook out and ready to start work when the second bell rings.
Come prepared for class and lab. That means do reading and/or prelab assignments before you come to class.
Have an up to date and organized notebook, it will be checked and graded quarterly.
Have a complete and acceptable lab portfolio. (This will be kept in class)
Make up work – when you are absent, I expect work to be made up with few exceptions. You are responsible to ask me for the work missed.

Classroom Citizenship

You are expected to respect and treat every person in the class fairly and courteously.
Raise your hand if you have a question or comment, do not interrupt by shouting out.
Do not leave your seat or talk without permission, unless there is an emergency.
You will leave your desk clean and clear, especially after labs.
Remember that the bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does… (so be sure your equipment is in the proper places by the end of class).

Supplies (You Should Have These Every Day)

2 Pens, 2 Pencils (MUST be #2), spiral notebook for notes, large three ring binder

(to fit spiral notebook and handouts), scientific calculator, colored pencils, your lab book, and text book.

Student’s Signature________________________________

Parent’s Signature_________________________________

Here are the Course Guidelines for

Regents Earth Science:

Regents Earth Science

Course S361JR

Ms. Plassmann’s

Course Guidelines

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

The text we will use The Reviewing Earth Science Physical Setting (Third Edition) by Thomas McGuire. Please go over the guidelines below with your child. This year’s science course is an inquiry-oriented approach to the study of Earth Science. Earth Science is an interdisciplinary science that includes:

Geology – the study of the solid Earth

Meteorology – the study of Earth’s atmosphere

Astronomy – the study of Earth in space

Sincerely,

Colette Plassmann

Course Outline

PROLOGUE – Scientific Measurement

Unit 1 – Dimensions of Earth

Unit 2 – Minerals, Rocks, and Resources

Unit 3 – Dynamic Crust

Unit 4 – Surface Processes and Landscapes

Unit 5 – Earth’s History

Unit 6 – Properties of the Atmosphere

Unit 7 – Meteorology

Unit 8 – The Water Cycle and Climates

Unit 9 – Earth in Space

Unit 10 – Beyond Planet Earth

Unit 11 – Stewardship of Our Planet

Grading

Tests and Quizzes (may be unannounced) 25%

Class/homework Assignments 25%

Graded Labs (You need 30 hours of lab work for Regents Exam) 25%

Class Participation and Contribution to Learning Environment 25%

Student Responsibilities

Be in class on time. You are late if you are not in your seat with your notebook out and ready to start work when the second bell rings.
Come prepared for class and lab. That means do reading and/or prelab assignments before you come to class.
Have an up to date and organized notebook, it will be checked and graded quarterly.
Have a complete and acceptable lab portfolio. (This will be kept in class)
Make up work – when you are absent, I expect work to be made up with few exceptions. You are responsible to ask me for the work missed.

Classroom Citizenship

You are expected to respect and treat every person in the class fairly and courteously.
Raise your hand if you have a question or comment, do not interrupt by shouting out.
Do not leave your seat or talk without permission, unless there is an emergency.
You will leave your desk clean and clear, especially after labs.
Remember that the bell does not dismiss you, the teacher does… (so be sure your equipment is in the proper places by the end of class).

Supplies (You Should Have These Every Day)